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Boston Bruins, 2032-33 Season & Playoff Stats (Offseason Included)
Posted on June 6, 2012 at 12:47 AM.
Well, here is my current update of the 2032-33 Season with my Boston Bruins
Roster can be found here: http://www.operationsports.com/Bloop...-transactions/
Captains:
C- Kyle Kantor
A- Danny Wilm
A- Cameron Callahan
REGULAR SEASON:
Here are my Regular Season Statistics:
Team Statistics:
53-25-4 (1st in NHL)
3.62 GFPG (1st in NHL)
2.49 GAPG (T-1st in NHL)
22.0 Powerplay Percentage (1st in NHL)
84.7% Penalty Kill (3rd in NHL)
As you can see, my team is very balanced at the moment, and my only real change throughout the regular season was the waiver pick-up of Mikael Svedberg and when Captain Kyle Kantor went down to injury, the addition of Steven Porter into the regular line-up, as he replaced Seth Morris on the 3rd d-pairing and top PP unit.
PLAYOFFS:
Well, I won't do my final playoff table yet (Just got into the finals), but will give a brief overview of what has been one of the most dominant playoff runs I've ever had.
Pre-playoffs:
2nd line RW Jamie Baron was injured in the 82nd game of the season, out for 6 weeks.
Round 1 (Flyers):
In Round 1, I drew the 8th seeded Philadelphia Flyers. After a 39-30-13 season, they didn't seem to pose a big threat, but with Baron out and Stajan filling in on the 2nd line, I had to be careful.
Or so I thought, the series itself went by without a hitch, as we won 4-0, 7-1, 4-1, 4-0, but unfortunately, it took a physical toll on the team. Colin Meldere was injured in game 2, for 2-3 weeks, and Patrick Stajan was also injured late in game 4 for 4-5 weeks.
Round 2 (Sabres):
Round 2 was against the hated Buffalo Sabres. A few seasons ago, while trying to make room to stay under the cap, I traded them Martin Alikoski, a small but speedy LW who put up 35-50 points on my 3rd line before the age of 23. Now, nearing 30, he has become a premiere player in the NHL.
Game 1 was a blowout at home, a 5-0 victory with the top line dominating, like it had in round 1.
Game 2 was the first time Calle Moller showed a chink in his armour, but the top line, as well as Cameron Callahan from the 2nd line, came through and we managed a 5-3 win.
Game 3 was a tough game, they started to dominate offensively and jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the 1st. The 2nd period belonged to me, and it was 2-1 for me going into the 3rd. But in the 3rd, penalty trouble killed us. Outshout 17-4 in the period, the game was tied 2-2 and going into OT, where a Buffalo player scored a soft screen goal and the Bruins suffered the first loss of the post-season.
Game 4 Colin Meldere returned, and we came out strong, and went up 2-0 early in the first, then defended solidly for 2 more periods and potted 2 empty net goals. 4-1 victory.
Game 5 was a blowout, with the top line of Wilm, Tyrell and Bordson combining for 14 points. An 8-1 win sent us cruising into the ECF!
Round 3 (Capitals):
Round 3 was against the Capitals and the Lilja brothers. While Washington did well to keep Wilm and Tyrell under control compared to the first 2 rounds, they still scored at a 2 point per game pace. With Calle Moller giving a performance for the ages, Washington's offence couldn't get anything going, and with Meldere now fully involved physically with Quirk and Klee, the Caps were done for. 4-1, 3-1, 5-1, 7-1 led to a quick series, with Moller getting a piece of the 3 stars in each game. Unfortunately, due to frustration, a Washington defenceman cheapshotted Trevor Klee in the 2nd period of game 4. Klee suffered Post-Concussion Syndrome and will miss the next 6 weeks, Svedberg also suffered a concussion in the period, but returns before the finals.. The 3rd period involved 5 fights, including Cameron Callahan taking on Klee's basher.
Top NHL Stats through 3 rounds:
This is looking to be a battle of the goaltenders, with Moller and Dawes being the starters for each finalist.
Round 4 (Stars):
(Ongoing Game by Game Description)
Game 1 -
The game starts out very one sided for the Boston Bruins, who dominate the puck in the offensive zone. With 6:53 left in the 1st period, 4th line replacement Len Cummins, in for his first game of the playoffs, scores off a broken play, 1-0 (G- Cummings (1), A- Morrow, Quirk). The Stars were stronger after the goal, but the Bruins defence was too much. 1-0 after the 1st, shots are 10-1 for Boston.
The 2nd starts off with a very strong Dallas Stars attack, and after a few chances are exchanged, Kyle Kantor takes an interference penalty 4:53 into the period. With Gary Rafalski quarterbacking the Stars PP, we give it much respect, and every time we get the puck, we clear. Fairly easy PK, they had 3 shots but all unscreened from the point. After some more back and forth physical play, Steve Bordson receives a drop pass from Patrick Stajan, and snipes it over Dawes' glove, 2-0, (G- Bordson (4), A- Stajan, Cracknell). Less than a minute later, Bordson takes a goalie interference penalty. This Stars Powerplay is much better, against my 2nd unit PK. Youngsters Quirk, Cunning and Cleeve are all left out there the full 2 minutes, while Zinger only gets off 1:25 into the PP. After stopping 5 shots, Calle Moller holds on to finish off the PK and get a change. On the faceoff though, Wilm loses the draw, the Stars get a weak shot, and Hainsey buries the rebound, 2-1 (G- Hainsey(2), A- Korostin). The Stars dominate for 5 minutes after the goal, but eventually the speedy Cameron Callahan gets the puck on his off wing and blows a wrist shot through Dawes on the blocker side. 3-1 (G- Callahan(9), A- Stajan, Stokes). The period ends with a lot of physicality and shots, with Shannon Cracknell scoring just after the final buzzer. After the 2nd period, the score is 3-1 Bruins, with the shots being 17-14 for the Bruins as well.
To start the 3rd, the Stars once again dominate. After a few great shot blocks, they finally get a shot through, Moller can't control the rebound and veteran Alexandre Ranger scores, 3-2 (G- Ranger(5), A- Zajac, McQuaid). The Bruins coach notes that the top line is currently -2, except for Bordson who is even, as well as the top D-pairing being a combined -3. Cameron Callahan comes flying off the bench after Stajan, Cleeve and Stokes work hard to keep the puck in the offensive zone, and snipes another one over Dawes' glove! 4-2, (G- Callahan(10), A- Cleeve, Stajan). The Stars Seth Borer takes a bad slashing penalty, First Boston PP of the finals! Cameron Callahan again shows some great work after the top PP unit doesn't produce. After walking around 3 Stars, he turns and fires a pass to Danny Wilm in front, and he one times it into the back of the net! 5-2 (G- Wilm (11), A- Callahan, Stajan). Right off a faceoff loss, we turn the puck over and Stajan and Callahan have a 2 on 1 opportunity. Stajan elects to pass, and Callahan blows it past Dawes for his 3rd goal of the game! 6-2 (G- Callahan (11), A- Stajan, Stokes). Most of the rest of the period is a dump and chase hit-fest. Eventually, Steve Bordson and Radek Olesz drop the gloves. In the last 20 seconds, Dallas is too aggressive and a 3 on 2 develops, Stajan, filling in for Bordson, draws in a defender before passing off to Danny Wilm, who goes in with Joe Tyrell on the 2 on 1, Wilm keeps, fires, goal. 7-2 (G- Wilm (12), A- Stajan, Porter). Patrick Stajan with a remarkable performance in his return from injury. A few more hits are exchanged, and game 1 is in the books! Final score 7-2, final shots 26-23, in favour of Boston.
