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Post by SeaBass on Nov 30, 2021 12:42:37 GMT -5
Patrice Bergeron on Jake DeBrusk's trade request: "Things don't change. We're going to make Jake and expect him to be accountable like the rest of the guys."
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Post by SeaBass on Nov 30, 2021 12:42:55 GMT -5
Don Sweeney has not started contract talks with Tuukka Rask. Said they will find common ground if Rask declares he wants to play.
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Post by kjc2 on Nov 30, 2021 12:46:50 GMT -5
Brad Marchand: “I didn’t kick his legs out, I didn’t do anything like that. That’s why I was a little bit caught off guard.” I hate that players/ team management don’t challenge DOPS more often. They just take everything and accept it.
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Post by madmarx on Nov 30, 2021 16:53:30 GMT -5
Bergeron doesn’t agree with Marchand suspension. Notes it’s been almost four years since his last suspension and that he’s become an elite player and stayed out of trouble since last run-in. “Has he crossed the line lately? I don’t think so. He’s grown as a leader dramatically.”
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Post by kjc2 on Nov 30, 2021 19:40:07 GMT -5
Bergeron doesn’t agree with Marchand suspension. Notes it’s been almost four years since his last suspension and that he’s become an elite player and stayed out of trouble since last run-in. “Has he crossed the line lately? I don’t think so. He’s grown as a leader dramatically.” Nice to see Bergie having his back. No surprise either, it was a reputation suspension.
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Post by SeaBass on Dec 9, 2021 16:40:00 GMT -5
Patrice Bergeron got roughed up again Wednesday night, and again the response from his Black-and-Gold peer group, the team he captains, was … OK, let me put this in the politically correct terms of NHL 2021 and call it, uh, not acceptable.
Now that we’ve dispensed with the soft-speak, let’s be blunt: It was an out-and-out disgrace. Someone, anyone not named Bergeron, had to step up and give Vancouver defenseman Kyle Burroughs a smashmouth reminder that there’s still enough old-time Original Six hockey in the Bruins brand that no one messes with the team captain, especially one with Bergeron’s legacy of service and commitment, and especially a Bergeron already wearing a cumbersome face shield after having his nose rearranged by an even more egregious cheap shot the other night in Nashville.
But, nothing.
Nothing … for … Bergeron.
It has come to that. What in the name of John Wensink is going on around here?
If the sight of a peeved Bergeron again getting bounced around by an opposition pipsqueak is not enough for someone on the Boston roster to reach a boil, then that’s an equal punch in the face that says something has to change. Now.
Not next week. Not after the new year. Not once the boys come home from the Olympic Duration. Not come the March 21 trade deadline. Now.
This is a team that desperately needs to wake up, and Burroughs was the alarm clock, blaring at 10:15 of the third period in Vancouver, when much of the Boston fandom was fast asleep, unaware that everyone on the Bruins bench had joined them in slumberland.
The later the season gets, the going will only get tougher. If word around the league is that the Bruins won’t step up even when Bergeron gets bounced around, then that’s a sure sign the main hatchway’s caved in and, fellas, it’s been good to know ya.
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Post by SeaBass on Dec 10, 2021 13:07:54 GMT -5
Gary Bettman announced at the @nhl's GM Meetings that the league salary cap is expected to rise to $82.5 million ahead of next season.
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Post by SeaBass on Dec 14, 2021 11:52:36 GMT -5
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Post by SeaBass on Dec 15, 2021 11:02:48 GMT -5
It’s not wholly clear if David Krejci intends to return to the NHL, specifically the Boston Bruins, at some point this season or beyond.
Krejci is back in his native Czech Republic carving things up, while the Bruins cycle through a few different options at center to fill the vacancy up the middle he left behind. While the door has not technically been closed on Krejci returning — he didn’t file retirement papers with the NHL — there’s also not a firm commitment he’s coming back.
