Player Discussion Karson Kuhlman, what's his upside?

[BruinsFanSince94]

Khulman clearly gets his role and I mean this in the most glowing hockey term possible:

He is total "try-hard" that excels at giving that "110%" every shift.

To me, he would be a great 4th line/energy line player. I think Kuraly, Khulman, and skater that can bring the body would bring back some Merlot line memories...

Great point. I would prefer Wagner over Kuhlman IF he brought a more consistent physical presence but Wagner seems inconsistent in that aspect and some games I’d opt for Kuhlman. I desperately want Frederic on the 4th line this season.

 

[BUP]

I'm a fan of Khulman, but I'd like to see some improvement with his game away from the puck in the offensive zone. Defensively he understands his role as the third man high, but I think he could show more offensive instinct.

 

[Baddkarma]

Great point. I would prefer Wagner over Kuhlman IF he brought a more consistent physical presence but Wagner seems inconsistent in that aspect and some games I’d opt for Kuhlman. I desperately want Frederic on the 4th line this season.

This 1000x

 

[shelbysdad]

Love his speed and effort, but the dude couldn't score in a womans prison....I'm thinking his upside is 3-5 goals per year unfortunately....

 

[Saxon Eric]

Love his speed and effort, but the dude couldn't score in a womans prison....I'm thinking his upside is 3-5 goals per year unfortunately....

Regular 4th line minutes plus PK time I double it to 6-10 a year

 

[shelbysdad]

Regular 4th line minutes plus PK time I double it to 6-10 a year

Agree that he has to be a 4th liner ....not enough finishing to play up higher, which we have trying to do with him

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

Finally. A winger for Krejci.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

Kuhlman has made about two or three spectacular, flashy plays that had me confusing him with Marchand in his Bruins career. The rest of the time he simply looks like a fast skating AHLer.

At this contract, no complaints. Keep him off Krejci's wing.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

I'd like Matt Martin to portray Sean Thornton in Merlot Line II.

We have Frederic for that... I hope. Kuraly with Frederic and Kuhlman/Blidh would have been interesting.

Alas, emotion first and Wagner is here long term.

 

[Fenian24]

We have Frederic for that... I hope. Kuraly with Frederic and Kuhlman/Blidh would have been interesting.

Alas, emotion first and Wagner is here long term.

Wagner isn't a bad player and he, Kuraly and Frederic is a good, physical, fast line.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

Wagner isn't a bad player and he, Kuraly and Frederic is a good, physical, fast line.

I don't think he is anything special. A good teammate and tries hard but Wagner is not a player that should be given a 3 year extension.

No player is worried about a Wagner hit.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

Wagner isn't a bad player and he, Kuraly and Frederic is a good, physical, fast line.

I’m not hopeful but I would love for Ritchie to come into camp a little lighter and motivated and finding a spot on the third line with Coyle. 15G/30-35P. 200 hits and more consistency. Along with the above:

Ritchie — Coyle — Smith
Frederic — Kuraly — Wagner

is a big, physical bottom 6 with a nice combination of size, speed and physicality. Third line lacks a true playmaker but would be a force to play against.

 

[BigGoalBrad]

I don't think he is anything special. A good teammate and tries hard but Wagner is not a player that should be given a 3 year extension.

No player is worried about a Wagner hit.

Agree.

Im totally fine if the organization doesn't mind paying him to captain Providence though.

 

[Fenian24]

I don't think he is anything special. A good teammate and tries hard but Wagner is not a player that should be given a 3 year extension.

No player is worried about a Wagner hit.

Agree he didn't need to be signed for three years, but that is the Sweeney special.

 

[SanDogBrewin]

Regular 4th line minutes plus PK time I double it to 6-10 a year

That’s about it. Does not have great hands for finishing.