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Post by kjc2 on Oct 23, 2021 6:15:46 GMT -5
As a Bruins fan I obviously wish this guy all the success in world. My early impressions with a couple of pre-season games and 1 regular season win under his belt are we’re in big trouble. Big trouble if Swayman doesn’t take #1 possession of the starter job. That’s a lot to put on the kid.
Ullmark is 28 years old, his fundamentals are horrible, his rebound control is horrible and I’m not sure if goalie Bob is supposed to rebuild his entire game or not. It’s almost comical watching him flop around in the crease but we use to say things like that about Timmy Thomas. In the few post game pressers I’ve seen he reminds me of Ilya Bryzgalov. Dorky space cadet. Again it’s early and I wish him the best😊
Get well soon Tuuka!
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Post by RascalHoudi on Oct 23, 2021 10:36:57 GMT -5
Credit to kjc2 for the idea
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Post by madmarx on Oct 23, 2021 11:37:06 GMT -5
Credit to kjc2 for the idea Well played 👏
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Post by kjc2 on Oct 23, 2021 13:21:47 GMT -5
Credit to kjc2 for the idea Lol, it’s official, we’re all old here on this board and we played with those things as kids.
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Post by SeaBass on Jan 3, 2023 14:55:58 GMT -5
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Post by kjc2 on Jan 5, 2023 8:53:41 GMT -5
I definitely have to laugh at myself because I can’t come to this thread without reading my first post here. 🤦♂️
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Post by madmarx on Jan 5, 2023 10:00:45 GMT -5
I definitely have to laugh at myself because I can’t come to this thread without reading my first post here. 🤦♂️ Same I came here the other day and started laughing at the second post 😂
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Post by kjc2 on Jan 5, 2023 12:41:00 GMT -5
I definitely have to laugh at myself because I can’t come to this thread without reading my first post here. 🤦♂️ Same I came here the other day and started laughing at the second post 😂 😂
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Post by madmarx on Jan 8, 2023 17:29:43 GMT -5
I would like Linus to pass on the All Star weekend.
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Post by SeaBass on Jan 8, 2023 18:50:32 GMT -5
I would like Linus to pass on the All Star weekend. Me too.
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Post by orym on Jan 10, 2023 10:53:34 GMT -5
I would like Linus to pass on the All Star weekend. Me too. I could go either way on it. If he passed, that's totally fine by me. If he goes and enjoys himself a little bit, that's okay too!
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Post by madmarx on Jan 10, 2023 12:38:29 GMT -5
I could go either way on it. If he passed, that's totally fine by me. If he goes and enjoys himself a little bit, that's okay too! My fear is all the goofy stuff they do to the Goalies in the All Star skills competition and Linus tweaking something.
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Post by kjc2 on Mar 7, 2023 6:40:39 GMT -5
I was listening to Milbury talking Bruins goaltending on some radio show. Ullmark is great but he’s an unknown when it comes to playoffs. Milbury is talking about “might need to manage his games and rest” but it’s not that cut and dry to me. He’s only played 39 games so far, we’re alternating or goalies nicely already. If anything I’m more concerned about Linus not being accustomed to playing every other night in pressure packed games. Tim Thomas went from wire to wire in 2011 and he looked as good is his last game as he did in the beginning. In my opinion Tuukka was not as good in the later rounds when we had a couple of playoff runs. Mental fatigue is a big factor but resting him now or changing things up won’t help with what he has coming his way.
Thoughts?
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Post by madmarx on Mar 7, 2023 9:12:44 GMT -5
I was listening to Milbury talking Bruins goaltending on some radio show. Ullmark is great but he’s an unknown when it comes to playoffs. Milbury is talking about “might need to manage his games and rest” but it’s not that cut and dry to me. He’s only played 39 games so far, we’re alternating or goalies nicely already. If anything I’m more concerned about Linus not being accustomed to playing every other night in pressure packed games. Tim Thomas went from wire to wire in 2011 and he looked as good is his last game as he did in the beginning. In my opinion Tuukka was not as good in the later rounds when we had a couple of playoff runs. Mental fatigue is a big factor but resting him now or changing things up won’t help with what he has coming his way. Thoughts? If ain’t broke don’t fix it .
