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Post by SeaBass on Jul 16, 2020 5:59:09 GMT -5
Pretty impressive fire pit.
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Post by RascalHoudi on Jul 16, 2020 8:22:28 GMT -5
Pretty impressive fire pit. Would be cool to have. When I rake up my lawn the Maple Leafs would go up in flames!
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Post by madmarx on Jul 17, 2020 5:46:31 GMT -5
No official word on damage done to flooded arena in Edmonton. NHL will only say it's "unfit to play."
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Post by SeaBass on Jul 17, 2020 6:26:09 GMT -5
No official word on damage done to flooded arena in Edmonton. NHL will only say it's "unfit to play." I woulds say it rained pretty hard.
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Post by SeaBass on Jul 17, 2020 10:21:17 GMT -5
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Post by SeaBass on Jul 17, 2020 10:40:35 GMT -5
Still no Pasta or Kase
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Post by nfld77 on Jul 17, 2020 10:54:09 GMT -5
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Post by madmarx on Jul 17, 2020 12:12:52 GMT -5
Today, #NHLBruins Cassidy, who is not on so coal media, said that he has not received word from the NHL concerning the rumor that David Pastrnak & Ondrej Kase are being disciplined by the league for breaking quarantine protocol. They are not being disciplined by the organization.
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Post by madmarx on Jul 17, 2020 12:50:09 GMT -5
Apparently before Players are allowed to join the team that have traveled in from other countries, must test negative for four consecutive days ..
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Post by madmarx on Jul 17, 2020 15:55:39 GMT -5
J.P. Barry, agent for David Pastrnak, disclosed that his client is under quarantine after coming into contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19. Pastrnak has tested negative, according to Barry.
On Wednesday, Pastrnak was cleared to skate alongside 10 of his teammates for the first time since returning to Boston. The Bruins expected Pastrnak to practice with the team on Thursday. Plans changed that morning after the team learned of Pastrnak’s contact. The right wing did not practice on Thursday or Friday.
The length of Pastrnak’s quarantine and absence from the team is unknown. The Bruins leave for Toronto on July 26.
Ondrej Kase, Pastrnak’s friend and fellow Czech native, also missed the last two practices after skating on Wednesday. The reason for Kase’s absences is unknown.
Bruce Cassidy has declared Pastrnak and Kase unfit to participate, the NHL-approved terminology to explain any missed sessions. Cassidy had the same classification for Joakim Nordstrom, who didn’t practice on Friday after being present for previous sessions.
“Am I thinking ahead to being without those guys in the round robin or playoffs? No. That’d be speculating,” Cassidy said on Thursday of Pastrnak and Kase. “But yeah, for today. And if I get word later today that the same thing’s going to happen tomorrow, then we start thinking, ‘OK, we’ve looked at a couple guys. Anything else?’ We’ll meet as a staff to go through that. But there’s only so many guys that will go up to David’s spot.”
Pastrnak and Kase were originally cleared to skate after fulfilling testing mandates following their return to Massachusetts. Under NHL rules, in conjunction with the Massachusetts Board of Health, Pastrnak and Kase were required to either quarantine for 14 days or quarantine for seven days and undergo real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) tests on Days 1, 3, 5 and 7. Nordstrom, who returned from Sweden, opted for the latter.
It is unknown how Pastrnak, in particular, can train while quarantining. According to the NHL’s return to play protocol, players who participate in Phase 3 are not permitted to work out or skate at any public facility or other location.
“If the league allows them to work out on their own, I’m OK with them trying to get their conditioning up to where it needs to be,” Cassidy said. “What are the parameters of it? Are they near people that are at risk? Are they social distancing? Are they doing it the right way? That’s the term I’m going to use: Doing it the right way to prepare yourself. Then I’m OK with it. If they’re not and they put themselves in harm’s way, then obviously that’s not a good thing. I don’t want to judge Pasta or Kase without knowing all the facts of what happened before they got here. I know they traveled from Europe. Like a lot of guys, they had to quarantine or separate from the team or have X amount of negative tests. If it’s just about having negative tests and they’re allowed to go about their business, then they’re allowed to go about their business. If they weren’t supposed to, then they shouldn’t have been doing it.”
Anders Bjork skated in Pastrnak’s spot on the No. 1 line next to Brad Marchand and Patrice Bergeron on Friday. Kase, projected to be the No. 2 right wing next to Jake DeBrusk and David Krejci, was replaced by Karson Kuhlman. Anton Blidh replaced Nordstrom as the No. 4 left wing alongside Par Lindholm and Chris Wagner.
The Bruins are scheduled to practice on Saturday. They will be off on Sunday.
