Ty Anderson: Surgery a success for three Bruins

Adadiktomy?

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Takadikophomy?

- YuenglingJagr

Krug and Krejci were two of our most valuable trade chips and are likely off the table now unfortunately.

I guess the good news is Krug will likely sign another one year bridge deal for little money.............$3 - 4per.

C. Miller as the heir to a top pairing spot is crazy top me by the way. He may turn into a top four but he is at least a couple seasons away from even that. And if you didn't like Hamiltons soft play than C. Miller should make you even more nervous.

So history repeating itself the more the offseason unfolds. I have a bad feeling about all of this..........

Krug and Krejci were two of our most valuable trade chips and are likely off the table now unfortunately.

I guess the good news is Krug will likely sign another one year bridge deal for little money.............$3 - 4per.

C. Miller as the heir to a top pairing spot is crazy top me by the way. He may turn into a top four but he is at least a couple seasons away from even that. And if you didn't like Hamiltons soft play than C. Miller should make you even more nervous.

So history repeating itself the more the offseason unfolds. I have a bad feeling about all of this..........
- JIwasinskiJr

At least Miller will fight when challenged.

At least Miller will fight when challenged.
- shoreorrpark

C. Miller....? That last game when a teammate got hit pretty good he did respond. Held his own......it was a suprise as I watched it.

He seems to be a potential Krug replacement, as an offensive defenseman and PP specialist at this point in his career though. Everyone wants him to be a top pair guy today or tomorrow, I just don't see it nearly that soon.

And I don't understand the new found infatuation with him either. If you didn't know about the AHL all star hardest shot and speed skill wins you would not be able to point to any reason everyone assumes he will be a stud..........

He has potential along with Morrow and Trotman, but I think all three of those guys are nothing more than bottom pair guys with potential to be more in a few years.

C. Miller....? That last game when a teammate got hit pretty good he did respond. Held his own......it was a suprise as I watched it.

He seems to be a potential Krug replacement, as an offensive defenseman and PP specialist at this point in his career though. Everyone wants him to be a top pair guy today or tomorrow, I just don't see it nearly that soon.

And I don't understand the new found infatuation with him either. If you didn't know about the AHL all star hardest shot and speed skill wins you would not be able to point to any reason everyone assumes he will be a stud..........

He has potential along with Morrow and Trotman, but I think all three of those guys are nothing more than bottom pair guys with potential to be more in a few years.
- JIwasinskiJr

I wouldn't move Krug unless the return was substantial. He may of had a dismal shooting % this year but he has 15 - 20 goals written all over him. He shoots from everywhere and has tons of swagger.

I wouldn't move Krug unless the return was substantial. He may of had a dismal shooting % this year but he has 15 - 20 goals written all over him. He shoots from everywhere and has tons of swagger.
- shoreorrpark

He is a #4 defenseman at best (due to his size) on a contending team with a solid top pair and a stay at home linemate.

Doubt he is a tradable player now anyways. A SIX month timeframe to come back fom the shoulder injury may have a plus side in a low short term low money one year "prove it" again deal.

Maybe the shoulder had something to do with his inability to bury the puck.

Also:
? - ?
Chara/Seidenberg - Krug
C. Miller - Quaider/K. Miller

That could work for a bottom four with a couple studs on the top pair. C. Miller and Krug could probably be interchangeable between those two pairs too.

But that's the "correct" slotting for these guys at this point in there careers.

That means that Trotman and Morrow would likely be gone, although I think that would be selling those two short. They look like they have more upside than Seidenberg, K. Miller or Quaider has at this point in there career trajectories.

Also, B. Carlo may be ready for a bottom pair slot as soon as next year, but anything more than a bottom pair slot for the year may be a silly idea unless he super exceeds expectations.

Still don't understand the Quaider signing.

All year I female doged like a girl about needing to play Morrow, C. Miller and Trotman so we have some idea as to what they are as players..........too late now.

And I know they are not liked on this board, but in a year if you had to guess whether Chara, Quaider and Seidenberg would be better........OR........C. Miller, Morro, and Trotman.........wouldn't it be a toss up? There upward and downward trajectories would likely intersect right at the end of next season!

except goals, and shooting %, Krug had career highs everywhere.....