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Post by orym on Mar 7, 2023 10:08:40 GMT -5
I was listening to Milbury talking Bruins goaltending on some radio show. Ullmark is great but he’s an unknown when it comes to playoffs. Milbury is talking about “might need to manage his games and rest” but it’s not that cut and dry to me. He’s only played 39 games so far, we’re alternating or goalies nicely already. If anything I’m more concerned about Linus not being accustomed to playing every other night in pressure packed games. Tim Thomas went from wire to wire in 2011 and he looked as good is his last game as he did in the beginning. In my opinion Tuukka was not as good in the later rounds when we had a couple of playoff runs. Mental fatigue is a big factor but resting him now or changing things up won’t help with what he has coming his way. Thoughts? I think both goalies have been playing excellent so it's really tough not to go 50/50 down the stretch. Ullmark looks like a totally different goalie this year. I am expecting he maintains the net throughout the playoffs given how confident he has looked. IF Ullmark falters or gets hurt, Swayman is capable and will still be sharp from having played a fair bit down the stretch as well. Win-win I'd say!
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Post by fforr on Mar 7, 2023 12:17:08 GMT -5
I was listening to Milbury talking Bruins goaltending on some radio show. Ullmark is great but he’s an unknown when it comes to playoffs. Milbury is talking about “might need to manage his games and rest” but it’s not that cut and dry to me. He’s only played 39 games so far, we’re alternating or goalies nicely already. If anything I’m more concerned about Linus not being accustomed to playing every other night in pressure packed games. Tim Thomas went from wire to wire in 2011 and he looked as good is his last game as he did in the beginning. In my opinion Tuukka was not as good in the later rounds when we had a couple of playoff runs. Mental fatigue is a big factor but resting him now or changing things up won’t help with what he has coming his way. Thoughts? Sounds like more of the same from Milbury when it comes to the Bruins. Well yes he doesn’t have a ton of playoff experience but that’s due to his 6 years in Buffalo. The plus side of that is that he saw a ton of rubber and honed his craft and blossomed here in Boston under all the structure. Think they’ll continue to alternate the rest of the season. The net will be Ullmark’s come playoffs and I think we’ll see more of the same from him. If not Sway’s pretty much just as good, and some nights better.
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Post by nfld77 on Mar 7, 2023 14:11:13 GMT -5
I agree with everyone else, I think he'll be fine and WHEN Bruins are up 3-0 in a series, Play Swayman a game and give Ully a break..Yea a little overconfident maybe on my part..Ullmark will be fine..
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Post by kjc2 on Mar 7, 2023 18:39:14 GMT -5
I agree with you all, we’re doing everything right, whatever happens is whatever happens. He either plays great or he doesn’t, one game out of time and if Sway has to come in then that’s not a bad fall back position.
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Post by nfld77 on Mar 8, 2023 0:32:12 GMT -5
I agree with you all, we’re doing everything right, whatever happens is whatever happens. He either plays great or he doesn’t, one game out of time and if Sway has to come in then that’s not a bad fall back position. Pretty much a win win situation..A season for the ages and it happens in a season we expected Boston to be a wildcard team at best. There's SO many different reasons why the Bruins are having this unforgetable season but no doubt our goaltending has been #1 in the world all season long..I just cant see that all of a sudden crumbling in the playoffs..Everytime this season when the Bruins played a supposedly pressure packed game, Ullmark and Swayman were great. I have no concerns about our goaltending come playoffs. AND to be honest, it's hard not to be over optimistic considering they only lost 8 games in regulation all season and only 2 at home!!
