Game 1 playoff lineup

[Dupell6]

Really?

Yeah, the kid played 1 game and only 8 mins against the best team in the NHL

Our third line has been no existent all year, worth a shot IMO and if you play backes with him they can flip spots if needed

 

[bizman]

If JFK sees the ice this series it' ll be cause we' re down 3-0 and 6 centers are hurt.

 

[Chiz1982]

Why even bother playing JFK at all then in the last game. 8 mins of useless ice time just to burn a year on his entry level contract is beyond dumb. Only sense it makes is if they are planning to play him in the playoffs. (Not saying I agree with that, but thats the way I see it. If it were me, I would have waited til next year. Especially if MacAvoy is coming up and burning a year too.)

 

[Chiz1982]

Marchand - Bergeron - Backes
Pastrnak - Krejci - Stafford
Vatrano - Spooner - Hayes
Nash - Moore - JFK (*Acciari)

Chara - K Miller (*Carlo)
Gryz (*Krug) - McQuaid
Tommy Cross - C. Miller

Rask
Dobby

*Injured

Didnt include MacAvoy, still undecided on if its worth it to burn a year of his ELC

 

[Sharp Shooting Neely]

Sporsnet provides the first round schedule and the on air broadcast crew who will be handling the series in Canada.

Ottawa Senators (A2) vs. Boston Bruins (A3)
• Play-by-play: Bob Cole; Game Analyst: Greg Millen; TV Reporter: Christine Simpson; Sportsnet.ca: Kristina Rutherford

G1 Wed., April 12 Boston @ Ottawa, 7 p.m. ET SN
G2 Sat., April 15 Boston @ Ottawa, 3 p.m. ET SN
G3 Mon., April 17 Ottawa @ Boston, 7 p.m. ET SN
G4 Wed., April 19 Ottawa @ Boston, 7:30 p.m. ET SN
G5* Fri., April 21 Boston @ Ottawa, TBD TBD
G6* Sun., April 23 Ottawa @ Boston, TBD TBD
G7* Wed., April 26 Boston @ Ottawa, TBD TBD

 

[Trap Jesus]

It's funny looking back at how regimented the lines were the last few times we made the playoffs. Now, outside of Bergeron/Marchand, it feels like there's nothing set in stone if things go even a bit wrong. Before it was like pulling teeth to split up our lines. Probably was for the better before because they had that chemistry, but still interesting to compare those Bruins to today.

 

[Bruinfanatic]

Why even bother playing JFK at all then in the last game. 8 mins of useless ice time just to burn a year on his entry level contract is beyond dumb. Only sense it makes is if they are planning to play him in the playoffs. (Not saying I agree with that, but thats the way I see it. If it were me, I would have waited til next year. Especially if MacAvoy is coming up and burning a year too.)

If MacAvoy looks as out of place as JFK did Bruins are in deep ****,not expecting the next Bobby Orr or antyhthing but JFK looked totally Lost out there.

 

[Midship]

Why even bother playing JFK at all then in the last game. 8 mins of useless ice time just to burn a year on his entry level contract is beyond dumb. Only sense it makes is if they are planning to play him in the playoffs. (Not saying I agree with that, but thats the way I see it. If it were me, I would have waited til next year. Especially if MacAvoy is coming up and burning a year too.)

The ONLY thing that makes any sense is if there was a handshake deal that they'd burn the first year in exchange for him turning pro when he did. Looking like more ****-poor asset management from this organization at the moment.

 

[Cronuss]

Sucks Acciari is hurt. What is the timetable for his recovery/return?

 

[pisele]

The ONLY thing that makes any sense is if there was a handshake deal that they'd burn the first year in exchange for him turning pro when he did. Looking like more ****-poor asset management from this organization at the moment.

Cripeee. This.

It is obvious to me that JFK would have remained in school unless the Bruins agreed to burn the first year of his ECL. So what is wrong with that people? He was going to stay at BU otherwise. If he helps out next year, awesome!!!

