2019-20 Boston Bruins Thread

[JMarchand1981]

Season starts pretty soon. I am very excited for hockey but I am not excited about this team.

Bruins made almost zero changes. This was a team that would have been crushed by TB had TB not been crushed by Columbus.

Tukkaa still isn't the guy that will get it done.

Chara is a year older.

Bergeron enters the year hurt.

I am very underwhelmed at the off season that this team put out there. They retained McAvoy but they didn't make any notable acquisitions. None.

My prediction is 98 points, a playoff birth and a second round exit with TB showing them the door.

[boston12]

Minus Tuukka they would not have been in game 7 of the finals. Unfortunately the entire team decided to take game 7 off.

[JMarchand1981]

Minus Tuukka they would not have been in game 7 of the finals. Unfortunately the entire team decided to take game 7 off.

I will definitely give you that. He stole at least one game in the Leafs series. I think it was game 6 in Canada IIRC. Game 7 he was good too.

However, there are more instances of him pooping his pants than there are instances where he stole a game.

[BostonNut]

Can’t believe it’s hockey season already. It just ended.

This team is old and slow. Probably the last hurrah for a number of years.

[JMarchand1981]

Can’t believe it’s hockey season already. It just ended.

This team is old and slow. Probably the last hurrah for a number of years.

Very true. There is zero young blood on this team.

Not sure about the minors.

I think Tass has a good grasp on the kids in Providence. Hopefully he will weigh in.

[valleynuckfan]

Pretty sure the Donato trade will bite them in the ass also. The forward group has some high end skill and tenacity but is light on depth, and needs some youngsters to step up and fill it out. Journeyman Brendan Gaunce is still young and a solid 4th liner. Sweeney needs to somehow swing a deal. Dumping Backes would be a start, but darn difficult if not impossible. Maybe straight up to Vancouver for Louis Eriksson? :)
I believe that Rask and Halak will do a very solid job in the net.
IMO the D is still way better than average with Krug, McAvoy, Carlo and that old Slovakian ogre.
The dreaded Canadiens might just overtake the B's if they don't watch out.

[JMarchand1981]

Off to a good start

[JMarchand1981]

Is this coyotes team going to be any good this season?

[JMarchand1981]

Sheesh. This offense has been lackluster so far. Luckily, the goaltending has been outstanding.

[JMarchand1981]

Calling off that goal is bummer

[JMarchand1981]

This Kuhlman kid is great to watch

[JMarchand1981]

Good game tonight.

[JMarchand1981]

Awesome pass by Ritchie.

[JMarchand1981]

That thing had eyes on the front and smoke from the back.

[JMarchand1981]

Great night to be home. B's and C's both on tv

[JMarchand1981]

That was a rocket!

[JMarchand1981]

Ah! Damn. And now a chance for the blues to get it back. Damn

[JMarchand1981]

Where is tarasenko on tye Pp?

[JMarchand1981]

Wow! What a Pk!

[JMarchand1981]

Solid win tonight.

[JMarchand1981]

Playing the rangers tomorrow.

[MRSPORTSCARD]

Playing the rangers tomorrow.

Bruins looking good tonight against the Rangers. Up 5-1 over Rangers in the third period.

[JMarchand1981]

Bruins looking good tonight against the Rangers. Up 5-1 over Rangers in the third period.

Yeah, bruins might be ok this year.

[MRSPORTSCARD]

Patrice Bergeron hat trick! My favorite Bruin.

[ZappBrannigan]

Looks like old and slow is winning out over young and crappy.

[JMarchand1981]

Good stuff tonight but why show Michael bivins?

[MRSPORTSCARD]

Bruins off to a great start.
They are hungry and want the cup.

[JMarchand1981]

The aftermath of that collision was scary.

[JMarchand1981]

Welp, that was nasty.

[JMarchand1981]

Bruins PK in the second period was awesome.

Bruins PP was terrible

[MRSPORTSCARD]

Bruins now 10-1.
Look better than last year.

[odjickfan]

Bruins now 10-1.
Look better than last year.

Last year wasn't that bad. Only one win away from a Stanley Cup.

[MRSPORTSCARD]

Last year wasn't that bad. Only one win away from a Stanley Cup.

Agreed but this year we are getting the Cup!

[JMarchand1981]

Big game tomorrow.

Penguins coming to town.

[JMarchand1981]

This is going to be awesome!

[JMarchand1981]

Good gravy. Get halak out if there

[JMarchand1981]

Also, please stop talking about the missed call...you were up by three. Now you are down by one.that missed call didn't blow the lead

[JMarchand1981]

Wow! Such an awesome game

[JMarchand1981]

Canadiens tonight!

[JMarchand1981]

Bruins playing like this is one if those planned losses

[JMarchand1981]

Oh man!! Awesome!

