Boston Bruins (A1) vs Florida Panthers (WC2) - | Series Tied 3-3

[GMR]

I have a question for Florida fans. Don't you feel like Bob should be in and earning that 10 million.

Outside of prime Dominik Hasek or Patrick Roy, I wouldn't pay that much for any goalie.

 

[bb_fan]

I see McAvoy has Scott Stevens in him. These type of players come once in a lifetime.

Ummmmmm no.

Just no.

 

[Furio]

I think it’s crazy how Boston still looks this good without Bergeron and Krejci.

I just hope they both can continue to rest for time being. Seems like there’s little reason to dress them for game 5, especially considering how physical this series has become.

 

[Bradely]

Outside of prime Dominik Hasek or Patrick Roy, I wouldn't pay that much for any goalie.

Martin Brodeur....

 

[Pablo El Perro]

I'm not saying it's an advantage necessarily, just a bit surprising

Not many transplants in Mass.

 

[danpantz]

Not many transplants in Mass.

Too expensive too move here

 

[Pablo El Perro]

Too expensive too move here

I take it you don't know much about South Florida real estate.

 

[TheGreenTBer]

Not many transplants in Mass.

Yes there is. Maybe not on the scale of South Florida but there are a ton of transplants here, often because of the schooling; there are so many NY/NJ/CT kids going to colleges here that it creates a nuclear firestorm of traffic on I-84 during holiday season.

I myself am a transplant to the Boston area; moved here from the 305 in 2010. In support of your point: Being born and raised in upstate NY, I will never, ever, EVER cheer for the Bruins or Pats for any reason whatsoever.

 

[Pablo El Perro]

Yes there is. Maybe not on the scale of South Florida but there are a ton of transplants here, often because of the schooling; there are so many NY/NJ/CT kids going to colleges here that it creates a nuclear firestorm of traffic on I-84 during holiday season.

I myself am a transplant to the Boston area; moved here from the 305 in 2010. In support of your point: Being from upstate NY, I will never, ever, EVER cheer for the Bruins or Pats for any reason whatsoever.

While we are considering schooling and kids going to college, go with yes there are.

But yeah, it's a scale question. How many move out vs. move in.

 

[danpantz]

I take it you don't know much about South Florida real estate.

Oh I’ve seen some of those mansions. Our super rich people live on islands away from us mainlanders.

But to live anywhere near the city right now is outrageous.

 

[Nothingbutglass]

I guess I dont watch Barkov enough but Im pretty surprised how little impact he has had. Is he this passive in regular season and still produces but it doesnt work in playoffs? I guess I kind of assumed he was top 2 way C just below Mac/ Matthews tier.

 

[TheGreenTBer]

While we are considering schooling and kids going to college, go with yes there are.

But yeah, it's a scale question. How many move out vs. move in.

I'm not disputing the snowbird idea, trust me; I used to live in Miami and can attest to it firsthand. South Florida is chock full of people that come from somewhere else.

 

[Vilam]

I'd be giddy if I was any other team and drew the Panthers in the playoffs. Soft ass team with players that consistently shrinks under pressure.

 

[Pablo El Perro]

Oh I’ve seen some of those mansions. Our super rich people live on islands away from us mainlanders.

But to live anywhere near the city right now is outrageous.

We have islands as well, with mansions, I work on them. And even renting in shitty parts of the state are ridiculous, that's a non-productive economy problem which is standard everywhere when the largest firms don't produce anything. Welcome to our rentier class future.

 

[Kranix]

Barkov. No jam

 

[bigbadbruins1]

I honestly think Krejci and Berg being out is a positive thing, meaning they have played better as a whole without them.
I only say this because Krejci looked like he was standing still compared to the cats in game 1 and 2. Bergeron I assume would look better but you never know. I think going with the younger, faster players enabled the rest of the team to play at a faster pace and help compete with Florida's pace.

 

[Honey Bear]

I take it you don't know much about South Florida real estate.

South Florida doesn’t compare to Boston metro in terms of cost of living. Not even close.

Boston area is much more expensive, only way it’s worth it is if you’re getting paid on relation to the cost of living there. Housing is just one of many categories that’s up there with places like Hawaii, California, and Manhattan.

 

[Panteras]

I guess I dont watch Barkov enough but Im pretty surprised how little impact he has had. Is he this passive in regular season and still produces but it doesnt work in playoffs? I guess I kind of assumed he was top 2 way C just below Mac/ Matthews tier.

He is the quintessential example of a player that is made just for the regular season. He’s been like this in the post season since that Islanders play in series if memory serves me correctly. All I can tell you is that this isn’t the first time we Panthers have asked ourselves “is he injured?”, during the playoffs. It’s actually a running joke now to blame it on injury for his no shows.

 

[CamPopplestone]

As a neutral fan just watching the games, Lyon let in a few bad goals, but at least in the first two games, he made some ridiculous saves as well that he probably shouldn't have, and I think that gave some momentum to Florida that was missing with Bob. Also don't want to pile on Bob too much though because wasn't this his first game in like a month? He looked rusty but can't blame him too much in that case.

Biggest thing I've noticed all series is Florida seems to give up a lot of great chances. Reminds me of my Flames this year actually. Might outshoot the opponent, but if we're giving up 10+ really high danger chances every game it's not going to matter, and goalies will only get you so far anyway. That Panthers blueline just isn't cut out for the playoffs, weren't last year with Weegar either, and it looks worse now without him. They really need a top 4 guy in the vein of Ekholm or Pesce to stabilize the group defensively imo.

 

[Hockeyholic]

I just hope they both can continue to rest for time being. Seems like there’s little reason to dress them for game 5, especially considering how physical this series has become.

If they are somewhat ready..you need to play them. Going back to Florida for game 6 is playing with fire.

I really thought Florida had momentum after game 2. They had home ice advantage. Just completely outclassed.

Did not see it coming

 

[Honey Bear]

Boston outta take care of business on Wednesday. They've been playing with one hand tied behind their back for most of the series and still sitting comfortable. Game 2 was a complete fluke.

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

How has the performance of Tkachuk been so far in the series?

Florida just throw in the towel, this is over. Starting Bob? lol

 

[TD Charlie]

It’s the adversity factor

 

[Felidae]

How has the performance of Tkachuk been so far in the series?

Florida just throw in the towel, this is over. Starting Bob? lol

Him and Bennett are among the few forwards with any semblance of life.

 

[winnipegger]

Paul Maurice in his head on the bench : hello darkness my old friend