SpitfireIX
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Kuraly and Backes are vicious on the cycle when they are together. This guy was a diamond in the rough, playoff player for sure and has more upside than expected.
Former Bruins Sean Kuraly: Signs w/ Columbus
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TwineTickler
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1+2 for 3 point in 4 games... +4. 14 pts in 75 games in reg season. Definitely elevating his game. Huge fan of Kuraly. Never ending motor
Mainehockey33
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Glad they stuck with him, he’s been great in the playoffs. I hope he’s a mainstay on the 4th line for years. His speed gives opponents fits, relentless.
PlayMakers
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Seems to be a pattern for him. His game is just well suited to the post season.
Numbah4
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I'm a big Kuraly fan but I don't think he has the offensive instincts to be a 3rd line center. He is ideal for the 4th line where he can use his great size and speed and chip in with the odd goal.
s3antana5757
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I would think he's around option #5.
1. Riley Nash ($ dependent)
2. Some other FA
3/4. JFK/Frederic
I don't see him as a great fit there either. I don't think he has enough offense.
Estlin
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No way. Kuraly is the ideal fourth liner. Nash's replacement will be JFK, most likely.
Bruinfanatic
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Yeah I like him on the forth line.Bruins are going to have to develop another centerman who will be moving up to top lines eventually,Nash is an ok fill in but not the guy to take a top line spot permanently a few years down the road.
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BruinDust
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Yup, if Sean Kuraly is your everyday 3rd line Center your going nowhere fast.
ODAAT
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your right but if there`s one thing those who are playing higher in the lineup can take away when watching that 4th line it`s simplicity. They don`t try to do anything they know they can`t. Clearly they don`t have the skill set to do the things the Bergy line can do but if you watch them, they rarely break from their lane when fore-checking, they rarely release from their spot in the offensive zone and then have 3 men deep unless they are absolutely sure they have possession of the puck and are working a cycle.
Too often, the other lines, upon entry, have 3 forwards below the hash marks long before they have clearly established possession of the puck and when the Leafs get it back, all caught, Kuraly and his linemates don`t do this
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missingchicklet
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Kuraly is a great 4th line center. Doesn't need to be playing any higher than 4th line. He was awesome in the Toronto series. Really brought it, like he has all season long. He is an important part of this team.
Krupp
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He's not always talked about when it comes to centers on this team, but that's not what I'd call a bad thing. Kuraly's a bull, and he plays like a bull. He's perfect for doing the job he does every night out, and I"m grateful that he's on this team.
If they could find a way to keep him, Schaller, and Acciari, I think you have to call them the second coming of the Merlot line. They're just highly efficient at what they do, when they're playing at their best.
If they could find a way to keep him, Schaller, and Acciari, I think you have to call them the second coming of the Merlot line. They're just highly efficient at what they do, when they're playing at their best.
neelynugs
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perfect role for him. he can play up in a pinch, he ups his game in the postseason. i'd lock him up maybe 4 years/$1M per if he's willing.
rocketdan9
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Kuraly and Grz will be signed imo
Acciari is already signed for next season
I'm not too sure about Schaller. Bruins have lots of young players that deserve graduation to the nhl
Alberta_OReilly_Fan
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I'm feeling if we want 4 years 1 mill is very low. I'm going to guess around 2 years at around 1.2 and if we are lucky enough to get him for 4 years I'm thinking closer to 2 mill per season
calle jankrok is probably a good comparable... he got 6 years at 2 mill and has a bit more offense.
Rebel Bruin
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I quite liked that Donato, Backes, Kuraly line from Game 5.
It seemed to work for Backes.
Could Kuraly fill that 3rd line center spot?
It seemed to work for Backes.
Could Kuraly fill that 3rd line center spot?
Krupp
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I don't want him playing on the third line unless a desperate situation warrants it.
He's an excellent fourth line center. Does his job and bulls the other team around. What's not to like?
Regardless of what happens with Acciari or Schaller in this offseason, I have to believe Kuraly's their fourth center man going forward. He just brings it.
He's an excellent fourth line center. Does his job and bulls the other team around. What's not to like?
Regardless of what happens with Acciari or Schaller in this offseason, I have to believe Kuraly's their fourth center man going forward. He just brings it.
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No way I give him two mil. Your asking for trouble with the other kids. He’s not worth 2 mil. His body of work is minuscule.
BruinsFanSince94
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I lock him up at 2Y, 1-1.2M max. You can't be overpaying 4th liners. @Alberta_OReilly_Fan Have you been hanging out with Chia in AB?
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