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Post by RascalHoudi on May 5, 2023 17:44:53 GMT -5
Ullmark is definitely trade bait this summer. Had a great season, but tight cap space may force the B's to move onto Swayman a little sooner.
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Post by KSJ08 on May 5, 2023 18:03:14 GMT -5
Trade him while his stock is high!!! He ain't gonna lead us to where we wantta be I believe, I may be wrong( majority time)
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Post by RascalHoudi on May 24, 2023 13:12:08 GMT -5
Think we can get a 1st rounder + for Ully? It looks like a great draft this year. Donny would still have to sign a veteran backup as you can't put all your eggs into the Brandon Bussi basket yes. While Swayman has excelled in a platoon setup, nobody knows how much of the workload he could handle and still stay effective.
But if they get a chance for a 1st and a good prospect for Ully, they gotta do it.
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Post by nfld77 on May 24, 2023 14:07:33 GMT -5
Think we can get a 1st rounder + for Ully? It looks like a great draft this year. Donny would still have to sign a veteran backup as you can't put all your eggs into the Brandon Bussi basket yes. While Swayman has excelled in a platoon setup, nobody knows how much of the workload he could handle and still stay effective. But if they get a chance for a 1st and a good prospect for Ully, they gotta do it. Certainly dont disagree with your post but I think it would depend on where they would be picking in 1st rd..Top 15 would certainly be worth it..There should be 4-5 teams in the bidding war to get him so Donny needs to be patient and take the very best return..
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Post by kjc2 on May 24, 2023 14:30:55 GMT -5
Think we can get a 1st rounder + for Ully? It looks like a great draft this year. Donny would still have to sign a veteran backup as you can't put all your eggs into the Brandon Bussi basket yes. While Swayman has excelled in a platoon setup, nobody knows how much of the workload he could handle and still stay effective. But if they get a chance for a 1st and a good prospect for Ully, they gotta do it. Certainly dont disagree with your post but I think it would depend on where they would be picking in 1st rd..Top 15 would certainly be worth it..There should be 4-5 teams in the bidding war to get him so Donny needs to be patient and take the very best return.. I’d love to get a young center with high end potential for Linus.
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Post by madmarx on May 24, 2023 16:27:58 GMT -5
Would he return to Buffalo?
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Post by kjc2 on May 24, 2023 17:46:40 GMT -5
Would he return to Buffalo? I was thinking Buffalo as well. They could bring Ullmark in for a couple of years until Devon Levi is ready. Also Buffalo drafted 3 centers last year in the first round, they should be willing to part with one of them.
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Post by nfld77 on May 24, 2023 21:27:19 GMT -5
Would he return to Buffalo? I was thinking Buffalo as well. They could bring Ullmark in for a couple of years until Devon Levi is ready. Also Buffalo drafted 3 centers last year in the first round, they should be willing to part with one of them. KJC, I'm guessing Madmarx was thinking about those 3 picks by the Sabres last season too But Buffalo is gonna be a strong contender to make playoffs next season as that young team is a yr older..I would prefer Ullmark go out west but you gotta take the best offer on the table..But that being said, no doubt the Sabres would be the perfect trading partner cause they have alot of top notch prospects..
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Post by fforr on Jun 19, 2023 19:04:27 GMT -5
If it comes down to Ullmark or Sway, think Ullmark’s the guy.
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Post by kjc2 on Jun 19, 2023 20:16:07 GMT -5
If it comes down to Ullmark or Sway, think Ullmark’s the guy. Bussi signed to a 1 year 2 way contract worth 775 thousand.
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Post by crafar01 on Jun 20, 2023 6:07:30 GMT -5
If it comes down to Ullmark or Sway, think Ullmark’s the guy. You're probably right, but if I were DS, I'd be putting feelers out there with teams that have goaltending issues. I like Ullmark, but his stock is high right now and we could probably get a good return for him...as well as some much needed cap breathing room.
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