Post-Game Talk: Bruins 0ver Kings 2 - 1 in overtime.

[BTO]

Swayman is an absolute stud. The fact he turned in this type of a game with no camp is a testament to his all world ability

Poitras makes the team have another dynamic. He will be the 2C if he stays healthy all year. Would like to see him center Marchand and Brazeau tbh. Freddy-Coyle-Geekie could be a top shut down third line.

I wasn’t worried about Swayman getting scored on at all all game. So confidence-inspiring. And he’ll only get stronger too

 

[hrdpuk]

Sway certainly earned his money today. Worth every penny

 

[Boston Bandit]

Poitras is going to be a stud

 

[bobbyorr04]

I read/ heard M.Tkachuk dealing with illness. Barkov is out. Bummer I was hoping for a full Panthers lineup on Monday afternoon

Awwww poor panthers

Tkachuk has been dealing with an illness his whole career

...yellow fever!

 

[Kegs]

Poitras is an absolute beauty.

 

[Gee Wally]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1845193770695811296

 

[goldenblack]

It's almost like we can....trust management!

Team is young too!

 

[HumBucker]

Woo!

Great to see the kids out there for that OT goal. Their games aren't fully formed yet, but the skill and vision and moxy are there. Great plays and great finish by Pasta.

 

[JAD]

Impressed with the defensive effort.

Peake was really good today. Stays within himself, plays physical and works hard.

Even before the GWG, I was going to mention how good Poitras looked. So many subtle and clever little plays to keep possession or set a play in motion.

If they can get to the point where he or Frederic can play on line 1, I’d love to see Zacha center line 2 and Coyle where he excels centering line 3.

Just think the offense would be more evenly spread out that way.

Now…play 10-15% better on Monday and get a win vs. Florida!

Just put Poitras and Frederic on line 2 with Marchand.
Or move Marchand up to line 1 and move Zacha down to line 2 wing with Poitras and Frederic
But please please move Coyle to line 3.
Also, move Geekie down a line he takes way to long to get a shot off.
It is very evident Marchand carried Coyle last year and Marchand's production suffered because of it. Look at Coyle's winger's production the over years very - meh. Coyle is where winger's production goes to die.
I like Coyle's game but I don't want him in the top six now that we have options.

 

[caz16]

Sway calms everything down, he reminds me of how I felt when Tuukka was in net. Our Bruins have been spoiled over the years with the elite goaltenders coming through.

Loved the big hits, this game felt more physical to me. Zadorov coming in to defend McAvoy was great to see.

The kids are good, and Monty having confidence in them is huge. It should be a fun season. The chemistry is coming along.

Thanks Pasta, once again!

 

[JAD]

Coyle is gonna stay at C.

Hopefully on the third line. Jmo

 

[GordonHowe]

Some people wanted to send Poitras down to the AHL, wtf. Feel shame and go to the box.

 

[CDJ]

Poitras is going to be a stud

I liked that they gave him 16 min in his first game back

We may have struck gold in the late 2nd again

 

[JAD]

The team really needs Coyle to pull his head out of his own a**

Colye is a very good possession player protects the puck very well but has no offensive creativity. He does not belong in the top six. A fill in for an injury short term sure, but not a long term solution.

 

[GordonHowe]

I would have started Matthew in Providence to heal the shoulder fully and test it in game action.

Also, shake off rust; continue to learn how to play against men who are physically stronger and bigger; and work on getting rid of the puck before a hit, especially a late hit, even when his instinct is to hold on to it in service of making a play.

There it would have been no shame in that, and if he needs to go down to PRO for those reasons going forward, there's no shame in that either. He's 20 years old.

 

[RiverbottomChuck]

Zacha-Lindholm-Pasta
Marchand-Poitras-Frederic
Geekie-Coyle-Braz
4th

I think those lines flow better 5v5

 

[Number8]

OK, might have to eat some crow. Still not sure of the overall value back on Ullmark…. but………

Kastelic is my kind of player. Love the way the 4th line plays.

 

[Boston BROin]

Poitras is so good. Lindholm and Poitras' games remind me a lot of Bergeron and Krejci. It's crazy. If Poitras stays healthy, they might have solved their center issue real quick.

 

[KrugAvoy]

Some people wanted to send Poitras down to the AHL, wtf. Feel shame and go to the box.

I love this team, but a large portion of our fanbase are dumber than rocks

 

[Kate08]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1845193770695811296

I hope he meant that in an “I better step up my game because these kids are crushing it” way

 

[goldenblack]

Kings played a very good game - they were putting pressure on Bruins entire game no room, force errors

Poitras good

Swayman was spectacular. Can’t believe they got him for only $8.25 m


Yes exactly

The master Neely move!

 

[JAD]

I would have started Matthew in Providence to heal the shoulder fully and test it in game action.

Also, shake off rust; continue to learn how to play against men who are physically stronger and bigger; and work on getting rid of the puck before a hit, especially a late hit, even when his instinct is to hold on to it in service of making a play.

There it would have been no shame in that, and if he needs to go down to PRO for those reasons going forward, there's no shame in that either. He's 20 years old.

I completely agree with the reasoning, but unlike the other kids trying to become NHL Bruins, Poitras is forcing Boston's hand to keep him in the lineup.

 

[Kegs]

I would have started Matthew in Providence to heal the shoulder fully and test it in game action.

Also, shake off rust; continue to learn how to play against men who are physically stronger and bigger; and work on getting rid of the puck before a hit, especially a late hit, even when his instinct is to hold on to it in service of making a play.

There it would have been no shame in that, and if he needs to go down to PRO for those reasons going forward, there's no shame in that either. He's 20 years old.

Poitras is too good to be sent down.

The ahl is also just as violent if not more violent. Lots of fringe tough guys in the ahl. Sending him to the ahl to prevent an injury doesn’t make any sense to me.

I think sending this kid down would be criminal.

 

[Bridges31]

That might be the worse game I’ve ever seen Pasta play and he still scored the OT goal

 

[badbrewin]

I hope he meant that in an “I better step up my game because these kids are crushing it” way

He probably meant, "these kids aren't experienced enough to cover my turnovers?" LOL