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THE BEST THIRD LINE I CAN THINK OF…
I never was a big Carl Soderberg fan. I never once thought he'd come here. Didn't like the nonchalance he had. I know of him very well. He waited and waited so long? Stubborn as bull. Was held off the National team, while being one of the best players and a scoring machine. Why? In the end the Swedish National team gave him a chance. Almost instantly he scored. Now I am very impressed with Carl. He's fast becoming a huge factor for the Bruins. A presence on the ice, you hit him and it's not bother him the least. His shot selections is superb and passing too. But, that he hits and he makes so smart plays, I'm very surprised. While not being the best defensive player or even good in defensive zone. I think his getting better and much credit I think should go to Chris Kelly. Claude Julien has very much early had confidence in Carl so there’s many reason for his rise. Of course you’ll see him make a bone head play once in a while or take a completely foolish penalty at a crucial time.. Doesn’t bother him, he’ll make up for it next time. He's always been confident, he could have helped alot last year if given more of a chance. I know he was disappointed, he knows he's good sometimes even better than he is. But to be honest, Carl would never before say “I love playing with this guy†(Chris Kelly, Reilly Smith mentioned). I simply think that being around the guys, great leaders the Bruins have, you quickly adopt or you’re not gonna be there. Being around guys like Chara, Bergeron, Kelly, Lucic, Iginla etc changed the attitude and character of Carl. He doesn’t say much or speak English very well, but, I like the player and personality a lot more now and Carl proved me wrong. I love that. When someone can really do that, it impresses me a lot. Carl Soderberg has in fact 41 points in 62 games. A ratio of 0.66 Point-Per-Game which means he’s ahead of Brad Marchand and just behind Reilly Smith and Patrice Bergeron. Carl may be a difference maker in Stanley Cup playoffs out come. I’m pretty sure he’s
Got more to show. A big center iceman is what all great teams have had.
I think we have to get used to Carl
Loui Eriksson, I’ve seen play since 16, I’m a big fan of Loui, but I am also
a little bit surprised. He misses so many chances, he never did before. Close, but not close enough. Through the years you could count on a very consistent two way effort and production as in a goal or two. Loui, who should not be confused with the player he was traded for, Tyler Seguin. They are quite the opposite. Tyler being electrifying and exciting to watch, compared to Loui, who does it quietly, but, those taking notice of the small things he does that is so important, leads to a goal, prevent a goal. In my mind he’s a kind of Patrice Bergeron in miniformat. That is when it comes to make plays no one seem to get credit for but are so important. I know many fans are disappointed in Loui not scoring 25-30 goals. You can’t compare the role Loui had in Dallas or even more important we don’t play a system that is nowhere how Dallas plays. I don’t think Tyler Seguin and Jamie Benn would score as much in Boston without getting smoked a lot of time with the opponents scored instead. I’m glad for Tyler Seguin having success, but he’s no longer a Bruin and that’s it. Loui isn’t that outgoing character, kind of nice and shy, also after so many years in Dallas, he’s still not comfortable in interviews and sometimes I wonder why his English or finding words, is worse than before. Maybe the concussions are the reason for the missed chances and struggling a little bit with words. I was concerned about Loui’s way of playing, seeing him on almost daily bases. He’s playing with his head down at times, especially looking, as if he made the pass good, instead of being heads up seeing what’s coming from anywhere. I hadn’t seen much of that before. But, it’s a bad way for a hockey player. Good for someone looking for a big hit. Having played myself and I wasn’t our leading scorer, far from. So it’s making it so much easier to hit, with the head down. I hated what John Scott did. It was the worst. Brooks Orpik wasn’t much better, but, even I know he always go for hits like that. In hockey you just have a split second getting a shot away and sometimes it’s just that blink of an eye that decides if you get a shot away. But, counting average points per game I think Loui ratio PPG is just below Brad Marchand so it’s not points that is a concern. It’s more of scoring goals. But I think Loui has played extremely well during the winning streak as of at this writing 11 and counting. Loui has also helped Carl in a big and vice versa. You don’t win 11 straight games in the NHL without a good team effort.