I'd take fewer games for more goals if it came to that. After a quick rise, I think he's leveled off to where he is... a PP specialist, and a #4 ish d-man.

He is a #4 defenseman at best (due to his size) on a contending team with a solid top pair and a stay at home linemate.

Doubt he is a tradable player now anyways. A SIX month timeframe to come back fom the shoulder injury may have a plus side in a low short term low money one year "prove it" again deal.

Maybe the shoulder had something to do with his inability to bury the puck.

Also:
? - ?
Chara/Seidenberg - Krug
C. Miller - Quaider/K. Miller

That could work for a bottom four with a couple studs on the top pair. C. Miller and Krug could probably be interchangeable between those two pairs too.

But that's the "correct" slotting for these guys at this point in there careers.

That means that Trotman and Morrow would likely be gone, although I think that would be selling those two short. They look like they have more upside than Seidenberg, K. Miller or Quaider has at this point in there career trajectories.

Also, B. Carlo may be ready for a bottom pair slot as soon as next year, but anything more than a bottom pair slot for the year may be a silly idea unless he super exceeds expectations.

Still don't understand the Quaider signing.

All year I female doged like a girl about needing to play Morrow, C. Miller and Trotman so we have some idea as to what they are as players..........too late now.

And I know they are not liked on this board, but in a year if you had to guess whether Chara, Quaider and Seidenberg would be better........OR........C. Miller, Morro, and Trotman.........wouldn't it be a toss up? There upward and downward trajectories would likely intersect right at the end of next season!
- JIwasinskiJr

they need to bring in a dman from outside the organization, the home grown talent here just isnt gonna cut it.

He is a #4 defenseman at best (due to his size) on a contending team with a solid top pair and a stay at home linemate.

Doubt he is a tradable player now anyways. A SIX month timeframe to come back fom the shoulder injury may have a plus side in a low short term low money one year "prove it" again deal.

Maybe the shoulder had something to do with his inability to bury the puck.

Also:
? - ?
Chara/Seidenberg - Krug
C. Miller - Quaider/K. Miller

That could work for a bottom four with a couple studs on the top pair. C. Miller and Krug could probably be interchangeable between those two pairs too.

But that's the "correct" slotting for these guys at this point in there careers.

That means that Trotman and Morrow would likely be gone, although I think that would be selling those two short. They look like they have more upside than Seidenberg, K. Miller or Quaider has at this point in there career trajectories.

Also, B. Carlo may be ready for a bottom pair slot as soon as next year, but anything more than a bottom pair slot for the year may be a silly idea unless he super exceeds expectations.

Still don't understand the Quaider signing.

All year I female doged like a girl about needing to play Morrow, C. Miller and Trotman so we have some idea as to what they are as players..........too late now.

And I know they are not liked on this board, but in a year if you had to guess whether Chara, Quaider and Seidenberg would be better........OR........C. Miller, Morro, and Trotman.........wouldn't it be a toss up? There upward and downward trajectories would likely intersect right at the end of next season!
- JIwasinskiJr

dude. do some self editing. and Morrow is terrible.

He's permanently drunk, we deal with it...

Stop assuming we are getting 2 stud defensemen. We're lucky if we land one! Where are these #1 and 2 defensemen coming from? What are we moving? Half our forwards? It won't happen.

If we land one Shattenkirk, we are happy. And that #1 will help take the pressure off Chara who will stay on the top pairing.

Chara, Shatty
Seids, C. Miller
McQuaid, Krug

Can't argue with that. Seidenberg and Mcquaid both had good seasons. I understand the cynicism, but give credit where it is due.

He's permanently drunk, we deal with it...

Stop assuming we are getting 2 stud defensemen. We're lucky if we land one! Where are these #1 and 2 defensemen coming from? What are we moving? Half our forwards? It won't happen.

If we land one Shattenkirk, we are happy. And that #1 will help take the pressure off Chara who will stay on the top pairing.

Chara, Shatty
Seids, C. Miller
McQuaid, Krug

Can't argue with that. Seidenberg and Mcquaid both had good seasons. I understand the cynicism, but give credit where it is due.
- Videoj

it's tough though. everyone needs a top 2 D.

