Player Discussion John Beecher

[the negotiator]

this guy needs more ice time. Does monty not like him? If you ask me, his speed and ability to win faceoffs should have him getting way more icetime.
I know it wont happen, but maybe tonight Id like to see him get a shot at centeing pasta and debrusk. or put him with some talent on the wings at least.

I like him as well

But of course instead of more Bs ice he got sent to Providence this morning ....hard to figure this out unless Monty has a space in the chateau bow wow with Beecher's name engraved in stone

 

[JRull86]

I like him as well

But of course instead of more Bs ice he got sent to Providence this morning ....hard to figure this out unless Monty has a space in the chateau bow wow with Beecher's name engraved in stone

Feels more like calling Megna up as an "atta boy" promotion and using Beecher as waiver eligible to send down to make it happen for the finale.

I don't think Beecher has done anything since he was recalled to warrant being sent back down.

He'll be back up for playoffs.

 

[Gee Wally]

Feels more like calling Megna up as an "atta boy" promotion and using Beecher as waiver eligible to send down to make it happen for the finale.

I don't think Beecher has done anything since he was recalled to warrant being sent back down.

He'll be back up for playoffs.

Yep.
It gives Megna a chance to earn about 10x his usual for a game on the roster. Good gesture.

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

Feels more like calling Megna up as an "atta boy" promotion and using Beecher as waiver eligible to send down to make it happen for the finale.

I don't think Beecher has done anything since he was recalled to warrant being sent back down.

He'll be back up for playoffs.

I think it's more of "what have you done for me lately" type of things.

0 points and a -1 since the goal he scored against Washington on March 30th.

Johnny Beecher 2023-24 Stats per Game - NHL - ESPN

The 2023-24 NHL season stats per game for Johnny Beecher of the Boston Bruins on ESPN. Includes full stats, per opponent, for regular and postseason.

www.espn.com

 

[UncleRico]

Feels more like calling Megna up as an "atta boy" promotion and using Beecher as waiver eligible to send down to make it happen for the finale.

I don't think Beecher has done anything since he was recalled to warrant being sent back down.

He'll be back up for playoffs.

I’d keep him in the lineup, but he hasn’t really done much lately either. When healthy they have guys like boqvist and brazeau that are outplaying him and with the injection of maroon in the lineup, Beecher may be the odd man out when the team is healthy.

While I agree he hasn’t done anything to warrant being sent down. He hasn’t gone out and given them a reason to play him over other guys who are producing.

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

I’d keep him in the lineup, but he hasn’t really done much lately either. When healthy they have guys like boqvist and brazeau that are outplaying him and with the injection of maroon in the lineup, Beecher may be the odd man out when the team is healthy.

While I agree he hasn’t done anything to warrant being sent down. He hasn’t gone out and given them a reason to play him over other guys who are producing.

Monty said the decisions are all based upon play. You play well and perform, you have a spot in the lineup.

I'm paraphrasing but he said something like that.

 

[Hookslide]

Johnny Beecher took the positive out of demotion to the AHL. Now he hopes to help Bruins in playoffs. - The Boston Globe

The rookie forward has played with a heavier presence in his second stint with the big club, and that is something that should pay dividends in the playoffs.

www.bostonglobe.com

WASHINGTON — Johnny Beecher gave himself an hour or two to be ticked off. Then he went back to work.
It was the middle of January when the Bruins sent him to Providence to polish some areas of his game that had slipped a bit. After making the varsity following a strong camp, it wasn’t the call he expected but sometimes the rookie wall can hit hard.
Beecher decided it was better to move forward than to look back.

“It was kind of just one of those things where you just realize it’s not personal and move on from it. It’s part of the business at the end of the day and you’ve just got to kind of use it as fuel, if anything, to kind of motivate you a little bit more,” Beecher said following Monday’s morning skate at Capital One Arena ahead of the Bruins’ 2-0 loss to the Capitals. “And I am super close with the guys down there, so it really wasn’t the end of the world. Go down and play hockey with some of your best buddies still. So, I mean the situation can be much worse at the end of the day.”

“I was able to go down there and build up some more confidence, play a little bit bigger of a role, get in a little bit better shape, just by playing more minutes,” said Beecher. “And I got a ton of good buddies and really close with the coaching staff down there. So, a lot of positives came out from it. I worked real hard and I was able to get the call back up and I’ve been chipping away right now, just still trying to learn and get better. There’s so many highs and lows throughout an 82-game season, especially as a rookie, and just kind of taking them as they come and go right now and trying to get as prepared as I can for the playoffs.”

Beecher has played with a heavier presence in his second stint with the big club, and that is something that should pay dividends when in the playoffs.