[JMarchand1981]

Let's not give up a soft goal heading into the third

[JMarchand1981]

Let's not give up a soft goal heading into the third

Oh what the hell

[JMarchand1981]

Wow!! That was great

[JMarchand1981]

Huge challenge here

[SHowley2003]

Huge challenge here

I hate replay in instances like this. Replay should be used in all sports in instances of clear and obvious missed calls. Not when there is a fraction of an inch and you need to zoom in 100X to see a discrepancy.

[JMarchand1981]

I hate replay in instances like this. Replay should be used in all sports in instances of clear and obvious missed calls. Not when there is a fraction of an inch and you need to zoom in 100X to see a discrepancy.

I agree. That quarter of an inch didn't impact the play. It's a technicality, kinda.

[JMarchand1981]

Rask has looked bad tonight.

[SHowley2003]

I agree. That quarter of an inch didn't impact the play. It's a technicality, kinda.

In the NHL they can go back and review for as long as the puck stays in the zone, right? Even if they have puck control for 5 minutes in the zone before a goal.

[SHowley2003]

Tuukka does not do well in Montreal. Never has, never will.

[JMarchand1981]

In the NHL they can go back and review for as long as the puck stays in the zone, right? Even if they have puck control for 5 minutes in the zone before a goal.

Correct.

[JMarchand1981]

Tuukka does not do well in Montreal. Never has, never will.

You know this...there are tuukka people and there are people who do not think tuukka is the right guy. I am the latter.

[SHowley2003]

Correct.

Stupid.

[SHowley2003]

You know this...there are tuukka people and there are people who do not think tuukka is the right guy. I am the latter.

Yeah. I know they are all in with this core, but I was really hoping they would trade him this past summer.

[JMarchand1981]

Yeah. I know they are all in with this core, but I was really hoping they would trade him this past summer.

Same. They don't have the next tuukka ready though. Halak just isn't the guy.

[SHowley2003]

Same. They don't have the next tuukka ready though. Halak just isn't the guy.

Given the salary cap issues they had though could they have traded him for draft picks and signed someone at a cheaper rate? I feel like there would have been someone out there to be a solid goalie and the financial resources could have been used to strengthen the rest of the roster for a net gain.

[JMarchand1981]

Given the salary cap issues they had though could they have traded him for draft picks and signed someone at a cheaper rate? I feel like there would have been someone out there to be a solid goalie and the financial resources could have been used to strengthen the rest of the roster for a net gain.

You know, if they moved tuukka, they would be blowing the rest of the core up. So it isn't just a "replace tuukk with player x" type of thing. Unfortunately, his contract really signals the end of what the bruins have going on right now.

[JMarchand1981]

Hell of a game to watch

[SHowley2003]

Hell of a game to watch

Tough loss, but as always, a good take.

You the only one in this thread J?

[JMarchand1981]

Tough loss, but as always, a good take.

You the only one in this thread J?

Yup. An occasional visitor but yup.

[SHowley2003]

Yup. An occasional visitor but yup.

I love that you come on here and post to yourself. That's either impressive or concerning. I'm not sure. I'll try and stop by when I can. Probably most often when the C's and B's are playing at the same time.

[JMarchand1981]

Oh man...l

[JMarchand1981]

What a goal!!

[JMarchand1981]

Tough break on tye penalty shot

[JMarchand1981]

Not a fan of the shoot out

[JMarchand1981]

Terrible attempt by halak

[JMarchand1981]

What a shot by pasta.

[JMarchand1981]

Bruins just opened that up.

[JMarchand1981]

Tuukka is awful.

[JMarchand1981]

I love watching this leafs team.

[JMarchand1981]

How in the hell do you have a breakaway but you can't even get a shot on net?

[JMarchand1981]

That was damn pathetic

[TASS]

What a steal Coyle has been for the B's, arguably the 2nd best player on the ice in last nights must win over Toronto, further proving his strong showing in last years playoffs was not a fluke.

For B's fans that felt trading Donato was a mistake, he's been a healthy scratch in 3 games for the Wild so far this season (avg. only 8:00 min. per game / 1G-2A - 3pts on the season), kid was too soft to wear the spoked B.

Nice job by Sweeney & Neely on this deal. :)!

Keep an eye on Bjork, kid's got wheels and a great set of hands as he becomes more comfortable with his linemates, expect his production to increase.

Conference leaders face off for the 1st time this season tonight.

[JMarchand1981]

What a steal Coyle has been for the B's, arguably the 2nd best player on the ice in last nights must win over Toronto, further proving his strong showing in last years playoffs was not a fluke.

For B's fans that felt trading Donato was a mistake, he's been a healthy scratch in 3 games for the Wild so far this season (avg. only 8:00 min. per game / 1G-2A - 3pts on the season), kid was too soft to wear the spoked B.

