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Post by kjc2 on May 10, 2021 9:49:13 GMT -5
Curtis Lazar on the change he's seen in Taylor Hall since arriving in Boston: "It's almost like he's reborn." I hope he doesn’t go chasing the money again in the offseason, hopefully he’s learned his lesson.
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Post by SeaBass on May 11, 2021 6:13:18 GMT -5
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Post by SeaBass on May 11, 2021 6:36:17 GMT -5
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Post by kjc2 on May 11, 2021 7:06:12 GMT -5
What’s the cost? I think Krejci has to come with the package on a 3 x 5 million or is that realistic? Hall 5 x 7 million?
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Post by PlayMaker on May 11, 2021 20:36:05 GMT -5
I dont like going that high for Hall.. I would stick around 6.3 or so. maybe 3 or 4 years.............I think if he really wants to be here thats fair and it isnt like we cant extend him. His track record is a bit spotty.
I would love Eichel but 10 million is a tough pill to swallow and he has proven nothing in Buffalo, certainly not a leader imo. hell of a talent and player though i think if his head is right.
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Post by SeaBass on May 12, 2021 10:54:11 GMT -5
Oh Hall...
Cam Neely: "Mainly, it solidified our offensive depth. Now teams aren't just looking at the Bergeron line. They have to look at the Krejci line too. We'll see how things go with the playoffs. We'd like to try & get something done w/Hall [contractually] but it remains to be seen"
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Post by SeaBass on May 12, 2021 10:56:00 GMT -5
Neely said the team is up in the 80-percent region with first shots of the vaccine. They're trying to figure out a plan to time the second shots, given the playoff schedule.
NHL relaxes rules for teams if above 85 percent
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Post by SeaBass on May 14, 2021 11:32:36 GMT -5
Here are NHL.com's picks for the Stanley Cup First Round:
Amalie Benjamin, staff writer MassMutual East 1. PIT vs. 4. NYI: Pittsburgh Penguins 2. WSH vs. 3. BOS: Boston Bruins
Discover Central 1. CAR vs. 4. NSH: Carolina Hurricanes 2. FLA vs. 3. TBL: Florida Panthers
Honda West 1. COL vs. 4. STL: Colorado Avalanche 2. VGK vs. 3. MIN: Vegas Golden Knights
Scotia North 1. TOR vs. 4. MTL: Toronto Maple Leafs 2. EDM vs. 3. WPG: Edmonton Oilers
Stanley Cup Semifinals 1. VGK vs. 4. EDM: Vegas Golden Knights 2. CAR vs. 3. BOS: Boston Bruins
Stanley Cup Final: Golden Knights over Bruins Conn Smythe winner: Mark Stone, Golden Knights
Tim Campbell, staff writer MassMutual East 1. PIT vs. 4. NYI: New York Islanders 2. WSH vs. 3. BOS: Washington Capitals
Discover Central 1. CAR vs. 4. NSH: Carolina Hurricanes 2. FLA vs. 3. TBL: Florida Panthers
Honda West 1. COL vs. 4. STL: Colorado Avalanche 2. VGK vs. 3. MIN: Vegas Golden Knights