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Post by madmarx on Jul 18, 2020 15:55:18 GMT -5
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Post by SeaBass on Jul 20, 2020 6:18:47 GMT -5
The Bruins ended their Thursday session with 10 minutes of scrimmaging. The teams:
White Brad Marchand-Patrice Bergeron-Anders Bjork Jake DeBrusk-David Krejci-Karson Kuhlman/Jack Studnicka
Zdeno Chara-Charlie McAvoy Torey Krug-Brandon Carlo
Dan Vladar
Black Nick Ritchie-Charlie Coyle-Sean Kuraly Joakim Nordstrom-Par Lindholm-Chris Wagner
Matt Grzelcyk-Jeremy Lauzon John Moore-Jakub Zboril
Jaroslav Halak
Observations 1. The Bruins’ identity will not change in the playoffs. They will live and die on goaltending and defense. Brandon Carlo was the only player to score. Otherwise, both teams excelled at keeping tight gaps, stretching sticks into lanes and denying chances from developing.
It may not have been a coincidence that Bruce Cassidy started the day showing video to the team to remind it of in-zone thoroughness.
“We work from our own end out, so breaking pucks out, (defensive) zone — I liked that part of it,” Cassidy said. “I think there was one goal. We had a little bit of a breakdown on a rotated puck that Brandon scored on. You’re looking to see, ‘Is the structure good? Are we getting back to identifying our roles, responsibilities?’ ”
2. Scoring consistently could be a dogfight. It’s inevitable that opponents will train their defensive sights on the Bruins’ most accomplished scorers. With David Pastrnak unfit to participate, the No. 1 line had to accommodate newbie Anders Bjork.
This is where the grinders have to prioritize breaching perimeters and gaining net-front access. The power play, which the Bruins have yet to practice, will have to provide timely scoring.
3. Brad Marchand and Patrice Bergeron will be just fine. After 10 years of partnership, the two could trade sticks and still generate chances by finding openings and getting each other the puck.
4. It may take Jake DeBrusk and David Krejci a little longer to hit their groove than Marchand and Bergeron. It wasn’t the most accomplished regular season for the second-liners.
This year, according to Natural Stat Trick, the pair recorded a 54.84 goals for percentage and a 51.3 Corsi For rating during 484:42 of shared 5-on-5 play. Last season, in 717:12 of ice time, they had a 60.38 GF% and a 56.25 CF%.
Krejci looked like his usual slippery self during the scrimmage. DeBrusk had good legs. But they didn’t seem as aligned as Marchand and Bergeron.
5. After four months off, players with quick feet looked more acclimated than their counterparts. DeBrusk, Anders Bjork, Karson Kuhlman, Charlie Coyle, Sean Kuraly, Chris Wagner and Matt Grzelcyk served as Exhibit A.
6. On the flip side, it may take time for battleships such as Zdeno Chara and Nick Ritchie to reach cruising speed.
7. In theory, Ritchie should be a good left wing on a puck-possession line with Coyle and Kuraly. The three forwards weigh in at 663 pounds total. If they play to their strengths, the three third-liners should control the puck effectively in the offensive zone. Away from the puck, Kuraly will be the first forechecker, Ritchie will be F2 and Coyle will be the high forward.
Ritchie will be the key to the line. Specifically, whether he can keep pace with his high-tempo linemates.
8. Torey Krug is playing for a megabucks deal, either in Boston or elsewhere. He skated like he’s intent on earning it.
Krug takes a regular-season pounding because of his size and fearlessness. The time off served him well. Krug was really moving.
9. Jeremy Lauzon has locked down the No. 6 spot on the blue line. Foot speed has been Lauzon’s biggest liability. But the left-shot defender moved very well while closing on opponents. While Grzelcyk relies on his sticks to disrupt plays, Lauzon can apply his physicality to initiate puck separation. Third and fourth lines will not enjoy playing against Grzelcyk and Lauzon.
Until injuries or illness flare up on defense, Connor Clifton and John Moore are in for a long wait.
10. This may not be Jack Studnicka’s time. But being around a Cup-driven team for the second straight postseason will only favor the 21-year-old. The way Studnicka skated, handled the puck and looked for his teammates, he may have a future as a No. 2 NHL center. He’s only lacking experience and man strength.
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Post by madmarx on Jul 20, 2020 11:13:44 GMT -5
Bruins center Patrice Bergeron is a Selke Trophy finalist for a record ninth time. If he wins, he’ll hold the record with five.
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Post by madmarx on Jul 20, 2020 11:15:02 GMT -5
The Selke Trophy finalists were just revealed on @sportsnet Hockey Central: Patrice Bergeron (for a record ninth time), Sean Couturier and Ryan O'Reilly.
