Two More Players Currently On The Hot Seat For The Boston Bruins After A Coaching Change
The Boson Bruins made two huge signings over the offseason, former Canucks Elias Lindholm and Nikita Zadarov. Both players were handed nice contracts and huge expectations along with them.
The expectations were that Lindholm would find himself in a top-six center role, and as someone who has "Patrice Bergeron" qualities, play a sound two-way game.
In 21 Games Lindholm has tallied only 10 points( 3 G, 7 A) and his production hasn't matched the contract value arguably.
In the last 5 games, Lindholm's only posted 1 point against the Utah Hockey Club and while Montgomery was in town he failed to produce a point.
While he did take accountability for his lack of production recently, it's a stark contrast to the player we've seen in Vancouver and Calgary. Someone who would easily find himself on a NHL All-Star Roster, and Selke Trophy nominee.
Now, he's dredging through the season and has yet to find his rhythm.
Lindholm currently carries a cap hit of $7.75 Million AAV and is in year one of seven.
Nikita Zadarov
Nikita Zadarov is a bruising defenseman, who can make explosive hits, and has some offensive upside.
While he's not a two-way defenseman, he adds a physical presence many teams would want on the ice. A literal embodiment of the "Big, Bad Bruin" prototype, but lately he plays like an undisciplined ox.
Running through a china shop, and destroying everything in sight, with 46 PIMs and only 5 points to add.
The Bruins will have to consider the future of these former Cancucks if they're unable to produce up to expectations.
Should the Bruins move Nikita Zadarov or Elias Lindholm first?
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NOVEMBRE 24 | 146 ANSWERS Two More Players Currently On The Hot Seat For The Boston Bruins After A Coaching Change Who should the Boston Bruins move on from first Nikita Zadarov or Elias Lindholm? | ||
| Nikita Zadarov | 93 | 63.7 % |
| Elias Lindholm | 53 | 36.3 % |
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