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Post by KSJ08 on Oct 1, 2019 12:51:36 GMT -5
More.... Sweeney: Lindholm gives @nhlbruins a left-shot center to support Kuraly in situations. Ritchie has proven he can get inside vs. heavy D's. Kids have had opportunity to step up and will get them again. Cam Neely, “From a depth perspective, we’re pretty solid.” Jeremy Jacobs: “I think this is a professionally run organization. I’m very proud of it.” Bruins owner Jeremy Jacobs talks about the trust he created to hand the Bruins organization over to his kids “when I croak.” Point from both Jeremy and Charlie is that nothing has changed presently More #NHLBruins updates from Sweeney: Kevan Miller is back on the ice skating and “moving in the right direction.” #NHLBruins Sweeney said the team will use Long Term Injury Reserve but it has not been decided which player will be placed on it. Miller, Blidh will not start the season. Nordstrom is a question mark at this time. Cam Neely confirmed to me that Bruins will have a third jersey this year. It will be unveiled in November, and it will not be a Pooh Bear. Asked if he had any desire to bring that back. “No, no I do not.” "When I Croak" lol! SO HAPPY to hear that dam Pooh Bear will NOT return!! It looked deranged!!
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Post by madmarx on Oct 1, 2019 16:55:58 GMT -5
More.... Sweeney: Lindholm gives @nhlbruins a left-shot center to support Kuraly in situations. Ritchie has proven he can get inside vs. heavy D's. Kids have had opportunity to step up and will get them again. Cam Neely, “From a depth perspective, we’re pretty solid.” Jeremy Jacobs: “I think this is a professionally run organization. I’m very proud of it.” Bruins owner Jeremy Jacobs talks about the trust he created to hand the Bruins organization over to his kids “when I croak.” Point from both Jeremy and Charlie is that nothing has changed presently More #NHLBruins updates from Sweeney: Kevan Miller is back on the ice skating and “moving in the right direction.” #NHLBruins Sweeney said the team will use Long Term Injury Reserve but it has not been decided which player will be placed on it. Miller, Blidh will not start the season. Nordstrom is a question mark at this time. Cam Neely confirmed to me that Bruins will have a third jersey this year. It will be unveiled in November, and it will not be a Pooh Bear. Asked if he had any desire to bring that back. “No, no I do not.” "When I Croak" lol! SO HAPPY to hear that dam Pooh Bear will NOT return!! It looked deranged!! Really like Cam hammering the Pooh jersey just an embarrassment to the Bruins..
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Post by DonnyBrook on Oct 2, 2019 5:25:19 GMT -5
www.nhl.com/news/nhl-power-rankings-super-16-october-2/c-309638358the blues no. 2? what is this horseshit? and tsn picked them to win their division. am i just bitter as all fuck or are these people drinking the cool aid? i dont think they make the playoffs. i think their nose faced killa of a goalie turns into jim carey and i dont mean the pet detective.
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Post by DonnyBrook on Oct 2, 2019 5:31:19 GMT -5
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Post by SeaBass on Oct 2, 2019 7:21:33 GMT -5
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Post by SeaBass on Oct 2, 2019 7:22:39 GMT -5
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Post by SeaBass on Oct 2, 2019 7:23:36 GMT -5
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Post by DonnyBrook on Oct 2, 2019 7:44:33 GMT -5
"When I Croak" lol! SO HAPPY to hear that dam Pooh Bear will NOT return!! It looked deranged!! Really like Cam hammering the Pooh jersey just an embarrassment to the Bruins.. i thought all those mid/late 90's jerseys were terrible. i wonder what this new 3rd will be. i hope it will be 70's or 80's version
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Post by KSJ08 on Oct 2, 2019 8:34:44 GMT -5
WHo even knows anything about the NHL @ ESPN?!?! They SUCK!!!!
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Post by SeaBass on Oct 2, 2019 9:56:16 GMT -5
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Post by KSJ08 on Oct 2, 2019 10:03:40 GMT -5
"Rask, Bergeron, David Krejci, and now Brad Marchand are all on the other side of 30,"
WTH are any of them over 36?? That would be the "other side" of 30. I really wonder HOW some of these"journalist" get/keep their jobs?!?!
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Post by RascalHoudi on Oct 2, 2019 13:05:46 GMT -5
It's the only way he could pretend that his beloved Maple Leafs could win the Cup! LOL
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Post by orym on Oct 2, 2019 14:26:17 GMT -5
It's the only way he could pretend that his beloved Maple Leafs could win the Cup! LOL What a homer! Keep dreamin' Tim!
