preseason game thread

[The Napkin]

HOCKEY!

On nhl network Rags were late getting in so start is at 5:45

 

[The Mort Report]

I wasn't sure if I should have started a preseason game thread when I realized there was a game today, thanks!

On NESN+ for those that get it

 

[Cotillion]

I missed Hockey so much... glad it's back...

 

[LogansDad]

I'm torn. I am excited for hockey to be back, and I need it after the last month of watching the Red Sox fall apart.

But it just isn't going to be the same, even though I expect this team will still be competitive due to their defense and goaltending.

 

[The Mort Report]

PUCK DROP!

 

[cshea]

JVR - Poitras - DeBrusk
Edward - Geekie - Frederic
Greer - Beecher - Farinacci
Harrison - Megan - Lysell

Zboril - Regula
Callahan - Walsh
Wotherspoon - Mitchell

Bussi

 

[ColdSoxPack]

Who is this announcer? Did they jettison Jack?

 

[The Mort Report]

I'm torn. I am excited for hockey to be back, and I need it after the last month of watching the Red Sox fall apart.

But it just isn't going to be the same, even though I expect this team will still be competitive due to their defense and goaltending.

Eh, I'm over last season. The expectations and march towards the regular season record was fun, but also a bit exhausting. I'm super excited for this season

 

[The Mort Report]

Who is this announcer? Did they jettison Jack?

I don't remember his name, but he said he was filling in for Jack

 

[Big D]

First impression, I don't like the white numbers on the back of the uni's

 

[Salem's Lot]

When you’re name is Richard, you gotta fucking bury that.

 

[The Napkin]

Power play looks ready

 

[Salem's Lot]

I like this Poitras kid already

 

[cshea]

POITRAS

 

[The Mort Report]

Good start for the kid trying to earning a spot

 

[Ferm Sheller]

There would be something poetic about a 19 year old second round center making the Bs the year after Bergy retired.

 

[The Mort Report]

Didn't realize Bussi is a fellow full right

 

[LogansDad]

Eh, I'm over last season. The expectations and march towards the regular season record was fun, but also a bit exhausting. I'm super excited for this season

It's not so much last season as it is what's missing.

 

[Salem's Lot]

Two points for Poitras. He’s really making a case for a long look.

 

[Salem's Lot]

BEEEEECCH

 

[The Mort Report]

I'm about 7 minutes behind, but Bussi looks really, really good so far after that glove save

 

[Salem's Lot]

I'm about 7 minutes behind, but Bussi looks really, really good so far after that glove save

Yeah he’s on track to be the backup on an ELC next year which would be outstanding.

 

[barclay]

Really wanting Bussi to get the shutout. He so deserves it! I suspect that he is our future #2 goalie when Ulmark leaves in 2 years

 

[The Mort Report]

HOLY FUCK THAT GLOVE

 

[Salem's Lot]

Ridiculous save by Bussi.

 

[barclay]

GOOD LORD!

 

[mikepnq]

That was unbelievable. Does goalie Bob work with the minor leaguers as well?

 

[Salem's Lot]

That was unbelievable. Does goalie Bob work with the minor leaguers as well?

Yes. He’s the goaltending coordinator for the entire organization. There is a day to day goalie coach down in Providence that works under Essensa. It was Mike Dunham, not sure if he’s still there.

 

[Murby]

Impressed with what we are seeing so far. Bussi….

 

[zenax]

First impression, I don't like the white numbers on the back of the uni's

Yeah, you don't see the Black & Gold until you get a closeup.

 

[TSC]

Bussi is legit.

https://x.com/petertenkrat/status/1706094350042837497?s=46

 

[Salem's Lot]

Greer a little out of his weight class there.

 

[PedroSpecialK]

Yeah yikes, lucky he didn't eat any really damaging ones there

 

[Gary Geiger’s Ghost]

In addition to those already mentioned, I thought Wotherspoon and Richard looked pretty good. Geekie didn't seem to be too involved.

 

[Haunted]

I'll be honest. The way last season ended - and the resulting "nah we took a look and decided we did nothing wrong" response - has really soured me on the team. I don't know when I'll get over that butt hurt, but I'm not now.

 

[BostonFanInCanesLand]

Still mostly rookies. Both PTOs on the ice. Wonder if the blender will spit out Heinen-Beecher-Topo? [Edit: 3 lefties on same line probably not likely, I was just thinking of a vet and 2 rooks that might be fun on the ice]

Here is the Bruins' roster @ BUF tomorrow:
F: Beecher, Boqvist, Chiasson, Farinacci, Heinen, Kuntar, Lauko, Lucic, McLaughlin, Megna, Merkulov, Steen, Toporowski
D: Brunet, Carlo, Edward, Grzelcyk, Lohrei, Mast, Mitchell
G: DiPietro, Keyser

 

[BostonFanInCanesLand]

And here’s how they lined up on the ice this morning. Heinen/Merkulov still paired together.

Beecher and Lauko paired together too. Connor Ryan suggests that if they play well, Lucic could slot in on the left and it’d be a strong 4th line (https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-bruins/2023/09/26/bruins-mason-lohrei-milan-lucic-preseason-sabres-jim-montgomery/).

Boqvist/Megna/Toporowski should be flying. We’ll get to see what McLaughlin and Chiasson look like next to Lucic too.

First look at Lohrei (with steady Carlo on his pair) and Brunet (Mitchell gets a 2nd spin tonight).

AM lines:
Lucic-McLaughlin-Chiasson
Heinen-Merkulov-Steen
Kuntar-Beecher-Lauko
Boqvist-Megna-Toporowski

Lohrei-Carlo
Grzelcyk-Mast
Brunet-Mitchell

Keyser DiPietro

 

[Laser Show]

I don't remember his name, but he said he was filling in for Jack

Alex Faust. He was the LA Kings TV guy the last several years. Northeastern alum.

https://x.com/MurphysLaw74/status/1706069228464251187?s=20

 

[cshea]

The white jerseys look amazing

 

[The Napkin]

feel like Mitchell has had a good night

 

[The Napkin]

nesn+ again tonight. good night to stay in and watch some hockey

 

[The Napkin]

pp looks good

 

[The Mort Report]

what was that call?

 

[TSC]

I like Lohrei’s game so far. He’s slick.

 

[The Napkin]

what was that call?

preseason for refs too

 

[RoDaddy]

most nonchalant goal EVA from Pasta!

 

[The Napkin]

*stands*
*looks around*
*clears throat*

Zacha's never going to score again

 

[The Napkin]

I like Lohrei’s game so far. He’s slick.

yes he is

 

[Murby]

Marchand’s engaged a bit….lol

 

[katnado]

B's picking up where they left off in shootouts lol