Game 1 Review:
Patrick Stajan led the offence in what turned out to be a blowout. While the game was closely contested for the most part, the Boston offence turned out to be too deep for the Stars' defence to hold. While the top line didn't have a great game for Boston, the 2nd line broke out with their best of the playoffs. Calle Moller had a solid game, though he probably wants both goals back. In all, it was a great effort, and with Jamie Baron and Mikael Svedberg available for game 2, this series may be done quicker than anticipated.
Game 1 3 Stars:
1 - Patrick Stajan (0G, 6A, 6P, +4)
2 - Cameron Callahan (3G, 1A, 4P, +4)
3 - Danny Wilm (2G, 0A, 2P, -1)
Game 2:
Game 2 sees the return of Jamie Baron, the dynamic 27 year old RW who has the ability to put up points but also can play a solid defensive game. He will start on the 3rd line after Stajan's impressive 1st game of the series. Cummins, Svedberg, Tremblay and Morris healthy scratches.
A quick start to the 1st by the Stars was countered and quickly we go up with a Steve Bordson 1 timer from the right circle. (G- Bordson (5), A- Hartnell, Fast). The fourth line and top defensive pairing followed up with an extremely physical shift, resulting in an injury to Dallas centerman Hainsey. Some sloppy defensive play late in the first sees Yandle score for the Dallas Stars, 1-1 (G- Yandle (10), A- Roenick, Olesz), and Hainsey also quickly returns from injury. Shots 5-4 for Boston after the first, score still 1-1.
The second is loaded with a ton of back and forth play, mostly coming from Boston though, but Dawes is playing well and keeping the offence at bay. With 2:55 left in the period, the Stars finally take a penalty for the first possible momentum changer of the period, if the powerplay can wake up. Steve Bordson walks into the zone, cuts into the middle and waits for the Danny Wilm screen to form, shot, powerplay goal! 2-1 (G- Bordson (6), A- Tyrell, Baron). The period ends without hitch, score 2-1, shots 15-8 for Boston.
The third period starts a little messy, a lost faceoff, missed hit and a bad play leads to Greg Zajac being all alone in front, and he scores to tie it at 2-2 (G- Zajac(9), A- Unassisted). Some more zone time for Dallas leads to a tired Boston crew, and after clearing it out but not far enough, Dallas breaks in, uses some nice passing and scores a 3rd goal to make it 3-2 Dallas, (G- Yip (5), A- Manning, Collins). The 3rd and 4th lines combine for a great possession shift, but Dawes comes up big for Dallas to preserve the lead with 8:50 to go. After continuing to dominate play in the second half of the period, we finally break through with a quick wrister from Tommy Zinger that barely got past Dawes, 3-3 (G- Zinger (3), A- Morrow, Cracknell). Dawes with some good saves late, This game is going to OT. Score 3-3, shots 25-15 Boston.
OT has a lot of neutral zone time to start, no real chances early on. For nearly the whole period, I have been just throwing pucks at the net, as they've clogged the middle up very well. Finally, with 2:42 left in OT, Patrick Stajan tipped in a Kyle Kantor shot and we go up 2 games to 0! (G, Stajan (2), A- Kantor, Callahan).
Game 2 Review:
Once again, the rookie Patrick Stajan has come through with a big tip-in in overtime. For the most part, the game was controlled by the Bruins, but Dallas really took advantage of defensive mistakes by us. Next game should be tighter checking, so we don't leave Calle Moller out to dry anymore.
Game 2 3 Stars:
1 - Steve Bordson (2G, 0A, 2P, -1)
2 - Patrick Stajan (1G, 0A, 1P, +1)
3 - Tommy Zinger (1G, 0A, 1P, +1)
Game 3:
No Line-up changes for Game 3.
Dallas comes out strong defensively, really putting me back on my heels with all of their turnovers. With only a few shots in the game 8 minutes in, they get a tipped goal on Moller, 1-0 Stars (G- Borer (3), A- Goren, Yandle). As the period continues, it's like I'm playing against a whole new Dallas team. Bordson takes a penalty for boarding, and the PK does a good job, with 30 seconds remaining at the end of 1. Score is 1-0 Dallas, shots 12-5 Dallas after the first.
Zajac sets up McQuaid in front but he can't convert, and we clear the puck to finish of the PK, scary start to the second. Casey Fast hurts himself though, missing a hit. While the trainers say he should sit out, I opt to play him. It's the finals. Out of the box Bordson helps with a breakout, and then goes down and snipes another one! 1-1 (G- Bordson (7), A- Porter). After some good two-way play, Baron draws a penalty and the Boston PP is on the ice. A lackluster PP results in little offence, but Dallas still seems to be on their heels a bit. Unfortunately, Dawes continues to play well, and after 2 periods it's tied 1-1 with the shots 21-17 for Dallas. Steve Bordson also blocked a shot that period and is not playing with an injured leg.
The 3rd period is a back and forth one, but more Dallas shots have been getting through. Moller has been strong, but unfortunately, Dallas gets a very lucky bounce off a defenceman and the puck deflects into the net, 2-1 Dallas (G- Phillips (1), A- Yip, Rafalski). Less than a minute later, the 4th line comes up big again! Cracknell to Zinger goal! 2-2! (G- Zinger (4),A- Cracknell). And again! Zinger scores on a wrap around! 3-2 (G- Zinger (5), Cracknell, Fast). After the 3-2 lead goal, we just cycled the puck took a few shots, but made sure to not give up chances. 3-0 Series! Final shots 30-25 for Dallas.
Game 3 Review:
Game 3 was a struggle, with Dallas giving their best showing so far in the finals. If not for the depth, it would have been a different story for sure. Danny Wilm and Joe Tyrell continue to struggle, being shut down by opponents top lines. Luckily, we now have a big cushion, and looks like we're on our way to another cup!
Game 3, 3 Stars:
1 - Tommy Zinger (2G, 0A, 2P, +2)
2 - Calle Moller (2.00 GAA, .933%)
3 - Shannon Cracknell (0G, 2A, 2P, +3)
Game 4:
Game 4 sees some line-up changes. Steve Bordson and Casey Fast are both out to injury so Seth Morris will start his first playoff game for the team in almost 15 seasons on the 3rd pairing while Porter will play top unit with Hartnell. Mikael Svedberg will play on the 3rd line, with Baron playing on the top line.
