Series Talk: 2023 ECQF - BOSTON BRUINS (A1) vs Florida Panthers (WC2)

[LouJersey]

So if the Bruins do decide to go with Forbort over Grizz are they idiots? I mean they have to be right?

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

So if the Bruins do decide to go with Forbort over Grizz are they idiots? I mean they have to be right?

Or Grizz is more banged up than they’ve let on. Otherwise yes.

 

[Gonzothe7thDman]

So if the Bruins do decide to go with Forbort over Grizz are they idiots? I mean they have to be right?

The series shouldn't come down to whether Gryz or Forbort are in the lineup.

We should walk all over them either way. But results say Gryz should be in

 

[northeastern]

He’s sick. Something is going through the locker room right now.

Thank you.

 

[Number8]

It's looking more and more likely that it's Frederic in the press box to start the series and I'm wondering if Zacha or Bertuzzi will be play 3RW.

And I'm pretty shocked that it looks like Gryz is sitting. That's a tough one to justify.

My guess with Grzy (if indeed it plays out like that) is because FLA is a fairly big hitting team. Set the tone for G1 with a more beefy Bruins lineup.

On the other hand, think about the fact that we are at least contemplating having both Gryz and Freddie sit because there is no room at the inn.

I strongly suspect FLA won’t have as many tough personnel decisions to make.

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

My guess with Grzy (if indeed it plays out like that) is because FLA is a fairly big hitting team. Set the tone for G1 with a more beefy Bruins lineup.

On the other hand, think about the fact that we are at least contemplating having both Gryz and Freddie sit because there is no room at the inn.

I strongly suspect FLA won’t have as many tough personnel decisions to make.

They were 25th in the league in hits this year. Bruins were 16th.

 

[Number8]

Has someone put something in Maurice’s water? His recent comments (if legit) sound like my HF posts. Lame humor, mainly because I’m angsty about he playoffs starting and have too much energy.

Problem is my comments mean absolutely jack shit. He’s a professional Hockey Coach — not some dude getting up for open mike night at the local comedy dive.

They were 25th in the league in hits this year. Bruins were 16th.

Thanks. I’m surprised and certainly didn’t realize that. I just assumed they were higher. 25 is pretty low.

 

[LouJersey]

Cannot wait for this series to start. So pumped.

 

[Number8]

I guess bottom line is that the Bruins have too many qualified players to ice at the same time. Very nice “problem” to have.

1) Monty has pushed all the right buttons this year. Whatever he goes with, I trust. That trust has been well and truly earned.

2) Wherever you come down on the Forbert/Gryz issue (and fair arguments can be made on both sides) the bottom line is Forbert is clearly a very good PK - which is critical in the playoffs — and he did play a lot of games in a historic season. If Forbert being in the lineup is the biggest worry, then I’m good.

As it stands we are a long way away from that season where we were forced to ice depth Dmen 9, 10, and 11 in the playoffs. I put it out of my mind, but we might even have had #12 in a game or two.

 

[Prominence Problem]

Panthers in 7.
I could see them taking one game in Boston.

 

[Alicat]

Panthers in 7.
I could see them taking one game in Boston.

I think you're lost.

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

Panthers in 7.
I could see them taking one game in Boston.

Ok

 

[Prominence Problem]

I think you're lost.

Yep, I am. Thought this was a general playoff thread. Guess not. Does that even exist this year?

 

[lopey]

I think you're lost.

Panthers in 7.
I could see them taking one game in Boston.

Ok and bruins will get shutout in Florida. No road wins.

 

[jgatie]

I think you're lost.

In more ways than one.

 

[Alicat]

Yep, I am. Thought this was a general playoff thread. Guess not. Does that even exist this year?

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Should be a good one

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[LouJersey]

Panthers in 7.
I could see them taking one game in Boston.

well they would have to take at least one game in Boston to win in 7

 

[ShiftyNifty16]

Panthers in 7.
I could see them taking one game in Boston.

How about the two the Bruins take in FLA? I guess we’ll all be wondering during in the later stages of game 5 as the series is ending.

 

[Dr Hook]

When, 50 years ago?

I kind of feel like, based on nothing concrete, just anecdotal recall, that it was still kind of frowned upon into the 80s. After that, though . . .

 

[sooshii]

well they would have to take at least one game in Boston to win in 7

Math!

 

[GahdenRinkRat]

We’ve seen the injuries Bergeron plays through. It would take a major one to keep him out.

Many players have gotten sick in that locker room lately

All that hugging

 

[Boston Bandit]

Panthers in 7.
I could see them taking one game in Boston.

Yep, I am. Thought this was a general playoff thread. Guess not. Does that even exist this year?

Actually, I do not mind that you are here, but if your prediction happens..

You are giving all of us the winning lottery numbers

 

[caz16]

I think you're lost.

Easy to get lost when the Panthers board doesn't have a thread for talking about the playoffs....still using post game thread.

 

[UConn126]

I'm scheduled to fly to Miami for a friend's bachelor party on what would be the day of game 6. If that game happens, I'll be real tempted to split off and go to the game lol. Definitely packing a lot of Bruins gear.

 

[Boston Bandit]

Good read:

3 keys for the Bruins in first-round series against the Panthers

“Here are a few keys as the Bruins and Panthers embark on their first postseason matchup since 1996.”