But so long as that door even is slightly ajar, Wednesday is a noteworthy day. While it’s pretty much certain Krejci is not going to up and leave his Czech team Wednesday, it does mark the last day NHL teams can sign an unrestricted free agent who is playing in Europe without him needing to pass through waivers.
Any player who does not have an NHL contract after Wednesday that starts the season in Europe must pass through waivers upon signing in the NHL. Basically, that means even if Krejci decides he wants to return later this season and signs with the Bruins, he’ll have to go through waivers.
Now, most general managers have the respect to not claim a player who made a clear commitment to a team, especially since that could lead to revenge-seeking the likes of which we rarely see, but also because that player could refuse to report and things could get messy. Still, there is a risk that comes with signing a European player from Dec. 16 on that doesn’t exist in the days prior.
While there has been zero indication that Krejci plans to come back Wednesday, it nevertheless is an important date on the calendar with respect to a potential return this campaign.
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Post by SeaBass on Dec 17, 2021 12:34:44 GMT -5
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Post by nfld77 on Dec 17, 2021 13:26:09 GMT -5
Thanks Seabass..It's like the article stated, it's up to Jake on whether he gets traded, forget all the covid talk cause it just dont matter unless he starts to put some pucks in the net..I can also undrstand teams being skeptical of his next contract, how much he'll be asking for..Honestly wouldnt surprise me if he stays a Bruins til end of season unless they give him away..
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Post by kjc2 on Dec 17, 2021 14:11:49 GMT -5
Thanks Seabass..It's like the article stated, it's up to Jake on whether he gets traded, forget all the covid talk cause it just dont matter unless he starts to put some pucks in the net..I can also undrstand teams being skeptical of his next contract, how much he'll be asking for..Honestly wouldnt surprise me if he stays a Bruins til end of season unless they give him away.. Jake is a restricted free agent, if we keep him or trade him he will need to be qualified at 4.41 million to retain his rights. If the Bruins don’t qualify him he can enter the UFA market. I doubt any team offers him 4.41 million on the open market but he can bet on himself and go to a team for 1 year on the cheap where he thinks he can flourish and then cash in. Either way the Bruins don’t have much leverage here, maybe they might have to reset their asking price.
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Post by SeaBass on Dec 20, 2021 12:21:49 GMT -5
Sounds like the NHL will not be going to the Olympics. Not official yet but...
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Post by fforr on Dec 20, 2021 13:27:12 GMT -5
Thanks Seabass..It's like the article stated, it's up to Jake on whether he gets traded, forget all the covid talk cause it just dont matter unless he starts to put some pucks in the net..I can also undrstand teams being skeptical of his next contract, how much he'll be asking for..Honestly wouldnt surprise me if he stays a Bruins til end of season unless they give him away.. Jake is a restricted free agent, if we keep him or trade him he will need to be qualified at 4.41 million to retain his rights. If the Bruins don’t qualify him he can enter the UFA market. I doubt any team offers him 4.41 million on the open market but he can bet on himself and go to a team for 1 year on the cheap where he thinks he can flourish and then cash in. Either way the Bruins don’t have much leverage here, maybe they might have to reset their asking price. Sounds like a prospect and/or a middle rounder. Maybe able to get creative if they eat some $$.
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Post by nfld77 on Dec 21, 2021 1:56:11 GMT -5
Thanks Seabass..It's like the article stated, it's up to Jake on whether he gets traded, forget all the covid talk cause it just dont matter unless he starts to put some pucks in the net..I can also undrstand teams being skeptical of his next contract, how much he'll be asking for..Honestly wouldnt surprise me if he stays a Bruins til end of season unless they give him away.. Jake is a restricted free agent, if we keep him or trade him he will need to be qualified at 4.41 million to retain his rights. If the Bruins don’t qualify him he can enter the UFA market. I doubt any team offers him 4.41 million on the open market but he can bet on himself and go to a team for 1 year on the cheap where he thinks he can flourish and then cash in. Either way the Bruins don’t have much leverage here, maybe they might have to reset their asking price. Just WOW..He's practically an UFA next season!! I cant believe how long he's been a Bruin!!But after reading what you said, I cant see Bruin getting much in return plus it's the way he's playing that's really killing the deal. What ticks me off is, When he played against Edm, he scored a goal and played maybe his best game this season..Since then, back to gliding half the game, not playing good at all..Damn, earlier on, seemed like we had a really good player and he was, but now he's only a shadow of himself..Maybe he would benefit from a trade?? Personally I doubt it..I think he's not consisant enough doing anything good on the ice..Not just the scoring part but the effort you need every night, he just dont have it..Maybe trade him along with another player to bring back something better.
