Pre-Game Talk: Hogtown again - Tuukka's 500th game - 7:07 PM - NESN, ESPN+, TVAS, TSN4 - 98.5 WBZ-FM

[JCRO]

I dont think Bjork will be on the 4th line

Right. I don't even think he finishes this game on the 4th line if he even starts there.

 

[Bruinaura]

Tuukka in game 500 vs Leafs.

They should raise a banner about him being the winningest Leafs drafted goalie.

 

[Sheppy]

I can see Bjork getting started on the 4th line just to get his legs under him, then moved up the line up.

 

[ODAAT]

I can see Bjork getting started on the 4th line just to get his legs under him, then moved up the line up.

if that`s the case then why would they start Backes on the 3rd? Man we`ll be waiting all game for him to find his legs

While Bjork hasn`t played a ton of NHL hockey, he knows what he needs to do

 

[Alicat]

So they call up Bjork, yet Ritchie and Backes play the right side over him. Meh.

That third line is ugly

Bjork has been playing the left side exclusively in Providence so it makes sense to start him on the 4th line and shuffle as needed.

DeBrusk can't play the off wing which limits combos.

 

[LouJersey]

The Bjork has been freed. #FreeBjork.

*Edit- As others have pointed out. 4th line isn't ideal. But IMO that won't last long. And by that I mean it probably even won't last the full 60 minutes of this game

Those lines are terrible

 

[Alicat]

they must really want to keep him on his strong side.

This x1000

 

[Estlin]

So, if those practice lines are how they will appear in the game...it does not make sense to place Bjork in a useless position (fourth line), while two useless players (Backes and Ritchie) are on the third and second lines, respectively.

 

[Estlin]

This x1000

Then why not have Bjork at #3 LW and move Heinen to #2 RW?

 

[Sheppy]

Maybe sit Kuraly, move Wagner to C and then have a 4th line wing open. Kuraly has been god awful.

 

[ODAAT]

Those lines are terrible

team needs depth scoring, clearly Butch`s plan is to get Wags going by putting Bjork on the 4th

 

[Alicat]

Those lines are terrible

Tell guys like DeBrusk to work on playing the off wing.

Moving Bjork to the 2nd line would require moving Pasta, Heinen and Debrusk without any time to practice.

Start on the 4th line. Also, Kuraly and Wagner aren't offensively gifted but they sure can clear space for Bjork and Kuraly certainly can keep up speed wise.

People's perception of the 4th line is quite skewed.

 

[Sheppy]

"Call up Bjork!"
*Bjork gets called up*
"THIS IS TERRIBLE!"

You guys, he's not going to be on the 4th line all game.

 

[Alicat]

Then why not have Bjork at #3 LW and move Heinen to #2 RW?

I don't think Ritchie or Backes can play off wing.

 

[LouJersey]

team needs depth scoring, clearly Butch`s plan is to get Wags going by putting Bjork on the 4th

If they view as a LW now, then they better get on the phone and acquire a RW. Seems like Heinen is a LW in their eyes as well, and with 63 and 74, well you're full.

 

[LouJersey]

I don't think Ritchie or Backes can play off wing.

They can't even play the wing they are naturals at

 

[Alicat]

Huge compliment from Bruce

 

[Alicat]

They can't even play the wing they are naturals at

Which handicaps Bruce and the coaching staff further

 

[LouJersey]

"Call up Bjork!"
*Bjork gets called up*
"THIS IS TERRIBLE!"

You guys, he's not going to be on the 4th line all game.

That's what I'm hoping. I'm also hoping for a couple of fights, but as my grandmother used to tell me wish in one hand and shit in the other and see which fills up first.

 

[ODAAT]

"Call up Bjork!"
*Bjork gets called up*
"THIS IS TERRIBLE!"

You guys, he's not going to be on the 4th line all game.

you sure about that?

 

[Sheppy]

you sure about that?

Yes, I can pretty much guarantee you he won't be.

 

[Sheppy]

That's what I'm hoping. I'm also hoping for a couple of fights, but as my grandmother used to tell me wish in one hand and **** in the other and see which fills up first.

You won't see anything from Toronto, haha. Maybe, maybe if you decapitate a guy and start eating his face someone would step in and give you a shove or something.

I want to see a nasty game.

 

[Alicat]

you sure about that?

Backes is averaging 9:35 TOI and Ritchis is at 10:32 TOI.

It is a safe bet that Bjork will play on multiple lines tonight

 

[sarge88]

If the B's win tonight, when will they have the parade?

 

[TwineTickler]

I dont think Bjork will be on the 4th line

If he is to start... i'd be shocked if he stays there all game.