Well, once again, Dallas has come out the strong team, but Calle Moller is showing why he is the favourite for the Conn Smythe to this point. 6:13 left in the first, the Stars cause a turnover and score. 1-0 Dallas (G- Ranger (6), A- Unassisted). After a good push back, Brad Stokes takes an ill-advised penalty. 2:08 left in the 1st period and we need this big kill. After killing off most of the penalty, they score with 7 seconds left on the PK, 2-0 Dallas (G- Yip (6), A- Collins, Yandle). Shots 18-8 for Dallas after the first.
We come out harder in the second and draw a quick penalty. Unfortunately, the Dallas PK does well and we don't create a lot of chances. The rest of the period goes on and we are starting to create real momentum, but then...3-0 Dallas on a softie (G- Korostin (7), A- Hainsey, Olesz). End of the 2nd sees the shots 25-15 for Dallas, and the score, 3-0. The sweep seems impossible now.
The start of the third seems promising, but a turnover leads to another Dallas goal, 4-0 (G- McQuaid (5), A- Zajac, Ranger). Suddenly missing Fast, Klee and Bordson is looking like an impossible loss to overcome. Dawes is having a terrific game for the Stars. In the last minute, Quirk scores a shorthanded goal to make it 4-1, but by now it's too late (G- Quirk (7), A- Cunning). Final score 4-1, final shots 31-23.
Game 4 Review:
Well, losing just our second game of the playoffs is a tough one to take. Moller played well, other than the 3rd goal, but the defence had a lot of problems with Casey Fast out. The forward core was weak as well, with Baron struggling on the top line. A lot of changes will have to be made to improve the team before game 5.
Game 4, 3 Stars:
1 - Alexandre Ranger (1G, 1A, 2P, +1)
2 - Scott Dawes (1.00 GAA, .957%)
3 - Ned Yip (1G, 0A, 1P, -1)
Game 5:
Markus Krupp makes his NHL debut. The 25 year old German is a defensive standout who can add offence and also keep up to speedier players. Svedberg is out. Kantor moves to top line with Hartnell, while Cunning goes 2nd pair with Cleeve, with Porter and Morris on 3rd unit.
The first period is tightly contested, and both teams have some quality chances. With no penalties or goals though, it is relatively uneventful. 0-0 score, shots are 10-8 for Boston.
About 5 min into the second, Dallas takes a high sticking penalty. Finally, something looks like it may happen, but unfortunately it doesn't go as planned and the penalty is killed with relative ease. Another Dallas Penalty, hoping to take advantage of this one, so we launch everything at net. Unfortunately we don't score, but not long after, Colin Meldere scores a one timer from Joe Tyrell, 1-0 Boston (G- Meldere (4), A- Tyrell, Wilm). Not long after, Jamie Baron pots an easy goal! 2-0 (G- Baron (1), A- Hartnell). 2-0 after the second, shots 18-13 for Boston.
Playing a shut down game, not a lot happens in the first 6 minutes until Collins takes a goalie interference penalty for Dallas. Another Bruins PP doesn't lead to a goal, but wastes more time, and we continue to dominate play for the most part immediately after. Play goes back and forth, but our defensive game is great and Moller is playing amazingly. After a few shots in the last minute, the final buzzer goes! 2-0 Shutout for Calle Moller!
Game 5 Review:
Calle Moller won the Conn Smythe, and for good reason. In game 5 he showed why he was chosen to be the starter. The team put up 2 goals, and that was more than enough to secure the Stanley Cup! A great finish to a great season!
Game 5, 3 Stars:
1 - Calle Moller (0.00 GAA, 1.000%)
2 - Colin Meldere (1G, 0A, 1P, +1)
3 - Phil Hartnell (0G, 1A, 1P, +2)
Playoff Review:
Well, our 3rd straight cup was a hard fought win. Many injuries nearly cost us and when Danny Wilm and Joe Tyrell were almost shut down in the finals (combining for 3 points) I wasn't so sure I'd be able to make it. Luckily, Calle Moller came up huge and pretty much won the cup for us. His 4th playoff shutout in game 5 of the finals was brilliant, and if not for game 4, he may have set some VERY impressive numbers.
Offseason Overview:
Retirements:
While I didn't lose any key players, a lot of big names retired, most notably
Skaters:
(me)
Tommy Zinger (Boston) 367 GP, 53 G, 27 A, 64 Pts.
Mikael Svedberg (Boston) 309 GP, 53 G, 48 A, 101 Pts.
Phil Maxwell (Boston) 1,001 GP, 181 G, 241 A, 422 Pts.
(Most Notables)
Levi Cable (DET, NJ) 1,238 GP, 419 G, 652 A, 1,071 Pts.
Joseph Blandisi (NYI, MIN) 1,477 GP, 337 G, 635 A, 972 Pts. (7 Selke's)
Connor Brown (CGY, BOS, SJ, MTL) 1,424 GP, 576 G, 647 A, 1,223 Pts.
Nail Yakupov (WSH, PHI) 1,510 GP, 547 G, 856 A, 1,313 Pts.
Cory Millette (CGY, BOS, STL) 1,449 GP, 567 G, 838 A, 1,405 Pts.
Goalies:
Richard Ullberg (NJ) 960 GP, 518 W, 317 L, 93 SO.
Andrei Vasilevski (BOS, WPG) 1,128 GP, 612 W, 360 L, 91 SO.
Significant Overall Changes:
From the last game of the season, to the draft, a few guys have changed overalls dramatically.
Joe Tyrell, 95>91. -4 points.
Kyle Kantor, 93>87. -6 points.
Danny Wilm, 92>94. +2 points
Patrick Stajan, 81>84, +3 points.
Draft:
Going into this seasons NHL Entry Draft, I only have my 6th and 7th rounders remaining. I haven't used a lot of picks in recent seasons because I've had no place for rookies, this year, won't be much different.
Round 1: No Trades, No Picks
Round 2: No Trades, No Picks
Round 3: No Trades, No Picks
Round 4: No Trades, No Picks
Round 5: No Trades, No Picks
Round 6: Pick 30 (C -Vesa Laatikainen)
Round 7: Pick 30 (LW - Tristan Meldere)
Didn't take many, and neither turned out well, but I want to maintain my line-up, not improve through the draft, at this stage.
Free Agency:
While I was able to re-sign most of my team, Shannon Cracknell was let go, and despite me making some cap space to offer him a deal, Anaheim signed him before I could.
In Free Agency, I re-signed Brent Pedersen for league minimum and 2016 3rd overall pick, Jimmy Pitlick, for $2.5million.
Finally, I've decided I don't want Patrick Stajan to waste away on the 3rd or 4th line.
