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Around the League 2019-2025 Edition

Regular season wins, like regular season goal totals, don't mean much when your team gets fitted for a clown suit in the first round of the playoffs. The Bruins understand this in a way that the Leafs clearly don't.
Yeah but Bruins were going to miss the playoffs. If Leafs missed they'd do this too
 
Fun fact:

When Rantanen arrived in Carolina, he gave Jack Roslovic a Rolex in exchange for giving up #96.

Now he can have it back for free 13 games later!
 
Brandon Carlo, a defenseman for the Boston Bruins, has established himself as a reliable and effective presence on the blue line, particularly in high-stakes playoff scenarios. Standing at 6-foot-5 and weighing 217 pounds, Carlo is known for his defensive prowess and ability to handle significant minutes against top opposition.


Regular Season Performance:

In the 2023-24 regular season, Carlo appeared in 76 games, averaging just under 20 minutes of ice time per game. He contributed offensively with four goals and 10 assists, while defensively, he maintained a commendable plus-minus rating of plus-23. His defensive zone deployment was notable, with 63% of his 5-on-5 shifts starting in the defensive zone, underscoring the trust placed in him to handle challenging situations.


Playoff Contributions:

Carlo’s value becomes even more pronounced during the playoffs. Over his career, he has participated in 72 postseason games, recording five goals and nine assists, with a cumulative plus-minus of +11. In the 2023-24 playoffs, he elevated his game, delivering key goals and maintaining defensive stability. His performance was instrumental in the Bruins’ seven-game series victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs and their competitive series against the Florida Panthers.

Defensive Metrics:

Carlo’s defensive metrics highlight his effectiveness:

• Shot Blocking: He led the team with 140 blocked shots during the 2023-24 regular season, showcasing his commitment to defensive responsibilities.


• Penalty Killing: Carlo was a cornerstone of the Bruins’ penalty kill unit, leading the team with an average of 3:14 shorthanded time on ice per game. His efforts contributed significantly to the Bruins having the best penalty kill percentage in the NHL that season.


• Physical Play: He ranked third on the team in hits with 128, adding a physical dimension to his defensive game.


Analytical Insights:

Advanced statistics further underscore Carlo’s impact:


• Corsi and Fenwick: While his Corsi For percentage (CF%) and Fenwick For percentage (FF%) have fluctuated in past playoffs, these metrics alone don’t fully capture his defensive contributions, especially given his heavy defensive zone starts and matchups against elite offensive players.


• Zone Starts: The high percentage of defensive zone starts (64.1% over his playoff career) indicates his role in handling critical defensive situations, often against the opposition’s top lines.

Conclusion:

Brandon Carlo’s combination of size, defensive acumen, and ability to perform under playoff pressure makes him an invaluable asset for the Boston Bruins. His consistent performance in high-leverage situations, particularly in the postseason, underscores his importance to the team’s defensive structure and overall success.


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Well, if anyone would like a silver lining to Brad Marchand joining Sam Bennett and Matthew Tkachuk in Florida, it’s that Bruins fans seem to be unanimously and genuinely upset that Marchand was traded, and even more furious about the destination he was traded to.

Schadenfreude FTW.
 
Well, if anyone would like a silver lining to Brad Marchand joining Sam Bennett and Matthew Tkachuk in Florida, it’s that Bruins fans seem to be unanimously and genuinely upset that Marchand was traded, and even more furious about the destination he was traded to.

Schadenfreude FTW.

Well...Florida has put them out of the playoffs two seasons in a row.

So, yeah.
 
Well, if anyone would like a silver lining to Brad Marchand joining Sam Bennett and Matthew Tkachuk in Florida, it’s that Bruins fans seem to be unanimously and genuinely upset that Marchand was traded, and even more furious about the destination he was traded to.

Schadenfreude FTW.
Fuck Marchand
Fuck Bennett
Fuck Tkachuck
i hope ratface breaks his cock on his first shift with the panthers.
 
What is interesting is the condition of 50% of playoff games maybe says his injury might not be fully ready for the playoffs
 
Well, if anyone would like a silver lining to Brad Marchand joining Sam Bennett and Matthew Tkachuk in Florida, it’s that Bruins fans seem to be unanimously and genuinely upset that Marchand was traded, and even more furious about the destination he was traded to.

Schadenfreude FTW.
Theyre upset because he's still a good player. None of them are shedding any tears over losing Carlo.
 
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