Post-Game Talk: ECSF GAME 4 - The officials throw The Bear off the cliff - Sunrise 3 BRUINS 2 - Panthers lead series 3-1

[Bruinfanatic]

This should really be all of us.

When Bergeron retired no one thought we'd have the regular season we had, and then to win a 1st round series for the first time in years to boot.

Glad they beat the Leafs but also the Leafs are the only team they could beat

 

[The don godfather]

I want more hockey. Please win game 5. Bring it home for a buzzing td garden for game 6.

 

[Bridges31]

I think I'm out on hockey, honestly. Rich kid sport now.

It’s approaching WWE level with all the drama and the “missed calls”.

 

[22Brad Park]

Series is over now so only thing matters to me is cleaning out the trash.

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And exacting some revenge on Florida.
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Not under this Lady Byng coach

 

[Zillah]

This team has barely 1 serviceable center. Not like we didn’t have 5-6 years to prepare for bergy and krejci retiring. This is on Donny and Seabass

You are 100% right. Everybody keeps talking about the players but it’s the two idiots at the top that put them there. It’s not gonna happen, but I would love to see both of them gone.

 

[Bridges31]

Glad they beat the Leafs but also the Leafs are the only team they could beat

And they barely beat them.

 

[BiteThisBurrows]

Yup the refs suck and they helped screw us over, but that's hockey and complaining about it we sound like Vancouver sounded when we beat them for the cup. The Big Bad Panthers are just really good at what they do and have more talent.

They are coached to be dirty (think back to when Maurice coached Winnipeg, they were dirty too, it's what he teaches) but they are smart dirty and they are in the Bruins heads as a result.

If we had more offensive talent the good effort to start this game was there and maybe we'd have buried them but alas we do not have that talent and we can't really play at that speed for 3 full periods. We just aren't that good.

A lot of guys worked hard tonight though. They didn't quit, and you have to admire that. Oh, and they beat the Leafs.

 

[RiverbottomChuck]

It's a one goal game and at least one goal was given to the other team.

To pretend the refs didn't decide that game is frankly dumb.

Are there things the Bruins could have done better? Yes, that's how sports work. There were plenty of things Florida could have done better too.

So, becuase it's ac lose game and both teams were not perfect, does that mean the refs can just do whatever they want to decide the game and no one can mention it? Yeah, that makes sense.

Did any player show any bit of extended effort or fight in the 3rd period in your opinion?

 

[Number8]

Florida is a better team guys. I know it sucks to see these bad calls, but Florida out shot and out chanced them.

No doubt. Much better team.

Just so frustrating to see that the refs and League obviously feel the same way, so make sure B’s don’t steal a game from a team that had the lead — even if they didn’t necessarily deserve that lead.

NHL should just step in and call off the rest of the Series to save Florida’s energy for NYR.

 

[Maine Fan]

I am sadden that the Bruins lack the talent to be competitive.

I never thought that the Bruins would beat Forida and have said so all along.

Why fans get excited about an extension for Zacha, is beyond me, he should have never been taken from the Devils.

I no longer think there will be a game 7. I am recinding that.

Fenway you trips are ending after this one.

As for next season, there is a clean house required IMO start with Neely, Sweeney and Montgomery and then into the player mix.

I know it is a Cap problem. Who created that?

I know it is because we don't draft well, who does that, who has that job, why are they still here?


That's enough for now.

 

[Horton Hears A Woo]

I’m at the point where I think the Lindholm deal was an even bigger mistake than I already thought it was at the time

The biggest mistake was giving Mac that contract. I said it when he got it and I’ll say it again… he will never be worth what he got paid. He is useless on the PP a turnover machine and cannot elevate his game when it matter the most. He has been so terrible this post season.

 

[bob77]

5 shots Period 1
2 shots Period 3

Bad coverage by Florida on Pasta blast. Not really much of a great set up or anything.

Carlo throws one towards the net after ricochet off Florida skate.

All goals count, so good we shot. But we don’t have any offense flow at all. Lots of lunch league hockey where someone tries to take it further than they actually can. Leafs to your teammates watching you.