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Post by KSJ08 on Oct 3, 2019 8:23:10 GMT -5
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Post by SeaBass on Oct 3, 2019 8:41:01 GMT -5
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Post by SeaBass on Oct 3, 2019 13:18:48 GMT -5
There’s plenty of optimism around the Bruins as they begin the season Thursday night against the Stars in Dallas. Anything and everything can happen over an 82-game schedule and Boston is prepared to handle those ebbs and flows.
Coach Bruce Cassidy’s club also understands it can all go south in an instant. As last season’s NHL runner-up begins its quest, here are some possible red flags the Bruins hope to avoid:
1. The implosion of the top line Sure, it’s nearly inconceivable to fathom the line of Brad Marchand, Patrice Bergeron and David Pastrnak losing its production and identity as one of the league’s top trios. There’s no indication that a downfall is even possible, but injuries throughout the lineup are inevitable and it could directly affect Boston’s top point-getters. We know Bergeron is dealing with a lingering groin injury and the team is keeping a close eye on his continued rehab and strengthening program. If the league’s top two-way center misses time it won’t bode well for the Bruins. It will also impact special teams. Marchand kept his nose clean last season and avoided suspension and he needs to do more of the same this year. Pastrnak looked good at both ends of the ice during training camp and if he can continue to develop his 200-foot game it would be a bonus. He needs to avoid laziness in his game.
2. Goaltending tandem fails Everyone expects a repeat performance from Tuukka Rask and Jaroslav Halak this season. The pair proved to be a solid tandem during the regular season and were a big reason for the team’s deep playoff run. They shared an almost equal workload — Rask played 46 games (45 starts), while Halak played 40 games (37 starts) — and a similar plan will remain in place this season. Cassidy recently said Rask would start between 50-55 games, but if it’s any more than that, it could have a negative impact on a potential postseason run. There’s a reason the Bruins signed Max Lagace during the summer and have him playing in Providence just in case.
3. Which David Krejci will show up? The veteran centerman was arguably the Bruins’ most consistent player last season. In fact, it was his best season since 2008-09. He has the ability to find another gear during the playoffs and he reached that level last spring. While he’s found solid chemistry with Jake DeBrusk, the status of Krejci’s right side remains, as ever, a work in progress. Karson Kuhlman, who proved his worth during the Cup final, will start the season on Krejci’s wing. However, the 24-year-old suffered an injury during his only preseason game and his status for the season opener will be a game-time decision. If Krejci misses any significant amount of time, it could throw the entire balance of the lineup out of whack. The 33-year-old Krejci claims he’s ready to go, but it’s well documented how his absence from the lineup resonates across the entire team. If for some reason, he’s not able to play, the plan will be to move Charlie Coyle into the second-line center’s role. While a move of that nature could still be effective, it could shatter the Bruins’ bottom-six production.
4. A contract distraction General manager Don Sweeney recently said he’s begun talks with the representatives of veteran defenseman Torey Krug, who becomes an unrestricted free agent on July 1. He’s in the last season of a four-year, $21 million deal and negotiations between the sides could become tricky as the season progresses. While Sweeney said the Bruins will keep quiet on any possible deal, Krug remains vocal that he wants a long-term contract. If these negotiations play out in public, it could become a distraction for the player and the team.
5. Playoff hangover As we wrote the other day, losers of Game 7 in the Cup final typically don’t fare well the next season. All nine Game 7 losers since 1971 have failed to move past the second round of the playoffs. The Bruins are out to break that trend. Teams discourage describing it as a “hangover” if and when struggles begin. But, for any team that battled until mid-June, avoiding those mid-season downfalls will be a challenge. Make no mistake, the Bruins have prepared for this scenario in hopes it won’t last long. However, if they do begin to nosedive and can’t pull out of it, they could find themselves out of the playoff structure sooner than they would like.
6. Depth not ready If they encounter the “hangover,” the Bruins can counter by injecting a youthful spark. Sweeney and his staff have done a solid job the last few seasons of identifying talent ready to make an impact in the NHL. Many of the current crop of youngsters will begin the season in Providence, but no doubt will be called upon at some point during the season. Forwards Anders Bjork, Trent Frederic, Cameron Hughes, Jack Studnicka, Oscar Steen, along with defensemen Jakub Zboril, Urho Vaakanainen and Jeremy Lauzon could be promoted to Boston if needed. In the past, the Bruins have had success when dipping into the minor league talent pool, but if those players fail when given the opportunity, it won’t bode well for Boston.
