Some advanced analytics for Orlov and Hathaway (shoutout Jfresh). Orlov is a first pair two-way puck moving dman. Hathaway has been one of the most effective defensive fourth wingers in the NHL for the past several seasons.
by abbytarar
@Boston Bruins
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this pleases me. the bruins are much better after this deal especially because they aren’t overpaying for garikov
and i’m glad these guys look like pure rentals. they need the cap space. this extension talk with garikov was giving me heartburn
This is such a better move than the rumoured Gavrikov deal
Does this make Gryz a bottom pairing defenseman and Forbort the seventh? Holy shit that left side is LOADED with talent.
Man the Bruins have the most fucking stacked D core I can remember this is crazy
Just so everyone knows minnesotta gets our 5th round pick those year for salary retention on orlov!
I was playing devils advocate for Gavrikov, but this a much much better deal and I’m very glad we went with this instead.
I know these cards aren’t the be all, but they’re pretty and there’s more blue than red so I’m choosing to believe them.
So… It feels like consensus was the Bruins needed a RW depth guy who could provide some offensive firepower on the bottom lines. From what I know about Hathaway he’s more of a grinder than an offensive driver.
Do you think there’s more to come or we’ll just try to get by with shutting teams down (plus our already elite offense)?
wait, wait
a forward who’s effective on defense?
I wonder if being on a team with Patrice Bergeron might prove instructive
hmmmmmmm
Orlov is so underrated, always loved that guy’s game. Fucking hate Hathaway but will love him on the bruins lol.
What happened to Orlov’s EV Defence this year?
very happy with how pleased Bs fans seem by this. one question is, do these men add physicality? i know that’s something you can’t have too much of in the playoffs.