LIVE Bruins Beat: Reacting to Bruins Signing Elias Lindholm and Nikita Zadorov
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan return for a special live edition of Bruins Beat to react to the start of Bruins free agency. It was a busy day for the Boston Bruins as GM Don Sweeney added depth to the roster. Key signings included center Elias Lindholm and defenseman Nikita Zadorov.
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You’re forgetting Poitras!!! Give him the time and he is going to shine!
Things to Love:
The Bruins got much bigger, faster, physical and nastier on the the 4th line not too mention on their back end and there's no doubt they are a better team now than they were last year
Zadorov will make the Bruins bigger and tougher to play against while also giving them the best Top 6 depth on defense in the NHL (objectively) while also allowing Lohrei to have some pressure taken off of him as he develops further
Elias Lindholm will also make the Bruins tougher to play against, he’s a legit Top 6 center and he’s arrival also likely means they’ll get more out of both David Pastrnak and Pavel Zacha next season
Things not to Love:
Elias Lindholm only scored 6, 5x5 goals last year between Calgary and Vancouver and the past two seasons both his high level numbers and his advanced metrics haven’t exactly been on the right side of “great”, in fact they’ve kind of just been in the realm of “barely good enough”
Again, I love Lindholm but in terms of their overall Top 6 scoring talent it’s hard to really say that they improved very much by just adding Lindholm and subtracting Debrusk
Adds: Elias Lindholm
Subtracts: Jake Debrusk
The last two seasons combined Jake Debrusk has scored 46 goals. Lindholm, 37
Anything else as of right now in their top 6? Um, nope
So again Bruins Homers before you start in
I like Lindholm and he’ll make them better while also helping them to get more out of both Pasta and Zacha. 100% agree with this sentiment
However, he’s not an elite 1c or high end scoring threat (note he’s two elite years were with Tkachuk & Gradeau, so…) and he’s been declining, not ascending from a scoring perspective two years running
AND
No one on planet earth could say with a straight face that the Boston Bruins got infinitely better in terms of their overall Top 6 scoring depth with their moves today by simply swapping out Debrusk’s offense for Lindholm’s
And no homers, I’m not saying Lindholm is a Debrusk replacement.
They moved one Top 6 wing scorer for a Top 6 center scorer. That’s not exponentially improving theie overall Top 6 scoring problem.
They moved out Jake Debrusk’s offense in the Top 6 for Elias Lindholm’s offense in the Top 6
A guy who scored 6, 5x5 goals last year in a full time NHL role while he played with good players in all situations
Also, the term on Zadorov’s contract is kind of puke inducing but the Cap will go up and that’s just a problem Don Sweeney will have to deal with in 2032 or something because odds are, he’s still going to be GM #yikes
It seems as though the Bruins still know that they have to improve in their Top 6 and it sure seems like some other kind of move is coming
I can’t believe they are either going to slot Frederic or Geekie into a Top role, again replicating the problem Sweeney can’t get away from (i.e. playing bottom 6 guys in Top 6 roles)
Or that they are counting on wild cards like Merkulov or Lysell being their 2RW out of camp, which again, seems like it’s not even close to a real option because Merkulov is not a Top 6 NHL player and all of the reports out of PVD from credible sources indicated Lysell isn't going to be ready to be a full time Top 6 player this coming year in Boston
I think another move is coming. I pray another move is coming
The Bruins got better in a lot of areas today, there is not doubt about that. However, They still haven’t done enough to address their overall Top 6 scoring needs because they subtracted one Top 6 player to only add another without doing anything else in the Top 6
Plenty of time left in the off season though…. Let’s hope Don Sweeney can get figure it out
They can also always address a Top 6 wing at the trade deadline next year if whatever Plan A they decide to go with to start the season ends up imploding
So there’s always that to consider as well, although this process of not building through the draft and constantly trading away draft picks is only becoming more and more of a long term problem
Well said. Bottom line we are currently worse imo
I have a feeling once sway is signed they make a move for a top 6 winger.
