Former Bruins Urho Vaakanainen

[Trap Jesus]

He has 18 minutes of NHL experience. Zero chance he gets the call. Because there are 2 injuries to LHD I would bet on Lauzon and Kampfer in the lineup (Kampfer for insurance if Lauzon struggles).

 

[Estlin]

He has 18 minutes of NHL experience. Zero chance he gets the call. Because there are 2 injuries to LHD I would bet on Lauzon and Kampfer in the lineup (Kampfer for insurance if Lauzon struggles).

Yeah, it makes no sense for it not to be Lauzon.

 

[Dr Hook]

is Lauzon a LD or RD?

I don't love playing Kampfer here because then you'd have to mix up the pairings a bit to account for L/R mixes... Kampfer has played alot more games, however.

I could easily see Cassidy slotting Kampfer in, but I think in limited viewings of him at LD it wasn't pretty. The guy is barely good enough on his good side. And I am not ripping Kamp, he's done a solid job in spot duty but he is what he is. I'd like to see Lauzon as well if Gryz is not good to go.

 

[BruinFanSam]

He has 18 minutes of NHL experience. Zero chance he gets the call. Because there are 2 injuries to LHD I would bet on Lauzon and Kampfer in the lineup (Kampfer for insurance if Lauzon struggles).

I don’t get how there is “zero chance” if Cassidy mentioned him by name as a possibility?

I’m not advocating or endorsing him just pointing out what Cassidy said

Curious who you pull out if dressing 7D? Acciari?

Kind of a moot point but I think in playoffs they should let you dress an emergency player(s) If someone has been knocked out of game.

 

[BAD BOY]

I don’t get how there is “zero chance” if Cassidy mentioned him by name as a possibility?

I’m not advocating or endorsing him just pointing out what Cassidy said

Curious who you pull out if dressing 7D? Acciari?

Kind of a moot point but I think in playoffs they should let you dress an emergency player(s) If someone has been knocked out of game.

Would he sit Backes and then go with 7 D. They need Gryz in the lineup. I don’t think he would but with Chara’s broken jaw, The always injury riddled Miller who’s not and can’t come back.. They need Gryz on the first pairing with McAvoy and go from there. If both are out and I doubt Chara plays, Kamp will be slotted in. All speculation on my part just reading in between the lines IMO .. I’ll put it in easy terms if Gryz can’t play ... it’s called being screwed. I know they can win this series without Chara. But with 2-D out and the blues pretty much healthy I think this series tilted a little.

 

[BAD BOY]

He has 18 minutes of NHL experience. Zero chance he gets the call. Because there are 2 injuries to LHD I would bet on Lauzon and Kampfer in the lineup (Kampfer for insurance if Lauzon struggles).

Tyler Seguin, was 19 and he played against Tampa , game 2. He doesn’t play that game an do what he did they likely lose in that third round against Tampa. I know two different issues . I agree, I wouldn’t do it as either. Just bringing it up.

 

[EON]

If Chara/Grizz both can't go Game 5 and they decide to dress 7D (Kampfer + one of the young LDs), why not dress the best player? Urho is likely the most talented of the 3 (Urho, Zboril, Lauzon). If the point of Kampfer is the experienced veteran they can play if the rookie struggles, it doesn't really make sense then to argue against Urho citing his lack of experience. Play the best player, in this case Urho, and if he struggles you can use Kampfer.

That said I really hope at least Griz can go, they clearly miss his puck-moving abilities.

 

[Trap Jesus]

Tyler Seguin, was 19 and he played against Tampa , game 2. He doesn’t play that game an do what he did they likely lose in that third round against Tampa. I know two different issues . I agree, I wouldn’t do it as either. Just bringing it up.

Think the main difference is that Seguin played a full year. Vaak played two NHL games in October, and hasn't played in a hockey game since April (although the latter would also be true for Lauzon). I think that's just an insane hurdle for a 20 year old D-man of all positions to handle, stepping in for Game 5 of the Cup Final. St. Louis is famous for their relentless forecheck too. It'd be a potential nightmare.

I don’t get how there is “zero chance” if Cassidy mentioned him by name as a possibility?

I’m not advocating or endorsing him just pointing out what Cassidy said

Curious who you pull out if dressing 7D? Acciari?

Kind of a moot point but I think in playoffs they should let you dress an emergency player(s) If someone has been knocked out of game.

Gotta be Acciari although it'd suck to lose his physicality. I just think you can't take out Backes (unless you put Kuhlman there) as losing a player on the 2nd line doesn't make sense. Double shift Pasta.

