Assuming Rask is Healthy to Start...

[DKH]

All of his equipment would have been sitting outside in the corridor.

Wally just curious what you think and apologies if you already posted it

I'm a bit surprised how many of my non HF posting friends some since grammar school (they all read HF) think Rask was pissed about Cassidy comments and that Tuukka rightly or wrongly has for the most part been saving the D's ass this season - and pretty much you don't have my back screw you. I don't think Cassidy was wrong

As a card carrying Rask guy the multiple can't go in big games is a concern and we will get our answer in the next 90 days as the Draft is 3 months today

I think he's dealt before the draft

 

[bruins repeat time]

Based on the quote 98.5 played of Cassidy, it sure sounds like the coach and teammates have questions about him.

Can you tell me what was said or link me too it

 

[bp13]

I'd be curious to revisit this thread the moment Khudobin let's in one of his classic stinkers

Khudobin is not good. I think we all probably feel that way. And without a doubt if he falters Rask will get the next game.

But at this point I think it's fair we all question Rask's makeup. IMO, based on mounting circumstantial evidence, he's a me-first player who is willing to throw anyone on his team under the bus to save his own hide . You're stuck with him for the end of the year, but you have to move this guy the second the season ends. He's just a crap teammate. You have to move on from those guys.

 

[Therick67]

Can you tell me what was said or link me too it

I'll try and get the exact quote, it's a topic there discussing and I'm sure they'll play it again.

It was Cassidy talking about what Dobby gave them Saturday night and that's what he and his teammates need..

 

[bruins repeat time]

Khudobin is not good. I think we all probably feel that way. And without a doubt if he falters Rask will get the next game.

But at this point I think it's fair we all question Rask's makeup. IMO, based on mounting circumstantial evidence, he's a me-first player who is willing to throw anyone on his team under the bus to save his own hide . You're stuck with him for the end of the year, but you have to move this guy the second the season ends. He's just a crap teammate. You have to move on from those guys.

If you are going to say play a.k I think this has to go with it . By that I mean is would have to be an organization decision to move away from rask.

 

[ON3M4N]

I get that Dobby has won 5 games, but actually look at who he faced.

Vancouver - 27th
Kings - 20th
Devils - 28th
Flames - 12th
Islanders - 17th

Realistically the Flames were the only "playoff" team he faced and the Bruins played a pretty strong all around game that night. Not saying you don't roll Dobby out again, but lets not pretend like he's beating quality teams night in and night out.

 

[DKH]

LB on 98.5- great stuff and he's stopping a bit short of probably what he really wants to say

Thinks Rask gets pissy and the Cassidy comment likely met with you don't have my back screw you

Also said believes Julien and Cassidy didn't get along

Such good drama probably means Dobby the house elf going to do 2 weeks of magic before meeting up with that evil Ovechkin

 

[NDiesel]

If Bruins start Khudobin and he gets lit this place riots. If Bruins start Rask and he gets lit this place riots.

I start Rask, I love Dobby and he's playing well lately, but he's not reliable enough regardless of Rask's recent history.

I would only give Dobby the game if Rask is not 100% healthy and they feel he'd be better off resting for the next one.

 

[ON3M4N]

Khudobin is not good. I think we all probably feel that way. And without a doubt if he falters Rask will get the next game.

But at this point I think it's fair we all question Rask's makeup. IMO, based on mounting circumstantial evidence, he's a me-first player who is willing to throw anyone on his team under the bus to save his own hide . You're stuck with him for the end of the year, but you have to move this guy the second the season ends. He's just a crap teammate. You have to move on from those guys.

If that's the case why is he always saying that he needs to be better and he can't let that goal in during post game interviews? I can't recall a time where he threw a teammate under the bus to save his own hide.

 

[bruins repeat time]

Personally I think he stares at guys quite often. I don't think his interviews are neither bad or great , never singles a guy out and does take the blame but very rarely. I personally have never ever noticed anyone on the team that didn't seem to like him . They are very quick to praise Tuukka which I don't think they would be if they didn't like him.

 

[Hali33]

What Cassidy said wasn't even bad. Probably 1/10th of what he'd like to say. Pretty similar to what Rask said about his own play after the game actually.

 

[Absurdity]

LB on 98.5- great stuff and he's stopping a bit short of probably what he really wants to say

Thinks Rask gets pissy and the Cassidy comment likely met with you don't have my back screw you

Also said believes Julien and Cassidy didn't get along

Such good drama probably means Dobby the house elf going to do 2 weeks of magic before meeting up with that evil Ovechkin

"Tough love"

 

[ON3M4N]

I think the Tuukka got hurt by Cassidy's comments is completely overblown and most likely not even true. If he did have a problem he'd sit out more than 1 game for hurt feelings.

 

[DKH]

I think the Tuukka got hurt by Cassidy's comments is completely overblown and most likely not even true. If he did have a problem he'd sit out more than 1 game for hurt feelings.

We all have our opinions and there are probably many who agree with you. Don't discard the other view though. It never even occurred to me as a possibility till the results started coming in from the different precincts. Byers saying this as a view a few minutes ago was interesting - sounded like he was even holding back and had to toss in the 'Im a Rask guy'

We will hear a lot on this in the next 3 months me thinks

 

[bp13]

I think the Tuukka got hurt by Cassidy's comments is completely overblown and most likely not even true. If he did have a problem he'd sit out more than 1 game for hurt feelings.

