Post-Game Talk: #56 - Opening Night for Butch Cassidy and the Zamboni Kids a smash - B's 6 Sharks 3 F
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Nice to see the Bruins win the first game with Cassidy. Still not sure how they will show up next game, hopefully this was just the start.
KnightofBoston
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Perhaps Cassidy has learned from his past mistakes and his attitude may help these guys stay more accountable.
I love Claude and always will and in a perfect world he could still be the coach here maybe even come back a few years down the line but right now it's better to see what we have without him and try something new.
This team struggled mightily with surges, and they for whatever reason haven't gone enough to the dirty areas and made the goalie feel uncomfortable since probably the year they won the cup (I noticed throughout the 2011-12 season they scored a lot of nice goals and probably got away from their game a bit so when it came time to play Holtby they didn't have what it took to score on him) and then that continued since. That was also their biggest issue against the habs for a long time now.
Very interested to see how they do on Sunday against Montreal for that very reason
I love Claude and always will and in a perfect world he could still be the coach here maybe even come back a few years down the line but right now it's better to see what we have without him and try something new.
This team struggled mightily with surges, and they for whatever reason haven't gone enough to the dirty areas and made the goalie feel uncomfortable since probably the year they won the cup (I noticed throughout the 2011-12 season they scored a lot of nice goals and probably got away from their game a bit so when it came time to play Holtby they didn't have what it took to score on him) and then that continued since. That was also their biggest issue against the habs for a long time now.
Very interested to see how they do on Sunday against Montreal for that very reason
The biggest difference last night was mentality. The team never looked scared when they were up. As a viewer, I was never worried they were going to blow the lead. They just continued to play poised, but aggressive hockey. Even though the Sharks were able to get that one back near the end, the B's shut the door after that.
This team is breathing a sigh of relief right now, and playing on their toes. Ironically, this is exactly what Julien wanted from them. Sometimes it just takes a change though. Let's hope it keeps up.
This team is breathing a sigh of relief right now, and playing on their toes. Ironically, this is exactly what Julien wanted from them. Sometimes it just takes a change though. Let's hope it keeps up.
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I agree, caution is necessary. Still, it's hard to deny that they played with an offensive freedom rarely seen under Claude. Some of those risky odd-man rush decisions were a true breath of fresh air, and they paid off fairly regularly. More of the same please!
ODAAT
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more of the same in the offensive zone but I think/hope, as this team begins to understand Cassidy`s approach, they won`t take all the risks they did last night
I know this sounds like a Claude approach but it isn`t. I loved the aggressive style, but I think the boys almost went overboard a bit, excited to play this way and they`ll need to pick their spots a touch better to eliminate the odd man rushes.
One area that seemed to confuse Deboer a bit was when the B`s were in the offensive zone and the Sharks about to try to break out, the D-man on the OPPOSITE side of the puck slipped over to the side where the puck was, the D on that side, slid a touch more into the middle, it was interesting to watch
That said, fun to watch but I`m hoping, and Cassidy alluded to they will get burned from time to time and it`s about pulling back at certain times which is wise, pick the spots a touch more but still staying aggressive
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Terrific performance and more importantly two valuable points.
Can't help but feel the weight of the world has been lifted from the players shoulders. Especially true with the likes of Hayes but he was not alone. The ongoing Claude saga with waiting for a foot to drop is extremely taxing it you care at all. It does effect all in some way, shape or form. Time to build on the outing and chase that all elusive win streak.
Making changes to systems can sometimes take time. Noticed Moore early on had the puck down low and looked to the D for a pass. Seemed as if he had an "oh yay" moment and instead started a cycle. Credit to them for making the adjustment so quickly and effectively. It was very apparent as the game wore on.
What more can be said on Bergy and Marchy's contributions. Leaders in so many ways. Backes fit in perfectly. The passing was off the charts especially from Bergy on two goals. Wow! Their level of play appeared to jump start the effort of their teammates. Full team efforts like that will make a huge difference to them having that opportunity to be a PO team.
Congrats to Cassidy for having the team prepared and truly earning his first win. Don't allow them to relax one bit Butch!
Can't help but feel the weight of the world has been lifted from the players shoulders. Especially true with the likes of Hayes but he was not alone. The ongoing Claude saga with waiting for a foot to drop is extremely taxing it you care at all. It does effect all in some way, shape or form. Time to build on the outing and chase that all elusive win streak.
Making changes to systems can sometimes take time. Noticed Moore early on had the puck down low and looked to the D for a pass. Seemed as if he had an "oh yay" moment and instead started a cycle. Credit to them for making the adjustment so quickly and effectively. It was very apparent as the game wore on.
What more can be said on Bergy and Marchy's contributions. Leaders in so many ways. Backes fit in perfectly. The passing was off the charts especially from Bergy on two goals. Wow! Their level of play appeared to jump start the effort of their teammates. Full team efforts like that will make a huge difference to them having that opportunity to be a PO team.
