Post-Game Talk: Bruins get Flamed 4-3 (Mod Warning Post 161)

[pkunit]

Idc how much balls the team has. Blowing a 3-0 is inexcusable especially in the B's situation.

Bruins are not a confident bunch. Flames are young, enthusiastic and have most come from behind wins this year. This was not as bad as our previous losses the B's did show up, just some bad luck.

 

[NeelySpinninBackhand]

HF Logic:

"Rask let in a poor goal"

always equals

"Rask is the reason we lost the game"

No, no...that's it! Haha

Nah, people just frustrated as of late.

It was an unlucky bounce, just happened to be him on the other end.

Wouldn't blame Rask for anything unless it was in a Montreal series.

 

[Boston Bruno]

4 minute powerplay and the players all stand around like pylons in calgarys zone. Zilch for movement.

Losing this game is unacceptable, even with the dumb luck, boston should have buried this.

Just deplorable to cough up the lead like that.

There is nothing positive to take from this game, other than they are light years from being a real contender again.

They *NEED* to sell and refit.

Krecji looked hurt. I watch a variety of line changes, and he looked to be labouring a bit getting off the ice.

 

[PIMsCup]

They are afraid to move. So many unlucky turnovers. Dump and chase hasn't panned out well either.

I liked Bart's exit pass tonight....Miller's also. Additionally I can't wait for 22 year old Paternak.

 

[Fenway]

Bruins are not a confident bunch. Flames are young, enthusiastic and have most come from behind wins this year. This was not as bad as our previous losses the B's did show up, just some bad luck.

Fans of eastern teams like Boston forget that altitude plays a roll in Calgary ( not as much as Denver but it is an issue )

 

[mislysBB]

HF Logic:

"Rask let in a poor goal"

always equals

"Rask is the reason we lost the game"

No, no...that's it! Haha

Some here ARE blaming the loss on Rask.
Crap goal or not, it was fluky. You can't sit there and say that it was a perfectly planned out sequence. For some posters here, Rask is the "root of all evil".

Go back 10 years, and our goaltending was the worst in the league. But amazingly, people still feel the need to carry on about the goaltender we've got. Amazing. Really amazing.

 

[Colt.45Orr]

I don't buy this at all. Because the league is going softer the Bruins have to say "yeah, you're right... We're too mean, we should stop what makes us successful."

Meanwhile the Islanders roll out a 4th line with 2 of the biggest hitters of the last decade...

 

[bergysbruins]

It is NOT the staleness of the system. It is the failure of a new structure to implement it properly.

Gone are the days of cool, calm and collected beasts holding the boards and puck.

It is a half in and half out roster of new blood trying to fit in with an aging, been there and done that core from years past.

The cup year, the conference, and pres trophy were massive accomplishments that everyone is taking for granted.

The cap was the catalyst for what the state of affairs are today. It can be worked out with a lucky trade or two, but 2011 it will never be.

I'm confused by your post...I said the team played well early in the game with speed in their breakout.

Your response is that we aren't the team of 2011? Yea we aren't what does that have to do with us playing a better system periods 1-2 then folding in the later half of the game?

 

[NeelySpinninBackhand]

I don't buy this at all. Because the league is going softer the Bruins have to say "yeah, you're right... We're too mean, we should stop what makes us successful."

It is the refs and penalties that have forced them to. When Chia says moving toward speed to stay competitive, it was implied he also meant smaller players without grit.

 

[PIMsCup]

4 minute powerplay and the players all stand around like pylons in calgarys zone. Zilch for movement.

Losing this game is unacceptable, even with the dumb luck, boston should have buried this.

Just deplorable to cough up the lead like that.

There is nothing positive to take from this game, other than they are light years from being a real contender again.

They *NEED* to sell and refit.

Krecji looked hurt. I watch a variety of line changes, and he looked to be labouring a bit getting off the ice.

Tell me: What does this team have available to move? Is there a trade that we can make that gets us better for more than one year? This deadline I say: no. At the draft....way more value for our assets.

 

[Alicat]

As I said, I can't confirm that. But, his general demeanor in public doesn't reassure me, especially in a time like this. No matter the context, somehow pointing to the team's compete level as a positive after they blew a 3-0 lead...that's just idiotic to me.

I understand it's an opinion out of emotion, based on emotion, but you can't claim people can completely confine their true personalities in a public setting. I'd like to see some more fire that carries through to their game on the ice. **** his system. Try new ****, not involving D to D passes. Bring guys up from the A more frequently. Hold players (specifically veterans) accountable in-game and make changes accordingly.

Both from his on-ice performance and his apparent off-ice personality (at least what I can see), I'm not elated.

Celebrities and athletes confine their true personalities in a public setting all the time.

Claude prefers to keep things in the locker room and his interviews are vague by design. He's like Belichick in his approach to the media.

I prefer he keep certain things in the locker room as I feel that using the media to call out players is not only counter productive but also a dick move.

again, the guy is screwed either way around here.

 

[NeelySpinninBackhand]

I'm confused by your post...I said the team played well early in the game with speed in their breakout.

Your response is that we aren't the team of 2011? Yea we aren't what does that have to do with us playing a better system periods 1-2 then folding in the later half of the game?

Something was lost in my understanding.

Just hear Julien take abuse for what hasn't been properly evaluated from the standpoint of the players.

