Jim Montgomery Releases An Unexpected Statement On Matt Poitras
In an unexpected turn of events, Boston Bruins coach Jim Montgomery recently made a surprise announcement regarding the promising young talent, Matt Poitras.
While the Bruins faced a 3-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers in their latest preseason game, it was the performance of Poitras that drew the spotlight.
Poitras, a 19-year-old center, has been turning heads during the early weeks of the training camp with his remarkable playmaking abilities. However, it was his performance in the game against the Flyers that truly showcased his capabilities. Unlike his previous outings, where he shared the ice with stars like Brad Marchand and David Pastrnak, this time Poitras was tasked with driving the play alongside linemates Jesper Boqvist and Marc McLaughlin.
Despite the absence of high-scoring linemates, Poitras rose to the challenge, proving that he can make an impact without relying on elite offensive support. Throughout the preseason, he consistently demonstrated his ability to adapt and thrive in different line combinations.
One of the key takeaways from Monday's game was Poitras' poise with the puck, his intelligent support plays, and his effectiveness in driving the team's performance. Coach Montgomery commended his performance, stating,
«I thought he did an excellent job tonight,» and also went on to say "he shows a lot of poise with the puck. He makes plays and makes intelligent support plays. He's someone that built our team game tonight out there. Made a lot of smart hockey plays."
In the preseason contest against the Flyers, Poitras recorded an assist, won eight out of eleven faceoffs, and logged over sixteen minutes of ice time. He also contributed on both the power play and penalty kill, further highlighting his versatility and value to the Bruins.