Scotia North 1. TOR vs. 4. MTL: Toronto Maple Leafs 2. EDM vs. 3. WPG: Edmonton Oilers
Stanley Cup Semifinals 1. COL vs. 4. EDM: Colorado Avalanche 2. CAR vs. 3. WSH: Carolina Hurricanes
Stanley Cup Final: Avalanche over Hurricanes Conn Smythe winner: Nathan MacKinnon, Avalanche
Brian Compton, deputy managing editor MassMutual East 1. PIT vs. 4. NYI: New York Islanders 2. WSH vs. 3. BOS: Boston Bruins
Discover Central 1. CAR vs. 4. NSH: Carolina Hurricanes 2. FLA vs. 3. TBL: Tampa Bay Lightning
Honda West 1. COL vs. 4. STL: Colorado Avalanche 2. VGK vs. 3. MIN: Vegas Golden Knights
Scotia North 1. TOR vs. 4. MTL: Toronto Maple Leafs 2. EDM vs. 3. WPG: Winnipeg Jets
Stanley Cup Semifinals 1. COL vs. 4. NYI: Colorado Avalanche 2. CAR vs. 3. TOR: Carolina Hurricanes
Stanley Cup Final: Avalanche over Hurricanes Conn Smythe winner: Nathan MacKinnon, Avalanche
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, columnist MassMutual East 1. PIT vs. 4. NYI: Pittsburgh Penguins 2. WSH vs. 3. BOS: Boston Bruins
Discover Central 1. CAR vs. 4. NSH: Carolina Hurricanes 2. FLA vs. 3. TBL: Florida Panthers
Honda West 1. COL vs. 4. STL: Colorado Avalanche 2. VGK vs. 3. MIN: Minnesota Wild
Scotia North 1. TOR vs. 4. MTL: Toronto Maple Leafs 2. EDM vs. 3. WPG: Edmonton Oilers
Stanley Cup Semifinals 1. COL vs. 4. BOS: Colorado Avalanche 2. CAR vs. 3. TOR: Toronto Maple Leafs
Stanley Cup Final: Avalanche over Maple Leafs Conn Smythe winner: Nathan MacKinnon, Avalanche
William Douglas, staff writer MassMutual East 1. PIT vs. 4. NYI: New York Islanders 2. WSH vs. 3. BOS: Boston Bruins
Discover Central 1. CAR vs. 4. NSH: Carolina Hurricanes 2. FLA vs. 3. TBL: Tampa Bay Lightning
Honda West 1. COL vs. 4. STL: Colorado Avalanche 2. VGK vs. 3. MIN: Vegas Golden Knights
Scotia North 1. TOR vs. 4. MTL: Toronto Maple Leafs 2. EDM vs. 3. WPG: Edmonton Oilers
Stanley Cup Semifinals 1. COL vs. 4. NYI: New York Islanders 2. CAR vs. 3. TOR: Toronto Maple Leafs
Stanley Cup Final: Maple Leafs over Islanders Conn Smythe winner: Wayne Simmonds, Maple Leafs
Tom Gulitti, staff writer MassMutual East 1. PIT vs. 4. NYI: Pittsburgh Penguins 2. WSH vs. 3. BOS: Boston Bruins
Discover Central 1. CAR vs. 4. NSH: Carolina Hurricanes 2. FLA vs. 3. TBL: Tampa Bay Lightning
Honda West 1. COL vs. 4. STL: Colorado Avalanche 2. VGK vs. 3. MIN: Minnesota Wild
Scotia North 1. TOR vs. 4. MTL: Toronto Maple Leafs 2. EDM vs. 3. WPG: Edmonton Oilers
Stanley Cup Semifinals 1. COL vs. 4. BOS: Colorado Avalanche 2. CAR vs. 3. TOR: Carolina Hurricanes
Stanley Cup Final: Avalanche over Hurricanes Conn Smythe winner: Cale Makar, Avalanche
Pete Jensen, senior fantasy editor MassMutual East 1. PIT vs. 4. NYI: New York Islanders 2. WSH vs. 3. BOS: Boston Bruins
Discover Central 1. CAR vs. 4. NSH: Carolina Hurricanes 2. FLA vs. 3. TBL: Florida Panthers
Honda West 1. COL vs. 4. STL: Colorado Avalanche 2. VGK vs. 3. MIN: Vegas Golden Knights
