Jonathan Aspirot is the Bruins' eighth-best defenseman, so playing him when everyone else is available is a big mistake.
Writer Nate Duffett argues that Boston Bruins head coach Marco Sturm's continued reliance on defenseman Jonathan Aspirot is negatively impacting the team. Duffett contends that Aspirot is the roster's eighth-best defenseman and should not be receiving regular ice time ahead of Frederic Brunet or Connor Clifton.
According to the column, Aspirot's defensive errors, including a missed check that led to a tying goal by Trevor Connely against goaltender Jeremy Swayman, are dragging down partner Mason Lohrei. Duffett asserts that Brunet has been unfairly benched for three games following a single mistake against the Carolina Hurricanes and should be reinserted into the lineup.
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