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Forum: Armchair-GMYesterday at 5:51 p.m.

Thread: Devils

What's the point of acquiring Boqvist if you don't put him in the lineup?

Forum: Armchair-GMYesterday at 1:37 p.m.

Thread: Cheap Lindholm deal

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>GiggywithGibby</b></div><div>I don't think Chychrum is a Bruins type guy. That entire team is built on identity and Jakob isn't it.</div></div>

Boston was rumored to be interested by Chychrun before his trade and even in 2022. They need a top4 LD and as a 26yo, he makes a lot of sense.

Forum: Armchair-GMTue. at 9:57 a.m.

Thread: Game 3 lineup changes and reasoning

Too many changes and three new lines. Heinen isn't a top6 F, but Frederic is? Especially when he hasn't played with 18-88? There was a time to try Lohrei on the 3rd pair, they didn't and he can't play in the top4 either.

Forum: Armchair-GMTue. at 8:00 a.m.

Thread: Game 3 Lines

Boqvist played well in game 1 and as we saw a few times, his speed his really valuable on odd-man rushes (often with Beecher). Need more from Frederic.

Forum: Armchair-GMMon. at 1:30 p.m.

Thread: maybe its not a center we go after

Maybe but they can't contend with this forward group either. Bad contract for Skjei, he isn't a #2 defenseman like Lindholm.

Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 17 at 3:29 p.m.

Thread: Game 1

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>BruinsWoahWoah</b></div><div>Yeah.... and JVR has 2 points since February. Beecher is the best of the bunch for his faceoff ability, speed, and forechecking.</div></div>

van Riemsdyk has definitely struggled, but Beecher isn't consistent enough to call him a regular or be in the "he's absolutely gotta be in the lineup" territory. The few attributes he brings are useful, but there's much more in hockey. Hopefully all four of van Riemsdyk, Maroon, Lauko and Beecher step up.

Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 17 at 3:08 p.m.

Thread: Game 1

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>BruinsWoahWoah</b></div><div>Beecher has been better recently and has better offensive production this season than Lauko. He was coming into his own on the 4th line with Boqvist. I wouldn't break that up.</div></div>

Has he been better recently? I haven't seen much. He averages two pts more than Lauko, that's not much of a difference and he's got a likely unsustainable 18% shot%.

Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 10 at 7:55 a.m.

Thread: Use our cap

Unlikely you're getting a 1st and a 2nd for Ullmark. Rather keep Heinen at 2Y/$1.8M over Hayes or even sign any 3rd liner at $1-2M, it's easy to get those guys.

Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 5 at 10:26 a.m.

Thread: Bottom 6 is broken

DeBrusk's production has been like that the whole year
11 pts in 31 GP, 6% (shot%)
14 in 14, 25%
2 in 15, 2.7%
12 in 10, 17.2%
0 in last 5, 0%

Assuming he remains consistent, he should be back in round 1

Agreed for Frederic and 4th line only works when Boqvist is on it. They should be fine and at this point, it's bit late to get Merkulov.

Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 4 at 1:27 p.m.

Thread: Would they go after him

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>slapshot723</b></div><div>Change Frederic to Beecher and NYI says yes.</div></div>

Preferring Beecher over Frederic is certainly a choice.

Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 4 at 10:21 a.m.

Thread: various potential UFA targets

I'd be surprised if they are interested by Gostisbehere. Lindholm is the all-around left D; assuming Lohrei stays up, he will mostly have OZ starts/PP time so the other left D will be a defensive-minded/PK guy. Dillon and Zadorov are the most obvious targets; the latter who they've already been linked to. Kulikov as well.

The forwards list makes sense and it's a shame they will probably not be on the two best forwards available in Guentzel or Reinhart.

Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 3 at 3:20 p.m.

Thread: 24-25

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>AntiAnalytics</b></div><div>I never said he’s JUST a product of his team

1- i said he’s an above average goalie

2- i said he benefited by playing for a better team….
is Boston not better than Buffalo? ESPECIALLY defensively?

My points aren’t even debatable, so just stop</div></div>

Well, you can make this argument about any goalie playing for a better team than Buffalo then.

Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 3 at 1:05 p.m.

Thread: 24-25

Not taking Samuelsson for his contract and he's injury prone.

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>AntiAnalytics</b></div><div>Ullmark “improved” bc the team in front of him got significantly better
He’s not a “Vezina” goalie on the Sabres
He’s an above average goalie who benefited from the great team defense that Boston plays</div></div>

He's playing like a top10 goalie behind a middling defensive team, that argument is lazy and irrelevant. Does he play like that on an awful team? I don't know, but he's doing it with a mediocre defense in front of him so thinking he's just a product of the team is wrong.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 26 at 10:03 p.m.