Scotia North 1. TOR vs. 4. MTL: Toronto Maple Leafs 2. EDM vs. 3. WPG: Edmonton Oilers
Stanley Cup Semifinals 1. COL vs. 4. BOS: Colorado Avalanche 2. CAR vs. 3. TOR: Carolina Hurricanes
Stanley Cup Final: Avalanche over Hurricanes Conn Smythe winner: Nathan MacKinnon, Avalanche
Adam Kimelman, deputy managing editor MassMutual East 1. PIT vs. 4. NYI: Pittsburgh Penguins 2. WSH vs. 3. BOS: Boston Bruins
Discover Central 1. CAR vs. 4. NSH: Carolina Hurricanes 2. FLA vs. 3. TBL: Tampa Bay Lightning
Honda West 1. COL vs. 4. STL: Colorado Avalanche 2. VGK vs. 3. MIN: Vegas Golden Knights
Scotia North 1. TOR vs. 4. MTL: Toronto Maple Leafs 2. EDM vs. 3. WPG: Edmonton Oilers
Stanley Cup Semifinals 1. VGK vs. 4. BOS: Vegas Golden Knights 2. TOR vs. 3. TBL: Tampa Bay Lightning
Stanley Cup Final: Golden Knights over Lightning Conn Smythe winner: Marc-Andre Fleury, Golden Knights
Mike Morreale, staff writer MassMutual East 1. PIT vs. 4. NYI: New York Islanders 2. WSH vs. 3. BOS: Boston Bruins
Discover Central 1. CAR vs. 4. NSH: Nashville Predators 2. FLA vs. 3. TBL: Tampa Bay Lightning
Honda West 1. COL vs. 4. STL: St. Louis Blues 2. VGK vs. 3. MIN: Vegas Golden Knights
Scotia North 1. TOR vs. 4. MTL: Toronto Maple Leafs 2. EDM vs 3. WPG: Edmonton Oilers
Stanley Cup Semifinals 1. VGK vs. 4. BOS: Vegas Golden Knights 2. TOR vs. 3. TBL: Tampa Bay Lightning
Stanley Cup Final: Golden Knights over Lightning Conn Smythe winner: Mark Stone, Golden Knights
Tracey Myers, staff writer MassMutual East 1. PIT vs. 4. NYI: Pittsburgh Penguins 2. WSH vs. 3. BOS: Boston Bruins
Discover Central 1. CAR vs. 4. NSH: Carolina Hurricanes 2. FLA vs. 3. TBL: Florida Panthers
Honda West 1. COL vs. 4. STL: Colorado Avalanche 2. VGK vs. 3. MIN: Minnesota Wild
Scotia North 1. TOR vs. 4. MON: Toronto Maple Leafs 2. EDM vs. 3. WPG: Edmonton Oilers
Stanley Cup Semifinals 1. COL vs. 4. EDM: Colorado Avalanche 2. CAR vs. 3. PIT: Carolina Hurricanes
Stanley Cup Final: Avalanche over Hurricanes Conn Smythe winner: Nathan MacKinnon, Avalanche
Bill Price, Editor-in-Chief MassMutual East 1. PIT vs. 4. NYI: New York Islanders 2. WSH vs 3. BOS: Boston Bruins
Discover Central 1. CAR vs. 4. NSH: Carolina Hurricanes 2. FLA vs 3. TBL: Tampa Bay Lightning
Honda West 1. COL vs. 4. STL: Colorado Avalanche 2. VGK vs 3. MIN: Vegas Golden Knights
Scotia North 1. TOR vs. 4. MTL: Toronto Maple Leafs 2. EDM vs 3. WPG: Edmonton Oilers
Stanley Cup Semifinals 1. VGK vs. 4. NYI: Vegas Golden Knights 2. CAR vs. 3. EDM: Edmonton Oilers
Stanley Cup Final: Golden Knights over Oilers Conn Smythe winner: Mark Stone, Golden Knights
Shawn P. Roarke, Senior Director of Editorial MassMutual East 1. PIT vs. 4. NYI: Pittsburgh Penguins 2. WSH vs 3. BOS: Boston Bruins
Discover Central; 1. CAR vs. 4. NSH: Carolina Hurricanes 2. FLA vs 3. TBL: Florida Panthers
Honda West 1. COL vs. 4. STL: Colorado Avalanche 2. VGK vs 3. MIN: Vegas Golden Knights
Scotia North 1. TOR vs. 4. MTL: Toronto Maple Leafs 2. EDM vs 3. WPG: Winnipeg Jets