- Trade LW Patrick Stajan and 2037 3rd round pick to Anaheim for C Shannon Cracknell, D- Willie Rose
Now, I needed a 4th line RW, so went to Philadelphia to take a look at 25 year old Austrian, Stanley Tapper. His speed and defensive stats are great and the PWF has the ability to produce points.
- Trade G Samu Lehtivuori and 2037 2nd round pick to Philadelphia for RW Kelly Morrow, who was released to FA's
Also signed 180th overall pick in 2031, Kristian Andersson to a entry level deal, 22 year old C Nathaniel Sutter, 29 year old speedy (99acc, 97 agl, 97 spd) LW Dustin Sigalet, as well as 6'5" rookie goalie, Bernard Appel.
Then traded a future 1st and 4th along with LW Max Krupp to Chicago for D Tero Laakonen.
Well, that's all for this season, will open a new blog for the next one!
Here you are:
http://www.operationsports.com/Bloop...033-34-season/
Roster can be found here: http://www.operationsports.com/Bloop...-transactions/
Captains:
C- Kyle Kantor
A- Danny Wilm
A- Cameron Callahan
REGULAR SEASON:
Here are my Regular Season Statistics:
Boston Bruins Stats - 2032-33 | |||||||||
Skaters | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | GW | PIM | SOG | SPCT |
Joe Tyrell | 82 | 24 | 78 | 102 | 40 | 5 | 18 | ||
Danny Wilm | 82 | 34 | 57 | 91 | 37 | 4 | 20 | ||
Cameron Callahan | 80 | 38 | 39 | 77 | 51 | 3 | 46 | ||
Brad Stokes | 82 | 31 | 38 | 69 | 22 | 4 | 44 | ||
Steve Bordson | 82 | 34 | 20 | 54 | 25 | 10 | 34 | ||
Jamie Baron | 78 | 16 | 36 | 52 | 24 | 4 | 8 | ||
Phil Hartnell | 82 | 8 | 41 | 49 | 50 | 0 | 181 | ||
Kyle Kantor | 72 | 10 | 39 | 49 | 21 | 2 | 70 | ||
Trevor Klee | 82 | 16 | 24 | 40 | 12 | 4 | 56 | ||
Casey Fast | 82 | 6 | 34 | 40 | 49 | 2 | 156 | ||
Donald Quirk | 82 | 12 | 21 | 33 | 17 | 2 | 61 | ||
Colin Meldere | 82 | 18 | 13 | 31 | 21 | 3 | 6 | ||
Shannon Cracknell | 82 | 12 | 14 | 26 | 14 | 0 | 14 | ||
Patrick Stajan | 69 | 10 | 16 | 26 | 3 | 1 | 30 | ||
Seth Morris | 76 | 2 | 18 | 20 | 12 | 0 | 15 | ||
Kelly Morrow | 72 | 8 | 11 | 19 | -1 | 2 | 24 | ||
Mikael Svedberg | 75 | 11 | 7 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 4 | ||
Steven Porter | 44 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 9 | 1 | 6 | ||
Rich Cleeve | 82 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 29 | 0 | 166 | ||
Ray Cunning | 58 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 2 | 66 | ||
Goalies | GP | W | L | T | GAA | TOI | SV | SV% | SHO |
Calle Moller | 72 | 48 | 20 | 0 | 2.25 | .917 | 7 | ||
Samu Lehtivuori | 13 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 3.43 | .878 | 0 |
Team Statistics:
53-25-4 (1st in NHL)
3.62 GFPG (1st in NHL)
2.49 GAPG (T-1st in NHL)
22.0 Powerplay Percentage (1st in NHL)
84.7% Penalty Kill (3rd in NHL)
As you can see, my team is very balanced at the moment, and my only real change throughout the regular season was the waiver pick-up of Mikael Svedberg and when Captain Kyle Kantor went down to injury, the addition of Steven Porter into the regular line-up, as he replaced Seth Morris on the 3rd d-pairing and top PP unit.
PLAYOFFS:
Well, I won't do my final playoff table yet (Just got into the finals), but will give a brief overview of what has been one of the most dominant playoff runs I've ever had.
Pre-playoffs:
2nd line RW Jamie Baron was injured in the 82nd game of the season, out for 6 weeks.
Round 1 (Flyers):
In Round 1, I drew the 8th seeded Philadelphia Flyers. After a 39-30-13 season, they didn't seem to pose a big threat, but with Baron out and Stajan filling in on the 2nd line, I had to be careful.
Or so I thought, the series itself went by without a hitch, as we won 4-0, 7-1, 4-1, 4-0, but unfortunately, it took a physical toll on the team. Colin Meldere was injured in game 2, for 2-3 weeks, and Patrick Stajan was also injured late in game 4 for 4-5 weeks.
Round 2 (Sabres):
Round 2 was against the hated Buffalo Sabres. A few seasons ago, while trying to make room to stay under the cap, I traded them Martin Alikoski, a small but speedy LW who put up 35-50 points on my 3rd line before the age of 23. Now, nearing 30, he has become a premiere player in the NHL.
Game 1 was a blowout at home, a 5-0 victory with the top line dominating, like it had in round 1.
Game 2 was the first time Calle Moller showed a chink in his armour, but the top line, as well as Cameron Callahan from the 2nd line, came through and we managed a 5-3 win.
Game 3 was a tough game, they started to dominate offensively and jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the 1st. The 2nd period belonged to me, and it was 2-1 for me going into the 3rd. But in the 3rd, penalty trouble killed us. Outshout 17-4 in the period, the game was tied 2-2 and going into OT, where a Buffalo player scored a soft screen goal and the Bruins suffered the first loss of the post-season.
Game 4 Colin Meldere returned, and we came out strong, and went up 2-0 early in the first, then defended solidly for 2 more periods and potted 2 empty net goals. 4-1 victory.
Game 5 was a blowout, with the top line of Wilm, Tyrell and Bordson combining for 14 points. An 8-1 win sent us cruising into the ECF!
Round 3 (Capitals):
Round 3 was against the Capitals and the Lilja brothers. While Washington did well to keep Wilm and Tyrell under control compared to the first 2 rounds, they still scored at a 2 point per game pace. With Calle Moller giving a performance for the ages, Washington's offence couldn't get anything going, and with Meldere now fully involved physically with Quirk and Klee, the Caps were done for. 4-1, 3-1, 5-1, 7-1 led to a quick series, with Moller getting a piece of the 3 stars in each game. Unfortunately, due to frustration, a Washington defenceman cheapshotted Trevor Klee in the 2nd period of game 4. Klee suffered Post-Concussion Syndrome and will miss the next 6 weeks, Svedberg also suffered a concussion in the period, but returns before the finals.. The 3rd period involved 5 fights, including Cameron Callahan taking on Klee's basher.