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Post by orym on Jul 20, 2020 11:20:19 GMT -5
The Selke Trophy finalists were just revealed on @sportsnet Hockey Central: Patrice Bergeron (for a record ninth time), Sean Couturier and Ryan O'Reilly. I like Bergy's chances!
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Post by madmarx on Jul 20, 2020 13:40:42 GMT -5
The @nhl has announced a Round Robin schedule change:
@nhlbruins vs. @capitals originally scheduled for Sat., Aug. 8 will now be played Sun., Aug. 9
@nhlflyers vs. @tblightning originally scheduled for Sun., Aug. 9 will now be played Sat., Aug. 8
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Post by SeaBass on Jul 20, 2020 19:48:58 GMT -5
The Selke Trophy finalists were just revealed on @sportsnet Hockey Central: Patrice Bergeron (for a record ninth time), Sean Couturier and Ryan O'Reilly. I like Bergy's chances! I think Couturier will win. Even though Bergy should win hands down.
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Post by kjc2 on Jul 21, 2020 5:50:03 GMT -5
I think Couturier will win. Even though Bergy should win hands down. I think there’s a Hab conspiracy to keep Bergeron from passing Gainey.
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Post by SeaBass on Jul 21, 2020 6:04:31 GMT -5
I think Couturier will win. Even though Bergy should win hands down. I think there’s a Hab conspiracy to keep Bergeron from passing Gainey. I would not be surprised.
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Post by fforr on Jul 21, 2020 8:13:51 GMT -5
What do say we get Bergy’s name on the Conn Symthe Trophy this year instead. 🍻
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Post by kjc2 on Jul 21, 2020 9:55:19 GMT -5
What do say we get Bergy’s name on the Conn Symthe Trophy this year instead. 🍻 I was thinking last year if we had knocked off St. Louis, they would have chosen Bergeron over O’Reilly for the Selke. It’s not supposed to work that way I know but the optics of the final made up the minds of those dumb ass voters.
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Post by nfld77 on Jul 21, 2020 10:52:04 GMT -5
I think Couturier will win. Even though Bergy should win hands down. I think there’s a Hab conspiracy to keep Bergeron from passing Gainey. I was about to post same think but of course my buddy beat me too it, lol..I think Bergy should already be working on his 6th..
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Post by SeaBass on Jul 21, 2020 11:50:00 GMT -5
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Post by madmarx on Jul 21, 2020 15:08:02 GMT -5
What do say we get Bergy’s name on the Conn Symthe Trophy this year instead. 🍻 I was thinking last year if we had knocked off St. Louis, they would have chosen Bergeron over O’Reilly for the Selke. It’s not supposed to work that way I know but the optics of the final made up the minds of those dumb ass voters. I believe the ballots are done before post season but I think he already should have five ..
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Post by orym on Jul 21, 2020 15:59:05 GMT -5
I was thinking last year if we had knocked off St. Louis, they would have chosen Bergeron over O’Reilly for the Selke. It’s not supposed to work that way I know but the optics of the final made up the minds of those dumb ass voters. I believe the ballots are done before post season but I think he already should have five .. In my opinion he should be going for nine in a row this year
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Post by offwego on Jul 21, 2020 16:46:29 GMT -5
I believe the ballots are done before post season but I think he already should have five .. In my opinion he should be going for nine in a row this year I love the way you think 💘
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Post by offwego on Jul 21, 2020 16:48:55 GMT -5
So I have this leaf fan I work with and every time I walk by him he says Bruins suck. Yesterday he gave me a Marchand bobble head. So as a thank you I sent him an email Toronto sucks 😁
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Post by madmarx on Jul 22, 2020 7:44:04 GMT -5
Of note on the NHL's hub city plan: There won't be any excursions outside the "secure zone" for players until 14 days after arrival in Toronto or Edmonton because of quarantine restrictions.
After that, they'll be permitted golf and other pre-arranged activities.
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Post by orym on Jul 22, 2020 9:20:53 GMT -5
Of note on the NHL's hub city plan: There won't be any excursions outside the "secure zone" for players until 14 days after arrival in Toronto or Edmonton because of quarantine restrictions. After that, they'll be permitted golf and other pre-arranged activities. Leafs should be permitted golf within about 3 games of the play-in series.
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Post by SeaBass on Jul 22, 2020 9:28:33 GMT -5
Of note on the NHL's hub city plan: There won't be any excursions outside the "secure zone" for players until 14 days after arrival in Toronto or Edmonton because of quarantine restrictions. After that, they'll be permitted golf and other pre-arranged activities. Leafs should be permitted golf within about 3 games of the play-in series. Hopefully Tampa will be joining them too.
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