Post-Game Talk: GAME 12 - We Had 'Em All the Way: BRUINS 3 Dallas 2
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The lines need some work. 5v5 was poor after a decent 1st period. The makeshift 4th was easily the best. 4-0 in shots, 96% xGF, 2-0 on the scoresheet. JdB-Coyle-Marchy were solid enough but didn't look very threatening tonight. Top line was bad and sloppy and got straight up outplayed. Zacha looked a bit lost and made some mistakes and Pasta didn't have much impact.
For the second game in a row, Geekie-Poitras-Frederic got hosed. 29% corsi, shots 2-6 against, high danger chances 0-4. Monty used them a lot in a defensive capacity, which I get is normal for a 3rd line and accounts for some of the negative numbers, but Geekie does not strike me as being particularly strong defensively and Poitras is very much still learning that aspect of his game, so I'm not sure about the wisdom of that. Something probably needs to change because those 1st and 3rd combos aren't really working.
Carlo was our best defender again. Played a big 25 mins and was a rock in the Bruins' end. He's really stepping up while McAvoy and co. are out. Lindholm continues to be a little flaky but he eats minutes and is putting the hard yards in, so can't fault him too much. Lohrei battled a bit but it's all learning for him and he was still better than Shattenkirk. I've been mostly a fan of Kevin since he arrived in Boston, but this was a bad game by him. Less than 11 mins TOI at 5v5 tells me that Monty thought so too. Actually thought Mitchell and Wotherspoon did ok.
The Bruins won because Swayman was outstanding, the 4th line was awesome and defensively led by Carlo they did just enough to scrap and fight and hold on. Good job in that sense, and always fun to see young'uns get their first goals, both with very nice shots. But there's plenty for the coaching staff to chew on as the team looks to continue to improve. Getting some guys back on D will certainly help, but there's more to it than that. Plenty of early points in the bank though, so for the most part we have reason to be happy.
For the second game in a row, Geekie-Poitras-Frederic got hosed. 29% corsi, shots 2-6 against, high danger chances 0-4. Monty used them a lot in a defensive capacity, which I get is normal for a 3rd line and accounts for some of the negative numbers, but Geekie does not strike me as being particularly strong defensively and Poitras is very much still learning that aspect of his game, so I'm not sure about the wisdom of that. Something probably needs to change because those 1st and 3rd combos aren't really working.
Carlo was our best defender again. Played a big 25 mins and was a rock in the Bruins' end. He's really stepping up while McAvoy and co. are out. Lindholm continues to be a little flaky but he eats minutes and is putting the hard yards in, so can't fault him too much. Lohrei battled a bit but it's all learning for him and he was still better than Shattenkirk. I've been mostly a fan of Kevin since he arrived in Boston, but this was a bad game by him. Less than 11 mins TOI at 5v5 tells me that Monty thought so too. Actually thought Mitchell and Wotherspoon did ok.
The Bruins won because Swayman was outstanding, the 4th line was awesome and defensively led by Carlo they did just enough to scrap and fight and hold on. Good job in that sense, and always fun to see young'uns get their first goals, both with very nice shots. But there's plenty for the coaching staff to chew on as the team looks to continue to improve. Getting some guys back on D will certainly help, but there's more to it than that. Plenty of early points in the bank though, so for the most part we have reason to be happy.
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Aeroforce
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Gutsy win, and they've already got 4 points without McAvoy.
There are a lot of details that need to be much better. How do you give up that many quality chances while on the PP?
Just like Game 7 against Florida, watching the B's in their own end with under a minute and the opposing goalie pulled is always an adventure. Only 5 seconds left, they actually win a defensive zone draw, they have the puck pinned against the boards, yet still surrender a shot that nearly tied it?
But they are banking points, and for what it's worth, should be comfortably in a playoff spot on American Thanksgiving.
There are a lot of details that need to be much better. How do you give up that many quality chances while on the PP?
