Michael Pachla: Jack Eichel returns to Boston in Blue and Gold Will play first game vs. the team he grew up cheering for

Hi Boos.

That lineup isn't bad. Just wish Ennis would get on track. Keep Gionta where he is.

Hi Boos.

That lineup isn't bad. Just wish Ennis would get on track. Keep Gionta where he is.
- sippyd

howdy, sip. Agreed. I thought ennis looked pretty good last game considering how much time he missed

howdy, sip. Agreed. I thought ennis looked pretty good last game considering how much time he missed
- Michael Pachla

It looks like he lost his confidence. He was pathetic in shootouts, he was so slick in the past. Wish they'd try Reinhart.

Boston taking cheap shots? hmmmm never heard that before.

It looks like he lost his confidence. He was pathetic in shootouts, he was so slick in the past. Wish they'd try Reinhart.
- sippyd

imo, ennis and gus had some serious adjustments to make once Bylsma, o'reilly and Eichel came to town...gus has done so and continues to do so, ennis never really got it before his injury...he should be smart enough to figure it out, however...

as for reinhart, he should be used during 3-on-3 as well

It looks like there is more problems with Kassian, that kid is a mess.

I've literally never heard of a player being asked not to report to an AHL affiliate. Is there a history of this as a means for a mutual termination of contract?

It looks like there is more problems with Kassian, that kid is a mess.
- sskkoo1

a hockey trade that, when all was said and done, nobody won as none of the players involved are still on the teams they were traded to

I've literally never heard of a player being asked not to report to an AHL affiliate. Is there a history of this as a means for a mutual termination of contract?
- RhinoFan

Most people like to drink in their twenties, but how can you piss away a multi million dollar career? It's just said. He had the size, grit, and just enough talent to be another Lucic.

a hockey trade that, when all was said and done, nobody won as none of the players involved are still on the teams they were traded to
- Michael Pachla

I thought it was funny that on the same day we dropped Hodgson, Vancouver dropped Kassian.

I thought it was funny that on the same day we dropped Hodgson, Vancouver dropped Kassian.
- sskkoo1

gotta hand it to hodgson, at least he's been able to forge out a fourth-line career

gotta hand it to hodgson, at least he's been able to forge out a fourth-line career
- Michael Pachla

That's still disappointing, he has to much talent to be on a fourth line. I just don't see why some players can't put forth the effort/have the drive.

That's still disappointing, he has to much talent to be on a fourth line. I just don't see why some players can't put forth the effort/have the drive.
- sskkoo1

some players aren't wired like that

some players aren't wired like that
- Michael Pachla

Do you want 4 million dollars a year or 40,000 dollars a year like the rest of us schleps? That should fix all the wiring problems they'll ever have.

Do you want 4 million dollars a year or 40,000 dollars a year like the rest of us schleps? That should fix all the wiring problems they'll ever have.
- sskkoo1

yeah, I get your point, but i'll also mention that despite the skill he has, the league he was drafted into has changed considerably and the fact that it's a lot faster doesn't help a sub-par skater like hodgson

Most people like to drink in their twenties, but how can you piss away a multi million dollar career? It's just said. He had the size, grit, and just enough talent to be another Lucic.
- sskkoo1

Unfortunately he doesn't have the smarts. I remember his interviews being brutal; there's not much going on up there, so it doesn't surprise me that he's brought this mess on himself.

gr just mentioned that Moulson gets an extended break and will be watching from the press box

I'd really like to see some passion and dare I say hatred between these two teams tonight. Outside of the Kings game, the past 2-3 weeks have been a snooze to watch. Maybe it's the state of the NHL these days?

I like the way Johnson has been playing, and I think it's wise starting him on the road after a break against a strong division opponent, but I can't help think we might be better off giving Ulmark all the time he can handle while he's here. I think that kid is our long-term #2.

I like the way Johnson has been playing, and I think it's wise starting him on the road after a break against a strong division opponent, but I can't help think we might be better off giving Ulmark all the time he can handle while he's here. I think that kid is our long-term #2.
- LandlordTom

forgot to add this in the blog, but when Johnson was with boston he appeared in 27 games had a 17-4-3 record with a 2.10 GAA and a .925 SV%

Does the first liner Reinhart have 50 points yet?

Does the first liner Reinhart have 50 points yet?
- bjm1717

gettin' there

Does the first liner Reinhart have 50 points yet?
- bjm1717

Thank God Christmas gave us a one-day break from this nonsense., as well as the lazy stuff. Only lazy thing I saw yesterday was a pierogi.

gettin' there
- Michael Pachla

Mike...are you a full time writer or is this just something you do on the side because you want to?