Post-Game Talk: GAME 14 - Poutineville 3 BRUINS 2 F/OT

[KillerMillerTime]

Me, neither. My initial thought was that he had two guys that needed to get going, at least in terms of confidence, in the hope that they would get a goal. Very bad decision. Start with Marchy and Pasta and put it away.

You need to win the FO. Coyle did and should have left the ice.

 

[Gonzothe7thDman]

Been pushed around all night, soft plays, soft along the boards and in front of the net, reckless with the puck, ass saved by Sway all night, no response when a young D been hit late...not new, supposed to be more physical this year per Monty...

Agreed on all accounts.

Goaltending still masking a lot of issues with the rest of the team. Teams usually don’t go far when they rely this much on goaltending

 

[ODAAT]

the boys played like they had a post game debauchery on their minds, understandable with the city they were in

 

[lopey]

Sky’s falling skys falling. Boys out partying after a loss till 5 am!!! Unsubstantiated rumour but lets tar an feather them!!! Jesus people. Myl played ljke a desperate team who had enough of losing to the bruins It was game 14 and they played like it. We cant win every game and we should want them to. Adversity is a good thing

 

[bruins19]

You need to win the FO. Coyle did and should have left the ice.

Good point. Agreed, but Marchy did not go on until the 3d rotation.

 

[hrdpuk]

I for one enjoy regular season games especially when the Bruin's are winning . Give me another 65 wins.

 

[22Brad Park]

Just saying.

I have watched Zadorov just as much as anyone and he would be bigtime help but the cost would be key as a UFA .Did u see him flatten Bertuzzi other nite and nobody on Leafs went near him?Every player gives the puck away here there but his overall body of work has been good.

 

[missingchicklet]

I like what Anaheim has done with Leo Carlsson. Kid has 6 goals already but has only played 9 games. Once Geekie is fully healthy if I'm Monty I'm sitting Poitras after every few games, at least for now. Let his body adjust to the rigors of an NHL schedule and let him see the game from above every now and then. The season is a marathon, not a sprint. Geekie will be fine at 3C. I assumed that is what he was brought in for when he was signed, so no biggie to play him there when giving Poitras a break.

 

[22Brad Park]

Depends on expectations I guess.

@Aussie Bruin had a great post yesterday talking about the odd position they are in right now. In essence, while they are a very, very good team, they might be better off

For me, I don’t envision a scenario where they can bring in a legit top line center given what they have to trade.

I mean, I guess there’s always chance, but the cost would be scary, IMO.
(I’m thinking Hertl for a package that includes Poitras)

I wouldn’t do that, but I think that’s the kind of deal that could be available to them.

While it can be better, their goals for is decent, and obviously given the level of goaltending, PK and defense they have, they’re going to be in just about every game.

For this year, I think I’d make minor moves to address their lack of toughness and hope for a 2011 style playoff run, where goaltending is stellar and things fall their wayway

Bruins signed all those 1 yr deals with eyes squarely on next off season with lots of cap to try and get atop centre .This season so far has been fantastic because nobody expected Boston to be 11-1-2

 

[sarge88]

Bruins signed all those 1 yr deals with eyes squarely on next off season with lots of cap to try and get atop centre .This season so far has been fantastic because nobody expected Boston to be 11-1-2

Fair point.

I just worry about that plan because as we’ve seen with Barkov and others, teams are usually smart enough to find a way to fit those guys in.

Of course next summer could be an aberration.

Maybe Nylander makes it to FA and wants to play with Pasta, as I can’t believe Toronto can justify another 10+ million dollar forward, given their defense and goaltending issues.

Or Lindholm will want to out of Calgary?

Either way, I don’t want any more #1’s or Poitras moved this season.

 

[nonoffensiveusername]

Anyone know why ESPN+ didn't have this game? They put up highlights, but no live game or replay. Really strange. Between the blackouts (I'm in the MSG market so there's 4 teams I won't be able to watch games, ridiculous) and ESPN just straight up forgetting some games are even happening, I wonder why I'm subscribed at all.

 

[Concessionaire]

Anyone know why ESPN+ didn't have this game? They put up highlights, but no live game or replay. Really strange. Between the blackouts (I'm in the MSG market so there's 4 teams I won't be able to watch games, ridiculous) and ESPN just straight up forgetting some games are even happening, I wonder why I'm subscribed at all.