Top NHL Stats through 3 rounds:
NHL League Leaders - Updated: May 29, 2033 | |||||
Playoff Points | Pts | Playoff Goals | Gls | ||
1. Danny Wilm | 22 | 1. Bruce Magee | 12 | ||
2. Justin Cashman | 21 | 2. Danny Wilm | 10 | ||
3. Joe Tyrell | 20 | 3. Dean Yandle | 9 | ||
4. Bruce Magee | 20 | 4. 4 Others Tied at | 8 | ||
5. Dean Yandle | 19 | 5. | |||
Playoff Assists | Ast | Playoff Plus/Minus | +/- | ||
1. Justin Cashman | 16 | 1. Casey Fast | 22 | ||
2. Steve Bordson | 13 | 2. Phil Hartnell | 20 | ||
3. Danny Wilm | 12 | 3. Trevor Klee | 16 | ||
4. Joe Tyrell | 12 | 4. Kyle Kantor | 14 | ||
5. 2 Others Tied at | 11 | 5. Rich Cleeve | 13 | ||
Playoff Goals Against Average | GAA | Playoff Save Percentage | Sv % | ||
1. Calle Moller | 1.07 | 1. Calle Moller | .955 | ||
2. Scott Dawes | 1.56 | 2. Scott Dawes | .953 | ||
3. Daniel Labruyere | 1.66 | 3. Georges Duchene | .951 | ||
4. Par Moller | 1.68 | 4. Daniel Labruyere | .946 | ||
5. Georges Duchene | 1.70 | 5. Par Moller | .939 |
This is looking to be a battle of the goaltenders, with Moller and Dawes being the starters for each finalist.
Round 4 (Stars):
(Ongoing Game by Game Description)
Game 1 -
The game starts out very one sided for the Boston Bruins, who dominate the puck in the offensive zone. With 6:53 left in the 1st period, 4th line replacement Len Cummins, in for his first game of the playoffs, scores off a broken play, 1-0 (G- Cummings (1), A- Morrow, Quirk). The Stars were stronger after the goal, but the Bruins defence was too much. 1-0 after the 1st, shots are 10-1 for Boston.
The 2nd starts off with a very strong Dallas Stars attack, and after a few chances are exchanged, Kyle Kantor takes an interference penalty 4:53 into the period. With Gary Rafalski quarterbacking the Stars PP, we give it much respect, and every time we get the puck, we clear. Fairly easy PK, they had 3 shots but all unscreened from the point. After some more back and forth physical play, Steve Bordson receives a drop pass from Patrick Stajan, and snipes it over Dawes' glove, 2-0, (G- Bordson (4), A- Stajan, Cracknell). Less than a minute later, Bordson takes a goalie interference penalty. This Stars Powerplay is much better, against my 2nd unit PK. Youngsters Quirk, Cunning and Cleeve are all left out there the full 2 minutes, while Zinger only gets off 1:25 into the PP. After stopping 5 shots, Calle Moller holds on to finish off the PK and get a change. On the faceoff though, Wilm loses the draw, the Stars get a weak shot, and Hainsey buries the rebound, 2-1 (G- Hainsey(2), A- Korostin). The Stars dominate for 5 minutes after the goal, but eventually the speedy Cameron Callahan gets the puck on his off wing and blows a wrist shot through Dawes on the blocker side. 3-1 (G- Callahan(9), A- Stajan, Stokes). The period ends with a lot of physicality and shots, with Shannon Cracknell scoring just after the final buzzer. After the 2nd period, the score is 3-1 Bruins, with the shots being 17-14 for the Bruins as well.
To start the 3rd, the Stars once again dominate. After a few great shot blocks, they finally get a shot through, Moller can't control the rebound and veteran Alexandre Ranger scores, 3-2 (G- Ranger(5), A- Zajac, McQuaid). The Bruins coach notes that the top line is currently -2, except for Bordson who is even, as well as the top D-pairing being a combined -3. Cameron Callahan comes flying off the bench after Stajan, Cleeve and Stokes work hard to keep the puck in the offensive zone, and snipes another one over Dawes' glove! 4-2, (G- Callahan(10), A- Cleeve, Stajan). The Stars Seth Borer takes a bad slashing penalty, First Boston PP of the finals! Cameron Callahan again shows some great work after the top PP unit doesn't produce. After walking around 3 Stars, he turns and fires a pass to Danny Wilm in front, and he one times it into the back of the net! 5-2 (G- Wilm (11), A- Callahan, Stajan). Right off a faceoff loss, we turn the puck over and Stajan and Callahan have a 2 on 1 opportunity. Stajan elects to pass, and Callahan blows it past Dawes for his 3rd goal of the game! 6-2 (G- Callahan (11), A- Stajan, Stokes). Most of the rest of the period is a dump and chase hit-fest. Eventually, Steve Bordson and Radek Olesz drop the gloves. In the last 20 seconds, Dallas is too aggressive and a 3 on 2 develops, Stajan, filling in for Bordson, draws in a defender before passing off to Danny Wilm, who goes in with Joe Tyrell on the 2 on 1, Wilm keeps, fires, goal. 7-2 (G- Wilm (12), A- Stajan, Porter). Patrick Stajan with a remarkable performance in his return from injury. A few more hits are exchanged, and game 1 is in the books! Final score 7-2, final shots 26-23, in favour of Boston.
Game 1 Review:
Patrick Stajan led the offence in what turned out to be a blowout. While the game was closely contested for the most part, the Boston offence turned out to be too deep for the Stars' defence to hold. While the top line didn't have a great game for Boston, the 2nd line broke out with their best of the playoffs. Calle Moller had a solid game, though he probably wants both goals back. In all, it was a great effort, and with Jamie Baron and Mikael Svedberg available for game 2, this series may be done quicker than anticipated.
Game 1 3 Stars:
1 - Patrick Stajan (0G, 6A, 6P, +4)
2 - Cameron Callahan (3G, 1A, 4P, +4)
3 - Danny Wilm (2G, 0A, 2P, -1)
Game 2:
Game 2 sees the return of Jamie Baron, the dynamic 27 year old RW who has the ability to put up points but also can play a solid defensive game. He will start on the 3rd line after Stajan's impressive 1st game of the series. Cummins, Svedberg, Tremblay and Morris healthy scratches.
A quick start to the 1st by the Stars was countered and quickly we go up with a Steve Bordson 1 timer from the right circle. (G- Bordson (5), A- Hartnell, Fast). The fourth line and top defensive pairing followed up with an extremely physical shift, resulting in an injury to Dallas centerman Hainsey. Some sloppy defensive play late in the first sees Yandle score for the Dallas Stars, 1-1 (G- Yandle (10), A- Roenick, Olesz), and Hainsey also quickly returns from injury. Shots 5-4 for Boston after the first, score still 1-1.
The second is loaded with a ton of back and forth play, mostly coming from Boston though, but Dawes is playing well and keeping the offence at bay. With 2:55 left in the period, the Stars finally take a penalty for the first possible momentum changer of the period, if the powerplay can wake up. Steve Bordson walks into the zone, cuts into the middle and waits for the Danny Wilm screen to form, shot, powerplay goal! 2-1 (G- Bordson (6), A- Tyrell, Baron). The period ends without hitch, score 2-1, shots 15-8 for Boston.