Nice job by Sweeney & Neely on this deal. :)!

Keep an eye on Bjork, kid's got wheels and a great set of hands as he becomes more comfortable with his linemates, expect his production to increase.

Conference leaders face off for the 1st time this season tonight.

Woah!!

Where.

Have.

You.

Been??

[BostonNut]

Scoring goals against Holtby? What is this?

[JMarchand1981]

Scoring goals against Holtby? What is this?

No kidding. This is a new concept.

[JMarchand1981]

Be nice to put one up on tye PP

[JMarchand1981]

Holtby is legit

[JMarchand1981]

Oh damnit

[JMarchand1981]

I don't know, maybe don't go five hole? The last four shooters tried to go five hole.

[JMarchand1981]

Wow. That was a laser from Pastrnak.

[JMarchand1981]

Pk subban just got beat

[TASS]

Nice to see a local guy do well, Grzelcyk is such a good kid that is really starting to get much deserved recognition, his injury in last years Stanley Cup final was more of an impact on the team then most realized.

Also pretty excited for Clifton scoring in front of family and friends in NJ.

Hopefully Krug returns sooner than later in the interim it looks like the youngsters have stepped right up! :)!

Going to keep pumping up Coyle & Bjork line, even though only an assist last night (Coyle), they really are moving the puck well, expect Coyle to have another gear Sat. night vs. Minnesota.

[JMarchand1981]

Very good win

[TASS]

Very good win

How you doing, I see where you have remained active on game nights. :)!

Krug & Ritchie back in lineup, expect the line of Bjork, Coyle & Heinen to have a little jump in their step tonight, Coyle looking forward to playing the Wild.

Looks like Clifton is sitting and Kampfer is going to be paired with Grzelcyk.

[MRSPORTSCARD]

Wow. That was a laser from Pastrnak.

20 goals now by Pastrnak and on a pace for 50.
Only 23 years old. I might have to start looking at his rookie cards.

[JMarchand1981]

How you doing, I see where you have remained active on game nights. :)!

Krug & Ritchie back in lineup, expect the line of Bjork, Coyle & Heinen to have a little jump in their step tonight, Coyle looking forward to playing the Wild.

Looks like Clifton is sitting and Kampfer is going to be paired with Grzelcyk.


Yeah man, I have no life.

I watch the bruins and Celtics pretty faithfully. I prefer my couch so I figure I might as well post.

[JMarchand1981]

B's hurting themselves.

[JMarchand1981]

Nice goal by the namesake

[JMarchand1981]

Technically the Bruin sucks have scored the same amount of goals

[JMarchand1981]

Bruins look awful tonight

[JMarchand1981]

There is life!

[JMarchand1981]

Holy crap!!

[JMarchand1981]

Overtime. Almost feels like a victory just getting there.

[JMarchand1981]

Wow!! What a goal by krug!

[TASS]

Krug looked like #@#@#@#@ing Bobby Orr on that game winner!!

Bruins played poorly tonight and somehow come back to win, Bruins are the only team to have not had a regulation loss at home this season.

Far too many stupid penalties tonight, nice to see Krejci come up big.

[JMarchand1981]

Krug looked like #@#@#@#@ing Bobby Orr on that game winner!!

Bruins played poorly tonight and somehow come back to win, Bruins are the only team to have not had a regulation loss at home this season.

That was a great last five minutes and overtime

[TASS]

That was a great last five minutes and overtime

The Bruins are so much better than this Wild team, yet it took a miracle finish to put them away, they need to start playing 60 min. games not just 5 min.

That's 2 straight games that the B's have played poorly yet won.

[JMarchand1981]

The Bruins are so much better than this Wild team, yet it took a miracle finish to put them away, they need to start playing 60 min. games not just 5 min.

That wild team sucks. They are just not very good. It's better to beat them regardless of the effort it took.

[MRSPORTSCARD]

After all this Bruins are the boss of atlantic division.

[MRSPORTSCARD]

Yeah man, I have no life.

I watch the bruins and Celtics pretty faithfully. I prefer my couch so I figure I might as well post.
Just curious why not the Patriots and Red Sox as well?
I am a big boston fan.:)!

[TASS]

Just curious why not the Patriots and Red Sox as well?
I am a big boston fan.:)!

He watches them all, I believe he's just being 'seasonal'

[TASS]

It's night's like last night that makes me concerned, the Wild is a team that the B's should have no problem with, yet they had to stand on their head for the last 2 min.

What is encouraging is that this team can turn it up when needed, that being said I'm pretty sure Cassidy is going to have this team humping in practice, they need to play a 60 min. game not 5 or 10 min. spurts.