Just like Game 7 against Florida, watching the B's in their own end with under a minute and the opposing goalie pulled is always an adventure. Only 5 seconds left, they actually win a defensive zone draw, they have the puck pinned against the boards, yet still surrender a shot that nearly tied it?
But they are banking points, and for what it's worth, should be comfortably in a playoff spot on American Thanksgiving.
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Keep them both this season, (unless there is a huge no brainer trade offer for Ullmark)....but if they make the playoffs, rotate them each game
Regardless, DS has to make sure Swayman stays a Bruin for many more years to come
Trizz617
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As long as the B's keep getting points, let the leafs and bolts battle it out amongst themselves.
Give me a f***ing break with this shit.
Bounces R Way
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Ference is my binky
Well, we know they weren't tonight in the Leafs/Lightning game!
That 3rd period PP when Dallas had what seemed like half a dozen chances was
hideous.
Though not as bad, was reminiscent of the game in Calgary last year.
Just an observation
Keep in mind Monty and Swayman have a major thing in common - Orono, Maine and Red Gendron.
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Heinen looks glad to be back. Made a nice play on #6 goal.
TobanWest
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For sure. Also at $700,000 he is a nice option. Nothing to get too worked up over
I mean, if this is more of Monty's "I looked into his eyes and I like what I saw" guff, then he really needs to lay off the pop psychology. Different guys handle and respond to loses and wins and everything else in their own way.
The regular rotation has worked well for a long time. Yes Ullmark has had one less-than-amazing game, but I need to see more than that before I'd think it wise to start messing with a good system. Just my 2 cents.
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I will laugh if the Bruins traded Ullmark for a bag of pucks so people can be soooo joyful.
He’s gone !!!!
And we got pucks !!!! A f***ing bag of EM
Logos !!!!! Whoooowho
And Swayman pulls a groin or gets run over by Tom Wilson and out 6-8 weeks
That would be hysterical
But the silver lining we got rid of Linus because he hurt us
He’s gone !!!!
And we got pucks !!!! A f***ing bag of EM
Logos !!!!! Whoooowho
And Swayman pulls a groin or gets run over by Tom Wilson and out 6-8 weeks
That would be hysterical
But the silver lining we got rid of Linus because he hurt us
DKH
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Yup
If that is true fire Monty now
He blew the playoffs
He should be angry with himself
I just lost all respect for this guy
If they had kept the rotation last year in the playoffs they would have advanced to Round 2.
Bob Essensa was hired in 2003 by Mike O'Connell and has survived and his track record as a goalie coach is unmatched.
We have a long way to go ( 70 games ) but it appears that the Bruins will be a top 3 in the Atlantic and could very well be A1. Detroit is going to be the joker and it appears their rebuild is starting to show dividends.
DKH
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Makes 0.0 sense but hockey’s my third sport so it’s definitely me
The don godfather
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Pronman bruins prospect pool is bottom of the league. Beecher poitras lohrei hold my beer .
Aeroforce
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I'm not in favor of trading Ullmark. This is furthered by the fact goalies don't typically bring much in trades, and the list of potential trade partners is small; as I wouldn't want him traded to a team either in division or conference.
Everyone's got their price, but I don't see a competitor offering something persuasive enough.
Everyone's got their price, but I don't see a competitor offering something persuasive enough.
missingchicklet
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In Swayman's 6-0 start to the season his worst save pct in a game is .941. When .941 is your worst you've got a good season going on. Dude is totally on fire.
#1 . He's the best goalie in the nhl right now, imo.
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Blow it up
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Blow it up
Right now, no question. Let's let this play out a little longer. 11 games is a small sample size.
Don't get me wrong I prefer Swayman be the better goalie because he's younger and he looks to have taken a big step this year but I'm seeing posts advocating for trading Ullmark. If the return knocks you off your feet then maybe but otherwise it would be stupid to break up the number one reason the Bruins are winning hockey games.
Start a goalie 60+ games and you'll probably start to see an uptick in goals against and injuries. It's not broken, don't fix.
