Former Bruins Marcus Johansson - Sabres sign forward Marcus Johansson to two-year contract

[McGarnagle]

I don’t Think i have seen him win a 50-50 battle yet

Talented guy but he is soft...he plays timid...can’t really blame him for it though since he is one hit away from maybe becoming another Savard...but if we go on a long run I doubt he’s around for it he is seriously prone to injury

It's one thing to be timid, but it's another to continually skate with your head down in the defensive zone. He's lucky, underscore lucky that he survived that hit last night without injury when Conor Brown just leveled him.

 

[Smitty93]

Again, he's not a "third line" player. He needs to play with Krejci and JDB. He needs to move the puck around and create. Not working with 13 and 43, although those two played very well (Mojo not so much)

You've seen him much more than the rest of us, so I'm inclined to agree with you. I wonder if instead of playing him with Krejci and DeBrusk, they could go with Johansson-Krejci-Pastrnak. I'm not sure if that line has been tried out at all. Maybe go with something like this:

Marchand-Bergeron-Heinen
Johansson-Krejci-Pastrnak
DeBrusk-Coyle-Kuhlman/Backes
Nordstrom/Backes-Acciari-Wagner

 

[TCB]

You've seen him much more than the rest of us, so I'm inclined to agree with you. I wonder if instead of playing him with Krejci and DeBrusk, they could go with Johansson-Krejci-Pastrnak. I'm not sure if that line has been tried out at all. Maybe go with something like this:

Marchand-Bergeron-Heinen
Johansson-Krejci-Pastrnak
DeBrusk-Coyle-Kuhlman/Backes
Nordstrom/Backes-Acciari-Wagner

I really like those lines Even more so when Kuraly comes back and can be on the 4th line.

Gives the Bruins a true finisher on 3 different lines.

 

[LouJersey]

You've seen him much more than the rest of us, so I'm inclined to agree with you. I wonder if instead of playing him with Krejci and DeBrusk, they could go with Johansson-Krejci-Pastrnak. I'm not sure if that line has been tried out at all. Maybe go with something like this:

Marchand-Bergeron-Heinen
Johansson-Krejci-Pastrnak
DeBrusk-Coyle-Kuhlman/Backes
Nordstrom/Backes-Acciari-Wagner

Yes those are the types. I mean Coyle and Heinen should be good enough but it just isn't working and he is better when the line throws the puck to each other a lot. Now, playoffs, may not be as much room, but I love your lines.

 

[rocketdan9]

Best game as a Bruins

Block shot must sting

 

[13Hockey]

I take back what I said about Mojo after game 1

Played very well today and won 50-50 battles

 

[The National]

I take back what I said about Mojo after game 1

Played very well today and won 50-50 battles

He was stronger on his stick than I expected considering his performance in Game 1 and coming off sickness.

 

[rocketdan9]

I take back what I said about Mojo after game 1

Played very well today and won 50-50 battles

He really brought his A game tonight

Sick back pass to Coyle... just couldnt score

 

[SPLBRUIN]

Very pleased with his play tonight, nice addition to the lineup.

 

[JumboJoe19]

huge block with 2 mins left , he played a great game \

 

[JOKER 192]

I get this was his 1st game back but he needs to play with DeBrusk and Krejci next game.

 

[JumboJoe19]

I get this was his 1st game back but he needs to play with DeBrusk and Krejci next game.

this

 

[PlayMakers]

I thought he was excellent for his first game back. That spinning pass to Coyle in the first was Pasta-esque. I'd love to see MoJo play with Krejci and Pasta but will settle for Krejci and DeBrusk.

 

[JOKER 192]

I thought he was excellent for his first game back. That spinning pass to Coyle in the first was Pasta-esque. I'd love to see MoJo play with Krejci and Pasta but will settle for Krejci and DeBrusk.

Loved the pass he made to Backes but it likely would't have been an easy glove save for Andersen if that pass was to Krejci or DeBrusk .

 

[BruinsNetwork]

I thought he was excellent for his first game back. That spinning pass to Coyle in the first was Pasta-esque. I'd love to see MoJo play with Krejci and Pasta but will settle for Krejci and DeBrusk.

Think a lot of people forget just how high-end of a talent this guy is in the NHL. He demonstrated that ability and skill tonight for sure. Hopefully he comes out and brings that deft touch and skill in Game 5.

 

[GordonHowe]

Best game as a Bruins

Block shot must sting

He did block that shot, to the best of his ability. Credit.

But, can anyone inform as to what Johanson brings? Coyle has contributed. "Mojo" is either injured or sick. Which is, I know, unfair.

But like a few guys I might mention, I really don't know what he's doing for this team, now or in future.

 

[22Brad Park]

He did block that shot, to the best of his ability. Credit.

But, can anyone inform as to what Johanson brings? Coyle has contributed. "Mojo" is either injured or sick. Which is, I know, unfair.

But like a few guys I might mention, I really don't know what he's doing for this team, now or in future.

He was good tonite.

 

[Colt.45Orr]

Solid game; I feel that he would be a strong fit going forward with:

Mojo--Krejci--Pasta
March-Bergy--DeBrusk (I like him on RW)

 

[RedeyeRocketeer]

If he doesn't get a promotion soon, he's sleeping with coach's wife

 

[rocketdan9]

Think a lot of people forget just how high-end of a talent this guy is in the NHL. He demonstrated that ability and skill tonight for sure. Hopefully he comes out and brings that deft touch and skill in Game 5.

Also nice flip pass to Backes for the breakaway

Must stay away from shooting at Andersen gloveside

 

[JOKER 192]

He did block that shot, to the best of his ability. Credit.

But, can anyone inform as to what Johanson brings? Coyle has contributed. "Mojo" is either injured or sick. Which is, I know, unfair.

But like a few guys I might mention, I really don't know what he's doing for this team, now or in future.

He gives opponents one more guy to worry about .

 

[CDJ]

He did block that shot, to the best of his ability. Credit.

But, can anyone inform as to what Johanson brings? Coyle has contributed. "Mojo" is either injured or sick. Which is, I know, unfair.

But like a few guys I might mention, I really don't know what he's doing for this team, now or in future.

He plays hockey better than the other options in the system

 

[rocketdan9]

He plays hockey better than the other options in the system

I was most surprised with his bodychecks yesterday

 

[Fossy21]

He did block that shot, to the best of his ability. Credit.

But, can anyone inform as to what Johanson brings? Coyle has contributed. "Mojo" is either injured or sick. Which is, I know, unfair.

But like a few guys I might mention, I really don't know what he's doing for this team, now or in future.

He created the two best scoring chances the Bruins had that they didn't score on. Coyle being one of the guys who didn't capitalise.

 

[ODAAT]

He created the two best scoring chances the Bruins had that they didn't score on. Coyle being one of the guys who didn't capitalise.

he sees things on the ice most don`t and creates but my biggest concern with him, especially with some concussion issues is far too often he reaches for the puck completely opening himself up to a big hit