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CMac66

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Forum: Armchair-GMMay 12, 2022 at 2:22 p.m.
Thread: Lines bc of Dirty Hit on Sid
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>CMac66</b></div><div>I'm a Sid fan as much as the next guy but that was not malicious nor was it targeting. Just an unfortunate result. I really hope he comes back, he's been amazing to watch this series.</div></div>

Came here to say this. If we were back in the days of the goons sure maybe I’d have some thoughts about the malicious intent. But a guy like trouba isn’t out their intending to injure Sid. It’s playoff hockey and guys are moving so fast all it takes is one unfortunate play to get hurt.

I mean look at what happened with Scheifele and tkachuk in 2019-20. Crushing injury to the jets top player and many felt like it had ill intent when his skate just bounced up and caused an injury.

Stuff happens, and unfortunately injuries are a part of the game. Should give the pens some much needed vengeance and jump for game 6.
Forum: Boston BruinsFeb. 6, 2022 at 1:44 p.m.
Thread: I would be scared of the Bruins future
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>CMac66</b></div><div>I forgot about Lohrei he looks like a player. Definitely a playoff team, the East looks pretty set. I agree it's impressive they haven't had big dips given those signings and trades that just haven't returned much. I have to think coaching plays a big role too. Cassidy seems like one of the top coaches in the league. Frankly, as a Sens fan I'd rather see the Bruins fail miserably lol, but when I hear talk of them trading their 1st or one of their few prospects, if I was a Bruins fan, I'd be hesitant. Bargain hunt for depth or try and get another buy low trade like with Hall. If the Bruins were one of the favourites for the cup then I'd think differently. Or as a fan would you rather them go for broke? Then have a potentially long rebuild in a couple years?</div></div>

I agree with you about Cassidy. He gets the best out of his best players which is what a good coach is supposed to do. Other Bruin fans dog him for not getting more out of younger or bottom of the roster players but I believe that is more a reflection of Sweeney than Cassidy. For me there is no going for broke right now. They are short a top 6C, a top 6RW and there LD is not strong enough to be a serious Cup contender. Don't have the assets to solve all those deficiencies by going for broke. Don't have a lot of faith in Sweeney to get a quick and successful reset in place but I'm definitely not interested in a long rebuild in a year or two.
Forum: Boston BruinsFeb. 11, 2022 at 11:09 p.m.
Thread: I would be scared of the Bruins future
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>hanson493</b></div><div>The biggest issue with the bruins is lack of quality depth. marchand bergeron pastrnak and hall on offense and thats really it. coyle is playing towards a fringe top 6 level. but foligno, debrusk, smith, all playing at a 3rd line rate. haula playing at a 3rd line rate. the difference between smith whos playing with the top line and lazar whos playing 3rd and 4th line is 3 points. 1 goal 2 assists. thats just not gunna cut it. there isnt enough true top 6 talent to compete with clubs like carolina. not to mention the bruins DRASTICALLY need to figure out that 3rd dpairing.

Add in the fact that most of your center draft picks in recent years (frederic, beecher, studnicka, steen, lauko, JFK) either havent made the jump, havent proven they belong, or arent quality players. I think steen is a solid 3rd line rw but we have 3 of those atm. thats why every time i see a trade where the bruins are giving up lysell i just laugh because the bruins best prospect is lysell, they arent selling him for anything short of a superstar in their prime. doesnt make sense to. similar to lohrei who is an animal in college right now, i love the way he is looking. they need a top 6 rw and a 2nd line center to pair with a defender or 2. thats alot to ask at the deadline. i love bergy i wanna give him another shot here but this year is really not looking good for that to happen. look at how badly carolina has beaten us the last 2 games. i know we were shorthanded but we got whooped both times.</div></div>

You are right. They don't have enough true top 6 talent to compete with Carolina AND the Rangers, Toronto, Tampa and even Florida in the East. The Bruins need impact players. Skill, speed, size and toughness. A top 6 RW and top 6 C. Maybe it's Lysell and hope to get a crack at Hertl in FA. Two top 4 LD. Maybe one is Lysell. Drafting is the way to do it. Have to hit on your 1sts and 2nds.The bottom 6? You need speed and one of size or toughness or both. Who out of Folignio, DeBrusk, Frederic, Lazar, Steen, Blidh, Nosek or Haula puts any fear in any team whatsoever? It's going to take this year and next to sort that out courtesy of the contracts DS has handed out. Vaak, Zboril, Moore, Reilly, Forbort, Clifford for 3rd pair D? Another Sweeney failure. Forget adding at the deadline. Sweeney's hands are tied of his own doing. The Bruins would do well to be able to move a couple of mediocre players with mediocre contracts as they prepare for next year. Accept the fact that a first round loss is probable if they do make the playoffs and prepare for next year and beyond.
Forum: Boston BruinsFeb. 11, 2022 at 5:04 p.m.
Thread: I would be scared of the Bruins future
The biggest issue with the bruins is lack of quality depth. marchand bergeron pastrnak and hall on offense and thats really it. coyle is playing towards a fringe top 6 level. but foligno, debrusk, smith, all playing at a 3rd line rate. haula playing at a 3rd line rate. the difference between smith whos playing with the top line and lazar whos playing 3rd and 4th line is 3 points. 1 goal 2 assists. thats just not gunna cut it. there isnt enough true top 6 talent to compete with clubs like carolina. not to mention the bruins DRASTICALLY need to figure out that 3rd dpairing.