The third period starts a little messy, a lost faceoff, missed hit and a bad play leads to Greg Zajac being all alone in front, and he scores to tie it at 2-2 (G- Zajac(9), A- Unassisted). Some more zone time for Dallas leads to a tired Boston crew, and after clearing it out but not far enough, Dallas breaks in, uses some nice passing and scores a 3rd goal to make it 3-2 Dallas, (G- Yip (5), A- Manning, Collins). The 3rd and 4th lines combine for a great possession shift, but Dawes comes up big for Dallas to preserve the lead with 8:50 to go. After continuing to dominate play in the second half of the period, we finally break through with a quick wrister from Tommy Zinger that barely got past Dawes, 3-3 (G- Zinger (3), A- Morrow, Cracknell). Dawes with some good saves late, This game is going to OT. Score 3-3, shots 25-15 Boston.
OT has a lot of neutral zone time to start, no real chances early on. For nearly the whole period, I have been just throwing pucks at the net, as they've clogged the middle up very well. Finally, with 2:42 left in OT, Patrick Stajan tipped in a Kyle Kantor shot and we go up 2 games to 0! (G, Stajan (2), A- Kantor, Callahan).
Game 2 Review:
Once again, the rookie Patrick Stajan has come through with a big tip-in in overtime. For the most part, the game was controlled by the Bruins, but Dallas really took advantage of defensive mistakes by us. Next game should be tighter checking, so we don't leave Calle Moller out to dry anymore.
Game 2 3 Stars:
1 - Steve Bordson (2G, 0A, 2P, -1)
2 - Patrick Stajan (1G, 0A, 1P, +1)
3 - Tommy Zinger (1G, 0A, 1P, +1)
Game 3:
No Line-up changes for Game 3.
Dallas comes out strong defensively, really putting me back on my heels with all of their turnovers. With only a few shots in the game 8 minutes in, they get a tipped goal on Moller, 1-0 Stars (G- Borer (3), A- Goren, Yandle). As the period continues, it's like I'm playing against a whole new Dallas team. Bordson takes a penalty for boarding, and the PK does a good job, with 30 seconds remaining at the end of 1. Score is 1-0 Dallas, shots 12-5 Dallas after the first.
Zajac sets up McQuaid in front but he can't convert, and we clear the puck to finish of the PK, scary start to the second. Casey Fast hurts himself though, missing a hit. While the trainers say he should sit out, I opt to play him. It's the finals. Out of the box Bordson helps with a breakout, and then goes down and snipes another one! 1-1 (G- Bordson (7), A- Porter). After some good two-way play, Baron draws a penalty and the Boston PP is on the ice. A lackluster PP results in little offence, but Dallas still seems to be on their heels a bit. Unfortunately, Dawes continues to play well, and after 2 periods it's tied 1-1 with the shots 21-17 for Dallas. Steve Bordson also blocked a shot that period and is not playing with an injured leg.
The 3rd period is a back and forth one, but more Dallas shots have been getting through. Moller has been strong, but unfortunately, Dallas gets a very lucky bounce off a defenceman and the puck deflects into the net, 2-1 Dallas (G- Phillips (1), A- Yip, Rafalski). Less than a minute later, the 4th line comes up big again! Cracknell to Zinger goal! 2-2! (G- Zinger (4),A- Cracknell). And again! Zinger scores on a wrap around! 3-2 (G- Zinger (5), Cracknell, Fast). After the 3-2 lead goal, we just cycled the puck took a few shots, but made sure to not give up chances. 3-0 Series! Final shots 30-25 for Dallas.
Game 3 Review:
Game 3 was a struggle, with Dallas giving their best showing so far in the finals. If not for the depth, it would have been a different story for sure. Danny Wilm and Joe Tyrell continue to struggle, being shut down by opponents top lines. Luckily, we now have a big cushion, and looks like we're on our way to another cup!
Game 3, 3 Stars:
1 - Tommy Zinger (2G, 0A, 2P, +2)
2 - Calle Moller (2.00 GAA, .933%)
3 - Shannon Cracknell (0G, 2A, 2P, +3)
Game 4:
Game 4 sees some line-up changes. Steve Bordson and Casey Fast are both out to injury so Seth Morris will start his first playoff game for the team in almost 15 seasons on the 3rd pairing while Porter will play top unit with Hartnell. Mikael Svedberg will play on the 3rd line, with Baron playing on the top line.
Well, once again, Dallas has come out the strong team, but Calle Moller is showing why he is the favourite for the Conn Smythe to this point. 6:13 left in the first, the Stars cause a turnover and score. 1-0 Dallas (G- Ranger (6), A- Unassisted). After a good push back, Brad Stokes takes an ill-advised penalty. 2:08 left in the 1st period and we need this big kill. After killing off most of the penalty, they score with 7 seconds left on the PK, 2-0 Dallas (G- Yip (6), A- Collins, Yandle). Shots 18-8 for Dallas after the first.
We come out harder in the second and draw a quick penalty. Unfortunately, the Dallas PK does well and we don't create a lot of chances. The rest of the period goes on and we are starting to create real momentum, but then...3-0 Dallas on a softie (G- Korostin (7), A- Hainsey, Olesz). End of the 2nd sees the shots 25-15 for Dallas, and the score, 3-0. The sweep seems impossible now.
The start of the third seems promising, but a turnover leads to another Dallas goal, 4-0 (G- McQuaid (5), A- Zajac, Ranger). Suddenly missing Fast, Klee and Bordson is looking like an impossible loss to overcome. Dawes is having a terrific game for the Stars. In the last minute, Quirk scores a shorthanded goal to make it 4-1, but by now it's too late (G- Quirk (7), A- Cunning). Final score 4-1, final shots 31-23.
Game 4 Review:
Well, losing just our second game of the playoffs is a tough one to take. Moller played well, other than the 3rd goal, but the defence had a lot of problems with Casey Fast out. The forward core was weak as well, with Baron struggling on the top line. A lot of changes will have to be made to improve the team before game 5.
Game 4, 3 Stars:
1 - Alexandre Ranger (1G, 1A, 2P, +1)
2 - Scott Dawes (1.00 GAA, .957%)
3 - Ned Yip (1G, 0A, 1P, -1)
Game 5:
Markus Krupp makes his NHL debut. The 25 year old German is a defensive standout who can add offence and also keep up to speedier players. Svedberg is out. Kantor moves to top line with Hartnell, while Cunning goes 2nd pair with Cleeve, with Porter and Morris on 3rd unit.
The first period is tightly contested, and both teams have some quality chances. With no penalties or goals though, it is relatively uneventful. 0-0 score, shots are 10-8 for Boston.
