Player Discussion Karson Kuhlman, what's his upside?

[BruinsFanSince94]

He's Rich Peverley
Fast,smart,does all the little things correctly,hands aren't at that level but overall helps good teams win big games

Not big on comparisons, but I like this one a lot.

 

[ODAAT]

a 40 point 3rd line RW? Sign me up. If he happy with 30-35 points

you feel the same about Heinen I believe if I recall some of your posts in that thread? 3rd line winger, probably hit 30 pts this year

Heinen can produce more, just not sure why he isn`t. Put himself in a great spot right in the slot, got the pass, took the shot immediately, Price robs him...ugg

 

[ODAAT]

Karson is a hard working kid, can`t accuse him of being anything less, love his game but his game belongs on the 3rd line max but likely the best fit is 4th line. I want a winger up here with some finish, super small sample size but liked what Seny brought earlier this year, let`s see it again

I can see Karson putting up 30-40 pts but that will be in a season where everything goes right, can`t expect much from him in 2nd line duty, just isn`t ready for facing opponents top D

 

[UncleRico]

you feel the same about Heinen I believe if I recall some of your posts in that thread? 3rd line winger, probably hit 30 pts this year

Heinen can produce more, just not sure why he isn`t. Put himself in a great spot right in the slot, got the pass, took the shot immediately, Price robs him...ugg

min a big heinen supporter. I’ll take 30-35 points with his great back checking ability for sure.

 

[YouTakeTheVan]

Kuhlman at Providence:

First 33 games: 3-8-11, 0.33 PPG
Next 34 games: 13-13-26, 0.76 PPG

Kuhlman in Boston:

First 42 games: 5-9-14, 0.33 PPG
Next 40 games: TBD

He probably won't get top 6 minutes any more but may score more with more experience at this level. Only a half season so far including playoffs.

 

[Dr Hook]

I think we may be seeing his upside in all honesty. Usually with players it seems to me that you will spot things that cause you to think "if they could do *that* more consistently" or something along those lines, you imagine a good upside. Now that he's gone, this should not be controversial, but I saw that with Heinen. You could see that with Brett Ritchie too. I have never watched Kuhlman and got the sense that there was some hidden or buried talent that has yet to emerge. He is a good player for what he is: high energy, high IQ, speedy guy with minimal offensive ability at the NHL level. In short, he is a great 4th liner and might make a decent 3rd line type also.

 

[nORRis8]

He's fast, smart, decent in the neutral zone, gets to the net fast, horrible playmaker in the offensive zone, likes shooting the puck at the net but generally he snipes it high off the glass. Always. Constantly. Guaranteed!
Good player to use on a regular shift if you're up by 6 with 10 minutes left.

 

[22Brad Park]

Khulman puts pucks in right spots and works hard.His size hurts him but has alot of heart.I like him just not on 2nd line.

 

[BostonBruins11]

15g-25a player

 

[rocketdan9]

30 point 3rd liner (ceiling)
20 point 4th liner (floor)

In the same kind of mold as Kapanen and Johnsson from the leafs

fast skater but with just ok skills

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

AHL hall of fame

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

25k over the minimum. I like him on a 4th line only. As of right now, I don’t see much more upside than that. With his speed and effort if he did find the score sheet more, he’d be an elite 4th liner who can move up in a pinch. Is versatile.

Nothing wrong with this contract.

 

[Kegs]

I see a fast smart player. I don’t imagine he will ever hit 50 points. Maybe 30-40 tops. More likely 10 goal guy with a good defensive game.

 

[DominicT]

25k over the minimum. I like him on a 4th line only. As of right now, I don’t see much more upside than that. With his speed and effort if he did find the score sheet more, he’d be an elite 4th liner who can move up in a pinch. Is versatile.

Nothing wrong with this contract.

$700,000 for 20/21 (that's minimum) and $750,000 for 21/22 (the new minimum) for AAV of $725,00. It's league minimum.

 

[Don Cherry]

I see a fast smart player. I don’t imagine he will ever hit 50 points. Maybe 30-40 tops. More likely 10 goal guy with a good defensive game.

Hmmmmm. We can only hope for 30 points. I think he's one of many we should have moved on from.

 

[NDiesel]

Probably a good replacement for Nordstrom on the 4th line.

 

[PB37]

I prefer he stay in Providence and be an injury callup. I think it's time we give other players a chance.

 

[yazmybaby]

ceiling is a 15 goal guy, 3rd line.

 

[yazmybaby]

$700,000 for 20/21 (that's minimum) and $750,000 for 21/22 (the new minimum) for AAV of $725,00. It's league minimum.

Depth move, like the two way contract.

 

[Yeti34]

Chris Bourque

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

Chris Bourque

 

[Dr Hook]

He tore up the German Elite leage last season.

 

[DominicT]

Depth move, like the two way contract.

It's two-way for the first year only. Second year is one-way in which he has to clear waivers. Unless he gets the required number of games in this year in which he would have to clear waivers this year (11 games)

 

[Baddkarma]

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...

 

[Don Cherry]

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...

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