Former Bruins Karson Kuhlman waived - claimed by Seattle

[rocketdan9]

what an absolute beauty goal he scored tonight

sweet little move inside the line, then that speed to lose his man, finishing off with a nice wrist shot

2nd line was a little unlucky to be on the ice for the 2 goals the panthers scored

but overall, I liked the look of it. Him and Debrusk are really fast and can make things uncomfortable for opposing Ds

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[rocketdan9]

nhl.com/video/kuhlman-steals-and-scores/t-300085324/c-67156003

 

[22Brad Park]

what an absolute beauty goal he scored tonight

sweet little move inside the line, then that speed to lose his man, finishing off with a nice wrist shot

2nd line was a little unlucky to be on the ice for the 2 goals the panthers scored

but overall, I liked the look of it. Him and Debrusk are really fast and can make things uncomfortable for opposing Ds

Snapshot..But yup a beauty for sure. Gonna miss Kuraly though vs Leafs.

 

[GordonHowe]

nhl.com/video/kuhlman-steals-and-scores/t-300085324/c-67156003

And I ask, for the first time it's true, *who* is Karson Kuhlman? Connor Clifton? They look fine to me. What's the report?

 

[rocketdan9]

And I ask, for the first time it's true, *who* is Karson Kuhlman? Connor Clifton? They look fine to me. What's the report?

Both belong in the NHL imo

 

[rocketdan9]

Snapshot..But yup a beauty for sure. Gonna miss Kuraly though vs Leafs.

Same...but next man up

Mojo will return soon but unfortunately injuries are bound to occur. I think Kuhlman will stick around

 

[burstnbloom]

nhl.com/video/kuhlman-steals-and-scores/t-300085324/c-67156003

C'mon guys, leave Weegar alone, he's already dead.

 

[aguineapig]

I don't do all that copy and link stuff, and ate too much paste in grade school but read Minneapolis Star Tribune April 7 2018 about Kit Karson and the UMD NCAA champs. Read it last spring and remembered thinking that's our first round pick right there

 

[Ratty]

Funny, but the NHL.TV replay video has our guy listed as “Carson Coleman”. He probably doesn’t mind as long as he’s in the lineup.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

Wasn't able to watch last nights' game so I missed what looked to be a good one from the box score. I did watch the replays. How'd this kid play besides that great goal?

 

[BruinDust]

I owe @Saxon Eric an apology. He was bang on in his assessment of Kuhlman. Kid is an absolute player, he's got the wheels, smarts, and guts to be a darn good NHL player. Another excellent NCAA UFA find by this organization that has to be among the best teams at finding value among un-signed NCAA guys.

 

[LouJersey]

I owe @Saxon Eric an apology. He was bang on in his assessment of Kuhlman. Kid is an absolute player, he's got the wheels, smarts, and guts to be a darn good NHL player. Another excellent NCAA UFA find by this organization that has to be among the best teams at finding value among un-signed NCAA guys.

Yeah, Eric is the go to.

 

[Ratty]

And I ask, for the first time it's true, *who* is Karson Kuhlman? Connor Clifton? They look fine to me. What's the report?

They are the alliteration twins.

 

[JoeIsAStud]

Well Maybe I was right (or wrong) in saying in February before he ever put on a Bruins Jersey that he could be playing for 10-15 teams in the NHL right now.

I am glad he finally got his chance to play with this NHL team , and has shown he more than fits in. Kuhlman should have a very long career as an NHL winger. he is just a coaches dream

 

[TwineTickler]

Well Maybe I was right (or wrong) in saying in February before he ever put on a Bruins Jersey that he could be playing for 10-15 teams in the NHL right now.

I am glad he finally got his chance to play with this NHL team , and has shown he more than fits in. Kuhlman should have a very long career as an NHL winger. he is just a coaches dream

100%. His speed/tenacity alone makes him the perfect 4th liner in todays NHL, and he's got smarts, skills and two-way ability, which makes him capable of playing up in the lineup. I'm a big fan. Even when Mojo comes back I'd personally keep him in the lineup and sit either Nordy or Backes.

March-Berg-Pasta
JD-Krech-Mojo
Heinen-Coyle-Kuhlman
Nordy/Backes-Noel-Wags

Only issue is I'm not sure if Wags would be comfortable at LW if they opt for Backes over Nordy... but I'd do whatever is necessary to keep him in the lineup with Kuraly out. We need that speed.