But you don't find it odd that he was not able to go in easily the season's most important game but declared himself ready to play the very next morning? So he went from being so hurt as to not be able to gut it out in a must-win game to ready to go next game in a matter of hours? And this after bailing from last year's must-win vs. Ottawa for illness and bailing on a game in the Olympics?

Sure seems fishy to me.

 

[ON3M4N]

We all have our opinions and there are probably many who agree with you. Don't discard the other view though. It never even occurred to me as a possibility till the results started coming in from the different precincts. Byers saying this as a view a few minutes ago was interesting - sounded like he was even holding back and had to toss in the 'Im a Rask guy'

We will hear a lot on this in the next 3 months me thinks

I'm not discarding anything, but the guys been here for how many years and now its a theory that he gets pissy because of something a coach says? Just seems to convenient for this to come out during a time when he's not playing his best hockey and missed a game.

 

[fin8]

Personally I think he stares at guys quite often. I don't think his interviews are neither bad or great , never singles a guy out and does take the blame but very rarely. I personally have never ever noticed anyone on the team that didn't seem to like him . They are very quick to praise Tuukka which I don't think they would be if they didn't like him.

If he's gone from this team in the near future, you will hear how they truly feel about him. I would bet everything, that they won't have positive comments.

 

[ON3M4N]

But you don't find it odd that he was not able to go in easily the season's most important game but declared himself ready to play the very next morning? So he went from being so hurt as to not be able to gut it out in a must-win game to ready to go next game in a matter of hours? And this after bailing from last year's must-win vs. Ottawa for illness and bailing on a game in the Olympics?

Sure seems fishy to me.

Did he rule himself out or did the team rule him out? He's been dealing with a lower body injury for a few months now. Maybe the team figured giving him 3-4 days off would help him out. If Dobby was going to start against the Islanders from the start, why not sit Rask for the game and call up Zane so Rask doesn't even have to dress.

Last year he was violently ill. From the few reports that came out, it sounds like he spent most of his time in the bathroom. Not sure how it would help us having a goalie that at any moment could puke or **** his brains out.

 

[bruins repeat time]

I think the Tuukka got hurt by Cassidy's comments is completely overblown and most likely not even true. If he did have a problem he'd sit out more than 1 game for hurt feelings.

This is what I believe and I also believe we will see rask in the net tomorrow and next October.

 

[JOKER 192]

I'd be curious to revisit this thread the moment Khudobin let's in one of his classic stinkers

as opposed to a Rask stinker.............I think we'd all be, at least he tried.

 

[Rubber Biscuit]

Did he rule himself out or did the team rule him out? He's been dealing with a lower body injury for a few months now. Maybe the team figured giving him 3-4 days off would help him out. If Dobby was going to start against the Islanders from the start, why not sit Rask for the game and call up Zane so Rask doesn't even have to dress.

Last year he was violently ill. From the few reports that came out, it sounds like he spent most of his time in the bathroom. Not sure how it would help us having a goalie that at any moment could puke or **** his brains out.

It probably wouldn't be the worst strategy for keeping guys out of the crease...

 

[bruins repeat time]

Did he rule himself out or did the team rule him out? He's been dealing with a lower body injury for a few months now. Maybe the team figured giving him 3-4 days off would help him out. If Dobby was going to start against the Islanders from the start, why not sit Rask for the game and call up Zane so Rask doesn't even have to dress.

Last year he was violently ill. From the few reports that came out, it sounds like he spent most of his time in the bathroom. Not sure how it would help us having a goalie that at any moment could puke or **** his brains out.

Agree with most of this as well but I will say I am alarmed that he has missed a couple huge games here and one for finland with very short term situations

 

[Dellstrom]

I think the Tuukka got hurt by Cassidy's comments is completely overblown and most likely not even true. If he did have a problem he'd sit out more than 1 game for hurt feelings.

If tuukka was offended by his coach saying he hasn't played well, he wouldn't have made it out of peewees.

Tuukka is ultra competitive. He falters down the stretch a lot and looks at his teammates after goals, but I know he's very competitive and he's probably insanely pissed off at himself.

 

[LouJersey]

If Bruins start Khudobin and he gets lit this place riots. If Bruins start Rask and he gets lit this place riots.

I start Rask, I love Dobby and he's playing well lately, but he's not reliable enough regardless of Rask's recent history.

I would only give Dobby the game if Rask is not 100% healthy and they feel he'd be better off resting for the next one.

Meh not sure sure. Two things I'll never ever say this time of year.

1. C'mon, Rask would have had that.

2. I really wish Rask started, I bet we win that game if he did.

 

[LouJersey]

But you don't find it odd that he was not able to go in easily the season's most important game but declared himself ready to play the very next morning? So he went from being so hurt as to not be able to gut it out in a must-win game to ready to go next game in a matter of hours? And this after bailing from last year's must-win vs. Ottawa for illness and bailing on a game in the Olympics?

Sure seems fishy to me.

He seems petulant. He read the papers Friday morning, gets butt hurt his new coach had something negative to say and went to practice and deemed himself out then. Not like let me see how practice goes. Let's see how I feel Saturday. Just "I don't think I can go Saturday" 36 hours or so before the game was to even take place.