I feel like it’s gonna be poitras on the 2nd line
Somebody will step up and fill the opportunity (ice time on the 2nd line). Otherwise, there are trades that happen through the season. Methinks most of the potentials can pot 15-20 with upside. And some might surpass that mark. However, can they play the 200-foot game? I couldn't tell you how many games that I didn't know DeBrusk was even playing in; didn't hear his name.
I cannot believe I am saying this, but I am sad to see Heinen go. His first stint with us I hated seeing him in the lineup, this time he was our best bottom six player in my opinion. I thought he was the shoe in for 6th man of the year.
I liked Heinen too…he didn’t score many goals but when he did they were big!
I liked Heinen. Now, imagine if a few of the depth guys step up and turn it up. They're big boys who play the 200-foot game with a bang.
Happy they put the money into D over a 2nd line forward. $5M for Zadorov when it was rumored he would be $6 or $6.5 and Lindholm under $8M, think Don did well. Mostly sad about losing Heinen. Wished we could have figure that out. But we are a better team today and a much more physical team. I'm good with that.
Defense was semi the problem last year….we need scoring consistently scoring. Unless pasta plays like Nathan mikinnon it won’t work. Seems like this team is built for regular season not playoffs. Pasta proves every year he needs help and to Lowkey do more
@@BRSports33 with the D pairing we should get more offense from the blue line.
We will get more O zone time with the better face offs from Lindholm. More fore checking should also produce more opportunities.
Indeed. Give the players you have a chance to play. Someone will slot in. At the very least, the teams can see what they have. What an incentive behind a team with a great defense. Of course, winning helps find/develop players, as well. And the B's win a lot.
And boqvist.
Back in 2011 we won the cup due to our goalie and defense . Vancouver only scored 8 goals that series . Our defense was tough and shut down teams best players . Sweeney going back to big bad bruins ! Love what he did
@@donaldbzibziak5946
lol , Here we go again with the,
‘ Big Bad Bruins….’
How’d that work out last year when a team in CAP HELL , handed Milan Useless a Mill and a half to be big and bad with his wife , not the 1st time btw. That 1.5 could’ve helped out in signing Tyler Bertuzzi for some much needed secondary scoring. Sweeney brought back that lead legged moron to please fans like you.
Asking for a guy on the team that could offer nothing but giving a beating to a guys who’d turtle if they had to fight anyone; EVER
Going to be an interesting year
Methinks Boston College is going to have a lot of new fans regardless of alumni affiliations. Go Dean!
Clearly Boston had zero interest in retaining Jake DeBrusk. Interesting that Bertuzzi signed for the same AAV at $5.5 million a year.
Ice time is an incentive. And they have plenty of guys who can get at least 15-20 on right wing for line two. However, can they play the 200-foot game? We'll see. Of course, trades also go on through the season. Look what Braz did when he stepped up to the 3rd line. You'd be surprised how some pro hockey players can take off when presented with the right opportunity. And it probably happens more often on teams that win a lot with great defense. (Methinks Lysell is going to surprise.)
At least the Bruins have a big tough defenseman that opponents will need to worry about, they have to get bigger and tougher. Lindholm should instantly improve face offs and offense.
Cheers for that! Sometimes it's more about getting that player to plug into what they already have. And it's incredibly interesting to work in reverse on that one. What happens to a player in the wrong role/system? The B's address many areas with two players...powerplay, Mac' s ability to get more involved offensively, Pasta's productions, shutting down the opponent's #1 center, overall defense, toughness. They checked a slew of boxes in two moves and then got specific big bodies to improve overall team play, checking (finishing checks), faceoffs and toughness.
They’ve finally acknowledged the fact that they can’t stand by idly while playoff potential opponents are Tee-ing off on your Goalies and Stars.
Add Zadarov and minus Montour from Florida…big pluses for us!!!
