Player Discussion Steven Kampfer

[McGarnagle]

The 2 year deal makes me think he might be Seattle bait. Give them a 2nd rounder and say take Kampfer instead of someone more important.

 

[whitetape]

Hopefully this means Miller gets dealt

I wish we had had Miller against St. Louis.

 

[Alicat]

Umm...thanks Steve. I thought his play in the regular season, and certainly in the playoffs, earned him a #6 job somewhere...and that appears so...but he’d rather stay in Boston as the emergency pro D.

Always nice to hear when a player shows they really want to be here.

I’d personally rather move forward with a Lauzon, or something, if need be...but for that money, I can’t argue against bringing back a guy that showed he can succeed in this system at the highest level. Not going to find a better emergency D, I suppose.

The team appears to be putting a backup plan in place in case Lauzon, Clifton and/or Vaakanainen show that they simply aren’t ready or in Lauzon’s case, dealt elsewhere

 

[Estlin]

I wish we had had Miller against St. Louis.

He wouldn’t have made a difference.

 

[DKH]

I wish we had had Miller against St. Louis.

Or Grzelcyk the rest of game 2

I’ll never believe the Blues were better especially if Boston’s at full health

But shit happens

The Warriors healthy sweep the Raptors but thems the breaks and I’m very happy Toronto won

 

[DKH]

He wouldn’t have made a difference.

I completely disagree

But we will never know

 

[BergyWho37]

The team appears to be putting a backup plan in place in case Lauzon, Clifton and/or Vaakanainen show that they simply aren’t ready or in Lauzon’s case, dealt elsewhere

I’m no expert but think this is another step so certain defence don’t get exposed in expansion draft, this is being overlooked by many fans.

 

[Rubber Biscuit]

I’m expecting Miller to be moved at this point. With Moore missing a few months, this allows them to carry a 7th defenseman and let the kids keep playing in Providence until they’re needed

 

[DKH]

Solid move

This version of Kampfer I’m a big fan of

Hear good stuff about him off ice as well

Subtle move but I like it

 

[Fenian24]

Depth signing, hope Miller stays around. They need one D under 42 that hits and fights. Injuries will always be a concern so maybe between Miller and Kampfer you get 82 games out of them.

 

[Salem13]

I’m expecting Miller to be moved at this point. With Moore missing a few months, this allows them to carry a 7th defenseman and let the kids keep playing in Providence until they’re needed

Two kneecap breaks, he isnt going anywhere until he can skate.

 

[cat400]

Solid depth resigning.
If his shot in Game 5 had not hit the post, who knows how that game ends?

 

[00BW]

His contract can be 100% buried in the AHL if required. A great 8th defenseman to have since he gets along with the rest of the team. Can play if necessary. Bruins had to use 12 D last year so every extra D that can play while not costing you much is a win.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

Depth for next season seeing Miller gets hurt a lot and Moore is out for a while when the season starts.

Two year deal makes sense with Miller a potential UFA.

 

[LouJersey]

I was dead wrong with my hissy fit about dealing McQ for Kampfer. He was a good soldier that can play some meaningful NHL minutes. It's a depth signing and a very astute one at that.

 

[GloryDaze4877]

His contract can be 100% buried in the AHL if required. A great 8th defenseman to have since he gets along with the rest of the team. Can play if necessary. Bruins had to use 12 D last year so every extra D that can play while not costing you much is a win.

I said the same thing on Twitter to a bunch of people losing their shit over the signing, and they keep coming back at me with, "they have too many D" and "what about the kids"?

I am not sure how some people can't see that this is just insurance, with literally zero risk and potentially a great move?

 

[The don godfather]

We have great depth players suberb penalty killers elite 2 way players solid shut dmen. Let's get someone who can put the biscuit in the jar now. That's our major problem here.

 

[maxl7]

The 2 year deal makes me think he might be Seattle bait. Give them a 2nd rounder and say take Kampfer instead of someone more important.

People used this reasoning to justify the Moore signing. Which of our two 7th D is Seattle gonna select???

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

I said the same thing on Twitter to a bunch of people losing their **** over the signing, and they keep coming back at me with, "they have too many D" and "what about the kids"?

I am not sure how some people can't see that this is just insurance, with literally zero risk and potentially a great move?

Oh Bruins Twitter...... So stupid.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

People used this reasoning to justify the Moore signing. Which of our two 7th D is Seattle gonna select???

Who's the other 7th defenseman? Kampfer and ____________________ ?

 

[maxl7]

Who's the other 7th defenseman? Kampfer and ____________________ ?

Moore

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

Moore

I don't consider Moore a 7th defenseman.

 

[DarrenBanks56]

good signing.
He played well in the playoffs too.
His shot goes 1 inch lower game 5 is tied 1-1 early in the third.

 

[Alicat]

I said the same thing on Twitter to a bunch of people losing their **** over the signing, and they keep coming back at me with, "they have too many D" and "what about the kids"?

I am not sure how some people can't see that this is just insurance, with literally zero risk and potentially a great move?

So many people think the kids are going to come right in and be studs but thankfully the Bruins front office isn't all rainbows and sunshine.

Kampfer is good insurance in case these kids show they still aren't ready.

I love that he turned down 4 other teams to come here for 2 years knowing he may not play much or play in Providence.

That speaks volumes of his character and maturity..

Oh and congrats to Kampfer and his wife on the new baby!

 

[maxl7]

I don't consider Moore a 7th defenseman.

I can see why you wouldn't be he got outplayed by Grz for the job that Moore was brought in to do, often becoming a healthy scratch (rightfully so). On this team, barring any trade of a LHD, he's a 7th defenseman.