Pre-Game Talk: ECQF GAME 7 5/4 8:14 PM - Good News as Game 7 is at TD Garden, Bad News Game 7 is at TD Garden - ABC, ESPN+, CBC, SN, TVAS, 98.5 WBZ-FM

[4ORRBRUIN]

Carlo has been good. The rest if the D have been ass.
Lohrei the rookie gets a pass.
McAvoy ain't what we thought he was.

McAvoy at least works his bag off, What did you think he was? Do you see the shit he plays with? I have no problem with Charlie he never takes a shift off and sure shit happens when are on the ice for 90% of the plays.

Carlo other than game 5 has been great

Losing Peeke was MASSIVE!

And why would you double shift the worst player in the series? WTF has he done to get MORE ice time. Shit on McAvoy lol funny stuff

 

[NDiesel]

It seems like eons ago and it’s not exactly trending our way but they have won 3 games in this series, not impossible they could win tomorrow.

If I planned it better I probably would, but those flight prices are too crazy for me

 

[Roll 4 Lines]

Ruins are 0-5 in close out games with Monty - and lost 4 of the most horrific game 7 in my lifetime all I watched -four (2010, 2014, 2019, 2023) from a few feet away

1979 Montreal - too many men on ice
2010 Philadelphia- up 3-0 in game
2014 Montreal - Prez trophy winner with weak Rangers & Kings infront of
2019 Blues
2023 Florida

But on the bright side
2011 Vancouver
2013 Toronto

I can’t believe they will lose tomorrow

No F’n way

Also 2011 - Montreal
1983 - Sabres

Definition of insanity. Do the same thing over and over and expect a different result.

That's the definition of me playing guitar!!!

Guy Boucher has taken over the Leafs. Look at how well they keep the Bruins to the outside the last two games. Pure Boucher. Suddenly they have structure in their own zone vs how they were all year. Look at game 4 vs the last two and how the Leafs were in their own end. Boucher is one that made these changes. I wouldn’t be surprised that their FO pushed this down. Still Bruins need to adjust but they can’t. Monty looks like a frustrated guy with no answers at the most important time of the year

Bingo!

 

[Therick67]

What's interesting to me is before the series started everyone said the Toronto defense and goaltending was a weakness that could be exploited.

Some also laughed when they got Max Domi, but he's shown up and is making a difference for the Leafs and he's killing the Bruins at the dot..

 

[Roll 4 Lines]

marchand coyle pasta
debrusk zacka heinen
lauko geekie frederic
beecher boquist

mcavoy lindholm forbort
gryzlyck carlo lohrei
wootherspoon.

swayman

note: double shift pastrnak

0 x 2 = 0

 

[Midship]

If they lose on saturday (which I expect they will) I might be taking a break next year. this franchise, just cant give them this much anymore. truly an embarrassment.

I didn't watch a single regular season game after the biggest choke in sports history last spring. Used to watch every second of every game, but I am a broken fan. Also not a fan of the new NHL -no fighting, Tim Peel style reffing, etc. Found better ways to spend my limited time off work.

 

[lopey]

Blow it up.
Bruins have never had a blue line this weak and beatable. Never. Always been a strength for them

They allowed 2 goals? You blaming the D for the lose? Really we scored a last second goal.

0 goals and 2 assists each for Coyle and Zacha.

Unacceptable, Coyle is at least trying, Zacha looks like he doesn't care one bit

 

[TD Charlie]

They allowed 2 goals? You blaming the D for the lose? Really we scored a last second goal.


Unacceptable, Coyle is at least trying, Zacha looks like he doesn't care one bit

True, but I’m done with trying. Do it. Or don’t do it. They’ve long lost any leeway

 

[BradMarchandismydad]

It’s just a personnel issue. Forward group has a grand canyon sized gap down the middle.

Coyle and Zacha have a combined 0 goals 4 assists and are -3 through 6 games.

It is what it is. I know it’s hockey, and anything can happen, but this team isn’t built to win a Stanley Cup.

And even if we win the Florida Panthers are waiting to demolish us on the other end.

 

[Caper Bruins fan]

I love the sport of hockey no matter how badly the Bruins can be at it . I’ll never stop watching.

 

[lopey]

I didn't watch a single regular season game after the biggest choke in sports history last spring. Used to watch every second of every game, but I am a broken fan. Also not a fan of the new NHL -no fighting, Tim Peel style reffing, etc. Found better ways to spend my limited time off work.

Why did you come back in the playoffs then?

 

[TD Charlie]

I love the sport of hockey no matter how badly the Bruins can be at it . I’ll never stop watching.

Some really fun games outside of this series

 

[Caper Bruins fan]

It’s just a personnel issue. Forward group has a grand canyon sized gap down the middle.

