Player Discussion Peter Cehlarik

[PlayMakers]

Ok fans, those who are and have been drum beaters for Cehlarik are now on alert, I hope/wish he does nothing short of bringing a new/different dimension to forward crew. I have my doubts, was neither unimpressed nor nearly as impressed as so many here seem to be with with PC. He clearly has earned this chance but I better see something or I`m PM`ing every one of you who posted page after page that this guy should be in the NHL if he doesn`t perform

Question is, who sits or is Jake injured?

Well, I've probably been the loudest voice in the "vocal minority" of Cehlarik supporters. I think he's an NHL player, I think he can help this team's middle6 and if he does get a chance to play with Krejci and Pastrnak I think he can be the guy who makes that pair really click.

I'll own up to it and take my lumps if he fails. But just so we're clear, what do us long suffering supporters get if he doesn't fail?

Avatar bet anyone?

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

Well, I've probably been the loudest voice in the "vocal minority" of Cehlarik supporters. I think he's an NHL player, I think he can help this team's middle6 and if he does get a chance to play with Krejci and Pastrnak I think he can be the guy who makes that pair really click.

I'll own up to it and take my lumps if he fails. But just so we're clear, what do us long suffering supporters get if he doesn't fail?

Avatar bet anyone?

I hope he succeeds. I certainly wont bet against him, but I am not getting my hopes up either.

 

[Mainehockey33]

Cehlarik has nothing to do with this. As I stated in another post previous if it was Senyshyn I would be equally grumpy.

Then why bring it up in the Cehlarik thread?

 

[LSCII]

GET THE DUCK BOATS READY!!!!!!

 

[22Brad Park]

Well, I've probably been the loudest voice in the "vocal minority" of Cehlarik supporters. I think he's an NHL player, I think he can help this team's middle6 and if he does get a chance to play with Krejci and Pastrnak I think he can be the guy who makes that pair really click.

I'll own up to it and take my lumps if he fails. But just so we're clear, what do us long suffering supporters get if he doesn't fail?

Avatar bet anyone?

He has the size and skills.Real question for me is ,Does he get a fair shake? Look at Krecji there with his skills and cannot even get much pp time.Were gonna find out soon though.

 

[GloryDaze4877]

I agree it would be ideal if Cehlarik was on the 3rd line, but there is no one in the organization this year that has looked competent on Krejci's RW besides Pastrnak. I'll take trying Cehlarik on the 2nd line any day over Backes. If this works out, it solves a massive problem for the Bruins so why not be optimistic? Then going after Schenn to shore up the 3rd line makes more sense. I guess that makes me "pro-Cehlarik"... lol

Yes, let’s give up a bunch off assets and then pay Schenn (who has 25+ goals the last 3 seasons) $5.1m to play on the 3rd line. That sounds like more good asset management? It can go right there with the $6m 4th liner/scratch in Backes.

I hope the best for Cehlarik, but going into the playoff with him riding shotgun to Krejci going up against a lineup like Tampa’s doesn’t do it for me. If I am giving up assets to acquire a player like Schenn, he’s going to be in my Top 6.

If you are looking for a 3rd line C, pay for a 3rd line C.

 

[GloryDaze4877]

Well, I've probably been the loudest voice in the "vocal minority" of Cehlarik supporters. I think he's an NHL player, I think he can help this team's middle6 and if he does get a chance to play with Krejci and Pastrnak I think he can be the guy who makes that pair really click.

I'll own up to it and take my lumps if he fails. But just so we're clear, what do us long suffering supporters get if he doesn't fail?

Avatar bet anyone?

This is assuming Cassidy leaves him on the line with Krejci and Pasta for more than a period.

Would have liked to have seen Heinen with 46/88. Pretty sure I could get some secondary assists with Pasta

 

[neelynugs]

THE SAVIOR IS HERE

in all seriousness, good luck to peter. seems like a nice kid. and am sure he'll be under the bus
on these boards after his first apple turnover.

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

Then why bring it up in the Cehlarik thread?

Because Cave was dumped to bring in Cehlarik. If it was Seny it would be in the Seny thread.

Besides, the Cave/Cehlarik threads are overlapping at this point.

 

[Mainehockey33]

Yes, let’s give up a bunch off assets and then pay Schenn (who has 25+ goals the last 3 seasons) $5.1m to play on the 3rd line. That sounds like more good asset management? It can go right there with the $6m 4th liner/scratch in Backes.

