Post-Game Talk: GAME 30 - The Wild are now an astonishing 10-4-2 lifetime in Boston

[The National]

Perhaps so. The risk in that of course is obvious - they burn out too soon again and we get some sort of ugly 2023 repeat. Now if they build a points buffer then back things off in the final third of the season that might be a different story. We'll just have to see how things unfold.

That’s part of my aggravation, this is the time to experiment and figure out what you have in guys. Which he does quite a bit in the first 40 min scrambling lines, but he’s gonna wear his top players out rolling 2.5-3 lines every 3rd period.

 

[Mione134]

That’s part of my aggravation, this is the time to experiment and figure out what you have in guys. Which he does quite a bit in the first 40 min scrambling lines, but he’s gonna wear his top players out rolling 2.5-3 lines every 3rd period.

Yeah I definitely get what you mean. We need some consistency on the lines. But I guess he wants to see what works but it's a bit like a popular restaurant during dinner rush. In out, in out, change this, change that, back and forth.

Hopefully we can start getting consistency from the lines to the players.

I will say, I enjoyed our 4th line tonight. Physical. Hard nosed. I like it.

 

[Maine Fan]

I don't care about losing one point but this team is fragile when the going gets tough. Once again the usual suspects did their usual act. Most of the shots all thru the game were right at Flowers core. You can't fire a puck through a goaltender. So if they weren't firing it right at his stomach, they miss the net. Jake and Gryz shouldn't be out there 3/3 but they were and the proof is in the pudding.

it is the coach's job to take these guys out. He would rather complain about the players not being ready, his job BTW

 

[Maine Fan]

last 10 games

Rangers 7-3
Bruins 5-2-3

This hurts

 

[Mione134]

last 10 games

Rangers 7-3
Bruins 5-2-3

This hurts

I'd rather the adversity now than later in the season or the playoffs. We were cruising last year at this point. We just gotta battle back. We'll be okay.

 

[Maine Fan]

I'd rather the adversity now than later in the season or the playoffs. We were cruising last year at this point. We just gotta battle back. We'll be okay.

we have to stop this OT losing.. I hope you are right they will battle back. Without the Two best goaltending dual they would be out of it.

 

[bobbyorr04]

Great game but it's time to move on from Debrusk and Gryz and continue the rebuild. I hope that they find a home for Jake when 51 comes back.

Agree....these two have become liabilities

Hopefully Sweeney is working on a trade ASAP

 

[Aussie Bruin]

That’s part of my aggravation, this is the time to experiment and figure out what you have in guys. Which he does quite a bit in the first 40 min scrambling lines, but he’s gonna wear his top players out rolling 2.5-3 lines every 3rd period.

One thing I will say in Monty's defense - leaning heavily on the top guys is becoming more and more normal in the league. The Bruins' average TOI/G leaders amongst forwards are Pasta and Marchand with 20, Zacha and Coyle with 18 and DeBrusk with 17. Vegas' top 5 it's 17-20 mins per game, Toronto 18-22, Rangers 18-20, Colorado's top 3 play 21-23 then there's a big gap to the rest, Oilers it's 19-21, Kings 17-19, Canes 17-20. And so on and so on.

So the Bruins are doing exactly the same as pretty much all the other contenders, and indeed they're slightly better than a couple of them in sharing the load around. Could they nonetheless be doing more in giving other guys a little more time, opportunity and experience? Yeah I think so, especially in terms of them learning to perform in high pressure and different types of situations. But overall Monty's one of the herd, and in a sense as well he must sometimes fight fire with fire. Pasta and Zacha logged 8 mins in the 3rd period, but Kaprizov played over 9. That's routine for the likes of McDavid and Matthews too. Just the way of things.

 

[Fenway]

Jakub Lauko fights Connor Dewar 12/19/23​

 

[Fenway]

I am dumbfounded at the Wild's continued success at TD Garden.

 

[smithformeragent]

Watched the first, fell asleep, then got up and watched the rest on DVR.

Fun way to start the day!

 

[DKH]

Same here. In fact many of us said if he got 7m, it wouldn’t be from Boston.

He had a great second period but in overtime you can’t miss high and wide

He missed high another time in second

He is pressing because he wants to be

Gotta focus on scoring think it believe it

To bad the way ended but I liked his game - was physical led team with 4 hits

I am dumbfounded at the Wild's continued success at TD Garden.

They are not very good

Maroon is a clown but he looked good - he’s 25 lbs or more lighter and was skating well

Folks here hate him but I’d take him and Sheppy would stop saying we need to get tougher

 

[DKH]

Watched the first, fell asleep, then got up and watched the rest on DVR.

Fun way to start the day!

Did it look like they should have scored a snowman or more?

 

[DKH]

One thing I will say in Monty's defense - leaning heavily on the top guys is becoming more and more normal in the league. The Bruins' average TOI/G leaders amongst forwards are Pasta and Marchand with 20, Zacha and Coyle with 18 and DeBrusk with 17. Vegas' top 5 it's 17-20 mins per game, Toronto 18-22, Rangers 18-20, Colorado's top 3 play 21-23 then there's a big gap to the rest, Oilers it's 19-21, Kings 17-19, Canes 17-20. And so on and so on.

