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Its now exactly halfway forthe Bruins. Here are my grades on the players so far
Forwards
Bergeron - A+
He's one of the best players in franchise history - he's everything to this team and does everything really well. And he seems to be getting better at age 33. We just need some better health - and I hope someone punches Faksa in the face when we next play Dallas.
Pastrnak - A
He's elite and the most skilled player on the team. Can make something out of nothing.
Marchand - B
He's been a lot better lately and his value to the team is on the ice. The bad penalties and misconducts earlier in the season are the reason for the lower grade.
Krejci - B-
Its frustrating that he seems to only be able to produce when paired with talent. He doesn't make his linemates better.
Debrusk - B
6 goals from tips. Just tireless bulldog, relentless in puck pursuit. Would like to see him use his linemates better.
Heinen - F
I think he's been terrible most of the year. I think his two biggest issues are effort and confidence. The effort wanes and because of that Cassidy has yanked him throughout the lineup hurting his confidence.
Donato - D+
I see the skill and potential, I also see a guy with huge deficiencies in his game.
Backes - D+
Earlier this season this was an F-. He looked cooked and done. But I think over the last 15 games or so, he's been much more physical and less behind the play.
Nordstrom - B-
I like what he brings. He's more than a vanilla forth liner. He can play on any line short term and not hurt the team.
Kuraly - C+
Sometimes we see beast Kuraly and sometimes dumb Kuraly. Lately he's been beast Kuraly.
Acciari - F
He's not an NHLer - not even a 13th forward.
Wagner - C+
Love the physical play he brings and chips in a bit of offense.
JFK - C-
I think he's been ok. I've seen flashes of enough potential that would make me hold on to him or only include him in a trade for a big asset.
Cave - C-
Pretty vanilla player. Dime a dozen 4th liner/13th forward.
Bjork - D
I'm not a fan. Love the speed and tenacity, but I don't think he has the hockey sense to be a top 6 player.
Defense
Krug - C
Lots of offense, great on the PP, but does that offset his poor defense, which seems to be getting worse by the year.
McAvoy - B
Needs some good luck and health. When he's healthy he' by far our best defenseman. That game against Montreal where he dominated both ends of the ice all game long was so Ray Bourque-esque. He's elite and to me looks like a future Norris contender. Would like to see him shoot a lot more than he does.
Chara - C+
He does look slow, and has trouble with breakouts, but is still strong defending rushes and PKs.
Grzelcyk - B+
Amazing skater. He's become a solid top 4 guy. Would like to see him shoot more.
Moore - B
Much better than I expected. Some times has brain farts, but on the whole, he's been much better than I expected. Great skater, who knows his limitations and doesn't try to do too much with the puck.
Carlo - B+
He's really turning into this black hole for opposing players. I do think there is more offense for him to give.
Miller - B+
He's been unluck with injuries this season, but when healthy he looks like a beast. He's skating great, making smart decisions with the puck and strong positionally as well as being a big hitter.
Kampfer - C-
He's been ok for a 7th defenseman. Overused because of injuries.
Goalies
Rask - B+
Struggled in October, but has come one and been very Rask like since then.
Halak - A
He's come in pushed Rask and has played like a #1. With him, we have the best goalie tandem in the league. Doesn't matter who plays, we have a chance to win every game.
Coaching - A-
They've kept us in a playoff spot despite the ridiculous amount of injuries that never seem to stop.
Sweeney - C+
Really love his offseason signings. Nordstrom, Moore, Halak and Wagner have certainly earned their contracts, But he hasn't addressed the biggest issue with the team - depth and secondary scoring. Unfortunately our sophomore players have been a bust this season (except for Debrusk)
Forwards
Bergeron - A+
He's one of the best players in franchise history - he's everything to this team and does everything really well. And he seems to be getting better at age 33. We just need some better health - and I hope someone punches Faksa in the face when we next play Dallas.
Pastrnak - A
He's elite and the most skilled player on the team. Can make something out of nothing.
Marchand - B
He's been a lot better lately and his value to the team is on the ice. The bad penalties and misconducts earlier in the season are the reason for the lower grade.
Krejci - B-
Its frustrating that he seems to only be able to produce when paired with talent. He doesn't make his linemates better.
Debrusk - B
6 goals from tips. Just tireless bulldog, relentless in puck pursuit. Would like to see him use his linemates better.
Heinen - F
I think he's been terrible most of the year. I think his two biggest issues are effort and confidence. The effort wanes and because of that Cassidy has yanked him throughout the lineup hurting his confidence.
Donato - D+
I see the skill and potential, I also see a guy with huge deficiencies in his game.
Backes - D+
Earlier this season this was an F-. He looked cooked and done. But I think over the last 15 games or so, he's been much more physical and less behind the play.
Nordstrom - B-
I like what he brings. He's more than a vanilla forth liner. He can play on any line short term and not hurt the team.
Kuraly - C+
Sometimes we see beast Kuraly and sometimes dumb Kuraly. Lately he's been beast Kuraly.
Acciari - F
He's not an NHLer - not even a 13th forward.
Wagner - C+
Love the physical play he brings and chips in a bit of offense.
JFK - C-
I think he's been ok. I've seen flashes of enough potential that would make me hold on to him or only include him in a trade for a big asset.
Cave - C-
Pretty vanilla player. Dime a dozen 4th liner/13th forward.
Bjork - D
I'm not a fan. Love the speed and tenacity, but I don't think he has the hockey sense to be a top 6 player.
Defense
Krug - C
Lots of offense, great on the PP, but does that offset his poor defense, which seems to be getting worse by the year.
McAvoy - B
Needs some good luck and health. When he's healthy he' by far our best defenseman. That game against Montreal where he dominated both ends of the ice all game long was so Ray Bourque-esque. He's elite and to me looks like a future Norris contender. Would like to see him shoot a lot more than he does.
Chara - C+
He does look slow, and has trouble with breakouts, but is still strong defending rushes and PKs.
Grzelcyk - B+
Amazing skater. He's become a solid top 4 guy. Would like to see him shoot more.
Moore - B
Much better than I expected. Some times has brain farts, but on the whole, he's been much better than I expected. Great skater, who knows his limitations and doesn't try to do too much with the puck.
Carlo - B+
He's really turning into this black hole for opposing players. I do think there is more offense for him to give.
Miller - B+
He's been unluck with injuries this season, but when healthy he looks like a beast. He's skating great, making smart decisions with the puck and strong positionally as well as being a big hitter.
Kampfer - C-
He's been ok for a 7th defenseman. Overused because of injuries.
Goalies
Rask - B+
Struggled in October, but has come one and been very Rask like since then.
Halak - A
He's come in pushed Rask and has played like a #1. With him, we have the best goalie tandem in the league. Doesn't matter who plays, we have a chance to win every game.
Coaching - A-
They've kept us in a playoff spot despite the ridiculous amount of injuries that never seem to stop.
Sweeney - C+
Really love his offseason signings. Nordstrom, Moore, Halak and Wagner have certainly earned their contracts, But he hasn't addressed the biggest issue with the team - depth and secondary scoring. Unfortunately our sophomore players have been a bust this season (except for Debrusk)
