DKH
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Player Discussion Nick Foligno
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RussellmaniaKW
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I got a feeling about this team, man.
moreso than even 2019. In 2019 I was happy to be along for the ride, but I had doubts along the way. Every series they won surprised me a little. I didn't really believe they were going all the way until the finals. Was obviously crushed when they lost game 7 but also never expected them to get that far at the time.
I weirdly expect more out of them this year then I did then. There's a vibe about this bottom 6 feels like something we've been waiting for since Sweeney took over. The team defense is suffocating. Goaltending still a question mark but I'm ready to put these guys to the test.
And this is all before they've even made their deadline moves. They make something on par with a couple of Hall/Coyle/Johansson moves and this team is scary good.
DKH
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We agree but right now they are underdogs to me against Florida Tampa Carolina and they likely get one round one
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Foligno
2 goals, 9 helpers, -10, 49 games,
Blidh
has 2 goals, 7 helpers, -3, 29 games,
That 4th line had the most success with Blidh. He brings more speed and energy
Foligno is an elephant in the room.
2 goals, 9 helpers, -10, 49 games,
Blidh
has 2 goals, 7 helpers, -3, 29 games,
That 4th line had the most success with Blidh. He brings more speed and energy
Foligno is an elephant in the room.
TheReal13Linseman
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Foligno should not be on the ice at this point. He's mainly there so that Sweeney can maybe possibly have something anything to show for the horrid contract he gave the guy. Nice guy, was a great player, fine. But, isn't the goal here to win hockey games?
Why is only Foligno mentioned and not nosek?
Nosek
3 goals, 12 helpers, -9, 60 games
I agree that Blidh deserves to draw back in, but I don’t understand how Nosek gets no grief from this board. The only 4th liner who should definitely dress every night is Lazar.
I would add to that an expectation that he would be more than a mediocre to poor 4th liner.
Basically. He’s paid like and expected to be a 3rd liner. Aside from reviving Jake Debrusk for 10 days he hasn’t even been worthy of the roster spot.
UncleRico
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Nosek has been on the fourth line all season, while foligno spent half the season on the 3rd line and top power play unit yet still could put up points. Also that’s just purely production. Nosek is just a better all around player at this point.
PatriceBergeronFan
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Nosek's role is that of a Nordstrom essentially. 15-20 points is acceptable as long as effort, defense, and physicality are present. Although he is nowhere close to the "gritty agitator" he was advertised to be, Nosek is consistent.
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IMO Nosek more than passes the eye test...Foligno doesn't.
Yes, I get it. As I said, I don’t necessarily dislike nosek, maybe I was expecting a little more. Don’t see how they can have both Foligno and nosek back next year. Beecher is already doing a good job on a stacked college team as a checking center, maybe they sign him and he can be the 4c next year. Size, speed, and smarts. Keep lazar and let blidh play. Blidh-Beecher-Lazar has potential.
I doubt Beecher can fill Nosek's shoes. At least not for a couple of years. I see Beecher as pretty much a Senyshen 2.0.
ON3M4N
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Nosek's got decent metrics while starting in the d-zone nearly 70% of the time. They're better than I'd expect them to be for someone in his role. Aside from that he also leads all Bruins forwards in PK TOI as well as having the 2nd best FO% among Bruins centers. You're getting your monies worth with Nosek.
PatriceBergeronFan
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Obviously there are financial motivations to play Foligno but another five games with Blidh instead might be refreshing to the team. Added energy, improved speed on the 4th line, and Blidh can also PK when needed.
All excellent points. As I said, I don’t dislike nosek, was just curious. I didn’t know he led the bruins in PK TOI either.
ON3M4N
Ignores/60 = Elite
I didn't either. I know he played a good amount of PK time, but still figured Bergeron or even Coyle would have more PK TOI.
Bumper
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Nosek has had +10/-10 swings this season. Foligno has been steadily minus. Foligno's ceiling is at the same level as his floor, sub-basement. I hope to meet y'all in the Nosek thread for theories on his extreme streakiness and what allows him to elevate, and/or what anchors his effectiveness at Foligno levels when he's off.
I wouldn't even care about the salary as what's done is done if the guy was at least a high-end 4th liner, and brought at least what Noel did in his best times here, or Kuraly when he was good for us. He isn't even the second best player on his line .
The Hockey Tonk Man
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Foligno's been pretty steady lately.
Also wouldn't mind Blidh jumping in here and there. That 4th line was looking reallllllllly good with him out there before he got hurt? Hasn't played since has he?
Also wouldn't mind Blidh jumping in here and there. That 4th line was looking reallllllllly good with him out there before he got hurt? Hasn't played since has he?
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