Next up Montreal, they need a statement game and beating the Canadians soundly would be just what they need at this point of the season.

[JMarchand1981]

Just curious why not the Patriots and Red Sox as well?
I am a big boston fan.:)!

He watches them all, I believe he's just being 'seasonal'

Steve is right. I watch them all. I will catch Red Sox and Patriots games.

I plan for Bruins and Celtics games. There is a difference there.

[TASS]

Love this new 3rd jersey, looks like the Milt Schmidt era!!

https://www.nhl.com/bruins/video/third-jersey-revealed/c-4671609

[creasecollector]

Love this new 3rd jersey, looks like the Milt Schmidt era!!

https://www.nhl.com/bruins/video/third-jersey-revealed/c-4671609

Yeah, those are sick.

[MRSPORTSCARD]

Yeah, those are sick.

Nice.

[MRSPORTSCARD]

Steve is right. I watch them all. I will catch Red Sox and Patriots games.

I plan for Bruins and Celtics games. There is a difference there.
Who are your favorite current Bruins?
My top 6
David Pastrňák (girls love the goal scorers lol)
Patrice Bergeron (TOUGH and Gritty)
Brad Marchand (all heart)
Tuukka Rask (clutch)
Zdeno Chara (love him but getting long in tooth)
Charlie McAvoy (the future boss)

[JMarchand1981]

Did not expect this tonight.

[JMarchand1981]

Complete bloodbath

[MRSPORTSCARD]

Did not expect this tonight.

They crushed the Montreal Canadiens tonight.

[MRSPORTSCARD]

Who are your favorite current Bruins?
My top 6
David Pastrňák (girls love the goal scorers lol)
Patrice Bergeron (TOUGH and Gritty)
Brad Marchand (all heart)
Tuukka Rask (clutch)
Zdeno Chara (love him but getting long in tooth)
Charlie McAvoy (the future boss)

David Pastrňák a hat trick tonight. Leads the NHL in goal scoring with 23. On a pace for 50.
Start looking at his rookie cards now.

[MRSPORTSCARD]

Complete bloodbath

What made it sweet was it was at Montreal.

[odjickfan]

They crushed the Montreal Canadiens tonight.

It might cost the job of Julien soon.

[TASS]

It might cost the job of Julien soon.

It should the guy is horrible handling young players, they have a single bad shift and they sit at the end of the bench.

He obviously won a Cup here but honestly management gave him plenty to work with over his 10 seasons here. His inability to mesh young players with veterans was his demise in Boston.

Montreal fans are losing their #@#@#@#@ today, that was one of if not the worst performance of a Canadiens club vs. the Bruins in Montreal that I've EVER seen.

As I've said before Coyle has been a huge addition to this team, one of the best players over the last 5-6 games, along with Bjork they have been impact players. :)!

[TASS]

What made it sweet was it was at Montreal.

There is nothing sweeter as a Bruins fan then winning in Montreal :)!

[TASS]

Complete bloodbath

That pretty much sums it up Jason! :D

[JMarchand1981]

Great game but yeah, kind of a scheduled loss.

[JMarchand1981]

Wow. What a pass to marchand

[JMarchand1981]

Bruins looking to salvage one here

[MRSPORTSCARD]

Great game TUUKKA.

[JMarchand1981]

Great game TUUKKA.

He wa clutch in tye third

[TASS]

Bruins are 6-1-3 over the last 10 games, and have not played a full 60 min. game in that stretch, it's eventually going to catch up with them.

Another flat 1st period today vs. the Rangers, need to get off to a better start then what we have been seeing.

Rangers controlling every aspect of this game, B's taking foolish penalties and are totally out of synch!

Starting to get concerned with the status of Bergeron who has now missed the last 3 games and it appears it's going to be awhile before he does return, these 'lower body injuries' are so unpredictable.

[TASS]

How about that!! :flex:

Krejci for a much deserved W

I am thoroughly enjoying this team, B's remain unbeaten at home in regulation.

[MRSPORTSCARD]

How about that!! :flex:

Krejci for a much deserved W

I am thoroughly enjoying this team, B's remain unbeaten at home in regulation.

My favorite win of the year. This team is something special!

[MRSPORTSCARD]

btw
David Pastrňák becoming a new Boston star.
He has 24 goals in 26 games.
Imagine if someone in MLB had 24 homeruns in 26 games?
This guy has a legitimate shot at 60 goals.
If he has 30-35 by New Year`s Eve there will be a hype bump in his rookie cards.
Get his cards now.

[MRSPORTSCARD]

ps
David Pastrňák is only 23.
wow!

[JMarchand1981]

ps
David Pastrňák is only 23.
wow!

And signed for reasonable money for like four more years.