 

[BruinFanSam]

I suppose If you played Kampfer and a rookie D you could run Kampfer/Krug out as forwards with the 4th line

 

[JoeIsAStud]

If Chara/Grizz both can't go Game 5 and they decide to dress 7D (Kampfer + one of the young LDs), why not dress the best player? Urho is likely the most talented of the 3 (Urho, Zboril, Lauzon). If the point of Kampfer is the experienced veteran they can play if the rookie struggles, it doesn't really make sense then to argue against Urho citing his lack of experience. Play the best player, in this case Urho, and if he struggles you can use Kampfer.

That said I really hope at least Griz can go, they clearly miss his puck-moving abilities.

Well of course if you play him, it may mean you lose him in the Expansion draft in 2 years, but that is a risk you are willing to take IF you really believe he is the best.

Honestly I think he likely has the highest ceiling of the 4 available players, but I don't believe he is the best player today. In April he was clearly a distant 3 of the 3-some of Zkoril, Lauzon, Vaak in his play in Providence. Now maybe 5 weeks of practice with the big club has left him a completely different player

 

[BruinDust]

Friedman speculated that the Bruins might run 7 D and use Urho and Kampfer if Chara can't go.

 

[Pia8988]

Friedman speculated that the Bruins might run 7 D and use Urho and Kampfer if Chara can't go.

Probably the best plan if they go this route.

Torts did it with Gavrikov until he proved he could play. Urho is the best of the D down in providence. If it's someone, it's probably him.

 

[TheReal13Linseman]

He’ll go with Kampfer for sure in a Game 5 at home.

 

[McGarnagle]

If we do go the 7 D route, which forward gets bumped?

I'd be okay with it being Backes and giving Pastrnak and Heinen rotating shifts on the Krejci line

 

[BruinDust]

If we do go the 7 D route, which forward gets bumped?

I'd be okay with it being Backes and giving Pastrnak and Heinen rotating shifts on the Krejci line

Got to think it's Backes and just roll Pasta-Heinen-Kuraly through that RW spot alongside Debrusk and Krejci

 

[SPLBRUIN]

Friedman speculated that the Bruins might run 7 D and use Urho and Kampfer if Chara can't go.

Should go with Lauzon, much better equipped to handle the size and physicality of the Blues then Urho IMO.

 

[BruinDust]

Should go with Lauzon, much better equipped to handle the size and physicality of the Blues then Urho IMO.

I don't disagree. I'd go with Lauzon. Friedman said Urho travelled with the team to St. Louis which indicates if they go 7 D he's the guy.

 

[SPLBRUIN]

Got to think it's Backes and just roll Pasta-Heinen-Kuraly through that RW spot alongside Debrusk and Krejci

Backes makes the most sense, not producing at all and doesn't play on the speciality teams. Maybe Krejci and Debrusk can get a spark playing with others, who knows.

 

[Pia8988]

Should go with Lauzon, much better equipped to handle the size and physicality of the Blues then Urho IMO.

I think Urho is the better play, much better skater which will help break down the Blues forecheck better. Bruins need a guy who get the puck from behind their net to a teammate or move it themselves.

Another thing to remember, Urho got the call first to the NHL. Lauzon came up only after Urho got hurt.

 

[SPLBRUIN]

I don't disagree. I'd go with Lauzon. Friedman said Urho travelled with the team to St. Louis which indicates if they go 7 D he's the guy.

I could see Urho possibly stepping in for the likes of Clifton/Moore, but we lost Z, that has to change their thinking, especially if we need to kill penalties, hit back at them physically, etc.

 

[Pia8988]

I could see Urho possibly stepping in for the likes of Clifton/Moore, but we lost Z, that has to change their thinking, especially if we need to kill penalties, hit back at them physically, etc.

Moore is more likely the fill in for Chara. Urho would be replacing Gryz's spot.

 

[Mainehockey33]

I think Urho is the better play, much better skater which will help break down the Blues forecheck better. Bruins need a guy who get the puck from behind their net to a teammate or move it themselves.

Another thing to remember, Urho got the call first to the NHL. Lauzon came up only after Urho got hurt.

No doubt, especially without Grzelcyk. There transition game has suffered without him.

 

[Alicat]

If we do go the 7 D route, which forward gets bumped?

I'd be okay with it being Backes and giving Pastrnak and Heinen rotating shifts on the Krejci line

DeBrusk

 

[SPLBRUIN]

DeBrusk

Not a chance.

 

[Ludwig Fell Down]

All things considered I like Vaak and Gryzz in the lineup. B's are not going to outmuscle the Blues, and fast puck movement has been able to stymie the Blues forecheck.

I'll also say that Cassidy has pulled the right strings with the lineup, and I trust him to make the best move and not the safest move. Whatever he deems that to be.