Bruins 2016-1017 Thread

[captain stone]

Well, that was a (pleasant) surprise. Not going out on a limb to say that was likely Khoudobin's best game as a Bruin. And Kevin Miller's goal, a thing of beauty, was something I would expect from Colin Miller (who still should be playing ahead of Liles), or from Carlo, who still looks like just a nondescript rookie instead of a legit Doug Hamilton replacement. Also nice to see Spooner score a goal that didn't result from a man advantage.

 

[Actual Pats Fan]

Well, that was a (pleasant) surprise. Not going out on a limb to say that was likely Khoudobin's best game as a Bruin. And Kevin Miller's goal, a thing of beauty, was something I would expect from Colin Miller (who still should be playing ahead of Liles), or from Carlo, who still looks like just a nondescript rookie instead of a legit Doug Hamilton replacement. Also nice to see Spooner score a goal that didn't result from a man advantage.

Our defensemen are going to have to step up every game from now on.

Do you think they can do it? How many guys do we have in that rotation now anyway?

 

[Actual Pats Fan]

letting boychuk go was a huge mistake. Hopefully charlie mcAvoy is the next great bruins defensemen.

I believe Tuesday, we win in regulation and we're in.

 

[captain stone]

Can the Bruins defencemen do it, in the regular season? Probably well enough to secure a PO berth.
Can they do it in the post-season? I seriously doubt it.

 

[Actual Pats Fan]

Can the Bruins defencemen do it, in the regular season? Probably well enough to secure a PO berth.
Can they do it in the post-season? I seriously doubt it.

There are some very good teams here in the East.

I just saw the Caps slap the Jackets here in Columbus yesterday, caught it before my daughter's cheer competition at night. They looked very loose, and skating very well.

If we face them, I think we'll have to be physical.

 

[Actual Pats Fan]

Well, that was a (pleasant) surprise. Not going out on a limb to say that was likely Khoudobin's best game as a Bruin. And Kevin Miller's goal, a thing of beauty, was something I would expect from Colin Miller (who still should be playing ahead of Liles), or from Carlo, who still looks like just a nondescript rookie instead of a legit Doug Hamilton replacement. Also nice to see Spooner score a goal that didn't result from a man advantage.

It's been a while, but feels good to have all four local pro teams looking good this time of year.

 

[captain insano]

I believe Tuesday, we win in regulation and we're in.

this is true.

 

[Actual Pats Fan]

this is true.

Somebody just needs to stop feeding Vasilevskiy. I mean the guy practically blocks the whole net by just standing there.

 

[captain insano]

The bruins dodged a major bullet. Brad Marchand will surely be suspended for that stupid spearing penalty. with the win Marchands penalty won't cost the team.

 

[captain stone]

Just when we thought that the cheap-shot idiocy had been matured out of Marchand's game, the spearing major happens.
Very, very disappointing. With a suspension likely, favorable seeding in the POs is now in jeopardy.

 

[captain stone]

...I just saw the Caps slap the Jackets here in Columbus yesterday, caught it before my daughter's cheer competition at night. They looked very loose, and skating very well...

Columbus was also *****-slapped by PitsDirt last night. They look like a one-and-done PO team.

 

[Actual Pats Fan]

Just when we thought that the cheap-shot idiocy had been matured out of Marchand's game, the spearing major happens.
Very, very disappointing. With a suspension likely, favorable seeding in the POs is now in jeopardy.

My opinion is, first, he should tune out the negative backlash from this...he can't change the past.

Second, I'd like someone to point out to him that this is the way it is and he needs to implant it in his mindset from now on. Phil Esposito was openly targeted and he took a ton of sh*t in the slot, but he rarely retaliated and just focused on scoring - and winning.

I'm not saying it's easy. Brad Park, when he played here three straight seasons in the playoffs, was assaulted by the Habs but he just kept playing.

Maybe it goes againts your instinct to not defend yourself, especially when you're comparatively small, but like you said he's got to do something to stop it.

 

[captain stone]

2-game suspension for Marchand, starting tonight.

I hope he's happy.

 

[Actual Pats Fan]

2-game suspension for Marchand, starting tonight.

I hope he's happy.

It will help if he pays attention to what he's doing from now on.

 

[captain stone]

I place the loss last night - thoroughly unsurprising - squarely on the shoulders of Marchand. One PP goal; otherwise, zero goals in 63 minutes of even-strength (or less) play.

 

[Brady_to_Moss]

I have the Bs winning 1...No Carlo..Krug..Accari hurt...good god we need bodies and we are getting rookies. Going to be fun to see McAvoy..but won't be pretty this series. OTT owns us

 

[captain insano]

I have the Bs winning 1...No Carlo..Krug..Accari hurt...good god we need bodies and we are getting rookies. Going to be fun to see McAvoy..but won't be pretty this series. OTT owns us

not having krug and carlo is a killer.

 

[Brady_to_Moss]

not having krug and carlo is a killer.

Yup....IF marchy, Pasta and Bergy can go off...we could have a chance..but don't see it

 

[captain insano]

Yup....IF marchy, Pasta and Bergy can go off...we could have a chance..but don't see it

Charlie McAvoy to the rescue. i cant wait to see this kid play.

 

[Brady_to_Moss]

wow..what a win...and it SUCKS we have to wait 2 days right off the bat