UncleRico
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While kuhlman isn’t an ideal 2nd line RW. It’s much better than the revolving door of players who struggled all last year.
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While kuhlman isn’t an ideal 2nd line RW. It’s much better than the revolving door of players who struggled all last year.
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When you realize the Bruins defense lost 141 games between Chara 20, McAvoy 28, Krug 18, Grzelcyk 16, Carlo 10 and Miller 49. On top of that Moore was also injured for a while. Just forgot him. Sorry but it's pretty incredible. Maybe we best keep all just in case. Injuries likely to happen and Millier and Moore already missing at least first quarter of the season. Good fortune the Bruins have depth
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I think you're right however the final preseason games are going to be a war. Some really strong play/showings from almost all the invites. Very impressive to say the least.
I still maintain Bjork will be in the bruins line up however will start the season in Providence as the bruins try and sort out log jam.
I would think Ritchie is let go soon.
With Backes in early preseason games i'm guessing the bruins are evaluating him. How does he compare against older prospects? I still say the writing is on the wall for Backes. A trip to Providence may end his career.
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It's really impressive - the bruins are loaded with quality D men. This is why one or more bubble prospects + a Backes must be moved for a quality winger to play along side Krejci.
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Not sure yet about 2RW, Imo i think they'll go into the season
and will still interchange from bottom 6. To see what clicks.
Not the ideal solution to play with the 4th line. But early in the season there's nothing wrong with experimenting until the right pieces fall into place.
At worst they can always go back to Nordstrom/Kuraly/Wagner.
What bruins prospects or players on the bubble will need to clear waivers in order to be sent to Providence?
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Ritchie clear waiver dude?
Cassidy had good things to say about Didier...he had an impressive long stretch pass tape to tape to Cehlarik on the Cehlarik goal.
Where the heck did he come from?
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i'm not sure what to think of ritchie at this point. they have been skating him on krejci's RW
for a lot of the practices, from what i recall. agree though, they likely see him as part of the
solution somewhere (i have no idea where, still don't get the signing to be honest).
as for moore, in all fairness, he was really the #7 last year when everyone was healthy.
the only reason he played opening night was because krug was injured. obviously moore
is not a #7 defenseman, but he chose to sign with a team that's pretty deep.
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I wonder whether the signing of Ritchie was Neely’s influence. I can see him wanting a big body/physical presence as a forward. (The Backes and Rinaldo acquisitions may also have been influenced by Neely.)
Saxon Eric
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Came from a very deep AHL Champion Charlotte Checkers team,he also won a NCAA title with Denver,wore an A their
He's the type of player they gravitate to
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This is the link for the B’s waiver exempt players:
Waivers Calculator - CapFriendly - NHL Salary Caps
Gaunce and Blidh would both have to clear (and probably will).
Gaunce has been better than I expected, and definitely better than Backes or Ritchie.
Speedy Connor Clifton looks for room with Bruins - The Boston Globe
For now, Clifton should not be going anywhere. If he doesn’t tie down the third pairing spot with Grzelcyk, his work in the playoffs probably has earned him the No. 7 slot on the blue line brigade, living the NHL life, filling in as needed.
“He was always competitive, but I think he feels more confident, engaging physically,” said Cassidy. “I think he’s always been a guy who’ll take the puck and go. Now he’s picking his spots better . . . if he can grow his offensive game, work on his shot to score goals, because he does get in good positions . . . I think that will benefit him. At the end of the day, I think he keeps growing with what he does best, which is be assertive, and we just try to minimize his risk.”
Training camp wraps up next weekend. Only a week remains for Cassidy & Co. to sort out the prospects and identify the pieces for the new season. Count on Clifton to keep banging on the door, and along the boards.
For now, Clifton should not be going anywhere. If he doesn’t tie down the third pairing spot with Grzelcyk, his work in the playoffs probably has earned him the No. 7 slot on the blue line brigade, living the NHL life, filling in as needed.
