What's the scoop with Bouwmeester?
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Before somebody jumps my **** I know a mediocre yr for Petro is still pretty darn good but if he kicks it up a notch it would be great because it's there
shpongle falls
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He doesn't looks as sharp as he did at times last year for sure. I think he was playing sick for awhile earlier in the year and then he had the injury so those things must've hurt his momentum early on, I think he will turn it around for the second half though.
On the plus side Petro, Cole, and Gunnerson have looked much better lately.
On the plus side Petro, Cole, and Gunnerson have looked much better lately.
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All of those late nights grading papers for his 8th grade history students are beginning to take their toll =/
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Not to throw things off topic, but Gunnarsson has looked near outstanding. I did not expect him to be so effective defensively and he's not too shabby in other zones. A bit grittier than I imagined.
The only person who was worse than Brewer in recent memory is Sydor. He was just terrible. Come on, you must be joking thinking Bouwmeester is that bad
Taking into consideration the fact that Brewer will fight if needed, throw a hit once in awhile, get mean & aggressive a little more than Bouwmeester, clear the crease more effectively and makes around 2 million less and Bouwmeester is a little younger, a better skater and has a little more hockey sense.
The edge goes to Bouwmeester, but not by much.
EastonBlues22
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I can't say "just a mediocre year like Petro" because Pietrangelo looks way, way better than him. Pietrangelo isn't even struggling anymore, he's playing good.
Bouwmeester is only 31 so I really have no idea what the deal is with him, but it's been disappointing.
Bouwmeester is only 31 so I really have no idea what the deal is with him, but it's been disappointing.
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Petro has been awesome for like 2 months now. It's time to put that talk to rest.
As for JBo....I honestly have no idea. Possibly still battling through that injury? I'm really just grasping at straws because he wasn't playing all that well before the injury either. Whatever it is, he needs to pick it up. He's capable of much better play.
As for JBo....I honestly have no idea. Possibly still battling through that injury? I'm really just grasping at straws because he wasn't playing all that well before the injury either. Whatever it is, he needs to pick it up. He's capable of much better play.
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I was at the game Tuesday night, and saw the game versus the Tampa Bay Lightning.
The whole team looked terrible in the first period. But Bouwmeester looked bad the whole game.
His offensive game is gone. Apparently he had some good offensive seasons early in his career, but it is hard to imagine it now, watching his play. He gets off the occasional slap shot, but its rarely hard or on goal, so maybe he is making a slap pass. Either way, it isn't productive. Occasionally, he jumps up on the play and receives a pass in front, but he can't seem to get a good shot on goal.
He isn't physical at all as a defenseman, and I'm guessing he never was. He gets pushed around on the boards. His reads are good and he is still a good skater.
Some say he isn't as fast as he used to be - I can't tell if that is so.
The whole team looked terrible in the first period. But Bouwmeester looked bad the whole game.
His offensive game is gone. Apparently he had some good offensive seasons early in his career, but it is hard to imagine it now, watching his play. He gets off the occasional slap shot, but its rarely hard or on goal, so maybe he is making a slap pass. Either way, it isn't productive. Occasionally, he jumps up on the play and receives a pass in front, but he can't seem to get a good shot on goal.
He isn't physical at all as a defenseman, and I'm guessing he never was. He gets pushed around on the boards. His reads are good and he is still a good skater.
Some say he isn't as fast as he used to be - I can't tell if that is so.
"They", as in the staff?
Why would they ask a guy to change his game when his game is what motivated them to trade for and extend him in the first place?
I'd almost....alllllmmmosssttt like to see Gunnarsson moved up with Pietro for a few games, move Bouwmeester back, with Cole playing the off side. Third pairing could use some work, but if they rotated Butler and Lindbohm with Jackman....meh? Mainly I'd just like to see Gunnar-Petro a few times. Shattenkirk out simply changes the whole blueline pairings. Now we're RH deficient.
I hope Bouwmeester finds some stability, and eventually, confidence again. His gap closures, turn and pursuits if he's taken wide....it's all been noticeably....slower. Weird version of Meester we're seeing.
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Yes staff, it was in one of JR's articles. Also eluded to Pies slow starts being do to the defensive zone start load increase. Pietrangelo has been alot more active on the rush with Bouwmeester hanging back more, so I don't see it as a far fetched observation
Somethings different with him. I have no idea what, but something's not right. At least he may not be burned come playoff time?
There has been talk that is earlier injury was a groin and he has admitted to coming back too early. That groin just doesn't heal and he will likely not get there until the season is over. For a mobile dman, that is an issue and it will effect everyone.
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