[MRSPORTSCARD]

And signed for reasonable money for like four more years.

Good point.
Something really special going on with him right now.

According to NHL Public Relations, Pastrnak became just the fourth player in NHL history to record 12-plus goals in back-to-back months, joining Wayne Gretzky (1981-82, 1983-84), Mike Bossy (1984-85) and Mario Lemieux (1992-93).

Read more at: https://nesn.com/2019/11/david-pastrnak/

[SHowley2003]

They needed to score there at the end of the 2nd.

This team is a ton of fun, but I still can't get the taste of game 7 out of my mouth yet....

[JMarchand1981]

They needed to score there at the end of the 2nd.

This team is a ton of fun, but I still can't get the taste of game 7 out of my mouth yet....

I agree. That PP was huge and then it was a huge letdown.

[JMarchand1981]

They needed to score there at the end of the 2nd.

This team is a ton of fun, but I still can't get the taste of game 7 out of my mouth yet....

The Cup was in the building.

[JMarchand1981]

Oh my Gawd. What a shot

[JMarchand1981]

Oh that was nasty

[MRSPORTSCARD]

David Pastrňák 25 goals now. wow.
I can't remember a Bruin being this hot to start off a season with goal scoring.

[SHowley2003]

David Pastrňák 25 goals now. wow.
I can't remember a Bruin being this hot to start off a season with goal scoring.

You’d have to go back to Neely’s 50 goal spree in the early/mid 90’s. He had 50 goals in about 45 games. It was insane.

[JMarchand1981]

You’d have to go back to Neely’s 50 goal spree in the early/mid 90’s. He had 50 goals in about 45 games. It was insane.

We are the same age. You would have been like 9-12 around then, right?

[JMarchand1981]

David Pastrňák 25 goals now. wow.
I can't remember a Bruin being this hot to start off a season with goal scoring.

How did you get the thing over the N and the A?

[JMarchand1981]

Oh man, that was nasty

[JMarchand1981]

Wow. This game has changed

[SHowley2003]

Oh man, that was nasty

That was a fantastic sequence!

Yeah, I forget what year Neely went off but I would have been 10-13.

[MRSPORTSCARD]

How did you get the thing over the N and the A?

Just copied and paste. lol.

[MRSPORTSCARD]

Pasta getting hit hard.

[JMarchand1981]

Great win tonight.

[TASS]

Pastrnak with yet another game winner!!

That was not only a 'clutch' goal but an absolute perfect shot, this guy is having a season for the ages. :)!

The Bruins continue to be the only team in the NHL without a regulation loss at home, however they cannot continue to just play a 20 min. game.

They are fortunate to be able to turn it up when needed, but this is going to catch up with them the slow inconsistent starts must stop!

[TASS]

David Pastrňák 25 goals now. wow.
I can't remember a Bruin being this hot to start off a season with goal scoring.

You’d have to go back to Neely’s 50 goal spree in the early/mid 90’s. He had 50 goals in about 45 games. It was insane.

We are the same age. You would have been like 9-12 around then, right?

You young guys are seeing something that we have not seen in these parts for over 30 years, Pasta is obviously not the physical presence that Neely was but quite honestly this kid has perhaps the best hands in hockey!

Combine his quick release and impeccable hand eye coordination and you have a true sniper.

[JMarchand1981]

The pass on that goal was money

[JMarchand1981]

Holy smokes. That goal by krejci was magical

[MRSPORTSCARD]

Looking good. Go Bruins!

[MRSPORTSCARD]

Bruins now 20-3. wow!

[JMarchand1981]

B's need to pull it together here

[JMarchand1981]

That is definitely not how to pull it together

[JMarchand1981]

Nice shortie there

[JMarchand1981]

Wow. All tied up!

[JMarchand1981]

That sucked

[TASS]

That sucked

I’m away so I just caught the highlights, two observations it appears that they waited for the 3rd period to start playing AGAIN, and how do you expect to beat a young team when their mothers are all in attendance!

I’ll take the point and see their home regulation streak continue, IF they play this way vs. Colorado then this streak is over.

[MRSPORTSCARD]

I’m away so I just caught the highlights, two observations it appears that they waited for the 3rd period to start playing AGAIN, and how do you expect to beat a young team when their mothers are all in attendance!

I’ll take the point and see their home regulation streak continue, IF they play this way vs. Colorado then this streak is over.

Good points but remember Patrice Bergeron didn't play. If he plays Bruins win just like a lot of Celtics games would have been won if Gordon Hayward played.
It`s all about health in the play-offs.

[JMarchand1981]

Good points but remember Patrice Bergeron didn't play. If he plays Bruins win just like a lot of Celtics games would have been won if Gordon Hayward played.
It`s all about health in the play-offs.

If's don't reach the standings. Tons of good teams suffer from if's.

