Post-Game Talk: GAME 4 - Last Bruins team to start 4-0-0 was in 1990-91

[weaponomega]

I thought Brown was fine last night

Me too

 

[caz16]

So much affirming management's offseason strategy in this win....

Keep both Swayman and Ullmark. Maintain the best goaltending in the league and you have a chance to win every single game. Lesser goaltending and we are 2-2 or 1-3. Edmonton is a perfect example of the critical importance of goaltending - if they had Swayman and Ullmark they would be unbeatable.

Keep and play Forbort. He has been strong to start the season, especially last night. Worth every penny of his contract and cap hit. Makes all the sense in the world to keep together as much of a defense from a record breaking team as possible. The players and coaches know Forbort plays and important and unsung role.

Get bigger and stronger up front. We are finally seeing that strategy put into action and it is paying off. These big middle/bottom of the lineup players, like JVR, Lucic, Frederic, Geekie and Beecher are winning all sorts of puck battles on the boards and wearing down opponents. I actually really like Geekie's game. He looks like a poor man's Jason Allison, a guy who just glides through checks and into tough areas and has soft hands.

Decision to keep Poitras also paying off. He has been critical to at least two wins. Played better than his stats show. Just keep him away from Marchand and with some big bodies on the wing that play North/South.

We are very fortunate to have two excellent goalies and with Bussey in the wings, we are in an enviable position for the future. So many teams have struggled for years due to their lack of consistent goaltending.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Forbort had some serious shots from the point after Kings tied the game.

Didn't think Lindholm or McAvoy played like top pair guys. And still Charlie is a +2.

 

[JOKER 192]

Some teams win games with offense others win with defense. Some win with both. There are many ways to skin a cat as they say.

It was pretty much unanimous in the pre-season that the Bruins success would be dependent of great goaltending and defense.

Why is anyone surprised now?

Just as legit of a way to win games as any.

 

[DarrenBanks56]

Some teams win games with offense others win with defense. Some win with both. There are many ways to skin a cat as they say.

It was pretty much unanimous in the pre-season that the Bruins success would be dependent of great goaltending and defense.

Why is anyone surprised now?

Just as legit of a way to win games as any

which is why it was so weird everyone thought we would suck this year.

 

[Blowfish]

Dominant? Really?

Yah.

 

[DarrenBanks56]

was debrusk injured last nite or benched??

 

[JOKER 192]

which is why it was so weird everyone thought we would suck this year.

I didn't.

was debrusk injured last nite or benched??

Benched

 

[UncleRico]

Bruis are 4-0, but is it more accrate to say the Bruins goaltenders are 4-0?

Still too many penalties, too many icings, too many breakaways and odd man rushes against.

Goaltending has been rock solid. They really do look like the broduer devils

 

[UncleRico]

was debrusk injured last nite or benched??

Benched for being late to a meeting. Curious to know how many times this happened that they sat him for a game.

 

[Beesfan]

Benched for being late to a meeting. Curious to know how many times this happened that they sat him for a game.

It's got to be more than that. I hate to speculate but I bet there may be some sulking about lack of pp time and things of that nature. He knows he is in a contract year and he (or his agent) has always been clear he wants to get paid like an elite forward.

I sort of wonder if his contract negotiations play into this and management was getting a look at how the team plays without him. If he does not re-sign I do expect a trade, can't lose an asset like that outright.

 

[BiteThisBurrows]

Lucic might have a bone bruise and may not be able to play.

#74 goes back in, keep 63-18-88 together for the year. They are capable of carrying the offense.

The G and team D insure they are still a bubble team but not better until they can get a #1C. Lindholm looks like the only #1C available and he isn't in the class of the top 20% from last year but is still a legit 1C. Sweeney may be forced to move #74 for him if he wants to get a top 3 divisional slot.

That puck off the skate did seem to hurt him. Good time to give the big guy a rest.

DeBrusk is a question mark. I'd guess that contract talks aren't going well and maybe he's back to his unhappiness mood again idk. Might be the time to move him but unless it's a trade and sign he won't get you top value on an expiring contract. If you want another top forward I still think the value you trade is Gryz. Either that or it's Ullmark and you go with Swayman. Neither is ideal but there's no one else who isn't needed. You don't want to create a new hole when you fill one.

 

[DaBroons]

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I'll see your dinner and raise you a Schnitzel dinner at Fruh am Dom, Kolm, Bratwurst at Dortmund, an even bigger Bradwurst at Koln, and one of Koln's famous Kolsch beers.

Drat, I can't find the umlaut key.

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

Here we go with the made up narratives about Jake again…

 

[UncleRico]

Here we go with the made up narratives about Jake again…

So you think he missed one meeting and got benched for a game?

 

[The Storm]

Apparently Freddy was featured in an article in the Daily Mail.

Gee, I wonder if Lucic taught him that right hook?

Looks like some new type of jersey grabbing technique? Wonder how Englund feels today? Freddy is in beast mode.

The Lucic Effect.

Watch insane moment NHL star bloodies opponent with two right hooks

NHL stars Trent Frederic and Andreas Englund dropped their gloves and exchanged fists as tempers flared in the Boston Bruins' 4-2 win over the LA Kings on Saturday night.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[jgatie]

Here we go with the made up narratives about Jake again…

By game time we'll have a repeat of the "Louie called up Sweeney and bitched him out!" fairytale.

 

[shelbysdad]

I thought Brown was fine last night

I thought he was OK....

Made a few nice clears, but he isn't going to do anything to help you win....but at the same time, didn't look like a liability either....

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

So you think he missed one meeting and got benched for a game?

I do. This is a pretty common thing across all sports.

 

[The Storm]

I think DeBrusk ultimately gets traded. Bruins have to be wondering about his commitment at this point? Do they want to re-sign him or use his dollars on someone else? Does Jake want to be here? Dude needs to play hard no matter the contract status. He's an upcoming free agent, other teams are watching. He can't be f***in around, it's going to cost him money.

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

I think DeBrusk ultimately gets traded. Bruins have to be wondering about his commitment at this point? Do they want to re-sign him or use his dollars on someone else? Does Jake want to be here? Dude needs to play hard no matter the contract status. He's an upcoming free agent, other teams are watching. He can't be f***in around, it's going to cost him money.

All this because of being late to one meeting?

 

[NeelyDan]

All this because of being late to one meeting?

Could more be a factor in adding fuel to a decision that was already being considered, but pretty odd to deal a guy for one missed meeting all things being equal

 

[BradMarchandismydad]

I wonder if Looch gave Freddy some fighting tips, cus that was the best I’ve seen him look against a guy his size.

He definitely did—you can tell from the way he mixed in uppercuts seamlessly

Looked really good in that scrap

 

[Number6]

Swayman needs to shave that mustache - only Burt Reynolds, Tom Seleck and Rollie Fingers can pull it off

Darla Forbort dad was very good

Very good list @DKH! Here below is a fun article for those who loves the Bruins and mustaches. I feel Rick Middleton could be add to your list Dan.

Movember: Let us discuss the best mustaches in Bruins history

It’s the off-season, don’t judge.

www.stanleycupofchowder.com

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Goaltending has been rock solid. They really do look like the broduer devils

Brodeur never had to make saves like Ullmark & Swayman have on a nightly basis.