A lot of happenings
Its been a while since we have had an update. In that time Bruins nation has gone through some serious ups and downs. First a shaky and slow start to the season, the B’s look like they are having a really hard time finding themselves. They have been inconsistent at best. Its still early, lets hope they wake up and turn this bus around. The next big news item is that Lucic is out on long term injured reserve. He underwent successful surgery on his right index finger this past Sunday. He will miss at least 10 games. That sucks. Third, the popular Chuck Kobasew is now a member of the Wild. Who saw that coming? In return the B’s pick up a 2011 second-round pick, veteran forward Craig Weller, and the rights to fourth-round pick Alexander Fallstrom. A quick google on Weller shows
2007-2008 COYOTES 59 3 8 11 -7 80 0 0 1 72 4.2
2008-2009 WILD 36 1 2 3 -3 47 1 0 0 27 3.7
for the last couple of years. Not that impressive but he is a big boy. He comes in at 6′4 220lbs and 28 years old. Thats a big body to clean out the corners.
The final thing to note is that Bruins have recalled Vladimir Sobotka and Brad Marchand from Providence, this is a great opportunity for these two to make a spot for themselves on the B’s. I wish them well. It should be really exciting to watch the new guys the next few games.
What are you guys/girls thinking?
I’m excited for Marchand. I hope he gets a chance to skate in a few games. Of course, it’s always nice to see Sobotka in Boston as he may not be an offensive juggernaut, but man does he pack a wallop for such a little guy.
I think having a few AHL-ers up will get the team excited again. You see what Boychuk brings out there every game…
well clearly what we have going right now has not been working – i dont agree with trading kobasew but sometimes it has to be done and yeah the injuries to lucic and savvy are not good but this team needs a change/kick in the butt so maybe this recent string of events will be that fire starter!
and with the AHL players are going to be playing with all the heart and determination that chiarelli said was missing when he mentioned that the team was too comfortable
Agreed, I think the influx of the AHL players may wake up some of the veterans once they see how hungry the AHL guys are. I’m looking forward to the next few games to see how this shakes out. Should be very interesting.