[JMarchand1981]

Nice goal right there.

[JMarchand1981]

That 4-on-4 was embarrassing.

[JMarchand1981]

This guy is a second string nobody goalie. You need to pepper this guy with shots. Bruins can't retain possession enough to get shots off

[JMarchand1981]

Bruins looked pathetic.

[MRSPORTSCARD]

Bruins looked pathetic.

Remember Bergeron didn't play.

They will be all right when he gets back.

NHL and NBA seasons are exhibition.
Let`s worry about the play-offs.

[JMarchand1981]

Remember Bergeron didn't play.

They will be all right when he gets back.

NHL and NBA seasons are exhibition.
Let`s worry about the play-offs.

The bolded part is pretty correct. Still like to watch good hockey. This was not good hockey.

[TASS]

The harsh reality following this drubbing to Colorado is that this team has been winning despite playing mediocre hockey.

Team needs to be competitive against the upper echelon of the league and last night really exploited their deficiencies.

The B’s could not establish their game in the neutral zone and the Avalanche were clearly the better team. Bruins struggle against teams with combined speed and that does not bode well with the Caps and Lightning on the upcoming schedule.

Ottawa always plays tough in their building, Washington is going to be the 1st real test of this season to see just how well this team bounces back vs. one of the leagues elite.



Bergeron returning tonight vs. Ottawa! :)!

[MRSPORTSCARD]

Well, at least Patrice Bergeron is back.

[MRSPORTSCARD]

Go Bruins!

[JMarchand1981]

Oh!! What a save!!

[JMarchand1981]

That move by Oahu's was silly.

[JMarchand1981]

Such a huge PP here

[JMarchand1981]

Brad Marchand can be a bonehead sometimes

[JMarchand1981]

Tuukka is just not the guy. This guy gives up more soft goals of any goalie in the nhl

[MRSPORTSCARD]

Tuukka is just not the guy. This guy gives up more soft goals of any goalie in the nhl

Bruins and Celtics both in mini-slumps.

The #Celtics and #Bruins are a combined 0-4 the last two nights. Woof.



I hope the Patriots do better on Sunday against the Bengals
.

[JMarchand1981]

Nice goal by debrusk

[JMarchand1981]

Bruins and Celtics both in mini-slumps.

The #Celtics and #Bruins are a combined 0-4 the last two nights. Woof.



I hope the Patriots do better on Sunday against the Bengals
.


Yup. It's been tough. Good competition and great Games, but it sucks to lose these games.

[MRSPORTSCARD]

Good win.

[MRSPORTSCARD]

Yes! Big goal!

[JMarchand1981]

Good game versus a bad team

[JMarchand1981]

That sucked

[MRSPORTSCARD]

Crushing defeat. Bruins always seem to try to turn it on at the third period. It caught up with them today.

[MRSPORTSCARD]

For some reason these Bruins losses seem much worst than the Celtics losses this season. Go Celtics tommorrow!

[JMarchand1981]

Halak absolutely needs to know he can get there.that sucked.

[JMarchand1981]

Wow. There we go!!

[TASS]

This is the worst stretch of games this team has played in the last 4-5 seasons.

Cassidy has to make changes as to how they approach OT, I’ve never seen a team more inept in the additional 5 min. than this group, with all their talent there is no excuse to be 0-5 in SO!!

The one positive I can take from this whole situation is that it’s still only Dec., every club will have a rough stretch, hopefully this is theirs.

Far to many missed opportunities around the net, these guys have to start burying these chances, really liked that 4th line last night would like to see Cassidy keep that group together.

[MRSPORTSCARD]

This is the worst stretch of games this team has played in the last 4-5 seasons.

Cassidy has to make changes as to how they approach OT, I’ve never seen a team more inept in the additional 5 min. than this group, with all their talent there is no excuse to be 0-5 in SO!!

The one positive I can take from this whole situation is that it’s still only Dec., every club will have a rough stretch, hopefully this is theirs.

Far to many missed opportunities around the net, these guys have to start burying these chances, really liked that 4th line last night would like to see Cassidy keep that group together.
Agreed. Very disappointing. So far the Celtics are showing me more.

[JMarchand1981]

Bruins are soft. See mcavoy get wrecked and nobody takes up for him. Soft

[TASS]

Bruins are soft. See mcavoy get wrecked and nobody takes up for him. Soft

You have to take into account the players that were on the ice during that situation.

The Bruins are far from being 'soft', this is one of the tightest groups we have had in awhile, and there have been plenty of situations this season where lesser players have come to the defense of their teammates. Fighting in general overall is down in the NHL.

I honestly did not have a problem with the B's response, your not going to risk suspension having a player leave the bench and quite honestly Wilson was done for the night so who do you retaliate at?

