Pre-Game Talk: GAME 25 - December 7 | It's Been 84 Years.. | Bruins vs. Buffalo Sabres | 7pm ET | NESN, 98.5 FM

[GahdenRinkRat]

Nooooo!!! Feel bad for Forbort and our PK

Oh no.....


It would be kind of cool to sit next to Tuukka tonight....like old times

He’s coming for your birthday

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

And then we get another pretty long break between games coming again....sucks.

Glass half full:

We might just need the time off to get some players healthy again who might have nagging injuries.

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

Sorry to spoil the party but Tuukka can't be an EBUG because he played in the NHL.

 

[Ladyfan]

He’s coming for your birthday

Oh yeah . I am sure that is why

So what happened to Forbort?

 

[BruinsFanMike82]

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

I want Swayman by the door as the official Backup and Tuukka in the hall playing drums during the game as the EBuG

Make this happen.

Sorry to spoil the party but Tuukka can't be an EBUG because he played in the NHL.

Gif of sad balloon that HFBoards will not show for some reason.

 

[Sheppy]

Sorry to spoil the party but Tuukka can't be an EBUG because he played in the NHL.

Didn't Essensa dress as an EBUG before?

 

[Dellstrom]

Too bad. He has been really good.

Good that Lohrei had some experience now and can jump right in. Another good opportunity (and big paychecks) for him.

 

[The National]

Give Bussi a game

 

[lopey]

Found this. It only states a goalie cant have a contract with team or terminate a contract to sign as ebug

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[Gee Wally]

 

[Gee Wally]

Give Bussi a game

 

[lopey]

Wonder what happened to Forbort

 

[The National]

Hell ya, hope they actually give him a game rather than just have him open the door.

But Sway will likely be back by the weekend.

 

[Kazcram]

Heinen out tonight?

 

[lopey]

Heinen out tonight?

Where u hearing that?

 

[Kazcram]

Where u hearing that?

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[Ladyfan]

Didn't Essensa dress as an EBUG before?

Yes

 

[Bruinaura]

Pretty sure Razor has said he also was told to be ready to be EBUG on an occasion or two in the past.

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

Didn't Essensa dress as an EBUG before?

It's amazingly hard to get info on EBUG, but from what I've seen/heard, since an EBUG who plays has to sign an Amateur Tryout contract on the fly, it precludes former pros since they can't sign one. I'm pretty sure this is a fairly recent (2017-ish) change to the prior rule, when Essensa, Talas, et al used to do it.

 

[Bruinaura]

It's amazingly hard to get info on EBUG, but from what I've seen/heard, since an EBUG who plays has to sign an Amateur Tryout contract on the fly, it precludes former pros since they can't sign one. I'm pretty sure this is a fairly recent (2017-ish) change to the prior rule, when Essensa, Talas, et al used to do it.

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Emergency backup goaltenders aren't on full NHL contracts, so they're not subject to the league's minimum salary, which works out to be just over $4,000 per day.

Instead, the goaltenders sign one of two types of tryout contracts, the first of which is a professional tryout contract. Players on PTOs are permitted to be paid just $500, per the CBA:

A player signed to a PTO pursuant to this section will be paid US $500 per game and will be allowed to keep his game-worn jersey. This amount will not be included in calculating a club's Actual Club Salary and Averaged Club Salary, and the Players' Share.

Ayres signed an amateur tryout contract when he played for the Hurricanes, which do not allow a player to be paid a salary or receive any bonuses. They just get to keep their jersey.

 

[lopey]

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Thanks. Haven’t heard anything though

 

[BruinsFanMike82]

Thanks. Haven’t heard anything though

That site is basing their projected lineup on yesterday's skate in which Marchand was absent due to attending the services for his late grandmother. Heinen practiced in 63's spot.

I'd guess that one of Lauko, Beecher, or Steen sits tonight - unless someone else is sick/injured.

I haven't seen anyone post any lines from this morning's skate.

 

[Dr Hook]

Bruins Place Derek Forbort On LTIR, Recall Mason Lohrei

The Bruins placed defenseman Derek Forbort on long-term injured reserve and recalled Mason Lohrei before their game against the Sabres.

nesn.com

“The Bruins recalling Lohrei on an emergency basis hints that Ian Mitchell would get first crack at playing while Forbort remains on long-term injured reserve, and Lohrei would fill in when necessary.”

This writer suggests an emergency recall implies that Mitchell is likely ahead of Lohrei on the depth chart at this time. I think he is just blatantly wrong. Am I missing something?

According to cap friendly, Mitchell is the emergency loan status, not Lohrei.

 

[NDiesel]

Glass half full:

We might just need the time off to get some players healthy again who might have nagging injuries.

Yeah, but I'm selfish and wanna watch more Bruins hockey...