As long as I can remember, which are many years, being a follower, believer and fan of the Boston Bruins I can’t recall having three lines like we have today since Derek Sanderson centered Ed Westfall and Don Marcotte. They were supposed to be the checking line or third line. But like now when one line is off they scored the goals and
All three took turns killing penalties and they scored a lot of shorthanded goals too. Never played on the power play.
I haven’t written about Chris Kelly much, but I think we have seen more sides of him as a hockey player than before. I knew he is the ultimate checking line guy. Everybody knows that and he’s one of the best penalty killers in the league. He has taking a lot o criticism from many, especially here. He did score 20 goals and then he hardly found the net. It’s sad when thinking about the lockout. It does nothing but hindering progress among prospects, guys in new teams, new roles. A guy just get’s going and is ready to improve on his numbers and plays. Then it’s called off. I think in a way it was what happened to Chris Kelly in a way, it even stopped Milan Lucic from playing up to par for a while. One thing for sure. Chris Kelly isn’t a 20 goalscorer, but he is a leader and he has earned his contract. I fully believe he is very much responsible for turning a guy like Carl Soderberg
into the player and person he has demonstrate. What has surprised me is that there is a much more skilled version in Chris Kelly than I ever knew before. He’s playing safety first always. But he has shown to be a skilled stickhandler, then he makes a move or back to back passes since playing with Carl and Loui. He never did that much before. This line keeps getting better and they make each other better. It’s too bad Chris Kelly got injured so badly. He has only played in 48 games of the 70 games the Bruins have played. That’s almost identical to Loui Eriksson who’s played in 49 games. Devided in two periods of injury, severe concussion. Let’s hope the guys on the third line stays healthy for the rest of the season and playoffs. If the Bruins can avoid injuries they are going to be awfully hard to stop.
The Bruins have three top lines and if you have two lines better than the above mentioned, you are good.
They can even roll four lines, but, don’t think they will in the playoffs as much as they have.
I’m not so worried about the defense as others.
I’m not worried about Tuukka Rask. I think he’ll be even better this playoff, if that’s possible.
I’m only worried about injuries to too many key players and
I’m worried about bad bounces
I never was a big Carl Soderberg fan. I never once thought he'd come here. Didn't like the nonchalance he had. I know of him very well. He waited and waited so long? Stubborn as bull. Was held off the National team, while being one of the best players and a scoring machine. Why? In the end the Swedish National team gave him a chance. Almost instantly he scored. Now I am very impressed with Carl. He's fast becoming a huge factor for the Bruins. A presence on the ice, you hit him and it's not bother him the least. His shot selections is superb and passing too. But, that he hits and he makes so smart plays, I'm very surprised. While not being the best defensive player or even good in defensive zone. I think his getting better and much credit I think should go to Chris Kelly. Claude Julien has very much early had confidence in Carl so there’s many reason for his rise. Of course you’ll see him make a bone head play once in a while or take a completely foolish penalty at a crucial time.. Doesn’t bother him, he’ll make up for it next time. He's always been confident, he could have helped alot last year if given more of a chance. I know he was disappointed, he knows he's good sometimes even better than he is. But to be honest, Carl would never before say “I love playing with this guy†(Chris Kelly, Reilly Smith mentioned). I simply think that being around the guys, great leaders the Bruins have, you quickly adopt or you’re not gonna be there. Being around guys like Chara, Bergeron, Kelly, Lucic, Iginla etc changed the attitude and character of Carl. He doesn’t say much or speak English very well, but, I like the player and personality a lot more now and Carl proved me wrong. I love that. When someone can really do that, it impresses me a lot. Carl Soderberg has in fact 41 points in 62 games. A ratio of 0.66 Point-Per-Game which means he’s ahead of Brad Marchand and just behind Reilly Smith and Patrice Bergeron. Carl may be a difference maker in Stanley Cup playoffs out come. I’m pretty sure he’s
Got more to show. A big center iceman is what all great teams have had.