Congrats to Cassidy for having the team prepared and truly earning his first win. Don't allow them to relax one bit Butch!
ODAAT
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I'm not sure if I was seeing things, but it almost seemed like the Sharks were still playing our pass to the point still, almost forgetting that Julien is no longer our coach. I wonder if we can catch more teams off guard like this
When you have effective and dangerous down low play, it forces teams to respect that the opportunity could come from the hash marks down, but the issue becomes, IF the opponent collapses too much, that D is wide open, and as we saw, because Cassidy appears to be fine with the forwards dropping down lower, the D has more options for pass and it looked like the Sharks were caught off guard by one thing, that the B`s forwards were able to disrupt the Sharks D as effectively as they did
And honestly, I too was caught off guard, hasn`t been much indication this year this team could do that to stronger teams
Dennis Bonvie
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I'm not sure if I was seeing things, but it almost seemed like the Sharks were still playing our pass to the point still, almost forgetting that Julien is no longer our coach. I wonder if we can catch more teams off guard like this
Well, its hard to get a scouting report on a team that hasn't played a game yet under the new coach. Hope you're right about catching teams off guard.
Dennis Bonvie
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Of the Bruins goals at even strength last night, only the Schaller one was the result of down low play. Bergeron's goal was the typical shot from the point crash the net goal. Backes's goal came from Krug down low (seeing a lot of that lately) to the high slot. But you're correct, changing the emphasis from safe play first will make the B's more difficult to defend.
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Fun game indeed. Co-worker (who watches rarely),
said it looked like a playoff game, as far as intensity.
I won't go that far, but liked a lot of what I saw.
Remember, when a team fires a coach, any one of us could get behind the bench and the team would look good for a few games.
I liked what Butch supposedly told the team, about a clean slate, you're all in the NHL for a reason, use your skills, etc.
IMO there's NO reason they shouldn't be able to implement Cassidy's offensive ideas while keeping Claude's defensive style.
Evaluation is a comedic word here, but that's what's happening for the next 3 weeks, and even until the end of the season.
I'm hoping any changes we see point toward the future. By future I mean next year, cuz we look pretty good after that, to me.
In addition to all the usual suspects, methinks we're about to find out the truth about Mr. Spooner, and it aint rosy.
said it looked like a playoff game, as far as intensity. I won't go that far, but liked a lot of what I saw.
Remember, when a team fires a coach, any one of us could get behind the bench and the team would look good for a few games.
I liked what Butch supposedly told the team, about a clean slate, you're all in the NHL for a reason, use your skills, etc.
IMO there's NO reason they shouldn't be able to implement Cassidy's offensive ideas while keeping Claude's defensive style.
Evaluation is a comedic word here, but that's what's happening for the next 3 weeks, and even until the end of the season.
I'm hoping any changes we see point toward the future. By future I mean next year, cuz we look pretty good after that, to me.
In addition to all the usual suspects, methinks we're about to find out the truth about Mr. Spooner, and it aint rosy.
wintersej
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Just some observations...
Spooner played fewer 5 on 5 minutes than anyone on the 4th line.
Pastrnak played fewer 5 on 5 minutes than anyone on the 4th line. (see edit)
Colin Miller was #6 amongst the D in 5 on 5 minutes.
Kevan Miller was #2 amongst the D in 5 on 5 minutes.
edit: I forgot to subtract PK minutes when calculating the 4th lines minutes in relation to Pasta. Moore had more minutes than Pasta, but Pasta did have a LITTLE bit more 5 on 5 ice time compared to Nash/Schaller.
Spooner played fewer 5 on 5 minutes than anyone on the 4th line.
Pastrnak played fewer 5 on 5 minutes than anyone on the 4th line. (see edit)
Colin Miller was #6 amongst the D in 5 on 5 minutes.
Kevan Miller was #2 amongst the D in 5 on 5 minutes.
edit: I forgot to subtract PK minutes when calculating the 4th lines minutes in relation to Pasta. Moore had more minutes than Pasta, but Pasta did have a LITTLE bit more 5 on 5 ice time compared to Nash/Schaller.
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Bruinfanatic
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I don't get Colin Miler not getting more ice time ,Maybee it's just me but I love his game.
Dennis Bonvie
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It might be the best move since Rask hasn't exactly been on fire lately and Khudobin probably wants a chance to redeem himself . It's a bit of a tough call .
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Wow. Missed the 3rd, but this is surprising.
That said, at least in the first 2, the 4th line looked great!
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Happy to see us get the win. It is evident that the pressure of the team playing for Claudes job had been lifted.
Gotta wait and see what things look like in the next 10 games or so....
Gotta wait and see what things look like in the next 10 games or so....
