Post-Game Talk: GAME 5 - Best Bruins start since 1937-38 - We're on to Chicago

[KillerMillerTime]

I don't think so, even the folks here in Ottawa believe that he is more likely to be a 20 goal guy that brings lots of intangibles, such as some physicality/pest, etc.

Time will tell but I guess I like him better than Ottawa fans do.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Yes, the offensive part reminds me of Savard to. But Poitras is currently better than Savard has ever been IMO.

After 5 NHL games?

 

[JoeIsAStud]

After 5 NHL games?

Yeah I was hoping there was a conditional missing from the end of that statement to say what Poitras is better than Savard at

 

[jgatie]

Yes, the offensive part reminds me of Savard to. But Poitras is currently better than Savard has ever been IMO.

No. No he's not. Pump the brakes.

 

[DKH]

Savard was really really good

You put Bruins pre concussed Savard on this team they roll

There are times every game Poitras can look like he needs another year or growth whereas Savard was a star caliber player from year one

 

[The Hockey Tonk Man]

Yes, the offensive part reminds me of Savard to. But Poitras is currently better than Savard has ever been IMO.

lol, easy there Bradely.

 

[b in vancouver]

Yes, the offensive part reminds me of Savard to. But Poitras is currently better than Savard has ever been IMO.

Uhh... not sure how or if I should respond as it seems like trolling...
But that is patently untrue.

 

[smithformeragent]

Yep, and even the old rule of thumb as far as “If you’re in the playoff structure by US Thanksgiving, you’re in good shape” can be thrown out the window.

The league is much more dynamic and it’s more difficult to make the playoffs now than it ever has been.

So far, so good.
but its a long , long road and we are just starting. I dont get too up or down until Black Friday.

 

[jgatie]

Marc Savard put up 88 points in a Claude system. Imagine how many he'd rack up under Monty, with Pasta and Marchy on his wings?

 

[b in vancouver]

Savard was really really good

You put Bruins pre concussed Savard on this team they roll

There are times every game Poitras can look like he needs another year or growth whereas Savard was a star caliber player from year one

And that's before the league started bending over backwards to protect smaller players.
This team would've won more Cups if Savvy wasn't concussed.

 

[rocketdan9]

I was in awe by the newly formed Marchand Zacha Pasta line

They looked like globetrotters vs the Ducks.

The points didnt come yesterday.... but they put on a clinic. Example....someone slapped the puck from afar.... bounce off the boards with Pasta right there to have a chance at the pass/beat out icing.

There was also another play....where Pasta from a brutal side angle. Shot the puck at the net/post (looked on purpose). Pass ricochet to Marchand right in front of the net

All kinds of tip passes forward....

Just superb hockey to watch.

 

[Jorah Marshmont]

I went to bed after the second. Well I tried. Was still staring at the ceiling at 11:30 and checked the results and Potsy potted his first 2 NHL goals. Must feel great getting the monkey off his back

 

[JOKER 192]

I think the plan was we needed to shop at WalMart which we did....short terms, affordable salaries....and if some work out well....all the better

It was the only thing they could do.

 

[BigBadBruins7708]

Savard was really really good

You put Bruins pre concussed Savard on this team they roll

There are times every game Poitras can look like he needs another year or growth whereas Savard was a star caliber player from year one

Savard centering Pastrnak...oh sweet jesus

 

[DKH]

Savard centering Pastrnak...oh sweet jesus

Yah can see it but Pasta & Zacha going to evolve into something special

We haven’t seen the best of this duo

Savard was centering Kessell & Lucic early on - pretty wild stuff

Interesting to see how big good skating wingers like DeBrusk & Geekie go with him

 

[sooshii]

Yep, and even the old rule of thumb as far as “If you’re in the playoff structure by US Thanksgiving, you’re in good shape” can be thrown out the window.

The league is much more dynamic and it’s more difficult to make the playoffs now than it ever has been.

Is that why the milestone changed to Black Friday?

 

[Seidenbergy]

it’s more difficult to make the playoffs now than it ever has been.

Not unless they reduce the amount of teams that make it in.

 

[PlayMakers]

Jack Parker once said they should change the name of the game from hockey to goalie. Especially true for the Bruins.

 

[smithformeragent]

Not unless they reduce the amount of teams that make it in.

There are more teams in the league now than there have been in the past.

16 of 21 is easier than 16 of 30, or 16 of 31, or now 32.

 

[Forester65]

I agree with this. It isn’t a more talented team on paper but they’re playing a style that seems a lot more conducive to, dare I say, playoff hockey.

Even noticed Pastrnak tonight being physical and challenging opposing players in all three zones. It’s not just the few “good at board battles” guys winning those battles. The team, as a whole, just seems to be very on top of that aspect of their game.

It wasn’t pretty but I thought it was a really nice effort considering the challenge of games and travel over the last handful of days.

If the B's can consistently win puck battles along the boards, in front of the other teams' net and and in front of our net they will be the real deal and will be a tough out come playoff time.

 

[Seidenbergy]

There are more teams in the league now than there have been in the past.

16 of 21 is easier than 16 of 30, or 16 of 31, or now 32.

I thought there was a time "pre-16 team bracket" where less than 50% of the league made it, but I could be wrong.

 

[Bradely]

After 5 NHL games?

You are right Dennis Bonvie.

 

[Lobster57]

I thought there was a time "pre-16 team bracket" where less than 50% of the league made it, but I could be wrong.

in the O6 days 4 of 6 made the playoffs (before the O6 it's chaos)
after the expansion to 12 teams, 8 of 12 made it, then 8 of 14 when Buff and Van joined
8 of 16 when the Seals and Flames joined
12 teams made it when they expanded to 18 (12 of 17 for a season)
16 teams made the playoffs with the expansion to 21 teams in '79-'80

 

[Terrier]

Apparently, In-N-Out was delivered to the Bruins locker room after the game in Anaheim. Is In-N-Out the real deal?

 

[trenton1]

Apparently, In-N-Out was delivered to the Bruins locker room after the game in Anaheim. Is In-N-Out the real deal?

Yes, it is.