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Post by fforr on Dec 21, 2021 12:16:03 GMT -5
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Post by SeaBass on Dec 21, 2021 12:23:22 GMT -5
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Post by SeaBass on Dec 21, 2021 12:28:44 GMT -5
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Post by madmarx on Dec 21, 2021 18:17:38 GMT -5
With another lock down in store what’s everyone’s holiday plans ?
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Post by kjc2 on Dec 21, 2021 22:10:00 GMT -5
With another lock down in store what’s everyone’s holiday plans ? My baby girl returns home from university tonight and I’m looking forward to having family and friends around all Christmas break. I’m also looking forward to watching the WJC, hopefully it goes off without a hitch 🤞
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Post by KSJ08 on Dec 22, 2021 7:11:29 GMT -5
With another lock down in store what’s everyone’s holiday plans ? Yeah & How'd that last lock down/mask $h1t work out?!?! They come back AFTER the stoppage & guess what?? CV-19 amazingly did NOT go away!!! Fvcking BS Morons!!!!!
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Post by KSJ08 on Dec 22, 2021 7:12:34 GMT -5
With another lock down in store what’s everyone’s holiday plans ? My baby girl returns home from university tonight and I’m looking forward to having family and friends around all Christmas break. I’m also looking forward to watching the WJC, hopefully it goes off without a hitch 🤞 Good for you & have a great time W/her home too!!
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Post by SeaBass on Dec 22, 2021 9:09:34 GMT -5
With another lock down in store what’s everyone’s holiday plans ? Christmas morning hockey with my son and 20 of our hockey buddies. Then presents, food and beer!
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Post by nfld77 on Dec 22, 2021 13:29:12 GMT -5
Brunch at our house Christmas day, Supper at our Son's so a day with our grandkids is always gold..All you guys seem to have cool plans for the holidays. I hope you all have an awesome Christmas and from our family to your's, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Healthy and Happy 2022..Just like my family I have yet to meet, that's how I honestly feel about this board. Always my 1st stop, 1st bookmark so thank you for making this place as special as it is!!HO HO HO!!!
ps..Cannot wait for our grandkids to see what we have for them..Should be a very special Christmas morning..
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Post by madmarx on Dec 22, 2021 17:29:36 GMT -5
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Post by madmarx on Dec 22, 2021 17:30:48 GMT -5
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Post by madmarx on Dec 22, 2021 17:34:00 GMT -5
I wish everyone Health and Happiness take care and have fun ..
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Post by SeaBass on Dec 22, 2021 22:00:00 GMT -5
I wish everyone Health and Happiness take care and have fun .. Great Pics
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Post by nfld77 on Dec 23, 2021 22:07:27 GMT -5
Beautiful smile, beautiful kids!! Madmarx, I think we have a grandson each around same age..Jeffrey will be 6 in March and began school this past Sept..Lol he loves school and has a different phrase everytime we see him..Few days ago he said, 'What's new Poppy'?? I just get so much joy from my 3 grandkids and I know you feel same.. Have a great Christmas everyone!!
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Post by nfld77 on Dec 23, 2021 22:10:50 GMT -5
Lol he has that look like "Dont dare touch those gifts anyone"..Thanks for sharing those beautiful pictures!! I know how proud you feel as you should!!
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