“This is a big reason why I’m here; to play this style of hockey, play north-south, play physical. I’m looking forward to it,” he said. “The guys have given me some advice. You can even see it in the last 5-10 games, just how much the league has changed, and people are fighting for their lives now. I’m excited for Game 1. I’m sure there’ll be a lot of jitters, but it’s always a good thing. So, I’m excited.”

Playing with Maroon also has Beecher pumped, as he is anxious to learn from a veteran who has been through the postseason wars.

“He’s an unbelievable guy. He’s everything you wished he would be and more,” said Beecher. “He’s fit in great with the guys and I’m excited to play with him. He’s an unbelievable player and hopefully we mesh pretty well out there.”

I have been wrong many times before but really like this kid and might not happen this playoff or even next season, but I think this kid might grow into solid NHL player......

 

[Hookslide]

Feels more like calling Megna up as an "atta boy" promotion and using Beecher as waiver eligible to send down to make it happen for the finale.

I don't think Beecher has done anything since he was recalled to warrant being sent back down.

He'll be back up for playoffs.

I get making roster moves all season too do the "cap dance " but to me this is bullshit let the kid play and come playoffs he will get a taste of what it takes to play in the playoffs, sorry I am totally disgusted and disappointed by this move, it is not exactly like you are brining up another young prospect to get his feet wet.....

 

[UncleRico]

Monty said the decisions are all based upon play. You play well and perform, you have a spot in the lineup.

I'm paraphrasing but he said something like that.

If it’s between Beecher and Lauko I’ll take Beecher. But if this team is healthy I don’t think he’s been better than boqvist or brazeau. So then it’s up to Monty if he wants maroon or Beecher.

 

[Hookslide]

If it’s between Beecher and Lauko I’ll take Beecher. But if this team is healthy I don’t think he’s been better than boqvist or brazeau. So then it’s up to Monty if he wants maroon or Beecher.

We can all debate who should be in or out with that group of player , I am sure there are strong opinions pro or con for each player, but to bring up a 34 year old that has not been up all season, sorry that just smells to me.

 

[JRull86]

We can all debate who should be in or out with that group of player , I am sure there are strong opinions pro or con for each player, but to bring up a 34 year old that has not been up all season, sorry that just smells to me.

It's one game...

I'm going to go out on a limb, and say they are giving the vet AHLer a one game for a great season down there by tossing him a few extra bucks as a game check.

Beecher will be back up for the playoffs.

 

[SwayHeyKid]

He needs to play big and mean in the playoffs and use his speed to cause turnovers on the forecheck.

 

[Hookslide]

It's one game...

I'm going to go out on a limb, and say they are giving the vet AHLer a one game for a great season down there by tossing him a few extra bucks as a game check.

Beecher will be back up for the playoffs.

If they are going to get all sentimental fine, but maybe rest a Marchand or a Coyle, and let Beecher keep working with say Maroon .

 

[JRull86]

If they are going to get all sentimental fine, but maybe rest a Marchand or a Coyle, and let Beecher keep working with say Maroon .

Marchand and Coyle had played all 81 going into tonight. No way they'd sit.

They also needed a roster slot.

 

[BruinsJoe]

He needs to play big and mean in the playoffs and use his speed to cause turnovers on the forecheck.

You are absolutely right, but it s seem s that he s not able to do that in a regular basis, way to passif on the forecheck, dont mix a lot physicaly

 

[PB37]

If it’s between Beecher and Lauko I’ll take Beecher. But if this team is healthy I don’t think he’s been better than boqvist or brazeau. So then it’s up to Monty if he wants maroon or Beecher.

I would too but I think Lauko's speed and intensity on the forecheck can come in handy in a series against a defensive structure that's notorious for getting lost in coverage.

 

[Over the volcano]

I would too but I think Lauko's speed and intensity on the forecheck can come in handy in a series against a defensive structure that's notorious for getting lost in coverage.

Lauko has to figure out how to avoid penalties come playoff time- particularly against the leafs it'd be trouble

 

[chizzler]

Is he the best player in the team for face offs?

 

[goldenblack]

He needs to play big and mean in the playoffs and use his speed to cause turnovers on the forecheck.

Be shocking if he's not in the lineup game 1

 

[bruinsfan1968]

Is he the best player in the team for face offs?

No, Pavel Zacha was at 54.8%, Beecher was at 54.6% for the season.
PZ took over 1400 faceoffs, Beecher took about 500 faceoffs.
Courtesy of hockey-reference.comBruins stats for the season

 

[The Hockey Tonk Man]

No, Pavel Zacha was at 54.8%, Beecher was at 54.6% for the season.
PZ took over 1400 faceoffs, Beecher took about 500 faceoffs.
Courtesy of hockey-reference.comBruins stats for the season

Wild looking at that. Pasta had 175 more shots than the next guy, Marchand haha

 

[Over the volcano]

Heck of a game last night. Welcome to the playoffs kid

 

[ODAAT]

man possessed for game 1, keep it going kid