Stanley Cup Semifinals 1. VGK vs. 4. WPG: Vegas Golden Knights 2. CAR vs. 3. BOS: Carolina Hurricanes
Stanley Cup Final: Hurricanes over Golden Knights Conn Smythe winner: Sebastian Aho, Hurricanes
Dan Rosen, senior writer MassMutual East 1. PIT vs. 4. NYI: Pittsburgh Penguins 2. WSH vs 3. BOS: Boston Bruins
Discover Central 1. CAR vs. 4. NSH: Carolina Hurricanes 2. FLA vs 3. TBL: Florida Panthers
Honda West 1. COL vs. 4. STL: Colorado Avalanche 2. VGK vs 3. MIN: Minnesota Wild
Scotia North 1. TOR vs. 4. MTL: Toronto Maple Leafs 2. EDM vs 3. WPG: Edmonton Oilers
Stanley Cup Semifinals 1. COL vs. 4. TOR: Colorado Avalanche 2. CAR vs. 3. PIT: Carolina Hurricanes
Stanley Cup Final: Avalanche over Hurricanes Conn Smythe winner: Nathan MacKinnon, Avalanche
David Satriano, staff writer MassMutual East 1. PIT vs. 4. NYI: Pittsburgh Penguins 2. WSH vs 3. BOS: Boston Bruins
Discover Central 1. CAR vs. 4. NSH: Carolina Hurricanes 2. FLA vs 3. TBL: Tampa Bay Lightning
Scotia North 1. TOR vs. 4. MTL: Toronto Maple Leafs 2. EDM vs. 3. WPG: Edmonton Oilers
Honda West 1. COL vs. 4. STL: Colorado Avalanche 2. VGK vs 3. MIN: Vegas Golden Knights
Stanley Cup Semifinals 1. VGK vs. 4. EDM: Vegas Golden Knights 2. TBL vs. 3. BOS: Boston Bruins
Stanley Cup Final: Golden Knights over Bruins Conn Smythe winner: Mark Stone, Golden Knights
Dave Stubbs, columnist MassMutual East 1. PIT vs. 4. NYI: Pittsburgh Penguins 2. WSH vs. 3. BOS: Boston Bruins
Discover Central 1. CAR vs. 4. NSH: Carolina Hurricanes 2. FLA vs. 3. TBL: Tampa Bay Lightning
Honda West 1. COL vs. 4. STL: Colorado Avalanche 2. VGK vs. 3. MIN: Vegas Golden Knights
Scotia North 1. TOR vs. 4. MTL: Toronto Maple Leafs 2. EDM vs. 3. WPG: Edmonton Oilers
Stanley Cup Semifinals 1. COL vs. 4. TBL: Colorado Avalanche 2. TOR vs. 3. BOS: Toronto Maple Leafs
Stanley Cup Final: Avalanche over Maple Leafs Conn Smythe winner: Nathan MacKinnon, Avalanche
Mike Zeisberger, staff writer MassMutual East 1. PIT vs. 4. NYI: Pittsburgh Penguins 2. WSH vs 3. BOS: Boston Bruins
Discover Central 1. CAR vs. 4. NSH: Carolina Hurricanes 2. FLA vs 3. TBL: Tampa Bay Lightning
Honda West 1. COL vs. 4. STL: Colorado Avalanche 2. VGK vs 3. MIN: Vegas Golden Knights
Scotia North 1. TOR vs. 4. MTL: Toronto Maple Leafs 2. EDM vs 3. WPG: Edmonton Oilers
Stanley Cup Semifinals 1. COL vs. 4. BOS: Colorado Avalanche 2. TOR vs. 3. TBL: Tampa Bay Lightning
Stanley Cup Final: Avalanche over Lightning Conn Smythe winner: Nathan MacKinnon, Avalanche
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Post by kjc2 on May 14, 2021 11:43:52 GMT -5
Most of them have us winning round 1, I hope that’s not the kiss of death ☠️
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Post by offwego on May 16, 2021 17:24:41 GMT -5
Most of them have us winning round 1, I hope that’s not the kiss of death ☠️ And nobody picked the Habs to get past Toronto either now that would be just horrible.....