Add in the fact that most of your center draft picks in recent years (frederic, beecher, studnicka, steen, lauko, JFK) either havent made the jump, havent proven they belong, or arent quality players. I think steen is a solid 3rd line rw but we have 3 of those atm. thats why every time i see a trade where the bruins are giving up lysell i just laugh because the bruins best prospect is lysell, they arent selling him for anything short of a superstar in their prime. doesnt make sense to. similar to lohrei who is an animal in college right now, i love the way he is looking. they need a top 6 rw and a 2nd line center to pair with a defender or 2. thats alot to ask at the deadline. i love bergy i wanna give him another shot here but this year is really not looking good for that to happen. look at how badly carolina has beaten us the last 2 games. i know we were shorthanded but we got whooped both times.
Forum: Boston BruinsFeb. 5, 2022 at 9:33 p.m.
Thread: I would be scared of the Bruins future
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>CMac66</b></div><div>Honestly, this is not talked about enough at all because of their great team performance the last 10 years, but what do they have coming in prospects?? Lysell and that's it. Seriously, they have the worst prospect pool in the league. Bergeron 37 , Marchand 34 next year and we're talking McAvoy, Hall, Swayman and Pastrnak. Pastrnak and McAvoy are great but it's just not enough. And what if Pasta decides to test FA after next year?? Oh my. The 2015 reset was some of the worst drafting in NHL history and they will be paying dearly in a couple of years. For all the flack the Habs get for drafting poorly, the Bruins are right there with them. I think (some) Boston fans want them to trade picks for help but honestly they should probably spend little capital and keep their top picks because their cupboards are bare. They can't afford to go after good young players either because they simply don't have desirable assets. I also wouldn't consider them a cup contender so they're in a tough spot. Spend minimally, trade Debrusk for a centre if possible, convince Pasta to stay and start drafting well because Boston could be in for years of hurt.</div></div>

The Bruins are most likely a playoff team but agreed, they are not a Cup contender. Unless they get another player like Hall dropped in their laps they should keep all their top picks. Their core of Rask, Chara, Bergeron, Marchand and Krejci with the additions of Pastrnak and McAvoy have given Bruin fans a great ride the last 10-12 years. Now they have to draft well to replace these stalwarts that are aging out. Hopefully it started last year with Lysell and two years ago with 2nd round pick Lohrei who shows potential. Like Bergeron (2nd 2003), Krejci (2nd 2004) and Kessel (1st 2006), Lucic (2nd 2006), Marchand (3rd 2006) last year and these next two drafts are critical to bringing in impact players. With Swayman, Pastrnak, McAvoy, Hall, Carlo, Marchand for 3 more years and hopefully Bergeron there is plenty to build around. Their GM also can't afford to miss on any trades (Nash, Kase) he may make or whiff on any FA signings like he has in the past (Beleskey, Backes, Moore, Folignio, Reilly, Forbort). With all his failures it really is a miracle and a testament to their core strength that they have been able to maintain their excellence for so long. Most people think they are approaching the end and that is probable but with a series of good drafts, a critical FA signing (Hertl ?) and a well executed trade (DeBrusk) there is always hope for this Bruins fan.
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 5, 2022 at 12:07 a.m.
Thread: Next Year
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>CMac66</b></div><div>I started the year liking him, but I wound up being concerned about his point production in future years. They took Boucher last year so I'd rather have someone either filling the net or putting up points. I just think the sens have big north/south forwards in Pinto, Tkachuk, Batherson, Formenton and Norris already. All 6'2 and over. I would love adding some high skill and shooting ability to go along with Stuetzle. Kemell forechecks hard and plays physical as an added bonus.
I really like how this team is turning out</div></div>
Kemell’s obviously an exception, but I wouldn’t take too much from Slafkovsky’s Liiga production, most 18 year olds get reduced ice time in a limited role, not on the PP. His production has been elite at every other level (52 points in 39 games in Finland’s U18 league as a 16yo a couple years ago, one of the best 16yo seasons that league has ever seen with the likes of Barkov, Aho, etc. iirc) and he’s still very highly skilled, so that should translate eventually at a high level with the right coaching and situation. I think Slafkovsky’s skill level is higher than Kemell’s, but Kemell has the much superior shot. Slafkovsky’s the better skater (can keep up with Stutzle) but Kemell is more engaged physically, despite being smaller. I’d be perfectly happy with either tbh, Stutzle just needs a super talented winger. Exciting future in Ottawa!