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Jim Montgomery Releases A Surprising Statement

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Austin Sabourin
October 17, 2023  (10:20)
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In a surprising turn of events, Boston Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery made a bold decision during a recent game, sparking intrigue among fans and analysts. The unexpected move involved Matthew Poitras centering the line alongside the prolific Brad Marchand, a pairing that hadn't been seen before.

Montgomery justified his decision by expressing his trust in his in-game observations and video analysis, particularly in 5-on-5 scenarios. He was straightforward in his intentions, stating,

"I trust my eye on the bench & what I saw on video (5-on-5) & just wanna get a spark."

This move raised questions about the potential challenges Poitras might face when playing alongside Marchand, considering the possibility of unfavorable matchups. Montgomery acknowledged this concern but emphasized the necessity for any NHL player to handle a variety of opponents, saying,

"Don't think Poitras is gonna get favorable matchups w/Marchand on his line, but if you're gonna play in the NHL, you've gotta play against everybody."

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Do you think putting Poitras and Marchand on the same line is a good idea?

Yes21787.1 %
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