We need something different to beat these guys.

Time for a lineup of Gryz, Shattenkirk, and Forbort. McAvoy Lindholm Carlo. Dress a 7th D so we can adjust. Either Lohrei or Wotherspoon. I would not play Peeke.

 

[The don godfather]

I mean this will all due respect, but…

If you believe that, you’re out of your mind.

Donny found sway McAvoy lohrei and carlo. That trio can keep this team in playoffs for years. Those are foundational pieces.

 

[bruinmann77]

that was a bullshit call the refs missed it and the replay refs totally blew it but come on only 2 shots pathetic .this team will be done tues and then would love to see what the offseason play will be

 

[HumBucker]

Refs made some terrible calls, but for a 3rd straight game we couldn't manage 20 shots on goal. Can't win if you can't score, and you can't score if you don't shoot

They DID score and they WERE leading until that debacle of a call. Everyone understands more shots, blah blah blah. In the playoffs, all that matters is a win. With Swayman playing so well, it was quite possible the Bruins could have held on and won that game.

 

[bobbyorr04]

Funniest is Zacha who before the game said there would be push back and physical play and proceeded to just hide like all the rest of the games. I guess he meant someone else would do it not him.

Talk is cheap

The only good thing about this series is that management should have a pretty good idea who are playoff type players and who aren't

..most of them aren't

 

[mar2kbos]

This should really be all of us.

When Bergeron retired no one thought we'd have the regular season we had, and then to win a 1st round series for the first time in years to boot.

It will be once the season is done, but it’s a microcosm right now as last game is closest event that happened. Most would say this season was a success despite the lack of top centers. This off season they’ll hopefully fix the issues with finally having cap space. But right now it’s about last game and the next game, and my emotion will relate to the wins and losses while posting

 

[Gordoff]

The far better team is going to win this series.

Much more high end talent, more depth, better coaching, more effort and better system. It’s obvious.

Sucks to have to play the refs too, but if you can’t muster 20 shots on the regular, you’re just not nearly good enough.

Make some sweeping changes.

And more well rounded. They aren't simply just a talented bunch, but they're tenacious, and they're well built. The physicality across the board sets them far apart from the Boston 'Ruins.

 

[Mione134]

They DID score and they WERE leading until that debacle of a call. Everyone understands more shots, blah blah blah. In the playoffs, all that matters is a win. With Swayman playing so well, it was quite possible the Bruins could have held on and won that game.

Facts.

 

[Bruins Or Die]

That’s my point.

Doesn't this team have two third lines and two fourth lines?

 

[Coach Parker]

Donny found sway McAvoy lohrei and carlo. That trio can keep this team in playoffs for years. Those are foundational pieces.

No, they are regular season ticket sales.

 

[Sigh]

It’s approaching WWE level with all the drama and the “missed calls”.

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[BigGoalBrad]

Your positive attitude is great BUT Florida is much better than Boston and we are also playing against the officials. 22 penalties for Bosto ln and 11 for Florida. Terrible officiating, the. You throw in the lack of talent Boston has along with a team that doesn’t shoot and there’s your recipe to get embarrassed 5 games

But they aren’t. I went Friday and sat close. They aren’t some juggernaut. We’re gassed and they have decent size.

Plus they are getting every call imaginable.

I think we’ll take them next year. This series isn’t totally over but if we couldn’t win up 2-0 early hard to see us taking 3 straight.

 

[DiggityDog]

I said going into the playoffs that they had exceeded my expectations, but a series win would’ve been nice.

I got that.

They just don’t have the horses to overcome these obviously better teams.

Still can’t get over the lack of fight though. Just makes me sad. We are always beat over the head about what a “great room” they have and yet no fight? Like barely anything? Bums me out.

 

[chizzler]

The first officiating mistake was the ref 2 feet from Bennett failing to call cross check. He could have touched Bennett but seems to look away?

Team has no extra gear. No real gameplan, every player unsure where they are to go.

"are my methods unsound?"

"I don't see any method at all, sir."

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