You don't want to see your top goal scorer throwing hands, but I was impressed with how Pastrnak responded to yet another dirty hit from Wilson. I was amazed that the refs did absolutely nothing to Wilson following that whole fiasco!

Early word is that McAvoy is OK, not so sure the same can be said about Krug his shoulder was already banged up so I would expect the B's to be without him for a bit.

Tom Wilson is a PUSSY!


HAPPY HOLIDAYS

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Patrice Bergeron looking good.

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Jake DeBrusk’s two goals. I always love Bruins/Sabres games. A lot of history there.

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Bruins sold out every game this decade. That is insane.

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Bruins now 0-6 in shoot-outs! yikes.

[boston12]

Thankfully no shootouts in the playoffs. I wonder if they practice breakaways.

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Bruins having the hangover effect, so far the Celtics much more fun to watch this season!

[JMarchand1981]

Bruins having the hangover effect, so far the Celtics much more fun to watch this season!

Tye game was good today. Mcdavid is a damn force.

[MRSPORTSCARD]

One bright spot is Pastrnak 31 goals and projected for 59-60.

[MRSPORTSCARD]

Bruins lose another shoot out! yuck!

[TASS]

Thankfully no shootouts in the playoffs. I wonder if they practice breakaways.

This is their only saving grace, how in the name of God can a team be so inept in OT/ SO is beyond me.

I've watched them pick corners in practice at Warrior Arena (yes they practice penalty shots), and it defies all logic that they cannot produce in a game situation.

Bottom line Cassidy needs to switch players up in these situations, obviously the guys they currently use are not producing.

What Marchand did last night is just UNACCEPTABLE!! :doh:

Regardless of the current standings, I'm starting to see some bad habits with this club. Not overly impressed with the defense or goaltending for that matter.

Thank God the NHL is essentially an 82 game preseason, hopefully they rid themselves of these bad habits come April!

[ZappBrannigan]

Time to put Zdeno Sputnik out to pasture.

Completely useless and spends the game skating on his ankles.

[MRSPORTSCARD]

Bruins with a good game.

[penguinsChief]

Halak for the win against the Pens, seen this one too many times over the years, he just steps it up against them Those 2 saves against ZAR were incredible.

[TASS]

Halak for the win against the Pens, seen this one too many times over the years, he just steps it up against them Those 2 saves against ZAR were incredible.

I've been critical of this teams play for the last month or so, they need to put together a streak of 60 min. efforts before I can honestly consider them a playoff threat.

Last night was the kind of effort Cassidy has been preaching for this team for quite sometime, they stepped up the physical aspect of their game and that correlated into a 'team' win.

Bruins have been dependent on their primary line of Bergeron, Pastrnak & Marchand, and need to get additional support from the bottom of the lineup similar to last night.

I agree Halak had a solid effort, but far to often he has let in a back breaking soft goal those need to be prevented.

Bruins have been surprisingly successful vs. the Penguins for the last few seasons, always an exciting game and a treat to see Crosby & Malkin.

Hopefully last night is the start of some consistent play, Coyle, Kuraly, Lindholm & Kuhlman need to contribute on a nightly basis if this team wants to go deep into the playoffs.

[TASS]

Bruins close the book on the 1st half of the season with a solid effort vs. Vegas.

This was an important game to win especially following the collapse on Sun. in Pittsburgh.

Interesting to see that both the Pens & Bruins are 2&3 respectively in man games lost to injury so far this season, B's need to remain healthy in the 2nd half of this season in order to maintain some form of consistency.

Nice to see Krejci return and reward the team with the game winner, Lauzon is going to be an impact player down the stretch, injuries on the backline are inevitable and this kid can step right in and give this roster some much needed physicality.

It's obvious that word is out on Halak (shoot high glove side), he has been prone to the soft goal and last night was a prime example on BOTH Vegas goals.

Let's hope this team can get healthy for the 2nd half of the season, and start to play complete 60 min. games!

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Pastrnak 38 goals. Has a shot at 50.

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Big win.
80 points to lead the NHL.
This team is going back to the Stanley Cup!

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My man with a hat trick tonight over the Montreal Canadiens. 41 goals for Pasta and Bruins have now best record in NHL.
https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/28690358/david-pastrnak-pushes-mvp-case-4th-hat-trick-tops-40-goal-mark-bruins-win

[Andrews828]

Pastrnak 38 goals. Has a shot at 50.

especially if he keeps up with the hat tricks lol

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Great win against the Rangers today. I always love it a little extra when the Boston Bruins beat the NY Rangers.

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A shout out to Boston Bruins fans! I am a big Boston fan. My question is why is there more action in the Red Sox off-season than this thread? Bruins have most points in NHL. I am baffled. Let`s get this thread rocking.