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Post by SeaBass on May 18, 2021 11:26:41 GMT -5
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Post by SeaBass on May 18, 2021 11:28:28 GMT -5
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Post by SeaBass on May 19, 2021 11:24:45 GMT -5
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Post by kjc2 on May 19, 2021 14:33:27 GMT -5
Rask, most regular season wins in Bruins history and if he wins tonight he ties Gerry Cheevers for most playoff wins in Bruins history. In my opinion he’s top three or four best Bruins goalies of all time. But the ignorant haters will continue to be uninformed.
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Post by SeaBass on May 24, 2021 7:56:44 GMT -5
Tuukka Rask
Best save% in the playoffs in NHL history- (min 75 games played)
1. Tuukka Rask - .927
numero uno
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Post by kjc2 on May 24, 2021 8:41:45 GMT -5
Tuukka Rask Best save% in the playoffs in NHL history- (min 75 games played) 1. Tuukka Rask - .927 numero uno I don’t know how people can criticize Tuukka for his body of work. Anybody can be called out for a bad game here and there but Rask is an elite goalie. I’ve yet to hear any logical argument against it.
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Post by blkngld on May 25, 2021 23:06:52 GMT -5
Tuukka Rask Best save% in the playoffs in NHL history- (min 75 games played) 1. Tuukka Rask - .927 numero uno I don’t know how people can criticize Tuukka for his body of work. Anybody can be called out for a bad game here and there but Rask is an elite goalie. I’ve yet to hear any logical argument against it. 2010 game 7 vs Flyers... 2013 game 6 vs Blackhawks.. game 7 vs Blues.. he wins one of those games and you have a point..we're still waiting for his defining moment.. don't get it twisted I love the guy but he hasn't won anything.. TT got it done ..Rask had arguably better teams in 2013, 14 and 19 then TT had in 11 yet couldn't win a CUP.. just saying
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Post by kjc2 on May 26, 2021 6:00:43 GMT -5
I don’t know how people can criticize Tuukka for his body of work. Anybody can be called out for a bad game here and there but Rask is an elite goalie. I’ve yet to hear any logical argument against it. 2010 game 7 vs Flyers... 2013 game 6 vs Blackhawks.. game 7 vs Blues.. he wins one of those games and you have a point..we're still waiting for his defining moment.. don't get it twisted I love the guy but he hasn't won anything.. TT got it done ..Rask had arguably better teams in 2013, 14 and 19 then TT had in 11 yet couldn't win a CUP.. just saying I don’t put any stock in 2010, he was a kid, first year as a starter also losing Krejci was the tipping point in that series. I agree in 2013 and 2019, he didn’t out dual Crawford or Binnington when it mattered the most. Also I do agree we were the better team in both cases going into those series. With that said Bergeron was playing with a cracked rib and punctured lung, I believe Horton got hurt and Seguin was MIA the entire playoffs. In 2019 we were outmatched physically by a long shot. Our D was way too small for their forwards and we were physically pummelled by game 7. I know both sides have their share of adversity along the way but just pointing out it’s a team sport and Rask could be feeling great but the high percentage chances against him go incrementally up as the team runs out of gas. In 2013 his goaltending in the Pittsburgh series was some of the best I’ve ever seen. In 2019 I thought we had no business beating Columbus, Rask was amazing. People can always say you’re not a winner until you win the ultimate prize but he’s been great enough to provide us some exciting moments and get us to the dance twice. Hopefully third time’s a charm. We’ve all followed the Bruins a long time here, one thing I know in hockey and in life in general, you take the good/great things for granted when you have it but you really miss it when you don’t have it anymore. Some of our starting goalies from the 80’s, 90’s and 2000’s are still fresh in my mind, it wasn’t always pretty.