Coyle and Zacha have a combined 0 goals 4 assists and are -3 through 6 games.

It is what it is. I know it’s hockey, and anything can happen, but this team isn’t built to win a Stanley Cup.

And even if we win the Florida Panthers are waiting to demolish us on the other end.

So what? All I wanted was for them to beat the Leafs and then I don’t care if they get pounded in round 2 .

 

[NDiesel]

I didn't watch a single regular season game after the biggest choke in sports history last spring. Used to watch every second of every game, but I am a broken fan. Also not a fan of the new NHL -no fighting, Tim Peel style reffing, etc. Found better ways to spend my limited time off work.

Fairweather fans

 

[mjhfb]

It’s just a personnel issue. Forward group has a grand canyon sized gap down the middle.

Coyle and Zacha have a combined 0 goals 4 assists and are -3 through 6 games.

It is what it is. I know it’s hockey, and anything can happen, but this team isn’t built to win a Stanley Cup.

And even if we win the Florida Panthers are waiting to demolish us on the other end.

This "by committee" approach was interesting, but the lack of a #1 center (or even #1 line) they can rely on to drive the offense needs to be addressed for next season.

 

[YukonCornelius]

Maybe.

But maybe not.

Bruins deserve plenty of blame for it getting to this point, but the Leafs deserve credit too.

They had every excuse to fold in Game 5 and instead punched back.

Matthews going down was a blessing in disguise that forced their team to step up.

 

[Roll 4 Lines]

Carlo has been good. The rest if the D have been ass.
Lohrei the rookie gets a pass.
McAvoy ain't what we thought he was.

He's exactly what many of us thought he was. I've said for years, "If McAvoy is your #2 Dman you're a contender." #1? not so much.

I also took a lot of heat last Summer for posting here that if Charlie and Pasta are next in line for Captaincy, the Bruins are in trouble.

I took a LOT of heat, but I stand by it.

Anyway, when the season began, I didn't expect them to make the playoffs. Before this series I didn't expect them to beat the Leafs, and I thought it folly for them to lose the last game in order to draw the Leafs (IF that's what they did, I've no proof!)

I admit, after games 1, 3 and 4, I did think they'd win, but I think we're seeing the team's true colors.

I supported Sweeney's deadline moves to go for it, and with potential reward often comes risk, so I've enjoyed more playoff games than I expected to and now I'll see what the future holds with plenty of cap space and almost no draft picks!

 

[Caper Bruins fan]

Matthews going down was a blessing in disguise that forced their team to step up.

Very true but the series isn’t quite over and the Leafs historically also have trouble closing teams out .

 

[Roll 4 Lines]

My friend said let's fly to Boston for the game....1100 for flights no way I'm spending that to get hurt

Heck, I wouldn't spend that to see them WIN!!! LOL

It was! Then they bailed game 5 and nobody has bothered to push back since

Toronto definitely made adjustments.

 

[Midship]

Fairweather fans

Not watching the regular season when the team has one of of the best records in the NHL is the exact opposite of fairweather, Copernicus. I just don't enjoy the product anymore and don't believe in this group of chokers.

 

[Caper Bruins fan]

Not watching the regular season when the team has one of of the best records in the NHL is the exact opposite of fairweather, Copernicus. I just don't enjoy the product anymore and don't believe in this group of chokers.

Watch other teams play? If the Bruins are gone tomorrow I will still be watching until the Cup is hoisted.

 

[BradMarchandismydad]

So what? All I wanted was for them to beat the Leafs and then I don’t care if they get pounded in round 2 .

I share your feelings exactly. Just expressing that it is what it is—a bridge year. Didn’t have the capital (draft or cap space) to get anyone in.

If we roll into next season with those two as our top centers Don Sweeney should be tarred and feathered.

 

[analyser]

Please do not put Maroon and Brazeau against the Leafs. We need to constantly force the Leafs D and by the time these two get in the zone the puck is already in the other end. Guys like Lauko, Boqvist, Debrusk, Beecher need to be on the ice more to pressure the Leafs in their own zone.

Do not let the Leafs dictate the game, get on them right away from the opening whistle and be relentless.

Our so called stars such as Pasta, Marchy, McAvoy, Zacha, Debrusk all of who are f***** awful have to also show up. Try to diplay what you are paid for and produce.

 

[Bruinfanatic]

Matthews going down was a blessing in disguise that forced their team to step up.

You’re right and they would be stupid to put him back in the lineup for game 7 if he isn’t atleast 75% ,the Leafs are playing like the Bruins minus Bergy and Krejci last season,everyone stepped up .

 

[lopey]

Not watching the regular season when the team has one of of the best records in the NHL is the exact opposite of fairweather, Copernicus. I just don't enjoy the product anymore and don't believe in this group of chokers.

Again, why did you come back for the playoffs then, to shit on them?