Player Discussion Peter Cehlarik - II

[rocketdan9]

The only concern I have with Cehlarik's game so far is his straight line speed (although he flashed a great rush last night). He actually has a good first step and quick in tight spaces. His positioning and active stick are pretty darn good. Looking good so far. I still would like to see a Heinen on the line with Krejci and Cehlarik. The high IQ line. Debrusk brings some speed and hustle however I think Heinen can do a little of that as well.

I think finish could be an issue with such line

Though Debrusk finish has been just ok also

 

[ODAAT]

I think finish could be an issue with such line

Though Debrusk finish has been just ok also

when was the last time DeBrusk scored? Honestly can`t recall?

 

[The don godfather]

He belongs with the big club for sure but I feel better suited for 3rd line .

 

[sarge88]

He belongs with the big club for sure but I feel better suited for 3rd line .

Agreed.

If they can grab a 3C and 2RW

They could go with some combo of Cehlarik, Backes, Nordstrom and whoever is the new 3C.

 

[Mainehockey33]

when was the last time DeBrusk scored? Honestly can`t recall?

I think it was the goal that bounced off his chest lol. On the power play I believe. What the hell is wrong with him, post concussion syndrome? He’s playing like a shell of his former self.

 

[13Hockey]

I think it was the goal that bounced off his chest lol. On the power play I believe. What the hell is wrong with him, post concussion syndrome? He’s playing like a shell of his former self.

He can’t play his off wing and he has been asked to do it the last few months....we have no quality RW’s on the roster besides Pasta...he’s trying but it clear he’s not comfortable at all on the right but we have no choice unless Don adds some talent

If we get a RWer at deadline and DeBrusk goes back to LW he will be fine again

 

[The Laukomotive]

He can’t play his off wing and he has been asked to do it the last few months....we have no quality RW’s on the roster besides Pasta...he’s trying but it clear he’s not comfortable at all on the right but we have no choice unless Don adds some talent

If we get a RWer at deadline and DeBrusk goes back to LW I think he will be fine again

I would like to agree with this, but DeBrusk was already playing poorly at LW.

 

[ODAAT]

I think it was the goal that bounced off his chest lol. On the power play I believe. What the hell is wrong with him, post concussion syndrome? He’s playing like a shell of his former self.

Yet he gets, and this is simply MO, a huge free pass here from many. I like the kid a ton, think eventually he`ll be a yearly 30 goal guy, heart and soul player but he`s still a kid and I think that we see a guy like Heinen get shoved upstairs due to lack of productivity and I mention that because Butch himself has stated he likes his game away from the puck a ton but he needed to clear his head, well, what about Jake? I don`t see him necessarily hurting the team defensively but I`m also not seeing him do nearly enough to be continually run out on DK`s line while posting zippo offensively?

 

[Blowfish]

Yet he gets, and this is simply MO, a huge free pass here from many. I like the kid a ton, think eventually he`ll be a yearly 30 goal guy, heart and soul player but he`s still a kid and I think that we see a guy like Heinen get shoved upstairs due to lack of productivity and I mention that because Butch himself has stated he likes his game away from the puck a ton but he needed to clear his head, well, what about Jake? I don`t see him necessarily hurting the team defensively but I`m also not seeing him do nearly enough to be continually run out on DK`s line while posting zippo offensively?

The issue is Backes...It is not Debrusk Cehlarik Heinen Donato etc...

That simple.

 

[TCB]

The issue is Backes...It is not Debrusk Cehlarik Heinen Donato etc...

That simple.

Healthy Scratch tonight. Trade imminent.

 

[Blowfish]

Healthy Scratch tonight. Trade imminent.

I like it...Hopefully we see some line shuffling between 2nd and 3rd line...heck 1st line.

 

[TCB]

I like it...Hopefully we see some line shuffling between 2nd and 3rd line...heck 1st line.

I've said this before, but must be Cassidy didn't see it.

I'd like to see Bergeron centering DeBrusk and Pasta and have Krejci between Marchand and Cehlarik.

May work may not, but it would give you two world class wingers on your first two lines along with the best two-center in the game and another pretty dam good center and young big body with skill who knows how to read plays and I think he would mesh well with Marchy like he has with Kreech.

 

[Clint Eastwood]

I've said this before, but must be Cassidy didn't see it.

I'd like to see Bergeron centering DeBrusk and Pasta and have Krejci between Marchand and Cehlarik.

May work may not, but it would give you two world class wingers on your first two lines along with the best two-center in the game and another pretty dam good center and young big body with skill who knows how to read plays and I think he would mesh well with Marchy like he has with Kreech.

Anything like that. Play in pairs instead of one big line. Big line can still play come big game situations and on the powerplay.

 

[bruins4thecup65]

Yes and yes to the above two posts.

Krecji would love that and is playing well this season!!

