Player Discussion Matt Grzelcyk

[Sheppy]

If Peeke was healthy I don't think Shatty plays either....but regardless I'm not sure how you can watch those two games and come away happy with Gryz. Him Lindholm and Shatty are struggling big time moving the puck out, IMO

Ryan Reaves had Grzelcyk hemmed in 2-3 times last game for a significant amount of time, but because they didn't score means Grzelcyk was good. They had a few quality scoring chances, too.

 

[NDiesel]

Ryan Reaves had Grzelcyk hemmed in 2-3 times last game for a significant amount of time, but because they didn't score means Grzelcyk was good. They had a few quality scoring chances, too.

Yeah, really we were just lucky that it was Reaves and the 4th line hemming him in on those shifts, you could tell Reaves was making him nervous a few times

 

[ae530]

Gryzlcyk should never play another shift for the Bruins

Nope right move . More physical player required

Yeah, really we were just lucky that it was Reaves and the 4th line hemming him in on those shifts, you could tell Reaves was making him nervous a few times

 

[Fenian24]

Sweeney is going to resign him, proving once again we are living in the darkest timeline. He should be a Grand Rapids Griffin not an NHL player at this point, and he has always been terrible in the playoffs.

 

[JoeIsAStud]

Sweeney is going to resign him, proving once again we are living in the darkest timeline. He should be a Grand Rapids Griffin not an NHL player at this point, and he has always been terrible in the playoffs.

I don't think Sweeney signs him, unless he basically goes through FA with no bidders, and has to come back begging for a PTO

 

[EverettMike]

If you go through Matt G threads during the post-season or right after there are always excuses for why he's not to blame/wasn't as bad as it seems. But you know what you never see? Posts on why he was responsible for anything good/played well.

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

I don't think Sweeney signs him, unless he basically goes through FA with no bidders, and has to come back begging for a PTO

Wonder if Montreal has space and/or interest.

 

[DarrenBanks56]

Shattenkirk isn't good either.

he can at least work a power play, if we ever get one.

 

[SwayHeyKid]

Yup

Not sure how they can identify being slow on the breakouts as the problem and then scratch their best defenseman at retrieving the puck and breaking it out.

Honestly it's malfeasance to put Lohrei in a top 4 role game 3 in the play-offs. If he doesn't play pair 2 you match him up with Shattenkirk and then have a second pair of Wotherspoon and Carlo? Horrible.

Seems like a huge overreaction for the Bruins, who seem like they can't wait to replace gryz as soon as they can, which I can understand if you have a better option, which they don't.

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

Honestly it's malfeasance to put Lohrei in a top 4 role game 3 in the play-offs. If he doesn't play pair 2 you match him up with Shattenkirk and then have a second pair of Wotherspoon and Carlo? Horrible.

Seems like a huge overreaction for the Bruins, who seem like they can't wait to replace gryz as soon as they can, which I can understand if you have a better option, which they don't.

And then if you have Lohrei-Shattenkirk they see Matthews every time you put them out there on a faceoff.

 

[JoeIsAStud]

And then if you have Lohrei-Shattenkirk they see Matthews every time you put them out there on a faceoff.

Yeah you can't expect Lohrei to carry Shatty out there. If you play him he must play with McAvoy or Carlo.

 

[SwayHeyKid]

And then if you have Lohrei-Shattenkirk they see Matthews every time you put them out there on a faceoff.

I know he doesn't have the only say but it seems like Montgomery just can't help himself not to self destruct this team. Put Wotherspoon in for Peake, play him with Shattenkirk, go with Gryz-Mac, Lindholm-Carlo and you're set. Those main pairs did win them 112 games over two seasons. Reminds me of the overreaction after the game 5 loss to FLA last season.

 

[PB37]

Yup

Not sure how they can identify being slow on the breakouts as the problem and then scratch their best defenseman at retrieving the puck and breaking it out.

Problem is, Leafs have been closing on Grz quickly and he's been making a lot of panic reads trying to get rid of the puck before they catch him. He hasn't had time to do what he's best at and it was a problem in the last game. A sturdier guy who plays a more simple game might be a better solution here in that roster spot.

 

[SwayHeyKid]

Yeah you can't expect Lohrei to carry Shatty out there. If you play him he must play with McAvoy or Carlo.