About 5 min into the second, Dallas takes a high sticking penalty. Finally, something looks like it may happen, but unfortunately it doesn't go as planned and the penalty is killed with relative ease. Another Dallas Penalty, hoping to take advantage of this one, so we launch everything at net. Unfortunately we don't score, but not long after, Colin Meldere scores a one timer from Joe Tyrell, 1-0 Boston (G- Meldere (4), A- Tyrell, Wilm). Not long after, Jamie Baron pots an easy goal! 2-0 (G- Baron (1), A- Hartnell). 2-0 after the second, shots 18-13 for Boston.
Playing a shut down game, not a lot happens in the first 6 minutes until Collins takes a goalie interference penalty for Dallas. Another Bruins PP doesn't lead to a goal, but wastes more time, and we continue to dominate play for the most part immediately after. Play goes back and forth, but our defensive game is great and Moller is playing amazingly. After a few shots in the last minute, the final buzzer goes! 2-0 Shutout for Calle Moller!
Game 5 Review:
Calle Moller won the Conn Smythe, and for good reason. In game 5 he showed why he was chosen to be the starter. The team put up 2 goals, and that was more than enough to secure the Stanley Cup! A great finish to a great season!
Game 5, 3 Stars:
1 - Calle Moller (0.00 GAA, 1.000%)
2 - Colin Meldere (1G, 0A, 1P, +1)
3 - Phil Hartnell (0G, 1A, 1P, +2)
Playoff Review:
Well, our 3rd straight cup was a hard fought win. Many injuries nearly cost us and when Danny Wilm and Joe Tyrell were almost shut down in the finals (combining for 3 points) I wasn't so sure I'd be able to make it. Luckily, Calle Moller came up huge and pretty much won the cup for us. His 4th playoff shutout in game 5 of the finals was brilliant, and if not for game 4, he may have set some VERY impressive numbers.
Boston Bruins, top 10 (and ties) Stats - 2033 | |||||||||
Skaters | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | GW | PIM | SOG | SPCT |
Danny Wilm | 18 | 12 | 13 | 25 | 9 | 3 | 2 | ||
Joe Tyrell | 18 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 10 | 2 | 0 | ||
Steve Bordson | 16 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 9 | 1 | 13 | ||
Trevor Klee | 13 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 16 | 2 | 2 | ||
Cameron Callahan | 18 | 11 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 3 | 7 | ||
Donald Quirk | 18 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 11 | 0 | 0 | ||
Phil Hartnell | 18 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 23 | 1 | 11 | ||
Steven Porter | 18 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 0 | ||
Shannon Cracknell | 18 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 0 | 0 | ||
Casey Fast | 16 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 22 | 0 | 5 | ||
Brad Stokes | 18 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 1 | 2 | ||
Goalies | GP | W | L | T | GAA | TOI | SV | SV% | SHO |
Calle Moller | 18 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 1.36 | .943 | 4 |
Offseason Overview:
Retirements:
While I didn't lose any key players, a lot of big names retired, most notably
Skaters:
(me)
Tommy Zinger (Boston) 367 GP, 53 G, 27 A, 64 Pts.
Mikael Svedberg (Boston) 309 GP, 53 G, 48 A, 101 Pts.
Phil Maxwell (Boston) 1,001 GP, 181 G, 241 A, 422 Pts.
(Most Notables)
Levi Cable (DET, NJ) 1,238 GP, 419 G, 652 A, 1,071 Pts.
Joseph Blandisi (NYI, MIN) 1,477 GP, 337 G, 635 A, 972 Pts. (7 Selke's)
Connor Brown (CGY, BOS, SJ, MTL) 1,424 GP, 576 G, 647 A, 1,223 Pts.
Nail Yakupov (WSH, PHI) 1,510 GP, 547 G, 856 A, 1,313 Pts.
Cory Millette (CGY, BOS, STL) 1,449 GP, 567 G, 838 A, 1,405 Pts.
Goalies:
Richard Ullberg (NJ) 960 GP, 518 W, 317 L, 93 SO.
Andrei Vasilevski (BOS, WPG) 1,128 GP, 612 W, 360 L, 91 SO.
Significant Overall Changes:
From the last game of the season, to the draft, a few guys have changed overalls dramatically.
Joe Tyrell, 95>91. -4 points.
Kyle Kantor, 93>87. -6 points.
Danny Wilm, 92>94. +2 points
Patrick Stajan, 81>84, +3 points.
Draft:
Going into this seasons NHL Entry Draft, I only have my 6th and 7th rounders remaining. I haven't used a lot of picks in recent seasons because I've had no place for rookies, this year, won't be much different.
Round 1: No Trades, No Picks
Round 2: No Trades, No Picks
Round 3: No Trades, No Picks
Round 4: No Trades, No Picks
Round 5: No Trades, No Picks
Round 6: Pick 30 (C -Vesa Laatikainen)
Round 7: Pick 30 (LW - Tristan Meldere)
Didn't take many, and neither turned out well, but I want to maintain my line-up, not improve through the draft, at this stage.
Free Agency:
While I was able to re-sign most of my team, Shannon Cracknell was let go, and despite me making some cap space to offer him a deal, Anaheim signed him before I could.
In Free Agency, I re-signed Brent Pedersen for league minimum and 2016 3rd overall pick, Jimmy Pitlick, for $2.5million.
Finally, I've decided I don't want Patrick Stajan to waste away on the 3rd or 4th line.
- Trade LW Patrick Stajan and 2037 3rd round pick to Anaheim for C Shannon Cracknell, D- Willie Rose
Now, I needed a 4th line RW, so went to Philadelphia to take a look at 25 year old Austrian, Stanley Tapper. His speed and defensive stats are great and the PWF has the ability to produce points.
- Trade G Samu Lehtivuori and 2037 2nd round pick to Philadelphia for RW Kelly Morrow, who was released to FA's
Also signed 180th overall pick in 2031, Kristian Andersson to a entry level deal, 22 year old C Nathaniel Sutter, 29 year old speedy (99acc, 97 agl, 97 spd) LW Dustin Sigalet, as well as 6'5" rookie goalie, Bernard Appel.
Then traded a future 1st and 4th along with LW Max Krupp to Chicago for D Tero Laakonen.
2023-33 Awards | |||
Award | Player | Pos | Team |
Art Ross Trophy | Harold Tripp | Ottawa | |
Hart Memorial Trophy | Joe Tyrell | Boston | |
James Norris Memorial Trophy | Phil Hartnell | Boston | |
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy | Joe Tyrell | Boston | |
Calder Memorial Trophy | Georges Damphousse | Vancouver | |
Conn Smythe Trophy | Calle Moller | Boston | |
Vezina Trophy | Abraham Boyes | Carolina | |
William M Jennings Trophy | Calle Moller | Boston | |
Bill Masterson Memorial Trophy | Adam Parker | Columbus | |
Frank J. Selke Trophy | Cesar Duchesne | Pittsburgh | |
Ted Lindsay Award | Henrik Lilja | Washington | |
Rocket Richard Trophy | Henrik Lilja | Washington |
Well, that's all for this season, will open a new blog for the next one!
