Player Discussion Parker Wotherspoon (re-signed 1yr $800k)
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Been saying it since he's been in the line up, perfect 6-7 guy that can play more if needed.
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In terms of being a late developer perhaps, I don’t think he’s anywhere near as tough or dangerous as Kevan was. Still some “in your face” to his game though
Wotherspoon is definitely growing on me. I think he’s gotten better with each game and he should stay as 6-7 defenseman.
trenton1
Bergeron for Hart
He's been solid, nothing fancy, gets the job done most nights.
Wother you realize it or not I pegged this guy as serviceable from the get-go
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I haven't seen a lot but like what I see.
The other day he gave an opponent a good shove in the crease after a whiste. Just because.
Like that.
I hope he proves worthy.
The Bruins need a lot more sandpaper.
A lot more.
He’s doing the job for $775K.
Whats not to like?
Whats not to like?
They were talking about him on Bruins post game last night, he has to clear to waivers to go back down to Providence. I didn't know that.
BamBamCam
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Wonder if him and Carlo were defensive partners with Tri-City in the WHL? Could be a pairing Monty could try.
Gonzothe7thDman
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I liked him in preseason. I thought he stood out among the other prospects and played an NHL level game and was surprised when I saw he's already seen NHL action in the past and that he was a little older. Solid so far as a bottom pairing, simple and safe D.
I didn't know that, either.
My assumption is that he'll be up here awhile because Forbort and Carlo are both LTIR, I believe.
BamBamCam
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As per Sportsnet
Defenseman Brandon Carlo, who sustained an upper-body injury last Monday in Colorado, was placed on long-term injured reserve.
Sportsnet.ca
I went by CapFriendly. Usually they are nuts on.
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as well as Bruins official site.
Bruins Recall Brandon Bussi; Place Brandon Carlo on IR | Boston Bruins
BOSTON – Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney announced today, January 11, that the team has recalled goaltender Brandon Bussi from Providence on an emergency basis and placed defenseman Brandon Carlo on injured reserve. Bussi, 25, has appeared in 20 games with Providence this season...
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I may be one of Grzelcyk’s biggest supporters on the board. And I didn’t have a single shred of expectation for Wotherspoon.
Wotherspoon > Grizz this season
I don’t know if it’s just that he stands out due to his physicality on a roster that needs more like him? But Wotherspoon has been better than serviceable. I like him a lot.
Wotherspoon > Grizz this season
I don’t know if it’s just that he stands out due to his physicality on a roster that needs more like him? But Wotherspoon has been better than serviceable. I like him a lot.
EverettMike
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BigGoalBrad
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Wish we had another year on his deal could end up a 2nd pairing guy who just doesn't play PP minutes.
Absurdity
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He's been a good stay at home defenseman thus far.
Apart from the rare occasion of Lohrei or McAvoy skating the puck out of their zone, the new system is built for someone more like Wotherspoon than Grzelcyk because its success is dependent on defensemen winning board battles, using the body, and being more physical.
Montgomery changed how the Bruins break the puck out of their zone this season, D->F in the defensive zone rather than D skating the puck out into the neutral zone or pass to a F who's in the neutral zone. I think it had a lot to do with minimizing giving the other teams odd-man rush opportunities.
Apart from the rare occasion of Lohrei or McAvoy skating the puck out of their zone, the new system is built for someone more like Wotherspoon than Grzelcyk because its success is dependent on defensemen winning board battles, using the body, and being more physical.
