Here are some quotes from Jules and Lucic regarding Hamilton.




“Looking at him now it’s pretty amazing that he got passed up eight times to go ninth overall in the 2011 draft,” Milan Lucic said. “We’re real fortunate to have him. He’s got a lot of skill, he’s got a lot of poise, he plays with a lot of confidence.”

Asked if he thinks Hamilton might be headed back down, Lucic said, “Definitely not. It’s obviously an executive decision, but I don’t expect him to go back.”


Speaking of the 2011 draft and the players picked before Hamilton. Let's take a peek.

1. Edmonton-Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, C, Red Deer Rebels
2. Colorado-Gabriel Landeskog, LW, Kitchener Rangers
3. Florida-Jonathan Huberdeau, C, Saint John Sea Dogs
4. New Jersey-Adam Larsson, D, Skelleftea (Sweden)
5. NY Islanders-Ryan Strome, C, Niagra IceDogs
6. Ottawa-Mika Zibanejad, C, Djurgarden (Sweden)
7. Winnipeg-Mark Scheifele, C, Barrie Colts
8. Philadelphia (from CBJ)-Sean Couturier, C, Drummondville Voltigeurs
9. Boston (from TOR)-Dougie Hamilton, D, Niagara IceDogs






“He’s come in here with obviously a good job, having played four months of hockey,” Julien said. “Right now he’s playing with a lot of confidence. The guys that he’s playing with have been extremely helpful with him on the ice.

“I think that’s why our guys drafted him, because they saw a lot of things that we’re seeing right now. We like his size, we like the way he moved on the ice. At the same time, we thought he had a good hockey sense. He sees the ice well, finds the passing lanes.”

Julien pointed to the Bergeron goal as evidence, with the play starting from Hamilton’s pass deep in the zone.

“Those kind of things are what our scouts saw in him,” Julien said. “Those kind of things he’s demonstrating right now. We have to be pleased and impressed with a player playing the way he has been.”

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The Merlot line is Boston's best line " right now" says Chara.

"Right now our fourth line is our best line," Chara said. "They're getting rewarded because they're playing exactly the way we need from them, so they're our best line right now."



I also agree. They've had the most jam and energy so far this year, they've kept Boston alive in each game so far this season. With the powerplay as abysmal as it's been it's been even more crucial that this line is holding the glue together until the big boy get their games going.

Gregory Campbell is tied for the team lead with 3 points ( Krejci, Marchand, Lucic and Hamilton ) Five players are tied with 3 points a piece. Boston has spread the offense around the entire roster so far.


Now, let's fix the damn PP!!


http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/bruin...bs-merlot-line

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I was worried about Hamilton being able to handle the pro game from a defensive perspective but after watching all the B's games so far that worry has been erased. Calm, smooth, slippery for a big man when avoiding hits from the fore checkers and sees the ice very well. Plays well beyond his years.
I know people think that the trade doesn't look as lopsided as it did when the B's landed both Seguin and Hamilton but once the rest of the NHL gets a look at how good this kid is and that he's only going to get better this could end up being one of the best deals in the Bruins storied history.

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Adam McQuaid is out for Monday's game vs Carolina ( personal reasons) he will return to the lineup Tuesday night. Aaron Johnson will take his spot in the lineup Monday night.

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Boston faces Carolina Monday night ( away game) and look to remain undeafted on the young season. The B's had 2 days off and I personally hope they go back to Rask vs the Canes and let Khudobin start Tuesday at home vs New Jersey. Carolina swept Boston during the season las year 4 games to 0. Rask has been playing awesome so far and Khudobin has yet to see action. The Bruins play B2B games, Rask gives the B's the best chance in Carolina IMO. We'll see how Jules sets his goalies this week, but Khudobin will play in either the Carolina game or the New Jersey game on Tuesday.

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Peter Chiarelli makes it official at 6:30 pm presser. Dougie Hamilton to stay with Boston all year.

Also tonight, Khudobin gets his first start of the season vs Carolina.

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-Boston goes to 4-0-1 9 pts ( #1 in Eastern Conference) as they drop the Hurricanes 5-3 on the road.

-The kid Dougie Hamilton another game and another point as he finds David Krejci with a nice pass to set up the game winning goal! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mjzk...ure=youtu.be&a

-Hamilton and Seguin combined for 3 points on the night. Phil Kessel for Toronto has a total of 2 points FOR THE YEAR!

-Anton Khudobin gets his first start of the year and gets the win. He played solid making 29 saves. 3 GAA but can't fault him for all 3 as the B's had a mini-collapse in the 2nd period allowing Carolina to score two quick goals on turnovers.

-Jules indicated earlier in the day that he'd like to see Rask start 30 games and Khudobin start 18 games.

-BOSTON FINALLY SCORES ON THE POWER PLAY AGAIN!! Zdeno Chara gets a PP goal ( 1g 2a on the night ) and Tyler Seguin gets an empty-netter PP goal to close out the game, he had 1g and 1a on the night.

-The empty-net goal by Seguin is his first empty- net goal scored for him. He's never scored and NHL or Jr's empty-net goal.


-Boston is 3-21 on PP this year and a perfect 23-23 100% penalty Kill on the season.


-Boston played a strong game with exception of about 5 minutes of time in the 2nd period where they got sloppy in their own end and Carolina made them pay with two quickie goals to tie it up 3-3. The 3rd period Boston came out strong and played good defensive hockey and took advantage.

-Boston breaks their 4 game losing streak to the Canes in which they were swept last year.


-Milan Lucic dropped the gloves on a second straight game ( Carkner, NYI and tonight fights Gleason). Last year he didnt fight until game 20 of the season. So far this year in 5 games, he has two fights.

-Nathan Horton looks completely healthy and playing very good hockey.

-New Jersey tomorrow night!!

-Rask back in net for the B's.

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Picked up Dougie in my one year league. Man, it must be so fun to come into the NHL with those kind of skills and play on a team that doesn't really need you to do that much. Make the right outlet and stay honest defensively. Incredible situation and I'm looking forward to keeping tabs on him and Bergeron.

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Boston / NJ go to OT.

Boston earns at least one point. They've been sluggish to say the least tonight ( 2nd game of B2B). Horton tied up the game with less than 5 minutes to go and we're going to OT.

Rask has given the B's the chance to win, making very solid saves all night long.

Horton and Krejci have scored a point in four straight games...

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