[ilovethelakings]

A shout out to Boston Bruins fans! I am a big Boston fan. My question is why is there more action in the Red Sox off-season than this thread? Bruins have most points in NHL. I am baffled. Let`s get this thread rocking.

That is an excellent question. You would hope there would be chatter over here about one of the best teams in the NHL.

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That is an excellent question. You would hope there would be chatter over here about one of the best teams in the NHL.

Shocking and wow! The Bruins at 86 points.

[Jgil316]

I love the Bruins - and their hot start had me salivating...then they cooled off (wow) - now, they are back hot again.

My favorite player for the last 3 years is Pastrnak - he is just simply - fun to watch....

I hope they stay healthy and have a great rest of the season and bring the cup BACK to Boston!!

[MRSPORTSCARD]

I love the Bruins - and their hot start had me salivating...then they cooled off (wow) - now, they are back hot again.

My favorite player for the last 3 years is Pastrnak - he is just simply - fun to watch....

I hope they stay healthy and have a great rest of the season and bring the cup BACK to Boston!!

Pastrnak is my favorite player as well. He doesn't seem to be getting a lot of hype in Boston.

[TASS]

If there was ever a time for Don Sweeney to step up to the plate it's now, Bruins and Avs are currently front runners for Chris Kreider.

I was excited last season when the B's 'fleeced' the Wild and dumped Donato for Coyle, tremendous move that paid immediate dividends. :)!

Here's to hoping that history repeats itself and they acquire Kreider, this would be an absolute MONSTER pick up for the stretch run and playoffs!

Imagine adding Kreider to an already potent PP, I'm trying not to get too excited but it's difficult, Kreider is the type of player that you could easily plug into the B's system, so lets get this deal done Donny boy.

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Bruins acquire Ondrej Kase from Ducks for David Backes, first-round pick.
https://weei.radio.com/blogs/scott-mclaughlin/bruins-acquire-ondrej-kase-ship-out-david-backes

The Bruins have made a trade for a right wing. The team announced Friday afternoon that it has acquired Ondrej Kase from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for a first-round pick, David Backes and prospect Axel Andersson.

[valleynuckfan]

If there was ever a time for Don Sweeney to step up to the plate it's now, Bruins and Avs are currently front runners for Chris Kreider.

I was excited last season when the B's 'fleeced' the Wild and dumped Donato for Coyle, tremendous move that paid immediate dividends. :)!

Here's to hoping that history repeats itself and they acquire Kreider, this would be an absolute MONSTER pick up for the stretch run and playoffs!

Imagine adding Kreider to an already potent PP, I'm trying not to get too excited but it's difficult, Kreider is the type of player that you could easily plug into the B's system, so lets get this deal done Donny boy.
All fine and dandy wanting Kreider but what would you realistically give up to get him? He will not come cheap and he will be expecting a serious raise- expect at least Kevin Hayes money (thanks Fletcher- brilliant of you to run up the Cap comps for middling players).
Backes and his $6shmill for next year is now gone so at least there is some cap relief if Sweeney wants to bring another Chowd home.
I don't think Donny Boy has the syrup to deal away another 1st rounder.

[TASS]

All fine and dandy wanting Kreider but what would you realistically give up to get him? He will not come cheap and he will be expecting a serious raise- expect at least Kevin Hayes money (thanks Fletcher- brilliant of you to run up the Cap comps for middling players).
Backes and his $6shmill for next year is now gone so at least there is some cap relief if Sweeney wants to bring another Chowd home.

I'm willing to see them dip into their talent pool along with packaging an existing player like Heinen or Lindholm. I wanted to add that I would NOT want to see Studnicka involved, this is one player I want to see develop in the system.

The Bruins have a tight window for Stanley Cup potential after this season, Krug & Chara are UFA after this year, Bergeron and Krejci will be UFA over the next few seasons respectively so there is no time like the present!



I do like the acquisition of Kase, he's a good corner man with size a prototypical Boston Bruin :)!



This pretty much sums up the Kreider situation for the Bruins , I think it's safe to say the asking price was just to high.

Trading for Kase could be the Bruins' only move in advance of the deadline Monday. Sweeney said the Bruins are looking only to add to the roster, not take anything off it to make another trade.
"I don't know what will be or can be done," Sweeney said. "We'll continue to make calls and look at different opportunities. … For us, we've addressed what we think [we] need and it also doesn't take away from any of the players we have."
That could mean the Bruins are out of the running to try to acquire left wing Chris Kreider from the New York Rangers.

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Another Bruins win.
Pasta at 46 goals.

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Another Bruins win.
Another Pasta goal. 47.

[JMarchand1981]

Another Bruins win.
Another Pasta goal. 47.

On pace for 60, right?