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# 1
Hooterz @ Jun 6
Wow amazing job. Those stats are unreal, such a solid team, great job bloops!Shame you lost Baron at the end, but Tyrell is once again amazing. Good luck against the Stars
# 2
Hooterz @ Jun 6
Pretty dominant playoff run I may add, and the fact that you could bounce back is amazing. Keeping/playing with the lead is always key. Not good to score one and give up one. Can't get too comfortable either. Are you playing these games or simulating them? Either way, amazing effort and bring home the cup!
# 3
Bloop33 @ Jun 6
Thanks man, yeah, losing Baron hurt but Svedberg has filled in decently for most of the playoffs (Stajan was 2nd line until he was hurt too). Luckily Wilm, Tyrell, Bordson, Klee and Callahan have all stepped up. Wilm and Tyrell are nearly 2 PPG right now, and Callahan and Klee have made the 2nd and 3rd lines dangerous just because of themselves.
For the playoffs, it's been awesome, Calle Moller is playing amazingly, only a few tipped and screened shots getting in, only 1 bad goal, and it was a breakaway.
I'm definitely playing the playoff games, they are more intense, i turn up the volume of the crowd and let'er go.
For the playoffs, it's been awesome, Calle Moller is playing amazingly, only a few tipped and screened shots getting in, only 1 bad goal, and it was a breakaway.
I'm definitely playing the playoff games, they are more intense, i turn up the volume of the crowd and let'er go.
# 4
Hooterz @ Jun 6
Haha love it, great when you have players who can step up or fill in for an injured player. I'm struggling goal scoring wise atm, need some more offense. Hopefully Parise helps, and my team is young too.
# 5
Bloop33 @ Jun 6
Yeah, I notice a young team has problems scoring. Poise has a bigger factor than most people give it credit. My Boston team, luckily, has a lot of very experience vets, and that is who carries us offensively. Works out quite well.
# 6
Hooterz @ Jun 6
Yeah. I always trade for younger guys with potential, as you have probably seen a reoccurring theme. All my bottom 6 players tend to be younger guys. Tbh, it typically works out for me. Also just after I posted I had trouble scoring, I scored 3 goals and am currently leading COL 3-0. Krammer (3rd or 4th liner) has 2 goals. Really looking the new look with Grig so far. Just wait til I get Harper (sniper) and Jurco (sniper) and also Parise. They are all injured but should be back in a game or two.
# 7
Bloop33 @ Jun 6
That will be nice. One of my buddies on this forum, Zweihander, does the similar thing with young guys. I used to as well, but eventually on my old GM Mode, with Washington, I decided to go with Veterans in the bottom 6, and only keep high end offensive prospects for the top 6.
Either method works, but when you play defensively like I do (Going to love the full trap on NHL 13), having the vets is nice.
Either method works, but when you play defensively like I do (Going to love the full trap on NHL 13), having the vets is nice.
# 8
Hooterz @ Jun 6
Yeah. Really though the young guys on my Kings team are amazing. If I actually showed you all of their stats, you'd probably go with them. A couple of them have high 80s lower 90s for defense and are just 83 overall with still an A- or B potential for defense. Then their offense is average or so, but really, what else do you want from a bottom 6? =p. And yeah, vets are nice as well. I've used them before (people like Brouwer, Pahlson, Kopecky and more). I just like to get a feel for the future. Though, with the Detroit team I have now, I may trade away a couple of the prospects I have for a pretty good 1st/2nd liner to replace Datsyuk when he retires (assuming the current season is his last).
Wish I would have been playing more NHL 12, but I have stopped playing a couple days haha. Back at it now though. Graduation is Sunday, having dinners and stuff Saturday and Sunday and such so too busy to play a whole lot. Also starting a job sometime in the next week or two, got accepted today so that is good.
Also about NHL 13, you excited for it like I am? It is really one thing that I think looks great. The momentum and ability to break out and get more chances and such. I don't want everyone on the ice to be able to cheat their way to playing a puck and STILL be able to get back to stop me. Should be nice.
Wish I would have been playing more NHL 12, but I have stopped playing a couple days haha. Back at it now though. Graduation is Sunday, having dinners and stuff Saturday and Sunday and such so too busy to play a whole lot. Also starting a job sometime in the next week or two, got accepted today so that is good.
Also about NHL 13, you excited for it like I am? It is really one thing that I think looks great. The momentum and ability to break out and get more chances and such. I don't want everyone on the ice to be able to cheat their way to playing a puck and STILL be able to get back to stop me. Should be nice.
# 9
Hooterz @ Jun 6
Btw, that Zharkov guy, he is a 78 overall LW Sniper. He is just 22 years old and is 6'4" 219 lbs. (Lefty too yay!). A B- B- potential... could be a 2nd line stud in the future. Already scored a couple with him.. placing him on the third line now. And my power play needs a boost and hasn't done well. How bout these lines? Parise 92 Datsyuk 86 Zetterberg 92 with Grig 87 at the point with Murray 87. Then Zharkov 78 (big body) Lafontaine 83, and Jurco with Volchenkov 90 and Sproul 85 at the point.
# 10
Bloop33 @ Jun 6
Yeah, I definitely have a few young guys I've developed into bottom 6 roles (Klee, Quirk, Meldere, Cracknell), but I don't ever have offensive guys down there unless I'm in cap trouble, like this season. So usually I go pick up guys like Zinger, Morrow and Cummins. Brings real stability to the bottom 6 for next to nothing.
Same with me, my job has me working 10-12 hour days, so usually I come home, play 1 game, then going to bed. Today was an off-day due to rain, so was able to post some more here. haha.
NHL 13 looks awesome. The improved skating is nice, but the improved AI, player attribute categories and the team strategies has me the most excited. The GM Connected will be nice too.
Same with me, my job has me working 10-12 hour days, so usually I come home, play 1 game, then going to bed. Today was an off-day due to rain, so was able to post some more here. haha.
NHL 13 looks awesome. The improved skating is nice, but the improved AI, player attribute categories and the team strategies has me the most excited. The GM Connected will be nice too.
# 11
Hooterz @ Jun 6
Yeah, if you have an xbox we should try out the GM connected together xD. I haven't looked much into the categories and strategies, I need to do that. I did watch their live stream though, so it looks great. Can't wait, I think I will pre order this NHL version, never have before.
# 13
Hooterz @ Jun 6
I've been trying to play default controls because I feel like 1. EA is just going to add new stuff where you need to use default to use the new controls and 2. I feel behind on the controls haha. I just can't do the default ones though... I would like to change my own lines and such but it's harsh xD.
# 14
Bloop33 @ Jun 6
Same, once I'm done this Boston one and I'm playing every game with my Tampa team, I will use default, just to be ready for NHL 13.
# 15
Hooterz @ Jun 6
Yeah, guess I might as well keep it on default and push through it... nothing worse then playing the final minute down by 1 and having your fourth line stuck out there...
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