The news of Lohrei sitting out has caused quite a stir among Bruins fans, who feel that the young defenseman has been one of the team's better players on the blue line lately. Lohrei has consistently contributed on both ends of the ice, showing strong defensive play and helping the team generate offense. His performance over the past five games has stood out, making this benching even more confusing to some.
The reason for Lohrei's scratch seems to be based on internal discipline, though specifics haven't been fully disclosed. Some fans feel this decision is misguided, believing other defensemen should be sitting instead. Zadorov and Peeke, for example, have not performed as well lately and could have easily been benched for a game, giving Lohrei more time to shine.