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Post by offwego on May 26, 2021 6:14:21 GMT -5
2010 game 7 vs Flyers... 2013 game 6 vs Blackhawks.. game 7 vs Blues.. he wins one of those games and you have a point..we're still waiting for his defining moment.. don't get it twisted I love the guy but he hasn't won anything.. TT got it done ..Rask had arguably better teams in 2013, 14 and 19 then TT had in 11 yet couldn't win a CUP.. just saying I don’t put any stock in 2010, he was a kid, first year as a starter also losing Krejci was the tipping point in that series. I agree in 2013 and 2019, he didn’t out dual Crawford or Binnington when it mattered the most. Also I do agree we were the better team in both cases going into those series. With that said Bergeron was playing with a cracked rib and punctured lung, I believe Horton got hurt and Seguin was MIA the entire playoffs. In 2019 we were outmatched physically by a long shot. Our D was way too small for their forwards and we were physically pummelled by game 7. I know both sides have their share of adversity along the way but just pointing out it’s a team sport and Rask could be feeling great but the high percentage chances against him go incrementally up as the team runs out of gas. In 2013 his goaltending in the Pittsburgh series was some of the best I’ve ever seen. In 2019 I thought we had no business beating Columbus, Rask was amazing. People can always say you’re not a winner until you win the ultimate prize but he’s been great enough to provide us some exciting moments and get us to the dance twice. Hopefully third time’s a charm. We’ve all followed the Bruins a long time here, one thing I know in hockey and in life in general, you take the good/great things for granted when you have it but you really miss it when you don’t have it anymore. Some of our starting goalies from the 80’s, 90’s and 2000’s are still fresh in my mind, it wasn’t always pretty. Well said 👏👌👍
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Post by blkngld on May 26, 2021 13:11:42 GMT -5
2010 game 7 vs Flyers... 2013 game 6 vs Blackhawks.. game 7 vs Blues.. he wins one of those games and you have a point..we're still waiting for his defining moment.. don't get it twisted I love the guy but he hasn't won anything.. TT got it done ..Rask had arguably better teams in 2013, 14 and 19 then TT had in 11 yet couldn't win a CUP.. just saying I don’t put any stock in 2010, he was a kid, first year as a starter also losing Krejci was the tipping point in that series. I agree in 2013 and 2019, he didn’t out dual Crawford or Binnington when it mattered the most. Also I do agree we were the better team in both cases going into those series. With that said Bergeron was playing with a cracked rib and punctured lung, I believe Horton got hurt and Seguin was MIA the entire playoffs. In 2019 we were outmatched physically by a long shot. Our D was way too small for their forwards and we were physically pummelled by game 7. I know both sides have their share of adversity along the way but just pointing out it’s a team sport and Rask could be feeling great but the high percentage chances against him go incrementally up as the team runs out of gas. In 2013 his goaltending in the Pittsburgh series was some of the best I’ve ever seen. In 2019 I thought we had no business beating Columbus, Rask was amazing. People can always say you’re not a winner until you win the ultimate prize but he’s been great enough to provide us some exciting moments and get us to the dance twice. Hopefully third time’s a charm. We’ve all followed the Bruins a long time here, one thing I know in hockey and in life in general, you take the good/great things for granted when you have it but you really miss it when you don’t have it anymore. Some of our starting goalies from the 80’s, 90’s and 2000’s are still fresh in my mind, it wasn’t always pretty. I respect what you're saying I really do but once you start making excuses no offense intended but you lost me.. I wasn't trying to get too granular but if we must.. Rask has a history of cracking under pressure.. and Columbus really? come on man the only thing that CBJ had going was physicality. they weren't over skilled except for the Breadman ..maybe should have been a precursor to the St Louis series ? but still B's lost games they had leads in.. is it all his fault no of course not but did he make that series altering save ala TT or Jonathon Quick? nope!
