Player Discussion Joonas Kemppainen

[Bahston*]

If he continues to play like he did this weekend he should be our 4th line center over talbot and Ferraro

Both of them have gone downhill the last few weeks

When bergy gets back I'd roll

Rinaldo Kemp Randall

I'd put Ferraro in there over him if he can pick up some wins on the draws
LF brings more energy thats what we need on that line

 

[DitClapper]

He played another really good game yesterday. That trip to Providence was a big help.

 

[Pia8988]

He played another really good game yesterday. That trip to Providence was a big help.

The only real negative thing he did yesterday was go 0-6 in the dot. Rest was fine

 

[Therick67]

Clode:"he's quietly emerging as the solid 2-way forward we expected him to be as displayed by his performance in today's game when he contributed a game-changing sh goal. He even won more than 5% of his face-offs. For a guy that just came back from Providence, he's showing he belongs here and after today's performance will be seeing a significant increase in ice time . I expect that he will continue to mold into a core part of this team for seasons to come."

Plus, I'm sure he's good for ratings on NESN

 

[DitClapper]

The only real negative thing he did yesterday was go 0-6 in the dot. Rest was fine

Isn't that funny though? That's the thing he is usually great in. Hey but I'll take the solid play.

 

[Pia8988]

Isn't that funny though? That's the thing he is usually great in. Hey but I'll take the solid play.

I wouldn't read into that too much. **** happens in a one game sample. I would suspect even Bergeron has had off nights. I think it was the Detroit game in November where he was horrible by his standards.

 

[TheBigBadB]

Ferraro -Kemp-Talbot. Only one needs to be in the lineup at a time. That simple. Any time there is more I blame Julien

 

[DitClapper]

Ferraro -Kemp-Talbot. Only one needs to be in the lineup at a time. That simple. Any time there is more I blame Julien

I would be fine with Talbot-Kemppainen-Randell/Rinaldo. I think Ferraro's time is done. He's too weak to be an NHL player, let alone a grinder.

 

[CharasLazyWrister]

I would be fine with Talbot-Kemppainen-Randell/Rinaldo. I think Ferraro's time is done. He's too weak to be an NHL player, let alone a grinder.

Ferraro is one of those guys who clearly works hard, but just doesn't seem to be an NHL player.

See: Jeremy Reich.

 

[BigBadBruin8]

People need to not get sucked in here. He's still awful. The fact that he's been simply bad the last couple games makes it seem like he's been significantly better. Optical illusion. AWFUL.

And the lineup only needs one of him, Ferraro, or Talbot, like said above. The wings should be Rinaldo and Randell, all the time. The center at this stage should probably be Talbot, which is sad in its own right, but the fact remains this clown should be in Providence on Finland, not in Boston.

 

[BruinDust]

]People need to not get sucked in here. He's still awful. [/B]The fact that he's been simply bad the last couple games makes it seem like he's been significantly better. Optical illusion. AWFUL.

And the lineup only needs one of him, Ferraro, or Talbot, like said above. The wings should be Rinaldo and Randell, all the time. The center at this stage should probably be Talbot, which is sad in its own right, but the fact remains this clown should be in Providence on Finland, not in Boston.

Exactly, Kemppainen is still a terrible hockey player, just now he's a terrible player with a bit more composure with the puck on his stick. That's the only difference between pre-AHL Kemp and post-AHL Kemp.

The only place I want Kemppainen is back in Finland and off my TV screen permanently.

 

[Trap Jesus]

Thought he was absolutely fantastic tonight.

 

[13Hockey]

Kemp was fantastic completely own Seguin tonight

He has been earning a roster spot since being called up

Kemp should be the 4th line center over talbot when spooner is healthy

 

[Caper Bruins fan]

Kemp was fantastic completely own Seguin tonight

He has been earning a roster spot since being called up

Kemp should be the 4th line center over talbot when spooner is healthy

He has been a much better player since being called up . Definitely a spot for him in the bottom 6 if he keeps it up .

 

[CDJ]

owned Seguin

 

[CharasLazyWrister]

Kemp certainly seems to have "gotten the message" since coming back up from Providence.

He didn't show much on the stat sheet while in Providence, but he's seemingly now 100 times the player, so I'll take it.

He should absolutely hold the spot on the fourth line over Talbot when Spooner is back.

 

[xStanleyCupsFor]

Good game from him. He seems to play better and is more noticeable when flanked with better wingers, Beleskey and Hayes for example. That line was very good. Still no creativity to his game but he plays Julien's heavy game. Remains to be seen he if turns into vanilla again.

 

[trenton1]

He's looked a lot better recently. He's pretty slow, but he somehow gets to pucks a little quicker than I expect at times. I don't know if he is the guy, but I think the Bruins do need a big shutdown center that can frustrate other teams.

 

[Tampbear]

I for one am really pleased with his improved play, if he could take over 4th line center duties that would be great. I think he is still adjusting to the NHL but could be a good shut down guy for us.

 

[TheBigBadB]

You guys don't expect much. He is has been better than terrible but still is a fringe NHLer and has been given loads of chances to succeed. Reminds me when Caron would have a "good" game.

 

[Greek_physique]

Still don't understand why he gets minutes with Hayes and Belesky in the 3rd while Spooner stayed on the bench. Good 4th line player but he shouldn't be relied on to score points late in the game

 

[ODAAT]

Still don't understand why he gets minutes with Hayes and Belesky in the 3rd while Spooner stayed on the bench. Good 4th line player but he shouldn't be relied on to score points late in the game

another poster mentioned Spoons is battling something, not sure if that`s an injury, flu?

 

[BruinDust]

Still don't understand why he gets minutes with Hayes and Belesky in the 3rd while Spooner stayed on the bench. Good 4th line player but he shouldn't be relied on to score points late in the game

Just one more reason I dislike Kemppainen.

You don't see this garbage when Talbot is the 4th line C.

Let's face it, Claude loves himself some Kemppainen. I thought the Bruins were done with this guy. The sooner Sweeney can get him out of here, the better.

 

[Greek_physique]

another poster mentioned Spoons is battling something, not sure if that`s an injury, flu?

He missed the Dallas game because of the flu; however I highly doubt that's the reason he was taken off that shift sometimes in the 3rd.

I can understand if this only happened yesterday, but it's daily trend even when he was healthy.

The only reason I can think he was of; Offensive zone faceoff and Kap is better on the draws...but even then; I don't like it.

 

[reillysmith38]

Guys, Spooner took a pretty big spill over near the boards before you guys think he was benched

It happens.