Recalled/Assigned: Zach Trotman- Re-assigned to P-Bruins 12/29/13
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http://bruins2011draftwatch.blogspot.com/2011/08/bruins-prospect-profile-22-zach-trotman.html
A nice read from Kirk's blog awhile back.
A nice read from Kirk's blog awhile back.
patty59
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Big boy, can he drop the gloves? All of our call ups seem to be on the softer side (Miller the exception I think).
Kirk- NEHJ
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Hate to rain on the parade, but believe the great Richard Crenna was playing Colonel Trautman, not Trotman. Close only counts in hand grenades (and horsehoes).
Kirk- NEHJ
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Not really his thing, no.
But a few of his boys in Providence said he puts up 350 on the bench 10+ reps without much effort, soe can probably stand in there and ragdoll a few guys, at least.
Kirk- NEHJ
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Trotman has come a long way in his development over 3+ years since the Bruins drafted him. A shot that I just thought was ehhh has evolved into a legitimate cannon with power. Maybe it was that he wasn't really unloading at d-camp, or he truly has built the heaviness and velocity over time, but that's one aspect of his game that has significantly improved.
Here's a sneak preview of my annual print top-10 Bruins prospects review in New England Hockey Journal with my player capsule of Zach Trotman. He's in top-10 but won't tell you where.
Zach Trotman 2012-13 NEHJ Rank: 11
Position: Defense
Height: 6-foot-4 Weight: 215
Born: August 26, 1990 in Carmel, Indiana (23)
Shoots: Right
Acquired: Boston’s eighth choice, 210th overall in 2010 NHL Entry Draft
Signing status: Entry-level contract; signed through 2015
Strengths: Size, strength, mobility and underrated puck-moving ability round out this promising rearguard’s total package. The former Lake Superior State standout has an absolute bomb of a shot and his development has grown in leaps and bounds since the B’s took him with the final pick of the 2010 draft. Industrious, dedicated worker who captained the Bruins rookie tournament squad in Florida.
Weaknesses: Head hits and broken bones have forced him to miss time on the IR in each of the past two AHL seasons. Decision making sure to be tested in the NHL when the game closes up on him much faster than in the NCAA, AHL.
Projection: A diamond-in-the-rough find, his size and fluid footwork should be enough to earn him a shutdown spot at the NHL level. However, with his shot and sense, Trotman is an intriguing prospect with the potential to be more than just a defensive stalwart.
“We’re excited about Zach because he is a combination of physical, shutdown defense along the lines of a Johnny Boychuk, who is physically strong and can lean on people with a lot of force. He also moves well and has that potential to be involved offensively as well. Being more consistent with his decision making is what we talk about with him, and he’s had some tough luck with injuries that have taken him out of the lineup when he was making strides in his development.”-– Sweeney
Here's a sneak preview of my annual print top-10 Bruins prospects review in New England Hockey Journal with my player capsule of Zach Trotman. He's in top-10 but won't tell you where.
Zach Trotman 2012-13 NEHJ Rank: 11
Position: Defense
Height: 6-foot-4 Weight: 215
Born: August 26, 1990 in Carmel, Indiana (23)
Shoots: Right
Acquired: Boston’s eighth choice, 210th overall in 2010 NHL Entry Draft
Signing status: Entry-level contract; signed through 2015
Strengths: Size, strength, mobility and underrated puck-moving ability round out this promising rearguard’s total package. The former Lake Superior State standout has an absolute bomb of a shot and his development has grown in leaps and bounds since the B’s took him with the final pick of the 2010 draft. Industrious, dedicated worker who captained the Bruins rookie tournament squad in Florida.
Weaknesses: Head hits and broken bones have forced him to miss time on the IR in each of the past two AHL seasons. Decision making sure to be tested in the NHL when the game closes up on him much faster than in the NCAA, AHL.
Projection: A diamond-in-the-rough find, his size and fluid footwork should be enough to earn him a shutdown spot at the NHL level. However, with his shot and sense, Trotman is an intriguing prospect with the potential to be more than just a defensive stalwart.
“We’re excited about Zach because he is a combination of physical, shutdown defense along the lines of a Johnny Boychuk, who is physically strong and can lean on people with a lot of force. He also moves well and has that potential to be involved offensively as well. Being more consistent with his decision making is what we talk about with him, and he’s had some tough luck with injuries that have taken him out of the lineup when he was making strides in his development.”-– Sweeney
BigBadBruin8
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Didn't look terribly out of place, but I expect he's headed right back down and Miller is coming up for good.
Kirk- NEHJ
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Probably correct. Nice to get Mr. Irrelevant an NHL game under his belt, though. There are guys taken 190+ spots ahead of him who can't even say that (yet).
Mainehockey33
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Trotman has stood out to me in the few Providence games, reminds me of a better skating Boychuk. Hopefully he keeps developing because I like his game and I think he can be a nice asset for the Bruins in the future.
BigBadBruin8
@rsox1221
Absolutely, the kid has earned it. Looks like he could be quite the gem given where he was taken.
MillerTime 86
So Long Tyler SeQuin
Trotman is back playing with the P-Bruins in Springfield right now ...
Hell of a 24 hours for him, and great first-showing in the NHL I'd say.
Hell of a 24 hours for him, and great first-showing in the NHL I'd say.
Hate to rain on the parade, but believe the great Richard Crenna was playing Colonel Trautman, not Trotman. Close only counts in hand grenades (and horsehoes).
It is close enough to be fun. Soderberg isn't really a Yeti, but that stuck.
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