 

[trenton1]

This. Panthers and Flyers are coming on strong. Flyers have points in something like 9 straight, and I watched the Panthers go punch for punch with the Blues.

If I had money to put on it, much like the game tonight, I would stray away from any "sure" things with this 2014-2015 iteration of the Bruins. So far the only things that have been for sure with this team is:

-Inept powerplay
-Conceading goals in final seconds of periods
-We suck at shootouts.

Not sure I agree about the Panthers. Despite those 3 or 4 very exciting young players they aren't very good. The Panthers have lost three straight and have less ROW than the Leafs. The LEAFS who have lost 22 of 26 games. The Flyers would be the real concern to me if there is one. They have a pretty good lineup and should be in the mix. I think the Bruins make the playoffs but they will do nothing without 2-3 solid players added--which seems unlikely based on the cap situation, etc.

 

[PIMsCup]

Misquote: can't find original source


I honestly believe there was more than enough bad luck involved in this game to absolve our team. Replay these events 100 times...Bruins take home the victory.

 

[Boston Bruno]

Tell me: What does this team have available to move? Is there a trade that we can make that gets us better for more than one year? This deadline I say: no. At the draft....way more value for our assets.

dbl post

 

[Fenway]

Celebrities and athletes confine their true personalities in a public setting all the time.

Claude prefers to keep things in the locker room and his interviews are vague by design. He's like Belichick in his approach to the media.

I prefer he keep certain things in the locker room as I feel that using the media to call out players is not only counter productive but also a dick move.

again, the guy is screwed either way around here.

Claude is not comfortable with the way NESN is doing the post-game interview this year. He simply talking to a camera and hears Jack and Andy on an earpiece.

 

[Boston Bruno]

Tell me: What does this team have available to move? Is there a trade that we can make that gets us better for more than one year? This deadline I say: no. At the draft....way more value for our assets.

One more year? No. I am much more of a deal the grinders and soldiers at the trade deadline - anyone on line 3 and 4 imo - sans pasternak

We will get more futures at the trade deadline.

 

[Sheppy]

It is the refs and penalties that have forced them to. When Chia says moving toward speed to stay competitive, it was implied he also meant smaller players without grit.

Still don't buy it or agree with it. Complete garbage to try to soften a physical team up that much. You can't tell me this game has suddenly evolved overnight.

 

[Alicat]

I honestly believe there was more than enough bad luck involved in this game to absolve our team. Replay these events 100 times...Bruins take home the victory.

Not disagreeing with the bad luck part but we had continued defensive lapses from the same guys and an ill timed penalty that also played into a blown 3 goal lead.

Losing Miller hurt our already struggling blueline.

This loss wasn't Tuukka's fault.

 

[pkunit]

4 minute powerplay and the players all stand around like pylons in calgarys zone. Zilch for movement.

Losing this game is unacceptable, even with the dumb luck, boston should have buried this.

Just deplorable to cough up the lead like that.

There is nothing positive to take from this game, other than they are light years from being a real contender again.

They *NEED* to sell and refit.

Krecji looked hurt. I watch a variety of line changes, and he looked to be labouring a bit getting off the ice.

That's like tapping out before you are in a choke hold. I'm not in favor of cowering and team identity has never been that.

 

[GloveSave1]

Some here ARE blaming the loss on Rask.
Crap goal or not, it was fluky. You can't sit there and say that it was a perfectly planned out sequence. For some posters here, Rask is the "root of all evil".

Go back 10 years, and our goaltending was the worst in the league. But amazingly, people still feel the need to carry on about the goaltender we've got. Amazing. Really amazing.

As I said before, he paniced, and got out of position. He expected the worst, instead of just doing what you're supposed to do. I can't just give him a pass, his mental error was critical in that play.

People keep saying it went off the top of the net. It did. After it hit Rask's glove that was over his head while he was kneeling.

He played that goal in. It's sad, and inflamatory to say, and I feel bad about it, but it's all Rask. A spade is a spade.

NOW, ONCE AGAIN, DID RASK COST US THAT GAME?

No. The game was lost by the vanishing offense and broken power play.

Rask is the most important player on this team. Our success rests with him more than any other. He's been great for a good stretch. ...just freaked out on that one, Montreal playoffs style...

Ehh, next game. Take the point. Baby steps.

Oh, and where's Judge Smails when we need him...

Chia..."Well...we're waiting!" Heh

 

[ghostface89]

God, what I wouldn't do to have Boychuk on this team...

 

[Alicat]

Claude is not comfortable with the way NESN is doing the post-game interview this year. He simply talking to a camera and hears Jack and Andy on an earpiece.

Which is probably why he comes off as uncaring and too passive to some fans.

Claude isn't the problem. This is on the players.

 

[NeelySpinninBackhand]

Still don't buy it or agree with it. Complete garbage to try to soften a physical team up that much. You can't tell me this game has suddenly evolved overnight.

I think it happened over 3 years. For Boston specifically.

Not ringette but the pim's were becoming to much of a noted obstacle.

It is becoming less and less valed after the experience in the 2nd round last year. They were punished for heavy physicality.

I noticed the additions for this year, and the restraint from the beasts, indicated trying to avoid the box by reducing that hit rate and willingness for penalties they had in the past years.

 

[Coach Parker]

You know it has gotten bad when there is a MOD warning in a PGT on a team's thread between fellow fans.