Pre-Game Talk: GAME 11 7:08 PM - THE BEAR has Carolina on his mind - NESN, ESPN+, SN, SN 360, 98.5 WBZ-FM

[BMC]

Can they try someone else in McAvoy’s spot, he so dam predictable

I get that he's the #1D and SHOULD be able to quarterback the PP but....he just doesn't have it. I'd try Hampus there to see what he can do. I'd also tell the PP units to keep moving and shooting the puck. This stationary bullshit has to stop.

 

[TP70BruinsCup]

With how bad things have gone I’ll go with the Bruins winning 3-2 in OT. Anything can happen eh? Pasta gets 3 points, the PP scores 2 goals, Swayman challenges the whole Canes bench a la John Wesnick vs Minnesota. Hot Rod has a meltdown and we all laugh.

I should probably stop eating all this Halloween candy and then posting on here….….

Let’s go Bruins!

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

Yeah, it's more than that though. McAvoy and Lindholm have both been so carless with the puck (Marchand too). Just not paying attention. Was it McAvoy who stickhandler it right into Pasta's skates as he was winding up for a set breakout? McAvoy turned it over for the EN goal. Lindholm didn't realize there was a stick on the ice and tried to pass it through it, he didn't realize Coyle was covered and on the ice and tried to pass the puck to him... Unforced, careless turnovers.

It reads to me like a complete lack of focus, attention, give a shit... I'm a huge fan of McAvoy but I hate that he's going to be back on PP1 after the way he's played there all season and I wish Monty would send the top4 D a message as well.

Pay more attention to the forwards in the D zone, the centers are brutle and the wings never antisipate rim arounds and never box out the pinching dmen.

The D is the least of the worries in my view, they will get better.

The forwards I have no hope, just no talent up there save a few guys. Our depth forwards are big but are also very slow, no transition game will fix that.

Mine as well just let the D go and skate it out as often as possible.

This nonsence that McAvoy is the issue with the power play is laughable. Mine as well put 4 cones out there with him because thats what they look like.

Hard to generate anything when all 4 guys are standing in the same spot for a minute.

 

[Otherworld]

No more casual shifts boys. Lets play desperate hockey every shift!

Let Go Bruuuuuuuuuins

 

[FONZIE]

I just moved south of Raleigh this summer so this will be my first game in years. My two boys are both in high school and outgrew their old jerseys so I'll be digging into my jersey collection for them. I've decided to wear my Samsonov jersey I haven't worn in 20 years. My two boys will be wearing my Pasta and Marchy. I hope the B's play a good game - I can live with a loss as long as they show up.

 

[Forester65]

Per NESN here are tonight's lines. They are very different from what we've seen. Monty broke up the "4th line".:

Johnny Beecher — Pavel Zacha — David Pastrnak
Brad Marchand — Elias Lindholm — Mark Kastelic
Max Jones — Charlie Coyle — Cole Koepke
Trent Frederic — Matthew Poitras — Justin Brazeau​

 

[DavidK]

Playing Carolina makes me groan. Hopefully with their backup in net, we'll have a chance of not being smoked tonight.

Per NESN here are tonight's lines. They are very different from what we've seen. Monty broke up the "4th line".:

Johnny Beecher — Pavel Zacha — David Pastrnak
Brad Marchand — Elias Lindholm — Mark Kastelic
Max Jones — Charlie Coyle — Cole Koepke
Trent Frederic — Matthew Poitras — Justin Brazeau​

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Per NESN here are tonight's lines. They are very different from what we've seen. Monty broke up the "4th line".:

Johnny Beecher — Pavel Zacha — David Pastrnak
Brad Marchand — Elias Lindholm — Mark Kastelic
Max Jones — Charlie Coyle — Cole Koepke
Trent Frederic — Matthew Poitras — Justin Brazeau​

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[DavidK]

I do have a good feeling about those lines. I think they'll show a spark.

 

[GordonHowe]

Bruins coach shakes up lines again after offense hits rock bottom

After playing arguably their worst game of the season against the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night, Boston Bruins coach Jim Montgomery made some serious changes to his forward lines at Wednesday’s practice.

www.masslive.com

 

[RiverbottomChuck]

This is a golden chance for Beecher to show he can be a debrusk replacement.

 

[Sheppy]

I hope they don't get a powerplay. I'm all for them cancelling it out. Like if Pastrnak gets tripped, I have no issue with him punching buddy in the head to get offsetting penalties.

I'd rather them play 4-4 or something than be up a guy.

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

At least they are prepared for the horrors they may face.

They want horror they should watch tape of their games so far this year.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

This is a golden chance for Beecher to show he can be a debrusk replacement.

That would be nice.

But other than being able to skate fast, the two players have nothing in common.

 

[GordonHowe]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1851657644571848739

 

[PlayMakers]

Pay more attention to the forwards in the D zone, the centers are brutle and the wings never antisipate rim arounds and never box out the pinching dmen.

The D is the least of the worries in my view, they will get better.

The forwards I have no hope, just no talent up there save a few guys. Our depth forwards are big but are also very slow, no transition game will fix that.

Mine as well just let the D go and skate it out as often as possible.

This nonsence that McAvoy is the issue with the power play is laughable. Mine as well put 4 cones out there with him because thats what they look like.

Hard to generate anything when all 4 guys are standing in the same spot for a minute.

Can't say I agree. Bad effort is bad effort. Carelessness with the puck is on you. It's nobody else's fault.

Disagree on McAvoy too. Again, unforced turnovers on the PP. He consistently passes up chances to shoot, and because he's not a threat to shoot other teams overplay Pasta.

I'm a fan of McAvoy but he hasn't played well, and for what he's paid and his role on the team that's not good enough.

 

[Sheppy]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1851657644571848739

Hey, there's Trent Frederic!

 

[PlayMakers]

This is a golden chance for Beecher to show he can be a debrusk replacement.

I would have put Koepke in Beecher's spot. I'm worried that Beecher will change the way he plays with Pasta. Koepke would just forecheck, create turnovers, go to the net. Hopefully Beecher keeps it simple.