When NHL Network broadcasts a game, ESPN+ doesn’t get the live broadcast and has to wait 48 hours to make the replay available.

 

[Bruinfanatic]

Pasta had a bad night. A lot of what he does we live with because he is a goal scoring machine and a pretty creative passer, but he was pretty off last night. McAvoy looked off. Good flashes, but some brutal giveaways, like he was a little rusty (understandably)

Been pushed around all night, soft plays, soft along the boards and in front of the net, reckless with the puck, ass saved by Sway all night, no response when a young D been hit late...not new, supposed to be more physical this year per Monty...

That is Lucis

I for one enjoy regular season games especially when the Bruin's are winning . Give me another 65 wins.

I enjoy them but don’t put much stock in them especially after last season.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

I’m not worried. It’s just an ot loss. Regular season loss. Don’t do it in the playoffs. Honestly, I don’t want to see this team with the best record at the end of the year. It means nothing. As I’m sure most of us know.

I do.

 

[22Brad Park]

Fair point.

I just worry about that plan because as we’ve seen with Barkov and others, teams are usually smart enough to find a way to fit those guys in.

Of course next summer could be an aberration.

Maybe Nylander makes it to FA and wants to play with Pasta, as I can’t believe Toronto can justify another 10+ million dollar forward, given their defense and goaltending issues.

Or Lindholm will want to out of Calgary?

Either way, I don’t want any more #1’s or Poitras moved this season.

Lindholm is who I think they are watching but of course thats just my gut I know nobody close to Bruins .His style seems like a carbon copy of types they like.

 

[rfournier103]

I was busy yesterday and last night but caught some of the second period on HNIC via NHL Network after we checked in to our hotel.

WTF happened?

Feh. We’re on to Buffalo.

 

[DarrenBanks56]

But thankfully he's a stud 99% of the time. What is your thought on Pasta'a efforts on that PP? He was gross all night long.

he had one of his i dont give a shit games.

 

[mjhfb]

Lorhei really utilizes his reach well. Seems to be able to elongate himself like an Inspector Gadget.

Very pleased to see him reminding me of Kluzak in that #6.

I think once he realizes he cant always make the same fancy moves in traffic he used to get away with he'll be an NHL regular.

 

[BigGoalBrad]

Little bit of an overreaction because we couldn't sleepwalk to a road win vs a hungry Habs team early in the year. Still got the point.

 

[BiteThisBurrows]

Poitras needs to hit the gym and take Pasta with him.

I'm sure he will. The kid is 19 and still growing. It's kind of what you would expect. We need his full grown linemates to open up ice for him.

Pasta is just fine.

 

[weaponomega]

Bruins signed all those 1 yr deals with eyes squarely on next off season with lots of cap to try and get atop centre .This season so far has been fantastic because nobody expected Boston to be 11-1-2

Yep. Can't add anything big this season at the trade deadline. If they make the playoffs they go in with what they have and maybe add a Brian Gionta or Greg zanon. Next season is when Sweeney tinkers to make a cup contender.

 

[JOKER 192]

Way too much the sky is falling and trade everyone crap. They are 10-1-2. There are going to be games like Thursday and then there will be games like last night. Shit happens. Take the lessons learned and you move on.

As logical as that is, all logic goes out the window when the Habs are implicated.

 

[JOKER 192]

We better hope Looch is healthy for the PO'S cause if he's not the Bruins are going to get run over the way they always have the last several seasons.


P.S. Zadorov is available. It's not always about the best player, it's about the right one. Zadorov is exactly what the Bruins need now.

 

[UncleRico]

I’m not worried. It’s just an ot loss. Regular season loss. Don’t do it in the playoffs. Honestly, I don’t want to see this team with the best record at the end of the year. It means nothing. As I’m sure most of us know.

I don’t care what their record is as long as they make the playoffs.

One thing I hope is that the coach has a pair of balls this year and sits his players if he is in a position to do so to avoid injury. Unlike last year.

 

[Concessionaire]

I’m surprised there are still folks here who are surprised by Pasta’s playing style. For the good of your sanity just remember that when he has the puck he ALWAYS tries to make the attacking play and NEVER makes the safe play.

As for Poitras, the challenges he’s facing now are exactly why he belongs in the NHL rather than racking up stats in the OHL. I see a player who’s a bit overmatched but is still actively involved in the play, trying different things, and learning.