I think we have to get used to Carl
Loui Eriksson, I’ve seen play since 16, I’m a big fan of Loui, but I am also
a little bit surprised. He misses so many chances, he never did before. Close, but not close enough. Through the years you could count on a very consistent two way effort and production as in a goal or two. Loui, who should not be confused with the player he was traded for, Tyler Seguin. They are quite the opposite. Tyler being electrifying and exciting to watch, compared to Loui, who does it quietly, but, those taking notice of the small things he does that is so important, leads to a goal, prevent a goal. In my mind he’s a kind of Patrice Bergeron in miniformat. That is when it comes to make plays no one seem to get credit for but are so important. I know many fans are disappointed in Loui not scoring 25-30 goals. You can’t compare the role Loui had in Dallas or even more important we don’t play a system that is nowhere how Dallas plays. I don’t think Tyler Seguin and Jamie Benn would score as much in Boston without getting smoked a lot of time with the opponents scored instead. I’m glad for Tyler Seguin having success, but he’s no longer a Bruin and that’s it. Loui isn’t that outgoing character, kind of nice and shy, also after so many years in Dallas, he’s still not comfortable in interviews and sometimes I wonder why his English or finding words, is worse than before. Maybe the concussions are the reason for the missed chances and struggling a little bit with words. I was concerned about Loui’s way of playing, seeing him on almost daily bases. He’s playing with his head down at times, especially looking, as if he made the pass good, instead of being heads up seeing what’s coming from anywhere. I hadn’t seen much of that before. But, it’s a bad way for a hockey player. Good for someone looking for a big hit. Having played myself and I wasn’t our leading scorer, far from. So it’s making it so much easier to hit, with the head down. I hated what John Scott did. It was the worst. Brooks Orpik wasn’t much better, but, even I know he always go for hits like that. In hockey you just have a split second getting a shot away and sometimes it’s just that blink of an eye that decides if you get a shot away. But, counting average points per game I think Loui ratio PPG is just below Brad Marchand so it’s not points that is a concern. It’s more of scoring goals. But I think Loui has played extremely well during the winning streak as of at this writing 11 and counting. Loui has also helped Carl in a big and vice versa. You don’t win 11 straight games in the NHL without a good team effort.
As long as I can remember, which are many years, being a follower, believer and fan of the Boston Bruins I can’t recall having three lines like we have today since Derek Sanderson centered Ed Westfall and Don Marcotte. They were supposed to be the checking line or third line. But like now when one line is off they scored the goals and
All three took turns killing penalties and they scored a lot of shorthanded goals too. Never played on the power play.
I haven’t written about Chris Kelly much, but I think we have seen more sides of him as a hockey player than before. I knew he is the ultimate checking line guy. Everybody knows that and he’s one of the best penalty killers in the league. He has taking a lot o criticism from many, especially here. He did score 20 goals and then he hardly found the net. It’s sad when thinking about the lockout. It does nothing but hindering progress among prospects, guys in new teams, new roles. A guy just get’s going and is ready to improve on his numbers and plays. Then it’s called off. I think in a way it was what happened to Chris Kelly in a way, it even stopped Milan Lucic from playing up to par for a while. One thing for sure. Chris Kelly isn’t a 20 goalscorer, but he is a leader and he has earned his contract. I fully believe he is very much responsible for turning a guy like Carl Soderberg
into the player and person he has demonstrate. What has surprised me is that there is a much more skilled version in Chris Kelly than I ever knew before. He’s playing safety first always. But he has shown to be a skilled stickhandler, then he makes a move or back to back passes since playing with Carl and Loui. He never did that much before. This line keeps getting better and they make each other better. It’s too bad Chris Kelly got injured so badly. He has only played in 48 games of the 70 games the Bruins have played. That’s almost identical to Loui Eriksson who’s played in 49 games. Devided in two periods of injury, severe concussion. Let’s hope the guys on the third line stays healthy for the rest of the season and playoffs. If the Bruins can avoid injuries they are going to be awfully hard to stop.
The Bruins have three top lines and if you have two lines better than the above mentioned, you are good.
They can even roll four lines, but, don’t think they will in the playoffs as much as they have.
I’m not so worried about the defense as others.
I’m not worried about Tuukka Rask. I think he’ll be even better this playoff, if that’s possible.
I’m only worried about injuries to too many key players and
I’m worried about bad bounces