 

[PlayMakers]

I thought Cehlarik played his best game of the year against the Isles. Actually, I thought he had two subpar games before that, where he was forcing passes and not carrying the puck, then rebounded strong with that Isles game. I thought he had another good game tonight against the Rangers.

OT: I WAS SO HAPPY TO SEE PASTA PUT ON THAT LINE! Cehlarik stole the puck and fed the D on Pasta's goal. Really hoping they keep that line together for 10 games to see what they have in it. I think it could be outstanding. And it would let them change their approach to finding a RW'er for Bergeron which I think is a lot easier than finding someone to fix the DeBrusk-Krejci dynamic.

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

I thought Cehlarik played his best game of the year against the Isles. Actually, I thought he had two subpar games before that, where he was forcing passes and not carrying the puck, then rebounded strong with that Isles game. I thought he had another good game tonight against the Rangers.

OT: I WAS SO HAPPY TO SEE PASTA PUT ON THAT LINE! Cehlarik stole the puck and fed the D on Pasta's goal. Really hoping they keep that line together for 10 games to see what they have in it. I think it could be outstanding. And it would let them change their approach to finding a RW'er for Bergeron which I think is a lot easier than finding someone to fix the DeBrusk-Krejci dynamic.

Has to be a ton better, he's has been a no show in most games with all the ice time he gets

 

[PlayMakers]

Has to be a ton better, he's has been a no show in most games with all the ice time he gets

All the ice time? He's only averaging 14 minutes a night, and he has 3 goals in 8 games. He's also made a lot of fantastic passes that were near misses. As he gets more settled and comfortable with his line mates, those near misses are going to start going in too.

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

All the ice time? He's only averaging 14 minutes a night, and he has 3 goals in 8 games. He's also made a lot of fantastic passes that were near misses. As he gets more settled and comfortable with his line mates, those near misses are going to start going in too.

We are talking about Jake?

 

[elMatador]

All the ice time? He's only averaging 14 minutes a night, and he has 3 goals in 8 games. He's also made a lot of fantastic passes that were near misses. As he gets more settled and comfortable with his line mates, those near misses are going to start going in too.

I guess he was referring to DeBrusk being better.

 

[PlayMakers]

We are talking about Jake?

Oh my bad. I didn’t see you had bolder DeBrusk. I thought you were talking about Cehlarik.

I agree, DeBrusk has to be a ton better. A stint on the third line will do him some good.

 

[Blowfish]

I thought Cehlarik played his best game of the year against the Isles. Actually, I thought he had two subpar games before that, where he was forcing passes and not carrying the puck, then rebounded strong with that Isles game. I thought he had another good game tonight against the Rangers.

OT: I WAS SO HAPPY TO SEE PASTA PUT ON THAT LINE! Cehlarik stole the puck and fed the D on Pasta's goal. Really hoping they keep that line together for 10 games to see what they have in it. I think it could be outstanding. And it would let them change their approach to finding a RW'er for Bergeron which I think is a lot easier than finding someone to fix the DeBrusk-Krejci dynamic.

I wish Cassidy would have tried something like this much earlier. So many here calling for it. Would have helped Don assess the team needs and perhaps spark a few players.

Now will Cassidy continue with the new line ups?

BTW hoping Hughes gets a call up soon. Trent is ok but think the speed tenacity and skills of Hughes could help that 3rd line.

 

[mikelvl]

Cehlarik to me is too slow. Don't get me wrong, he's done some good things, but he's just so slow. And that turnover in the 3rd period was egregious. Not sure I like him as a long term solution in the top 9.

 

[DarrenBanks56]

Cehlarik to me is too slow. Don't get me wrong, he's done some good things, but he's just so slow. And that turnover in the 3rd period was egregious. Not sure I like him as a long term solution in the top 9.

He did look slow last nite. But I think the whole team got slow about 1/4 into that 3rd period.
Im gonna chalk it up to the 3rd game in 4 nites and a B2B

 

[elMatador]

Cehlarik to me is too slow. Don't get me wrong, he's done some good things, but he's just so slow. And that turnover in the 3rd period was egregious. Not sure I like him as a long term solution in the top 9.

For a slow guy he was pretty quick on Pasta's goal to chase that dump in to the corner and pass it to Miller. But I know what you mean. One game he can look like a legit top6 player and the next one not. From my point of view it's his urgency. His first game against Philly he had a good urgency. Then he has had games with no urgency where he looked "slow". Sometimes he overthinks or forces the plays with a high risk instead of keeping them just simple with a low risk.

 

[Number8]

Cehlarik to me is too slow. Don't get me wrong, he's done some good things, but he's just so slow. And that turnover in the 3rd period was egregious. Not sure I like him as a long term solution in the top 9.

Boy, it's funny what people see -- not saying you are wrong, just that different people see different things.

For me Cehlarik is certainly not fast but his speed to me is absolutely not an issue. He's often in the right place for the back check, is a puck winning hound, and makes some sweet passes. Not only do I see him as a top 9, but I see him as a lock for Krejci on the 2nd line.