 

[JRull86]

I owe @Saxon Eric an apology. He was bang on in his assessment of Kuhlman. Kid is an absolute player, he's got the wheels, smarts, and guts to be a darn good NHL player. Another excellent NCAA UFA find by this organization that has to be among the best teams at finding value among un-signed NCAA guys.

Their pro scouting leaves a lot to be desired, but their track record with NCAA guys, both drafted and undrafted is pretty incredible, and it has been for years.

 

[missingchicklet]

Been worried all season about not having enough scoring from the bottom guys, as that can make a difference deep into the playoffs. Kuhlman seems like he could provide some offense while not sacrificing anything in the speed and defense depts. I am a big fan so far.

 

[PB37]

Love his wheels, energy, and he seems like he's a smart player. He's got a little Marchand in his offensive and skating approach.

I think he and Heinen could find some on ice success together.

 

[Smitty93]

I'm interested to see how he develops offensively. I didn't get to see much of him in college, but looking at his statistics, he basically put up the same numbers each of the fours he was at UMD, which makes me wonder if he's someone who adjusts quickly to a new level of hockey, but isn't necessarily going to improve.

I'm hoping they find a spot for him on the playoff roster. I think he could have a significant impact like Kuraly did a couple years ago against Ottawa. That energy and speed can be so useful in the playoffs.

 

[DKH]

Their pro scouting leaves a lot to be desired, but their track record with NCAA guys, both drafted and undrafted is pretty incredible, and it has been for years.

Last two years they have made changes including 2 full time Pro Scouts.

Here is the recent moves and they had another in 2017

A New Season Brings New Faces to the Boston Bruins Staff

The 4 they got

Halak
Wagner
Moore
Nordstrom

And all were in that Florida game the other night playing well

Kampher another good add

 

[JRull86]

Last two years they have made changes including 2 full time Pro Scouts.

Here is the recent moves and they had another in 2017

A New Season Brings New Faces to the Boston Bruins Staff

The 4 they got

Halak
Wagner
Moore
Nordstrom

And all were in that Florida game the other night playing well

Kampher another good add

It's been better recently, that's for sure.

 

[GordonHowe]

Their pro scouting leaves a lot to be desired, but their track record with NCAA guys, both drafted and undrafted is pretty incredible, and it has been for years.

I think the Bruins under both Chiarelli & Sweeney have been very, very good at this. To me it's Sweeney's strongest suit. And, again, many of these players were captains at some point, and possess the characteristics prized by fans like me. Hard work/honest effort, toughness/mean streak (ideally!), playing with, and for, your teammates.

Noted previously many times, but the best bit about Peter Chiarelli's tenure was a return to the Bruins traditional DNA.

 

[Alberta_OReilly_Fan]

he feels to me like a guy I will love on the fourth line... but probably feel underwhelmed on the top six.

is he accari's replacement when accari hits ufa this season? does accari go from a waiver wire demotion to the ahl in November to possibly a 1.5-2 mill a year signing for some other team this offseason?

if accari is coming back for less than 1.2 mill, I probably just goahead and sign him and let kuhlman be a 13th forward next year but if accari is gone I see kuhlman joining backes/kurley/norstrom/maybe wagner in that bottom line mix {I could see wagner getting regular time on the 3rd to be honest}

intresting options available here... will be fun to see how it plays out. I do think kuhlman is the providence kid I have the strongest feelings will be in nhl next year though

my top 5 gut feelings who will be in nhl fulltime next year
1/kuhlman
2/Bjork
3/vaakanainen {would be higher if there was an obvious opening for him}
4/Clifton
5/federic

hate leaving lauzon and jfk off this list... but just goes to show how loaded our prospect system is

 

[rocketdan9]

Nice game by the cool guy today

Boy can he fly. Skills on display as well making some nice passes. Improving along the boards.

Definitely can see him solidify a spot in the lineup next season. Looks like a speed demon type pairing with Debrusk

 

[00BW]

Watching last night's game reminded me of Paille. A couple of breakaways with his speed, didn't finish, yet still got a garbage goal around the net.
I don't know if he has real offensive upside or just going through a lucky streak at the moment but I'd leave him on Krejci's line to start the playoffs since he adds speed and defensive responsibility.