He's permanently drunk, we deal with it...

Stop assuming we are getting 2 stud defensemen. We're lucky if we land one! Where are these #1 and 2 defensemen coming from? What are we moving? Half our forwards? It won't happen.

If we land one Shattenkirk, we are happy. And that #1 will help take the pressure off Chara who will stay on the top pairing.

Chara, Shatty
Seids, C. Miller
McQuaid, Krug

Can't argue with that. Seidenberg and Mcquaid both had good seasons. I understand the cynicism, but give credit where it is due.
- Videoj

Now this makes sense. Rotate in the kids on a semi regular basis in place of Z, Seids,and Quaider in order to give them a little rest when needed and let them develop naturally.
We're not far from where we need to be realistically speaking.

Today @ 9:38 AM ET
He's permanently drunk, we deal with it...

Stop assuming we are getting 2 stud defensemen. We're lucky if we land one! Where are these #1 and 2 defensemen coming from? What are we moving? Half our forwards? It won't happen.

If we land one Shattenkirk, we are happy. And that #1 will help take the pressure off Chara who will stay on the top pairing.

Chara, Shatty
Seids, C. Miller
McQuaid, Krug

Can't argue with that. Seidenberg and Mcquaid both had good seasons. I understand the cynicism, but give credit where it is due.

Shattenkirk plays on the 3rd pairing for the Blues & on the 2nd powerplay unit, & you want to have him with an ageing Chara as your 1st pairing, man the Bruins are in a more dismal situation than I thought!

Today @ 9:38 AM ET
He's permanently drunk, we deal with it...

Stop assuming we are getting 2 stud defensemen. We're lucky if we land one! Where are these #1 and 2 defensemen coming from? What are we moving? Half our forwards? It won't happen.

If we land one Shattenkirk, we are happy. And that #1 will help take the pressure off Chara who will stay on the top pairing.

Chara, Shatty
Seids, C. Miller
McQuaid, Krug

Can't argue with that. Seidenberg and Mcquaid both had good seasons. I understand the cynicism, but give credit where it is due.

Shattenkirk plays on the 3rd pairing for the Blues & on the 2nd powerplay unit, & you want to have him with an ageing Chara as your 1st pairing, man the Bruins are in a more dismal situation than I thought!
- Jrw10

- dothedougie

Now this makes sense. Rotate in the kids on a semi regular basis in place of Z, Seids,and Quaider in order to give them a little rest when needed and let them develop naturally.
We're not far from where we need to be realistically speaking.
- shoreorrpark

Chara as the #1 doesn't make sense at all... the dude is (frank)ing toast. Most overrated player in the NHL at this point? Maybe?

He needs to be dropped down to the 2nd pairing at best.
We're not going to get two top pairing D-Men... but hopefully we can land one top pairing guy, and maybe a supporting character.
I still think the team will be competitive with 1 upgrade on the back end... especially if that means that Chara plays drastically reduced minutes.

I wish they had kept Colin Miller up with the big club this whole season.

I think a big issue is they were "pretenders" all season... trying to look like a competitive team... when they really should have been more focused on the development of the younger players.

It's clear that they need help on the back end... and it looks pretty promising in terms of forwards right now... Spooner, Pastrnak, Acciari, Vatrano, Ferraro are all younger pieces that I like a lot.

I really don't think the team is far off from competing. We need to find help on defense (and lose Chara... fast) and they'll be back to a competitive team.

I find it funny no one includes Kevan Miller in any of their roster projections. I was one of his biggest critcs throughout the season but it's time to give credit where it's due, he was the most improved player on the B's last season. I really thought Trotman would step up and Miller would be the odd man out but I got it backwards. And to listen to Doug Houdas comments, Kevan is becoming a locker room favorite. He's sticking around.

I.E. Krug. To say he's at best a #4 PP specialist is asinine. Dude was our best D man all year. 44pts on D (with an insanely low sh%) and we're just shrugging it off? With a little luck Krug could have put up 60pts this year. And he was injured, and he has character qualities that can't be taught. Lock this guy up and get him a letter.

