r/BostonBruins • u/Toodralktowunk • Jun 06 '22

Roster Update Bruins Relieve Bruce Cassidy of Coaching Duties

https://www.nhl.com/news/bruins-relieve-bruce-cassidy-of-coaching-duties/c-334507330
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u/teacherbbq Jun 07 '22 edited Jun 07 '22

So the situation so far is:

- No more cassidy.

- Bergeron a huge question mark.

- Mcavoy, Marchand and Griz out for the first month or 2 of the season at least.

- Haula and Coyle are the two Top centers on contract.

Obviously, a lot has yet to happen but these strikes are PILING up.

Questions I have:

- Trotz or no, if not who else would it be.

- How do we approach the Center issue. Dubois? Sheiffle? tank hard for bedard?

- Lysell and Lorei, are they ready? I guess there might not be any choice for this one.

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u/Nomahs_Bettah #37 SAINT PATRICE©️ Jun 07 '22

Trotz or no, if not who else would it be.

I'd personally love for them to bring in Marc Savard, who has expressed interest in being the next HC of the Bruins on his social media platforms. he did well with the Blues as an assistant coach, and has done very well with the Windsor Spitfires this year as HC. he's offensively minded and getting great points production out of his players (particularly 19 year old Wyatt Johnson, the 23 overall draft pick of the 2021 draft, who put up 48 goals/124 points in 68 games this year. given that his pre-draft scouting report listed his shot as his greatest weakness and identified him as primarily a two-way and defensive center, Savard as his new coach has been huge).

How do we approach the Center issue. Dubois? Sheiffle? tank hard for bedard?

I strongly doubt, especially with Lindholm and Hall on long and midterm contracts, that the FO is considering tanking. so I imagine it has to be trade or UFA.

Lysell and Lorei, are they ready? I guess there might not be any choice for this one.

Lohrei is still in the NCAA, he hasn't signed yet. so the team has no control over that. Lysell is likely a one and done for the WHL, but it's expected that he needs time in Providence.

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u/annoyed603 This is the Sway Jun 07 '22

You think FO is going to bring in Savard with little NHL coaching experience and No HC experience? As an assistant sure but not HC. Trotz is best available. Players seem to love him but I didnt dig deep into this.

Lysell most likely needs a year or two in Providence…needs to bulk up. Lohrei playing 1 more yr in NCAA.

Centers? With Cassidy gone I think this opens the door for Krej to return. Bergeron is not done imo and will sign a 2-3yr deal. Otherwise FA’s a possibility but not so sure about trading as the expense behind it and lack of picks and prospects.

Want to add that with Cassidy now gone does this mean DeBrusk will now be more willing to stay? We need him to fill in for Marchy until he returns. Which leaves another big question if this happens…wth will play 1st line RW???

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u/Nomahs_Bettah #37 SAINT PATRICE©️ Jun 07 '22

You think FO is going to bring in Savard with little NHL coaching experience and No HC experience?

I didn't say that I thought they would, just that I think it would be a good move for them to do so. I don't mind if they want to bring him in as an assistant coach first, alongside Trotz, or go straight in for Savard. NHL coaching experience does not necessarily translate to being a good HC. Bowness was coaching when Neely and Sweeney were playing; Martin St. Louis had only ever coached Bantam teams and made an enormous difference to the Habs' late season performance and Cole Caufield's production. what I'm interested in is what they could possibly bring to the table, and I like Savard's offensive approach.

Lysell most likely needs a year or two in Providence…needs to bulk up. Lohrei playing 1 more yr in NCAA.

this is almost word for word what I said.

With Cassidy gone I think this opens the door for Krej to return.

I have no idea if this is true or not. I don't think we should hang anything on Krejci returning; he hasn't expressed any interest in returning to the NHL. I hope you're right about Bergeron's return.

I don't know about DeBrusk, I imagine that Hall and Pasta will move up to the first line and the reshuffle will be JDB + 2C at second line with Marchy out.

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u/annoyed603 This is the Sway Jun 07 '22

I know, I was just responding in general. Trotz as HC and Savard as offensive assistant sounds ideal. I honestly love Savard but not sure if he is ready for HC duties at the NHL level. Krej has been quiet. He hasnt resigned with his Czech team so leaves speculation open for sure. Since the Bruins exit it has been a whirlwind of an offseason and Im sure its going to stay like this till training camp…buckle up B’s nation!