They are going to have two pairs now that the Leafs can easily exploit with final changes. It makes no sense.

 

[the negotiator]

If you go throw Matt G threads during the post-season or right after there are always excuses for why he's not to blame/wasn't as bad as it seems. But you know what you never see? Posts on why he was responsible for anything good/played well.

Quoted for accuracy

This is an ouch ...but a very true one

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

Problem is, Leafs have been closing on Grz quickly and he's been making a lot of panic reads trying to get rid of the puck before they catch him. He hasn't had time to do what he's best at and it was a problem in the last game. A sturdier guy who plays a more simple game might be a better solution here in that roster spot.

I'm the biggest defender of Grizz on the board, and I think this is very overstated, especially when you look at how Lindholm and McAvoy have been dealing with the same things. A good chunk of the blame goes to the forwards because they haven't helped at all. But at the same time, he hasn't played all that well, and Lohrei gives you a chance to flip the script. Problem is any mistakes a rookie - especially Lohrei this year - makes gets hugely magnified by the media and some here. While mistakes by someone like Wotherspoon or especially Forbort get glossed over.

He's going to make mistakes. But the whole defensive corps is making mistakes right now. Let's see what the kid has. I love it.

 

[PB37]

I'm the biggest defender of Grizz on the board, and I think this is very overstated, especially when you look at how Lindholm and McAvoy have been dealing with the same things. A good chunk of the blame goes to the forwards because they haven't helped at all. But at the same time, he hasn't played all that well, and Lohrei gives you a chance to flip the script. Problem is any mistakes a rookie - especially Lohrei this year - makes gets hugely magnified by the media and some here. While mistakes by someone like Wotherspoon or especially Forbort get glossed over.

He's going to make mistakes. But the whole defensive corps is making mistakes right now. Let's see what the kid has. I love it.

With Lindholm and McAvoy, they have the size, strength, and battle factor to push back when the puck becomes a board battle. Grz has been getting overwhelmed by his lack of size, strength and space needed to do his thing when the forecheck closes in on him.

 

[goldenblack]

May we not see him dressed till the cup finals

 

[BigBadBruins7708]

I'm the biggest defender of Grizz on the board, and I think this is very overstated, especially when you look at how Lindholm and McAvoy have been dealing with the same things. A good chunk of the blame goes to the forwards because they haven't helped at all. But at the same time, he hasn't played all that well, and Lohrei gives you a chance to flip the script. Problem is any mistakes a rookie - especially Lohrei this year - makes gets hugely magnified by the media and some here. While mistakes by someone like Wotherspoon or especially Forbort get glossed over.

He's going to make mistakes. But the whole defensive corps is making mistakes right now. Let's see what the kid has. I love it.

McAvoy and Lindholm contribute even with their mistakes.

Gryz is a 1 trick pony that cant even do his 1 trick

 

[bme44]

I truly hope we have watched the last game of Gryz in a Bruin uniform . His contributions in comparison to his contract has been a black hole for far to long. I wish him well .wherever he continues to play after this year. Just let it be anywhere but the Bruins

 

[BlackFrancis]

This one, where Grzelcyk gets bullied down to the ice by Tavares right in front of Ullmark caused my brain to blue screen.

 

[PB37]

I truly hope we have watched the last game of Gryz in a Bruin uniform . His contributions in comparison to his contract has been a black hole for far to long. I wish him well .wherever he continues to play after this year. Just let it be anywhere but the Bruins

If this becomes a playoff run, he'll most likely suit up again. Playoffs have become a war of attrition and it's usually all hands on deck. Also, matchups can dictate if he's needed or not.

 

[bme44]

If this becomes a playoff run, he'll most likely suit up again. Playoffs have become a war of attrition and it's usually all hands on deck. Also, matchups can dictate if he's needed or not.

We have 7D that should dress before him if Peeke recovers that makes 8

 

[PB37]

We have 7D that should dress before him if Peeke recovers that makes 8

Like I said, war of attrition. All it takes is one bad game where two dmen get hurt or suck to the point where changes are needed.

 

[bme44]

Like I said, war of attrition. All it takes is one bad game where two dmen get hurt or suck to the point where changes are needed.

I understand what you are saying, and I would love to see the Bruins have a solid run. What I am saying is Gryz is not a player I want the Bruins to go to war with. The playoffs are a war