I hope the best for Cehlarik, but going into the playoff with him riding shotgun to Krejci going up against a lineup like Tampa’s doesn’t do it for me. If I am giving up assets to acquire a player like Schenn, he’s going to be in my Top 6.

If you are looking for a 3rd line C, pay for a 3rd line C.

I can say that Schenn at 3C gives you a much better chance in the playoffs then JFK or anyone’s else on the trade market. So it’s good asset management if you want any chance at winning the cup in the next two years and want a guy that could step into the top 6 now that Cave is gone.

The next paragraph you’re just already making up your mind that it isn’t going to work. I’d rather wait and see, then see where they are at the deadline.

 

[TCB]

THE SAVIOR IS HERE

in all seriousness, good luck to peter. seems like a nice kid. and am sure he'll be under the bus
on these boards after his first apple turnover.

I'm hoping Cassidy has a some patients with him and doesn't throw him under the bus or give him an extended seat on the pine, because turnovers are going to happen. Cassidy needs to show patients and give some constructive encouragement.

 

[LSCII]

THE SAVIOR IS HERE

in all seriousness, good luck to peter. seems like a nice kid. and am sure he'll be under the bus
on these boards after his first apple turnover.

First game he makes a mistake, his most ardent supporters will be pissing and moaning that Krejci needs to play with Marchand and Pasta instead of some scrub AHLer...

 

[MetM]

Finally,
I was sooooooooo tired to read posts about him, now he's here.

Best of luck to him! (Honestly)

 

[ODAAT]

Well, I've probably been the loudest voice in the "vocal minority" of Cehlarik supporters. I think he's an NHL player, I think he can help this team's middle6 and if he does get a chance to play with Krejci and Pastrnak I think he can be the guy who makes that pair really click.

I'll own up to it and take my lumps if he fails. But just so we're clear, what do us long suffering supporters get if he doesn't fail?

Avatar bet anyone?

I don`t do the Avatar bet thing but I am on fan who is/has been on here more often than I care to imagine admitting my wrongs and I hope I can come on here and ask in a few weeks "why didn`t they call him up sooner"?

One thing I am concerned about is how quickly will Butch shift the kid up and down the lineup if he doesn`t show immediate results? I have only 2 issues with Butch, it`s the lack of attention to details on the PP and getting the message through about a need to be aware defensively and his far too quick to change attitude. I like change, like coaches who make adjustments, I would just prefer our`s would make those adjustments with some patience, no middle ground it appears

 

[DarrenBanks56]

Dont prove me wrong Cehlarik.
I think he will prove alot of people wrong on here if they plug him in with Krejci and Pasta

 

[rocketdan9]

Finally,
I was sooooooooo tired to read posts about him, now he's here.

Best of luck to him! (Honestly)

Now lets just hope he gets to play

 

[MetM]

Dont prove me wrong Cehlarik.
I think he will prove alot of people wrong on here if they plug him in with Krejci and Pasta

Pasta plays with Marchand and Bergeron

 

[ODAAT]

Dont prove me wrong Cehlarik.
I think he will prove alot of people wrong on here if they plug him in with Krejci and Pasta

hope your right, while I was/am one who was meh about his other NHL appearances, nothing I`d like to see than one of our prospects solidify a spot. Time will tell

 

[GloryDaze4877]

I can say that Schenn at 3C gives you a much better chance in the playoffs then JFK or anyone’s else on the trade market. So it’s good asset management if you want any chance at winning the cup in the next two years and want a guy that could step into the top 6 now that Cave is gone.

The next paragraph you’re just already making up your mind that it isn’t going to work. I’d rather wait and see, then see where they are at the deadline.

Schenn would give you a better chance in the playoffs at 3C than JFK?

Whoa, that’s a pretty controversial take right there.



Also, I must have missed the part where I wanted Cave in the Top 6?

Paying a 3C big money is not good asset management any way you slice it...unless you somehow have the Cap space to add another Top 6 player to man the RW next to DK.

I have not made up my mind that the Cehlarik experiment won’t work, but I do find it hard to believe that a guy that has not been lighting up the AHL will be the answer. I would feel much more comfortable with a proven NHL player in that spot.

 

[elMatador]

Schenn would give you a better chance in the playoffs at 3C than JFK?

Whoa, that’s a pretty controversial take right there.



Also, I must have missed the part where I wanted Cave in the Top 6?

Paying a 3C is not good asset management any way you slice it...unless you somehow have the Cap space to add another Top 6 player to man the RW next to DK.

