Boston Bruins Head Coach Joe Sacco Facing Major Backlash After Healthy Scratching Fan Favourite

This season has been a major disappointment for the Boston Bruins, and the only bright spot recently has been that Fabian Lysell has been getting a opportunity to prove himself during the final stretch.

Well that changed last night when Bruins head coach Joe Sacco opted to make him a healthy scratch, and instead play two players the Bruins had just placed on waivers, and Jeffrey Viel over Fabian Lysell.

It was unclear until following the game on why Sacco made the decision, but he stated that it was a lineup decision based on the opponent, and fans are not happy with it.

The reason Fabian Lysell is up right now is to prove what he can do in the NHL, and if you are only going to limit him to games against bottom feeder teams then what is the point on having him play in the NHL at all? You want to see how he can handle himself against a tough opponent like the Washington Capitals, and fans agree.

Especially considering the Bruins are going to miss the playoffs, and are currently on a nine-game losing streak. If they were playing important games, it would be understandable, but this is a head scratcher.

Since coming up from the Providence Bruins, Lysell has been a bright spot on the roster and sits second on the team in shot attempts, and third in individual high-danger chances. He may not be putting up the points, but is getting some good looks. What more can u expect from someone who has seen a total of 5 games since being drafted 4 years ago?