“He was always competitive, but I think he feels more confident, engaging physically,” said Cassidy. “I think he’s always been a guy who’ll take the puck and go. Now he’s picking his spots better . . . if he can grow his offensive game, work on his shot to score goals, because he does get in good positions . . . I think that will benefit him. At the end of the day, I think he keeps growing with what he does best, which is be assertive, and we just try to minimize his risk.”
Training camp wraps up next weekend. Only a week remains for Cassidy & Co. to sort out the prospects and identify the pieces for the new season. Count on Clifton to keep banging on the door, and along the boards.
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I noticed that too, what's more is that it didn't surprise me. And I don't think it's insignificant.
The signing of Moore confused me a lot Moore than the signing of Ritchie TBH.
Like I said, I don't see a hole here.
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Neely only influences the failures according to HFBruins, so of course he'd be the reason they traded for Rinaldo, a dude Neely would have ripped the face off of back when he was playing.
I'm just glad Sweeney was allowed the freedom from Neely's incessant meddling long enough to trade for Coyle last season.
Clifton's a lock on the 3rd D pair for me, at least initially while Moore and Miller are injured, and a long-term keeper for the Bs. The risk/reward point mentioned here is important - coaching Cliffy is a lot about keeping and supporting his unique energy and enthusiasm and offensive forays while making sure he also sticks to his duties and makes sensible plays on D. He mostly managed that in the playoffs pretty well so I'm confident he'll continue in the same vein this season.
With a few guys like him continuing to step up and stand out we have enough spare depth, both up forward - Cehlarik, perhaps Backes, maybe one or two others - and particularly down back, to perhaps put together the change that adds up to a valuable 2RW in exchange. The trick is to get the combination right - what exactly can we offer that we're comfortable with, perhaps with a draft pick on the side, which will be of interest to other teams to the point that they're willing to give up a top 6 forward?
It's difficult though. If I were a GM I'd be really wary of trading a genuine top-6 performer for even multiple fringe players who may or may not deliver. And of course there's the cap to consider. But perhaps there is a suitable winger out there who just isn't quite gelling with his current squad or wants to move on, which might make a trade more appealing for both the player and his front office for the right price. The search continues.
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And I agree.
But i really think Management and Coaching staff will try to spread and mix up the bottom 6 and see it they can find alternatives.
Cassidy did say he wants at some point try Coyle next to Krejci for playoffs purposes.
As much as I'd like to see that I don't see anyone who could fill that void just yet. It's a long season , things could change.
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Your not wrong. We have not seen much of Ritchie, so a judgement would be pre-mature. Kuhlman, IMO, is not the solution at 2RW. But he is the best option outside of Bjork(that Coyle line was great, dont break that up.)
My judgement on Ritchi is based off of what we have seen. He is, like Gaunce, a player with pedegree. He is also the player with the most NHL games under his belt of the new guys. So I expect him to stand out like Bjork or Kuraly in his playing time. So far the only time I notice him on the ice is along the boards.
Too early to assign a grade, but its not looking like he will bump anyone if this continues.
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Depending on how Steen keeps adapting to smaller surfaces and the NHL...Steen could be a really good fit.
If Ritchie can come in and contribute while finding his stride again, I'd be happy to see it. However, the thought of Ritchie, Wagner and various others getting forced into roles that they just aren't capable of is making me want to stress-eat Five Guys for the next two weeks.
Ya, he has been impressive, both in Camp and games, that's probably the best bet at this time.
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Bruins forward Oskar Steen shines in preseason loss to Devils
But Swedish forward Oskar Steen, who was without question Boston's best forward in their preseason-opening overtime loss to the Devils on Monday night, might have the tools to make things interesting.
But Swedish forward Oskar Steen, who was without question Boston's best forward in their preseason-opening overtime loss to the Devils on Monday night, might have the tools to make things interesting.
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