Boston Bruins 24-25 Roster/Cap thread VII
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The fact that you have two memorable examples in past 5 seasons pretty much illustrates the point. Want to go ahead and list all the teams in those seasons that were out of the playoffs by then that didn't make it? It's ugly.
Look at the stat above posted by @PlayMakers . It ought to be a cause for concern over the next several games.
First of all it's not Thanksgiving second of all you really believe the season's over if we're four points out of a wild card spot at Thanksgiving when they still what 60 plus games to go at that point
Over the volcano
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Would that be the Fabian Lysell who has 2 pts in 7 AHL games? Seems like he's struggling as much in Providence against AHL talent as any forward is in Boston against the best in the world.
Dude, context is everything- the discussion has been about what do you do IF they are out of the spot by then, which is four weeks out. And then the conversation steered towards 'is waiting that long too late?' And yes, I believe the statistics about being out of playoffs by Thanksgiving. I'd prefer the team not have to hope they can be one out of the four that do make it in.
I get it, it's hard to believe that stat when there is still so much of the season left to go, but it is what it is.
PlayMakers
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Probably too late at that point but you have to try to right the ship.
They won't be bad enough to fall to 1st overall. You'd have to think a 'top5 goalie' like Swayman will steal you some games, as will Pasta.
So you fire the coach because you can't fire the whole team (even though it's the players who deserve it). Include the players in the selection process to find out how they want to play and what they think will be successful in terms of systems. They're the ones who quit. Ok, why? What do you think will work? Take their excuses away.
Lastly, I'd let them know that if we're not in a playoff spot by the trade deadline they can expect to be asked for a list of teams where they can be traded.
You need to relax this team is not going to miss the playoffs I promise you that
Coyle is not a good player, even as a 3rd liner and I'll die on this hill. He's my public enemy number 1 on this team and I don't get why everyone's almost always ok with him. He's been one of our top earning forwards for years and hasn't shown up in a single playoffs except his first year here. I wish we could get rid of him
mjhfb
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True, but the Bruins don't have a Connor McDavid or even a 2019 Ryan O'Reilly.
LouJersey
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Ok and? Is this team going to do something in the play-offs? Do they strike you as a threat with their current construction? This team was posed to be a true cup contender this year, remember last year was the "bridge" year and with money to reload the run starts now.
dangermike
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I was thinking about No Trade Lists today - using Coyle as an example, what do you think the 8 teams he blocked are?
It would be obvious to have teams like San Jose or Anaheim near the top of his list but if he truly wants to stay in Boston, including certain contenders would make sense as well. Idk if anyone else cares about this but it was an interesting to me.
It would be obvious to have teams like San Jose or Anaheim near the top of his list but if he truly wants to stay in Boston, including certain contenders would make sense as well. Idk if anyone else cares about this but it was an interesting to me.
PlayMakers
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I bet 6 of them are Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa.
In Coyle's defense Montgomery is not using him properly. Last season was an anomaly and to be fair not sustainable for Coyle. That doesn't mean Coyle doesn't have his strengths and can not contribute, but I'll bet a nickel, half his struggles are a result of how he is being used and the expectations.
Bruins4Lifer
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You can predict after 10 games with 72 left that they won't be a cup contender in April?
Funny how you bring uop O'Reilly, would he have not looked good in this lineup for a little more than 4 mil that you are paying Lindholm. That is what you call a reasonable contract and just maybe, he might add a little more to leadership that everyone is talking about.