We got a player to turn professional. Bruins property for a number of years. If he is as good as advertised? Awesome!

 

[Midship]

Duplicate caused by mobile. Mods, please delete.

 

[Fonzerelli]

 

[BruinDust]

So who's left:

Injured

Krug
Carlo
Acciari

Healthy scratches

Hayes
Morrow
Kuraly
JFK

 

[Jean_Jacket41]

When both Carlo and Krug are back:

Chara-McAvoy
Krug-Carlo
K.Miller-McQuaid

 

[Ryan77]

Off topic but was just thinking what could have been our top 6 forwards if our hockey

Marchand Bergeron seguin
Lucic Krecji Pasta

 

[bruinsfan1972]

Off topic but was just thinking what could have been our top 6 forwards if our hockey

Marchand Bergeron seguin
Lucic Krecji Pasta

Maybe if the salary cap didn't exist and Seguin had 0 interest in ever being a top line centre.

 

[Tim Vezina Thomas]

Off topic but was just thinking what could have been our top 6 forwards if our hockey

Marchand Bergeron seguin
Lucic Krecji Pasta

I guess in theory for this year we could have, but after this year all 6 of them will be making $6mm+. Someone would have had to get traded.

 

[ODAAT]

that Z/Quaider pairing has me concerned but I understand it, this will allow CM to hopefully settle in a bit but with the B`s not having the final change, you can bet Boucher will try to send out his top troops vs the kid

 

[BruinDust]

Off topic but was just thinking what could have been our top 6 forwards if our hockey

Marchand Bergeron seguin
Lucic Krecji Pasta

Well if the Bruins had kept Seguin, there are no guarantees how the 2013-14 season turns out, meaning the Bruins might of advanced past Round 2, and quite possible Pastrnak isn't even available when the Bruins would of selected in the 1st round that year.

So it's impossible to definitively say the Bruins could have both Seguin AND Pastrnak.

 

[bbfan419]

I wonder if Cehlarik will get a chance in the playoffs? He looked really good with Pastrnak and Krejci, I would try him there in game 1 and have Stafford slide down to the Spooner line, that way you only have to dress one of Beleskey or Schaller for the 4th line until Acciari comes back.

 

[BruinDust]

I wonder if Cehlarik will get a chance in the playoffs? He looked really good with Pastrnak and Krejci, I would try him there in game 1 and have Stafford slide down to the Spooner line, that way you only have to dress one of Beleskey or Schaller for the 4th line until Acciari comes back.

I think Cehlarik got injured down in Providence and am not sure he is available.

 

[ElkabombKid9]

that Z/Quaider pairing has me concerned but I understand it, this will allow CM to hopefully settle in a bit but with the B`s not having the final change, you can bet Boucher will try to send out his top troops vs the kid

Said to say after Chara I think K.Miller is our second best D-Man right now. He has been a totally different player lately. Rushing the puck just looking more confident I guess. The past two years he would fumble it in his skates or give it up. I like Mcavoy with him if not Chara.

 

[bbfan419]

I think Cehlarik got injured down in Providence and am not sure he is available.

Well that sucks, thought he would be a good addition. Hoping Bjork signs.

 

[tremha]

that Z/Quaider pairing has me concerned but I understand it, this will allow CM to hopefully settle in a bit but with the B`s not having the final change, you can bet Boucher will try to send out his top troops vs the kid

the spooner line scares me too. I would prefer Backes there so we are strong down the middle through all the lines.

 

[tremha]

I wonder if Cehlarik will get a chance in the playoffs? He looked really good with Pastrnak and Krejci, I would try him there in game 1 and have Stafford slide down to the Spooner line, that way you only have to dress one of Beleskey or Schaller for the 4th line until Acciari comes back.

he looked really good for 2 of the games. a bunch of the others were suspect.