Still waiting for Kelly to contribute something Bruins didn’t already have
In retrospect, the Bruins might’ve been wiser to parlay that second-round pick into an extra veteran on the back end. Here they are waiting for the return of Andrew Ference and Steven Kampfer from injury while a guy that hasn’t played since last season — Shane Hnidy — also rehabilitates, and a rookie that’s at least a step or two behind Kampfer in terms of development for the NHL game — Matt Bartkowski — fills in here or there with plays that fall more into the prayer category than the proficient one.
Kelly could turn things around here and be the speedy, gritty threat at both ends of the rink Boston projected on the night of the trade. Maybe we haven’t seen the all-out real Chris Kelly. He has 15 games plus playoffs to make the necessary improvements in his play and validate the trade the brought him here. Otherwise that second-round pick went to waste.
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I will say this again: Kelly is just the same player as Paille. Just bring Seguin back on the third line and give us a chance of winning again.
Seguin should be dressed always. As for Recchi, David is right ++. Recchi and Julien’s association goes back a long way and CJ should be able to convince him that he needs to sit out in order to bring what he brings to the team come playoff time.
Even though I think that Kelly is a good player and that he will bring a lot for his new team. I don’t think he is a fit for Ryder and I do think that Chiarelli should have elected for a Chris Kelly with a Stanley Cup ring on his ring finger type of guy and yes the prize was hefty.
Again, Recchi sitting out should not be viewed as a step back but a step forward leading to an enhanced contribution on his part in the playoffs. I think Recchi is man enough to know that this decision is for the better of the team and that being selfish at this point is not in line with the team’s objectives.
This year, the Bruins are a legitimate contender for the Stanley Cup run. A Mike Kean type of player would have added in a lot to the Bruins playoff wise.
Claude is a joke.After last year he should of fallen on his own sword for the loss in the playoffs.Not only dissapointed but completly embarrased as a bruin fan.Now he’s taken this kid and sitting him.Which i beleive is because he hasn’t paid his dues.I think claude is a joke and Cam has know idea either.Yah cam knows how to skate shoot and fight what does he know about making hockey decicions .Pallie over seguin you kidding me.If you asked any coach if they could have pallie or seguin on there team which one do you think they would take.but claude is a joke
I think PatrickD has a point, Recchi is still more effective than anyone else on the 3rd and 4th lines, but a night off against a bad team could do him some good. I’d rather have him sit a regular season game or two and have the real recchin’ ball during the playoffs than a tired one who is not as effective as he would be otherwise.
Clods comments and this thinking of needing to put guys out who don’t let up goals or score em. This Kelly trade is exactly what’s wrong w our bs.
isnt he the same thing as trent whitfield? same exact player.. except whitfield cost a whole lot less. oh and they didnt have to give up a second round pick for whitfield.. i always though whitfield busted his ass every second he was on the ice and it seemed to mostly make up for his lack of skill . that being said.. kelly does give it everything he has, or atleast it looks that way and i really like to root for those type of guys.. and after writing all this a simple solution popped into my mind.. BRING BACK VLADDY !
@Craig…I am not saying sit him for good just a game or two as I thought he looked tired. The comment about me being tired was meant to be funny. But duly noted…Craig. Now my feelings are hurt. I’m telling Matt.
PatrickD… you’re right, you should be shot. He lacks speed, size and is 43 years old but makes up for it by being in position at all times. He has fought this year and almost did again last night, 10 goals- 25 pts. or so, was right in the middle of all the dust-ups against MTL and you want him sat. Just because you’re old and tired from sitting at a desk (which is pathetic) doesn’t mean Mark Recchi is. A solid contributor even at 43.
Thinking the same thing Matt.
MJT – agreed, said to someone else today he looks like Paille without the wheels.
Patrick – Old Balls could definitely use a night or two off.
If its Seguin or Kelly in the lineup…for now and for the future, it seems obvious.
I see Kelly as the same player as Paille. Very good skater with terrible hands.
I am probably going to shot for saying this…but is it time that CJ thought about sitting Recchi for a game or three? he played OK last night but he seems tired and a little lost out there. And he is the same age as me and I’m tired all the time…and I sit at a desk for a living.
Lines I’d like to see:
Lucic – Krejci – Horton
Marchand – Bergeron – Peverley
Recchi – Seguin – Ryder
Kelly – Campbell – Thornton
At this point I’d rather see Seguin on the ice. I don’t really care if the scratch Kelly or Paille, but Seguin should be on the 3rd line (he actually had good chemistry with Ryder earlier in the season) and let Kelly make his “smart decisions” on the 4th line.
I’m with you on your assessment on Kelly thus far. The only thing I’ve really noticed is he seems to always be the first forward back on the backcheck and he’s flubbed a few good chances to bury one (namely the sick feed from Peverley a few games back). I’m just hoping he can get some more points down the stretch and be an effective player come play offs.