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Post by DonnyBrook on Oct 3, 2019 15:10:46 GMT -5
edmonton and vegas lose D men for a long time. might boston deal one of their D to 1 of them? miller for reeves? this is my own article : P
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Post by madmarx on Oct 3, 2019 15:43:42 GMT -5
edmonton and vegas lose D men for a long time. might boston deal one of their D to 1 of them? miller for reeves? this is my own article : P McQuaid is available, does Vegas need both are Miller’s 😉
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Post by KSJ08 on Oct 3, 2019 16:03:56 GMT -5
edmonton and vegas lose D men for a long time. might boston deal one of their D to 1 of them? miller for reeves? this is my own article : P Kevan Miller?? Is that what you're purposing? He's on IR why would Vegas trade for an injured D when they just lost one to injury??
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Post by KSJ08 on Oct 3, 2019 16:04:50 GMT -5
edmonton and vegas lose D men for a long time. might boston deal one of their D to 1 of them? miller for reeves? this is my own article : P McQuaid is available, does Vegas need both are Miller’s 😉 Isn't the other Miller now W/Sabres?? Colin???
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Post by madmarx on Oct 3, 2019 16:58:26 GMT -5
McQuaid is available, does Vegas need both are Miller’s 😉 Isn't the other Miller now W/Sabres?? Colin??? Yep forgot he has a new home..
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Post by kjc2 on Oct 3, 2019 17:06:32 GMT -5
How much longer for Miller? I remember management saying in August that he should be ready for the start of the season.
When he gets healthy I think he should be shopped.
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Post by madmarx on Oct 3, 2019 18:04:06 GMT -5
How much longer for Miller? I remember management saying in August that he should be ready for the start of the season. When he gets healthy I think he should be shopped. Last I heard he was skating so he can’t be far away question is would Miller have been a difference maker last spring.. I do ..
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Post by nfld77 on Oct 3, 2019 19:32:39 GMT -5
How much longer for Miller? I remember management saying in August that he should be ready for the start of the season. When he gets healthy I think he should be shopped. Last I heard he was skating so he can’t be far away question is would Miller have been a difference maker last spring.. I do .. Madmarx, I read somewhere couple days ago that Miller should be able to join team during this 4 game road trip..Sorry, no clue where I read it or the accuracy of it..I'll go search "History" and will post if I can find it..
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Post by kjc2 on Oct 3, 2019 22:27:31 GMT -5
How much longer for Miller? I remember management saying in August that he should be ready for the start of the season. When he gets healthy I think he should be shopped. Last I heard he was skating so he can’t be far away question is would Miller have been a difference maker last spring.. I do .. I don’t disagree, I’m a Big Miller fan and his toughness is very welcome but I’m thinking he has some hard miles on him and young Clifton keeps getting better. That said if we don’t need to trade him why not make sure he gets a ton of rest days this year and starts the playoffs fresh and healthy.
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Post by DonnyBrook on Oct 4, 2019 5:21:11 GMT -5
edmonton and vegas lose D men for a long time. might boston deal one of their D to 1 of them? miller for reeves? this is my own article : P Kevan Miller?? Is that what you're purposing? He's on IR why would Vegas trade for an injured D when they just lost one to injury?? i thought he was about to come back? i dont know. just saying shit.
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Post by madmarx on Oct 4, 2019 8:17:47 GMT -5
Last I heard he was skating so he can’t be far away question is would Miller have been a difference maker last spring.. I do .. I don’t disagree, I’m a Big Miller fan and his toughness is very welcome but I’m thinking he has some hard miles on him and young Clifton keeps getting better. That said if we don’t need to trade him why not make sure he gets a ton of rest days this year and starts the playoffs fresh and healthy. You can’t have enough tough d men post season
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Post by kjc2 on Oct 4, 2019 8:19:43 GMT -5
I don’t disagree, I’m a Big Miller fan and his toughness is very welcome but I’m thinking he has some hard miles on him and young Clifton keeps getting better. That said if we don’t need to trade him why not make sure he gets a ton of rest days this year and starts the playoffs fresh and healthy. You can’t have enough tough d men post season I can think of a few St Louis Blues that Kevin could have sorted out.
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Post by madmarx on Oct 4, 2019 8:22:23 GMT -5
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Post by SeaBass on Oct 4, 2019 9:07:05 GMT -5
Yikes. I must have missed that.
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