Player Discussion Peter Cehlarik - III

[Gee Wally]

 

[rocketdan9]

he was very lucky to be “stuck with Krejci”

there’s a lot of guys in the NHL who would kill for that opportunity

He didn’t even earn that let alone PP time

ok bud

While you place all the blame on Cehlarik

He wasn't "given" the opportunity and earned it by being one of the best players down at Providence

I'm not excusing why it didn't pan it for him/maybe he is not an nhl player

but Cassidy was stuck on leaving him on the 2nd line with Krejci and rookie mistakes were not acceptable. Likely his confidence was shot

Btw very lucky to be with Krejci? So explain the rotating chairs of wingers over the past several seasons

 

[Saxon Eric]

Cehlarik for Lias Andersson

 

[Smitty93]

Cehlarik for Lias Andersson

Where do I sign? It's time for Jeff Gorton to do the Bruins a favor for once.

In all seriousness, Cehlarik seems like a AAAA player, to use a baseball term. He's also just not a great fit for Cassidy's style of play. I hope he's able to find success elsewhere.

 

[Alberta_OReilly_Fan]

this is a kid that went through waivers right?

we all have to face reality now {cehlarik included} he was at best a marginal talent that had an outside chance at a nhl career, but it was always going to require he find the right opportunity and then apply himself with the full 100% effort.

now we can argue that we never gave him the right opportunity... but thats not really our fault. he is limited and the right opportunity for him doesnt mean the right opportunity for the team. luckily, we always had other options that were similar to him or even better and ultimately thats how it panned out. we gave him a chance... he didnt manage to grab it. we gave other guys a chance... and some of them grabbed it.

should we bend over backwards to try to fit a marginal talent into our lineup? how does that make us better? sure... he gets his career... but what does it do for us?

too bad... I thought he showed flashes. I got my hopes up... I wished he would help us by becoming an asset.

but he went right through waivers without even a blink. he got his best possible opportunity here and he failed {I think some of it was on him to be honest} and now he will make whatever comment is in the news cycle for 24 hours and then he will be gone without another wimper like a stone in a lake the waves just balance out and goaway and all is as it was.

im glad that jake debrusk, danton Heinen, anders Bjork took better advantage of their opportunities. we had quite a few guys competing for these couple job openings... ryan donato was in the mix... frank Vatrano was part of it for awhile. not a single one of these guys was guaranteed a job 2 years ago but the dust is settling now and we see we are doing ok. debrusk and Bjork have been joined by nick Ritchie and we got our couple lw job slots filled just fine. we had ourselves an embarrassment of ritches but the strong have survived the competition

 

[Saxon Eric]

Cehlarik should have been moved at the deadline but Donny Depth Chart had more pressing issues, the fact that he wasn't moved or picked up on waivers showed his time was running out, not sure what he said in that interview but I had no problem with him as a player,he just didn't move the needle enough, wish him well in Sweden

 

[Aussie Bruin]

I mean, he cleared waivers last year, so really how much interest would there of been in him?

That being said, he's just going to end up like a lot of prospects do. Eventually after a period of time it's clear that it's time to move on and try their hand at pro hockey somewhere else. Cehlarik has been part of the organization for 7 years, he's been a Providence Bruin for 4 full seasons.

Good point. I'd just thought he might have been a throw-in extra on a deal that was primarily focused on another player, kind-of like Andersson was with Backes. But not to be.

 

[UncleRico]

ok bud

While you place all the blame on Cehlarik

He wasn't "given" the opportunity and earned it by being one of the best players down at Providence

I'm not excusing why it didn't pan it for him/maybe he is not an nhl player

but Cassidy was stuck on leaving him on the 2nd line with Krejci and rookie mistakes were not acceptable. Likely his confidence was shot

Btw very lucky to be with Krejci? So explain the rotating chairs of wingers over the past several seasons

Some players just can’t crack it in the NHL and cehlarik is one of them. He is a Kenny Agostino type player. Kenny was winning most points titles in the AHL but never translated to the NHL level. Same with cehlarik. His point production doesn’t translate and he doesn’t do much else.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

Imagine coming in here and saying a AAAA type hockey player was "stuck" with a legit NHLer with who has over 900 games played, almost 700 points and a Stanley cup to his name.

 

[neelynugs]

the last guy that was as useless and got as much attention was sergei zinovjev.
bonne chance, peter the great.

 

[Blowfish]

the last guy that was as useless and got as much attention was sergei zinovjev.
bonne chance, peter the great.

Well that would suck that will mean the bruins let go of a very good player. Zino went on to be a dominant player in Russia.

 

[DominicT]

the last guy that was as useless and got as much attention was sergei zinovjev.
bonne chance, peter the great.

When you go out and publicly (especially in this day and age of social media) say things against the team that currently employs you, you have got to be aware that other teams are paying attention.

A player only hurts himself by doing so. Very few, if any, want to take on a player that publicly speaks out against an organization.