Thread: Ullmark agrees to go to LA

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Celtics21</b></div><div>My problem with Forbort has been his salary. At just under 1.5M, he’s a decent option.</div></div>

He was barely playable for most of his tenure. Sheltered with a good partner and still wouldn't give much. Zero versatility as he can't move in the top4 or on the right side. Now, he missed 2 months last season and played injured this year just to finish with two surgeries at age 32. That's a player who should be on a PTO in September.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 26 at 3:43 p.m.

Thread: Ullmark agrees to go to LA

Why would you willingly bring back Forbort??

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 25 at 9:01 a.m.

Thread: Nothing crazy

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Bruins_Guy613</b></div><div>not sure most of that info isn't available to the general public, but if they're dealing ullmark they can use some of that capital make some offers. i don't see them committing 8M to lindholm this offseason just because he's the best of a weak UFA center class.</div></div>

I don't know, they seem to like him and free agency hasn't been great under Sweeney. In regards to the top center, there's no top center available this year.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 25 at 8:17 a.m.

Thread: Nothing crazy

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Bruins_Guy613</b></div><div>I could see them not going after Lindolm and maybe trying to trade for a top center. they may scale back the desire on Hanifin as well and sign someone for the 2nd/3rd pairing and float Lorhei around to manage his minutes. I can also see Poitras starting the year in providence.</div></div>

Which top center is available?

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 21 at 10:20 a.m.

Thread: Bs Playoffs

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Celtics21</b></div><div>I realize that. Would still love him to be with the team as opposed to away from it, so he can see the preparation.</div></div>

He's already with the team regularly and should stay until the end of the season, he isn't alone at home.

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>BruinsWoahWoah</b></div><div>Peeke has looked very good to his start with the Bruins - Shattenkirk with a 3 point game last night. I could also see that being a match-up dependent situation.

With Lauko's recent downward trend in play and JVR banged up, I am surprised the Bs haven't given either Lysell or Merk some looks next to Geekie and Freddy.</div></div>

I'd argue Lauko has played his best hockey of the season in the current month. The Lauko-Boqvist-Brazeau was rolling for a while until JVR was out last week in Montreal, Beecher went in, played well and stayed in next game over Lauko who was unfairly scratched. He played well with Geekie and Frederic last game too. At this point, it's unlikely Merkulov or Lysell will get any chance unless 2-3 forwards get injured.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 19 at 5:41 p.m.

Thread: Bs Playoffs

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Celtics21</b></div><div>Who do you see as the Black Aces?</div></div>

Until Providence's season continue, they shouldn't carry many extra players. Brazeau, Beecher and Lohrei should be in the lineup either in Boston or Providence depending on how they play over the next 5 weeks. So the 7th D between Peeke/Shattenkirk and one forward (Lauko?). Maybe they call up a 3rd goalie although both Bussi and Dipietro would benefit more from playing in Providence than sitting in the press box.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 18 at 4:17 p.m.

Thread: Bruins fans

Poitras, Lysell, Lohrei. Although older, Merkulov and Bussi have the potential to be regulars based on their play at the pro level so far. Most of the rest should be bottom-line players if they make it or minor leaguers; hopefully 2-3 can hit.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 18 at 1:08 p.m.

Thread: lineup

Grzelcyk was still with McAvoy at practice today and Lohrei-Wotherspoon was the 3rd pair. They should keep trying different combinations of Lohrei, Peeke, Shattenkirk and Wotherspoon for the rest of the regular season.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 17 at 5:44 p.m.

Thread: Plenty of space

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Jwirb12</b></div><div>I’ve never been in the center is a hole camp. Our guys are having career years. And poitras took a spot as a 19 year old rookie. He has a spot</div></div>

Looking forward to see Coyle and Zacha hold up in May and June (like it was planned for Haula 2 years ago). Poitras has played 33 games. Sure, making the team at 19yo is encouraging, but it doesn't guarantee anything. Anyways, it was more about the level of play he could bring than having a spot next season.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 17 at 5:05 p.m.

Thread: Plenty of space

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Jwirb12</b></div><div>What are the two “glaring” holes?</div></div>

First line center or at least a top line/elite forward. Then, a top4 left-side defenseman. I guess you give the opportunity to Lohrei and see if he can handle the role. If not, acquire a defenseman later/before the deadline. Wotherspoon has been fine, but in a 6/7 role. We're one Lindholm injury away from serious trouble.

I'd argue they could use a solid 2nd liner who can drive his line and who is a step better than Zacha/DeBrusk/Coyle, but 1C/top4 LD are more important and it already won't be easy to find these two. Also, let's see what Lysell/Poitras/Merkulov's got and maybe if we're lucky, they can take that spot.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 17 at 1:28 p.m.

Thread: Plenty of space

There are also two glaring holes in the lineup. Sure, if we don't fill them, there's plenty of cap space.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 13 at 9:57 p.m.

Thread: Players that will be on different teams next year

Did you mean to select Ullmark? Anyways, Keyser will probably not be with the Bruins so it still works.

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