Pre-Game Talk: GAME 20 7:08 PM - The Blue Jackets are coming - NESN, ESPN+, 98.5 WBZ-FM

[smithformeragent]

B`s will squeak one out in OT against a fellow horrible team

The NHL has done a masterful job creating a points system that artificially keeps the mediocre teams afloat in the playoff hunt well into March.

 

[HumBucker]

Korpi should get the start. Played well last game, and it gives Swayman something to fight for.

 

[Ladyfan]

Korpi should get the start. Played well last game, and it gives Swayman something to fight for.

I agree ...but it probably won't happen.

 

[ON3M4N]

Plus side for tonight's game:

CBJ on the road is 1-6-2 with a -18 goal differential.
BOS at home is 5-3-2 with a -1 goal differential.

Looking at the money lines, the average odds put Boston at a 69% win probability.

Sadly I'm still not feel to confident going into this game with how the team has played this year.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

The NHL has done a masterful job creating a points system that artificially keeps the mediocre teams afloat in the playoff hunt well into March.

What's wrong with that?

If you are going to try to have a 32-team league it makes sense to try to keep as many teams as possible in the running for as long as possible.

 

[Bruinaura]

Can Columbus leave Kuraly here? I liked him. He understood the whole "how to be a Bruin" thing.

 

[LouJersey]

Their forward lineup tonight may be the worst team the Bruins have played in a decade.

 

[NDiesel]

Man, I've finally reached the point where I feel zero excitement when there is a Bruins game on.

I'll still watch but I'm expecting to lose, even though we're playing Columbus.

I knew this time would come eventually after being spoiled with a competitive team for so long but this still sucks. Not only are they bad, they're also lazy and just extremely hard to watch.

It was bound to happen but it just sucks they can't even go out and give max effort in these losses. Would at least make the product palatable. I'm still holding out hope they right the ship, but who knows

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

They probably will.

Columbus is horrible.

Now ya did it.

 

[I Hate Philadelphia]

It was bound to happen but it just sucks they can't even go out and give max effort in these losses. Would at least make the product palatable. I'm still holding out hope they right the ship, but who knows

I would honestly rather watch the Maine Mariners lineup fighting for their lives to win an NHL job over Pastrnak mindlessly dangling / turning the puck over repeatedly and Swayman watching the puck zip past him while he daydreams about what kind of yacht to buy.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

Johnson and Merk make the lineup much smaller. Will be interesting game to watch. The BJs having nothing to lose. No pressure.

If they lose to that team it gets very ugly. I would think almost more pressure than most games this season.

 

[DarrenBanks56]

Korpi should get the start. Played well last game, and it gives Swayman something to fight for.

he played well exept for the OT softy

 

[Gee Wally]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1858533262718533972

 

[Dr Hook]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1858533262718533972

Hopefully that means Tufte goes back and not Merk.

 

[BruinsFanMike82]

Hopefully that means Tufte goes back and not Merk.

Tufte was already sent down yesterday.

 

[PeanutButter37]

Hopefully that means Tufte goes back and not Merk.

Insert Anakin meme

 

[Bridges31]

Hopefully that means Tufte goes back and not Merk.

Tufte was sent down yesterday.

Coaching staff is just throwing shit at the wall and hoping it sticks at this point.

 

[Dr Hook]

Tufte was already sent down yesterday.

Tufte was sent down yesterday.

Coaching staff is just throwing shit at the wall and hoping it sticks at this point.

Thanks- had a busy day and evening yesterday and missed the news.

 

[NDiesel]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1858533262718533972

Oh joy another guy who won't provide offense....god I'm bitter this season

 

[mjhfb]

Tufte was sent down yesterday.

Coaching staff is just throwing shit at the wall and hoping it sticks at this point.

Like I said earlier, for most teams the routine is internal changes first, then external, then coach. We'll just have to see if 3 comes before 2.

 

[Bridges31]

Is Lysell injured? I know he hasn’t performed well but at this point he’s an offensive minded forward and the Bruins need to generate offense.

 

[BMC]

Man, I've finally reached the point where I feel zero excitement when there is a Bruins game on.

I'll still watch but I'm expecting to lose, even though we're playing Columbus.

I knew this time would come eventually after being spoiled with a competitive team for so long but this still sucks. Not only are they bad, they're also lazy and just extremely hard to watch.

I've said this before, it isn't just bad that they are losing it is the way they're losing that kills me. Lazy plays, stupid penalties, no energy, no fight, no nothing. Ugh.

 

[ODAAT]

The NHL has done a masterful job creating a points system that artificially keeps the mediocre teams afloat in the playoff hunt well into March.

B`s snagged themselves last year , I believe, 13-15 pts losing in OT or shootouts themselves as an example to support your correct view

I`m long on record as believing no team on the losing end should get jack shit and the shootout is simply stupid

 

[BruinDust]

Is Lysell injured? I know he hasn’t performed well but at this point he’s an offensive minded forward and the Bruins need to generate offense.

Nope, he played for Providence the weekend.

They literally have a forward down in Providence (McLaughlin) on a 5-game goal scoring streak. Sniped one from about 30 feet out this past weekend. You mean a team with the lowest GF per game in the past month can't find use for a hot goal scorer?

 

[Sheppy]

Whatever