There are a few bright spots in the Bruins system, though. One of them being Johnny Beecher, who is pushing for a roster spot as a centerman.
Two night against the New York Rangers, Beecher centered in top line minutes, playing a big part in the Bruins putting up a three spot on the Rangers. The 22-year-old took most the faceoffs last night, and despite the small sample size, he was stellar. Quickly being compared to retired hall-of-fame Bruin Patrice Bergeron.
InStat cast showed that Johnny Beecher had a 64% faceoff win rate in the game against the Rangers. In the defensive zone (67%), the offensive zone (50%), and the neutral zone (67%).
That 64% win rate ranks among some of Patrice Bergeron's best years at the faceoff dot.
Near the end of his career, Bergeron was nothing but consistent, despite his age. Having over a 60% win rate in three consecutive seasons.
If Beecher can continue this throughout the preseason and into this regular season with Providence, fans could see him in the NHL soon.
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26 SEPTEMBRE | 61 ANSWERS Bruins Prospect Outshines Bergeron Can Johnny Beecher be a top line centerman in the NHL? | ||
Yes | 45 | 73.8 % |
No | 16 | 26.2 % |
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