In the past 10 years, we've seen enough of that in this organization. Knight, Koko, Spooner and now Cehlarik. Yet, the team has still been successful. Where did those guys all end up?

 

[LSCII]

When you go out and publicly (especially in this day and age of social media) say things against the team that currently employs you, you have got to be aware that other teams are paying attention.

A player only hurts himself by doing so. Very few, if any, want to take on a player that publicly speaks out against an organization.

In the past 10 years, we've seen enough of that in this organization. Knight, Koko, Spooner and now Cehlarik. Yet, the team has still been successful. Where did those guys all end up?

What about Jesse Gabrielle as well?

 

[DominicT]

What about Jesse Gabrielle as well?

I'm not allowed to tell the story. You know it. But yeah, certainly add him to the list.

 

[LSCII]

I'm not allowed to tell the story. You know it. But yeah, certainly add him to the list.

Yeah, certainly not looking for you to talk out of school. Just adding another young guy that felt he was slighted by the organization.

Random question, but does this stuff happen as regularly as it does here in other organizations? Do other teams have young players complaining in public about how they haven't been given a fair shake, and essentially force their way out of town? Because it seems like this happens a little too frequently here for some reason. I mean you could throw quite a few young players to this list that made it up here and still left in a way that indicated a bit of a behind the scenes struggle with the front office or coaching staff.

 

[DominicT]

Yeah, certainly not looking for you to talk out of school. Just adding another young guy that felt he was slighted by the organization.

Random question, but does this stuff happen as regularly as it does here in other organizations? Do other teams have young players complaining in public about how they haven't been given a fair shake, and essentially force their way out of town? Because it seems like this happens a little too frequently here for some reason. I mean you could throw quite a few young players to this list that made it up here and still left in a way that indicated a bit of a behind the scenes struggle with the front office or coaching staff.

Not sure Lonnie. I really don't keep score. Edmonton has had their share.

A lot of it (and you know I know this because we've talked between us about these guys) a lot of it is due to parents being too involved and making excessive demands that in the real world, just doesn't happen.

I don't know that is the case with Cehlarik. But we'll see. The point remains, when you speak out against a team, any team, other teams take notice and it makes it harder to find a landing spot. It's best for players to keep their mouths shut and let your agent do the talking for you behind closed doors.

Jesse Puljujarvi is probably the most talented recent one to do so. No one was willing to trade for him (especially at the price the Oilers wanted). But the book there is not closed. We'll see how it plays out.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

the last guy that was as useless and got as much attention was sergei zinovjev.
bonne chance, peter the great.

Forgot all about him.

Thought he was going to make here.

 

[veganbruin]

I always liked Celarhiks game but he was not consistent enough and would constantly turn the puck over at the offensive blue line which probably drove the coaches mad. Could definitely play in this league on a different team.

 

[Blowfish]

I did the google search thing. I don’t see any comments from Cehlarik regarding his decision and reasons for leaving the organization. He’s always received praise from providence coaches with respect to his work ethic so find It surprising he would say anything negative about the organization. Leaving the organization shouldn’t surprise any of us.

 

[BruinsNetwork]

On Cehlarik:

I don't really have any strong opinions on him or this situation, to be honest. He's rapidly approaching the "make it or break it" age as a prospect and he hasn't yet "made it." Is that because he isn't good enough or is it because he's not a good fit under this current coach or system? Maybe both? Maybe one? Unsure, but he's definitely very skilled, has great vision and an awesome shot. He just lacks the acceleration and quickness required to be a puck-hound at the next level.

I think Cehlarik would probably be a solid third-line specialist on another team that plays slower and more tactile, but not enough that a team would shell out assets or claim him.

Now, he once had some interest around the league from what I heard a couple seasons ago, but teams move on from targets and players for many reasons. There were also more talented players, such as Ho-Sang, who went unclaimed when they could have been, so there are a ton fo factors. Contracts and roster limits are also a factor.

From what I've heard, there was definitely a potential trade package including him as one of the pieces at this year's deadline, but nothing came to fruition.

Wish Cehlarik the best and I've only ever heard positive things from him as player, prospect and person in Providence. Hope he catches on somewhere in the NHL and gets a chance or crushes it overseas. Remember, North America isn't the only home to professional hockey and its still awesome to play and make an excellent living playing in the ranks of Sweden, Finland, Russia or elsewhere.

 

[ON3M4N]

I'm not allowed to tell the story. You know it. But yeah, certainly add him to the list.

But we love stories

 

[SanDogBrewin]

Looks like Peter Cehlarik has signed with HC Lugano of Switzerland.

 

[TwineTickler]

BYE BYE

 

[Elvs]

Cehlarik has signed a two year contract with Leksand of the SHL.

Peter Cehlárik klar för LIF

 

[rocketdan9]

Looks like Peter Cehlarik has signed with HC Lugano of Switzerland.

Good for him. Goodluck