We need 1 dman (or maybe Colin takes a step forward?) to round out the group for next season. Obviously more work needs to be done going forward to replace Chara and Seids but for just next year, 1 dman will do. Shattenkirks a popular name so let's pretend we add him (whoever said he's a 3rd pair D man... Go home, you're drunk).

Chara Shatty
Krug Kevan
Seids McQuaid

The forwards are poised to be lethal again, I think a D group like this (though not ideal) would be enough for the team to compete next year

So if there is an expansion draft after this next season, the Bs are required to "protect" players with NMC...........

Another tweak to the long term plans of the Bs to consider.

So if there is an expansion draft after this next season, the Bs are required to "protect" players with NMC...........

Another tweak to the long term plans of the Bs to consider.
- JIwasinskiJr

now this is the kind of post we love. content aside, short and sweet.

I find it funny no one includes Kevan Miller in any of their roster projections. I was one of his biggest critcs throughout the season but it's time to give credit where it's due, he was the most improved player on the B's last season. I really thought Trotman would step up and Miller would be the odd man out but I got it backwards. And to listen to Doug Houdas comments, Kevan is becoming a locker room favorite. He's sticking around.

I.E. Krug. To say he's at best a #4 PP specialist is asinine. Dude was our best D man all year. 44pts on D (with an insanely low sh%) and we're just shrugging it off? With a little luck Krug could have put up 60pts this year. And he was injured, and he has character qualities that can't be taught. Lock this guy up and get him a letter.

We need 1 dman (or maybe Colin takes a step forward?) to round out the group for next season. Obviously more work needs to be done going forward to replace Chara and Seids but for just next year, 1 dman will do. Shattenkirks a popular name so let's pretend we add him (whoever said he's a 3rd pair D man... Go home, you're drunk).

Chara Shatty
Krug Kevan
Seids McQuaid

The forwards are poised to be lethal again, I think a D group like this (though not ideal) would be enough for the team to compete next year
- Shaundre93

The good news is that most people and I bet even management thinks you are right about that D lineup. And I hope you are right.

I bet they try to grab a Shatty type and assume everything else falls into place on defense.

To me though, that lineup looks similar to our defense from two seasons ago with Shatty replacing Hamilton. Chara and Seidenberg will be a year older and I would assume are playing similar to how they did the last two seasons which is as mid pair type players that could be injury prone.

Again, I think you are right about that lineup into next season, but I'm nervous that it's going to be a dumpster fire even faster than the last two seasons though.

I find it funny no one includes Kevan Miller in any of their roster projections. I was one of his biggest critcs throughout the season but it's time to give credit where it's due, he was the most improved player on the B's last season. I really thought Trotman would step up and Miller would be the odd man out but I got it backwards. And to listen to Doug Houdas comments, Kevan is becoming a locker room favorite. He's sticking around.

I.E. Krug. To say he's at best a #4 PP specialist is asinine. Dude was our best D man all year. 44pts on D (with an insanely low sh%) and we're just shrugging it off? With a little luck Krug could have put up 60pts this year. And he was injured, and he has character qualities that can't be taught. Lock this guy up and get him a letter.

We need 1 dman (or maybe Colin takes a step forward?) to round out the group for next season. Obviously more work needs to be done going forward to replace Chara and Seids but for just next year, 1 dman will do. Shattenkirks a popular name so let's pretend we add him (whoever said he's a 3rd pair D man... Go home, you're drunk).

Chara Shatty
Krug Kevan
Seids McQuaid

The forwards are poised to be lethal again, I think a D group like this (though not ideal) would be enough for the team to compete next year
- Shaundre93

I do think if they can get at least one top defenseman to eat up the large minutes that will do a world of good for the B's. Everything would fall into place. They cant rely on Chara to play 24 minutes a game. I still think he can log some good shut down minutes though. Shattenkirk would be nice obviously. I think they need to move Seids as well.

You need a defensive unit that will not panic and rush the puck out of the zone all night. Lots of sky lobs and high off the boards with the lead is the primary reason they could not keep leads. Krug was the only one who was consistent on the break out.