I have not made up my mind that the Cehlarik experiment won’t work, but I do find it hard to believe that a guy that has not been lighting up the AHL will be the answer. I would feel much more comfortable with a proven NHL player in that spot.

This could still mean a trade and this is just a showcase as you posted earlier today. Maybe other team requested to see Cehlarik in a higher competition than AHL. That could also explain Cave being waived despite the risk if there is a verbal agreement that Bruins gets compensated if Cave didn't clear the waiver and Cehlarik is traded.

 

[DKH]

Well, I've probably been the loudest voice in the "vocal minority" of Cehlarik supporters. I think he's an NHL player, I think he can help this team's middle6 and if he does get a chance to play with Krejci and Pastrnak I think he can be the guy who makes that pair really click.

I'll own up to it and take my lumps if he fails. But just so we're clear, what do us long suffering supporters get if he doesn't fail?

Avatar bet anyone?

I would but I need to leave stuff for Wally to take away when I misbehave

 

[PlayMakers]

This is assuming Cassidy leaves him on the line with Krejci and Pasta for more than a period.

Would have liked to have seen Heinen with 46/88. Pretty sure I could get some secondary assists with Pasta

If anyone can pick up assists playing with Krejci and Pasta then why can't DeBrusk? Every time that line is put together it's ineffective.

Fwiw, I'm not assuming he plays with 46 & 88. I said I think he can help the middle6, and IF he plays with Krejci and Pasta I think he can help make that combo work.

I also think he could help the PP. They've tried Heinen, Donato and DeBrusk with that first unit. I think of the three, Cehlarik is probably best suited to being that down low playmaker and net front presence. I think I like Heinen better on the wall opposite Krejci.

 

[PlayMakers]

I don`t do the Avatar bet thing but I am on fan who is/has been on here more often than I care to imagine admitting my wrongs and I hope I can come on here and ask in a few weeks "why didn`t they call him up sooner"?

One thing I am concerned about is how quickly will Butch shift the kid up and down the lineup if he doesn`t show immediate results? I have only 2 issues with Butch, it`s the lack of attention to details on the PP and getting the message through about a need to be aware defensively and his far too quick to change attitude. I like change, like coaches who make adjustments, I would just prefer our`s would make those adjustments with some patience, no middle ground it appears

Fair enough. Fwiw, I agree. I hope they're not super quick to pull the plug, or worse play him with Backes and call it a failed audition. Everyone has failed in that scenario, from DeBrusk to Nordstrom. But all those guys have also failed with Krejci and Pasta and that's where Cehlarik could really set himself apart.

I also think he'd be fine on a 3rd line with JFK and Heinen or Donato. His line mates don't have to be Krejci/Pasta or bust. He didn't play with either of them in training camp and did just fine.

 

[Mainehockey33]

Schenn would give you a better chance in the playoffs at 3C than JFK?

Whoa, that’s a pretty controversial take right there.



Also, I must have missed the part where I wanted Cave in the Top 6?

Paying a 3C big money is not good asset management any way you slice it...unless you somehow have the Cap space to add another Top 6 player to man the RW next to DK.

I have not made up my mind that the Cehlarik experiment won’t work, but I do find it hard to believe that a guy that has not been lighting up the AHL will be the answer. I would feel much more comfortable with a proven NHL player in that spot.

To me, Schenn is a better player than Saad and cheaper, so it is good asset management to have Schenn playing 15-18 minutes a night rather than Saad no matter what line he’s on. If Cehlarik works out on Krejci’s line than that’s a luxury they can afford.

The Cave thing wasn’t directed at you, just everyone losing their shit over losing him for nothing.

Good asset management is doing whatever is needed to win the cup. Schenn on the third line makes us better than Saad would imo and he’s cheaper. If Cehlarik doesn’t workout on Krejci’s line, than look for a rental at the deadline.

The team needs a center that can step into the top 6 when needed and possibly take over down the road.

 

[GloryDaze4877]

This could still mean a trade and this is just a showcase as you posted earlier today. Maybe other team requested to see Cehlarik in a higher competition than AHL. That could also explain Cave being waved despite the risk if there is a verbal agreement that Bruins gets compensated if Cave didn't clear the waiver and Cehlarik is traded.

Could be? I agree that Cehlarik earned a look, I just don’t like losing any player for nothing to facilitate it. I doubt there’s any sort of compensation set up for losing Cave. More likely they just hoped he would clear.