So the Bruins are doing exactly the same as pretty much all the other contenders, and indeed they're slightly better than a couple of them in sharing the load around. Could they nonetheless be doing more in giving other guys a little more time, opportunity and experience? Yeah I think so, especially in terms of them learning to perform in high pressure and different types of situations. But overall Monty's one of the herd, and in a sense as well he must sometimes fight fire with fire. Pasta and Zacha logged 8 mins in the 3rd period, but Kaprizov played over 9. That's routine for the likes of McDavid and Matthews too. Just the way of things.

Great post

Monty looked most animated I’ve seen - hand gestures moving around on bench talking to guys

I still wish Donny hired Torts or even Lavy

Both win Cup if coaching Bruins last season

 

[SwayHeyKid]

If you are going to pay a defenseman 3.6 mil to play less minutes than Parker Wotherspoon you should probably look to move him, but then again there isn’t a team that would deal for Grzelcyk. I do give him credit for returning after the big hit from Foligno.

 

[caz16]

I thought it was a fun game despite the loss in OT, Lauko really energized the team, I love that kid. Obviously too many blown leads but they did rally to tie the game to get it to OT, they didn't roll over. I would rather they scrap for a playoff spot (as long as they get in), so I'm not worried at this point. I love that the younger players are getting lots of experience, they are improving and gaining confidence.

I think Jake's problems are in his head, he could have been the hero last night, I would have thought he would bust his butt to score there. He seems to have zero confidence again and we know from his past comments that he has struggles mentally at times. If he is traded, which I would understand at this point, I have no doubt in my mind he will do really well elsewhere. I think he needs a fresh start with less pressure.

Still 2/3 of the season left, I'm certainly not worried about much at this point in time. Lots of time to fix things. Oh, and our goalie saying he let in too many goals is absolutely amazing. I love both those guys. Credit to Fleury as well, he was awesome as was Ullmark.

 

[chizzler]

Bruins will live & die by system.Geekie was right on top of player trying to shake him and soon as he went towards blueline Geekie backed off and moved to middle allowing them to set it up.Sure enough few secs later scored.Like your right there on him so stay with him he is your guy now, but nope this system they run it shifted off to somebody else to force play but to late they had time then to set up.

I’m confused by their system in general. Especially on defense. Is it man or zone? Why aren’t they skating it out more. Is it wrong players for system or wrong system for players….
The transitions from coverages are confusing the players. I just think the system is confusing for them. What you described is a good example.

 

[DKH]

Really like this team and where it’s going long term but right now

I’d add one major piece - Hanifin

 

[smithformeragent]

I think it’s safe to say that, following the hot start, water is seeking its level.

They don’t have the horses up front. Aside from Pastrnak, nobody moves the needle on offense.

They’ll go as far as their goaltending can carry them. Not sure how far that’ll be.

I was fine with them punting this season and replenishing the coffers. They don’t have much to work with in terms of improving the team anyway.

 

[bruins19]

He had a great second period but in overtime you can’t miss high and wide

He missed high another time in second

He is pressing because he wants to be

Gotta focus on scoring think it believe it

To bad the way ended but I liked his game - was physical led team with 4 hits


They are not very good

Maroon is a clown but he looked good - he’s 25 lbs or more lighter and was skating well

Folks here hate him but I’d take him and Sheppy would stop saying we need to get tougher

Good points on JDB’s other contributions in the game. I am still frustrated that we lost what looked like a very winnable game. I agree he is likely pressing and gripping the stick too tightly. Acknowledging he is a streaky scorer, one of those scoring streaks has to start soon. Otherwise, if we keep him, it is for a different role and the salary will match accordingly.

 

[tremha77]

The BRUINS are badly in need of an offensive defenseman, but, imho, the only way that will happen is if they trade Ullmark.

I would leave Shatty as PP1

 

[DarrenBanks56]

i still cant believe that save fluery msde on geekie. that was a perfect one timer on an unbelievably perfect shot pass from pasta.
i have no idea how he read that and got over tgere so quick. esp for an old man.lol

 

[BB79]

I went to a Wild @ Bruins game around 20 years ago. Front row right on the glass, got a puck from Andrew Raycroft. Game was on ESPN. Wild won, I think 2-1. It was a fairly boring game though. Ever since then I've noticed Minnesota has a good track record at the Garden.

 

[Mad-Marcus]

That was a regression game for Carlo(who has been one if not the most consistent D-man all year). He once again couldn't stay on his feet. I hope(only in the sense of an excuse) that the Flu/Common Cold/etc. bugs that are going through the team. Otherwise there is no excuse.

 

[KnightofBoston]

I did not mean legitimately picking the bend in the pipe. Heinen on the rebound shot in the slot had a lot of blocker side open and missed completely. Wouldn’t have needed to pick the exact corner to score there.

Plenty of chances where they had open net but put it on Fleury instead.


He’s shooting from beyond the face-off circles.

NHL goalies usually do not give those up without traffic in their face (unless you’re one of the elite shooters of the game).

Pulling up and shooting from there to me is either very low IQ or lazy.

For DeBrusk, I’m convinced it’s this