Just needed one more save in games 1 and 4 they would have swept the Black hawks.. Game 6 was bad enough but it was in the tea leaves when you let opportunities pass by.. its why the great ones are the legends.. and I do appreciate the guy but he isn't going to be considered one of the greats... look at arguably one of the best regular season goalies of all time .. Evgeny Nabokov ..he has great numbers but he's barely remembered. could throw in Kolzig or maybe Pete Peeters if we want a Bruins player to reference.. and if those B's teams were over achievers like say all the teams Hasek or Kiprusoff carried on their backs in Buffalo and Calgary then I'd be right there with you ..
anywho love you guys and the fact that we can have some great discussions with differing opinions while always being respectable!
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Post by nfld77 on May 26, 2021 13:35:08 GMT -5
2010 game 7 vs Flyers... 2013 game 6 vs Blackhawks.. game 7 vs Blues.. he wins one of those games and you have a point..we're still waiting for his defining moment.. don't get it twisted I love the guy but he hasn't won anything.. TT got it done ..Rask had arguably better teams in 2013, 14 and 19 then TT had in 11 yet couldn't win a CUP.. just saying I don’t put any stock in 2010, he was a kid, first year as a starter also losing Krejci was the tipping point in that series. I agree in 2013 and 2019, he didn’t out dual Crawford or Binnington when it mattered the most. Also I do agree we were the better team in both cases going into those series. With that said Bergeron was playing with a cracked rib and punctured lung, I believe Horton got hurt and Seguin was MIA the entire playoffs. In 2019 we were outmatched physically by a long shot. Our D was way too small for their forwards and we were physically pummelled by game 7. I know both sides have their share of adversity along the way but just pointing out it’s a team sport and Rask could be feeling great but the high percentage chances against him go incrementally up as the team runs out of gas. In 2013 his goaltending in the Pittsburgh series was some of the best I’ve ever seen. In 2019 I thought we had no business beating Columbus, Rask was amazing. People can always say you’re not a winner until you win the ultimate prize but he’s been great enough to provide us some exciting moments and get us to the dance twice. Hopefully third time’s a charm. We’ve all followed the Bruins a long time here, one thing I know in hockey and in life in general, you take the good/great things for granted when you have it but you really miss it when you don’t have it anymore. Some of our starting goalies from the 80’s, 90’s and 2000’s are still fresh in my mind, it wasn’t always pretty. Very well said KJC..Tuukku is NOT the reason he hasnt won a cup..It's so fucking easy to put the blame on a goalie when your team dont win..BUT when that same goalie has the BEST Save% in NHL HISTORY, your arguement gets thrown out the window..
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Post by SeaBass on May 26, 2021 13:56:06 GMT -5
Tuukka will always be doubted until he wins a cup....this year.
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Post by madmarx on May 26, 2021 16:49:50 GMT -5
Stat(s) of the day:
Patrice Bergeron dominated when matched up against Sidney Crosby this season.
In 59:25 of 5v5 TOI when Bergeron/Crosby were out on the ice together, Boston led in:
Shots on goal: 44-17 Scoring chances: 29-16 Goals: 4-0
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Post by KSJ08 on May 26, 2021 17:59:22 GMT -5
I would rather play Pens then Isle. We can exploit Pens D & goaltending.
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Post by Losing my mind on May 26, 2021 18:21:19 GMT -5
I would rather play Pens then Isle. We can exploit Pens D & goaltending. I feel the same. I always want to go against the team with weaker goal tending. Playoffs are too tight and it's easy for a hot goalie to steal a series.
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Post by SeaBass on May 26, 2021 19:49:55 GMT -5
Looks like we are getting the Isles.