Florida is gassed after two straight finals too
Three former Bruins have now joined FLA: Greer, Boqvist and Nosek. They will now experience what it's like to pick at the end of rounds and having to pay championship rates for it as surely as they rode the benefits of picking near the top and having ample cap space. It would be interesting to see if they deconstruct and play for picks in the next few years. Note: The Bruins model of regularly making the playoffs is consistently positive; part of their system.
Lindholm HAS scored 40 goals and 80 pts in this league.
He had linemates (Johnny Gaudreau and that guy from FLA) in their prime. And they benefitted, as well. Pasta, Zach and Marchy and a primo defense corps that can get the puck out on all pairings will up Lindholm's game by default.
Conor's commitment to exclude the letter R from the alphabet is something else...
What an incredible irony that so many who pick up on R's cannot say their T's and D's properly. Of course, there's that inconsistency with a lot of the basic diction stuff, but who's counting, yeah?
@@SomeOne-uy4kj it sells whatever you’re selling to Boston fans and it’s getting a bit annoying.
You can’t listen to a sponsor on The Sports Hub advertising, without making us sound like Matt-Flekk Bostonians, who have spent more time in LA than they ever did here and now need dialect coaches to do Dunkin Commercials.
@@DSu77iViN The soul without significant distortions will find conformity repulsive.
Draisaitl next year will be a Boston Bruin
Good riddance to Jake Debrusk.
There are now two coaches in the Bruins division (ie Berube and Maurice) that seem to enjoy bullying the Bruins. Their brand of smash-mouth hockey has beaten them in the finals and each of the last two seasons. The Bruins will see them a lot. Lessons learned. Let's try that again, yeah?
maurice was lucky lucic had his issues tho lol
@@jonathanschadenfreude9603 Incredibly valid point!
What about Brazeau at 2nd RW?
It's exciting to see who steps into that slot and makes it happen. What a great incentive!
Really good at zone exits…oh my, our biggest need on D! Now to eliminate the other Lindholm…please!!!
HLindholm will get better this year as he heals and works into a solid defense corps that allows him to play his game as surely as Carlo's got his back.
I had to stop at 16:00…winger was more of a need than Zadorov? Did you see how we couldn’t ever exit our zone???
We now have 3 defense pairings that can get it out: Mac, HLindholm and Lohrei can all do that. However, they need to be paired with that guy who has their back. Enter Zadorov, Carlo and Peete. Good defense creates good offense. This is great defense! 😁
I really like what they did. But as others have said they a winger that is a legit goals scorer. I’m dreaming of seeing Zadorov send any Panther into orbit. 🏒😂
Sounds like a good signing…comparing him to Geekie gets me excited!
Somewhat bold take- Frederic is gunna hit at least 25 goals this season
Plenty of room for a flourishing Freddy! And he doesn't have to be the enforcer, but he can partake as necessary.
Marchessault would’ve been awesome with Coyle and Marchand
Defense and goaltending won the cup this year.
Do i spot a stationary ceiling fan? lol
You DID bolster the bottom lines. The new guys pushed everyone down like Coyle. But scoring might be an issue next year.
You guys should really both record your own microphone audio for when it gets really choppy like that
Great coverage, boys!
PASTA WILL NOT HAVE TO FIGHT THIS YEAR LOL,,,,
And if anyone touches him, they're on their own!
Are you guys from Boston or Britian? Because all you do is piss and moan... 😉😆
I’m sorry but I had to turn it off…Evan, your connection was terrible and I couldn’t stand listening to it
Zachs sucks. He needs to have a big year or they should get him out.
If I was Sayma
Love the take..in 2 years it could look good..or in 2 years it could look bad..either way I reserve the right to whine about it
I'd love to see Adam henrique....I think he's still available. But not sure how the $$$$ would work for him and Swayman.
nevermind, he resigned with EDM for $3M per over 2 years...boooo
You guys have a bad habit of not getting to the fucking point
If I was swayman I would not sigh. F. Ck Boston. We have a gm that wants something for nothing and he sucked as a player
So where does max jones fit in third fourth line