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Post by kjc2 on May 26, 2021 20:35:11 GMT -5
I don’t put any stock in 2010, he was a kid, first year as a starter also losing Krejci was the tipping point in that series. I agree in 2013 and 2019, he didn’t out dual Crawford or Binnington when it mattered the most. Also I do agree we were the better team in both cases going into those series. With that said Bergeron was playing with a cracked rib and punctured lung, I believe Horton got hurt and Seguin was MIA the entire playoffs. In 2019 we were outmatched physically by a long shot. Our D was way too small for their forwards and we were physically pummelled by game 7. I know both sides have their share of adversity along the way but just pointing out it’s a team sport and Rask could be feeling great but the high percentage chances against him go incrementally up as the team runs out of gas. In 2013 his goaltending in the Pittsburgh series was some of the best I’ve ever seen. In 2019 I thought we had no business beating Columbus, Rask was amazing. People can always say you’re not a winner until you win the ultimate prize but he’s been great enough to provide us some exciting moments and get us to the dance twice. Hopefully third time’s a charm. We’ve all followed the Bruins a long time here, one thing I know in hockey and in life in general, you take the good/great things for granted when you have it but you really miss it when you don’t have it anymore. Some of our starting goalies from the 80’s, 90’s and 2000’s are still fresh in my mind, it wasn’t always pretty. I respect what you're saying I really do but once you start making excuses no offense intended but you lost me.. I wasn't trying to get too granular but if we must.. Rask has a history of cracking under pressure.. and Columbus really? come on man the only thing that CBJ had going was physicality. they weren't over skilled except for the Breadman ..maybe should have been a precursor to the St Louis series ? but still B's lost games they had leads in.. is it all his fault no of course not but did he make that series altering save ala TT or Jonathon Quick? nope!
Just needed one more save in games 1 and 4 they would have swept the Black hawks.. Game 6 was bad enough but it was in the tea leaves when you let opportunities pass by.. its why the great ones are the legends.. and I do appreciate the guy but he isn't going to be considered one of the greats... look at arguably one of the best regular season goalies of all time .. Evgeny Nabokov ..he has great numbers but he's barely remembered. could throw in Kolzig or maybe Pete Peeters if we want a Bruins player to reference.. and if those B's teams were over achievers like say all the teams Hasek or Kiprusoff carried on their backs in Buffalo and Calgary then I'd be right there with you ..
anywho love you guys and the fact that we can have some great discussions with differing opinions while always being respectable!
I respect your side as well. Sports have always been this way, you’re not a winner until you’ve won the ultimate prize. I can get behind that way of thinking in a sport like golf or tennis or boxing where it’s you and you alone that has to get it done. A team sport is like putting together a puzzle, most of the time all the pieces don’t all fit and there are holes. A lot of great players plod along for years on teams full of holes and can’t do it on their own. Ray Bourque and Rob Blake would have been those guys but they basically went to an all star team in Colorado. I have to admit though a goalie is in a different situation than a skater. He plays every minute and is the last line of defence and every save and goal against determines wins and losses. I don’t think Rasks cracks under pressure though, he’s won games sevens in different rounds over the years so here’s a question. Rask has always been a goalie that needs a fair amount of rest throughout the regular season because his play drops off, losses focus, doesn’t track pucks as well and usually doesn’t stay on his feet enough. Is he a guy that can’t handle the grind of 4 rounds of playoff hockey?
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Post by kjc2 on May 26, 2021 20:36:12 GMT -5
Looks like we are getting the Isles. The Isles it is, it’s going to be tough but we have more game breakers than those guys.
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Post by SeaBass on May 26, 2021 21:06:13 GMT -5
Game 1 should be Saturday or Monday as the Celtics are home Friday and Sunday.
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Post by SeaBass on May 26, 2021 21:07:16 GMT -5
Isles scare me because of Barzal, Pulock and Sorokin. I still think we can take em.
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