Post-Game Talk: GAME 51 - Bruins 3, Avalanche 1

[xStanleyCupsFor]

Geekie has become close to untouchable and is one of Sweeney's better signings in his tenure. This is a guy that's grabbed his chance reestablishing his ceiling. He's a must sign RFA, right now.

Sign him before he scores any more goals!

 

[northeastern]

Agreed. Pasta has put this team on his back offensively and even making some nice plays in their own zone. He's playing with a lot of pride right now.

Couldn't agree more about him playing with pride. He's on a mission. Maybe that article a few weeks ago really light a fire under him. Whatever it was he's turned it on and his chemistry with geekie is awesome right now

 

[TP70BruinsCup]

I am convinced that when we all say ‘SELL!’….they find a way and win games. Nutty.

So I hope the sell and sell and become the best sellers amongst the sellers that are going to sell. Sell them all!!!

Let’s go Bruins! (SELL!)

 

[bobbyorr04]

That Buffalo game worries me. Screams trap. I hope they do not take it lightly.

I just finished watching the Sabres/Oilers game, and Buffalo lost 3-2 but gave them a damn good game, and almost tied it up late in the 3rd

There's no team in the NHL you can expect an easy win by just showing up ..especially the Bruins who have trouble scoring

..the Bruins better come into Buffalo ready and willing to work hard, or risk getting zero points

 

[Blitzkrug]

I don't understand how they won, but sure we take it.

 

[TP70BruinsCup]

I just finished watching the Sabres/Oilers game, and Buffalo lost 3-2 but gave them a damn good game, and almost tied it up late in the 3rd

There's no team in the NHL you can expect an easy win by just showing up ..especially the Bruins who have trouble scoring

..the Bruins better come into Buffalo ready and willing to work hard, or risk getting zero points

I saw the end of the game and you’re right. Buffalo almost pulled it out. It used to look at your schedule in 10 game increments. Now it’s game by game as anyone seems to be able to beat anyone any night. Wild.

 

[Trizz617]

Rope a dope or not, it was nice to see the boys turn it on during the 3rd and get this W!

Every point is crucial now as the season isn't young any longer.

 

[BiteThisBurrows]

I just finished watching the Sabres/Oilers game, and Buffalo lost 3-2 but gave them a damn good game, and almost tied it up late in the 3rd

There's no team in the NHL you can expect an easy win by just showing up ..especially the Bruins who have trouble scoring

..the Bruins better come into Buffalo ready and willing to work hard, or risk getting zero points

Yes, I have seen them play a few times this year and if you give them open ice they have a plethora of scoring skill from all over. They are however still quite soft and if you clog things up and shut it down they can be frustrated and their net front D falls apart. Their PP can be good though so can't play stupid.

 

[Olden McGroin]

 

[shelbysdad]

Re-sign the Geek !!!!

 

[EverettMike]

I'm sure this has been said already, but that was very much the type of win they had 15 times (at least) in each of the last two seasons.

 

[Kegs]

Without looking at the Edge stats, I'd say Kopeke, Beecher and even Kastelic are above average.

It's Frederic, Brazeau, and Wahlstrom that slow up the bottom 6. Then Geekie is the turtle that slows the top 6 down.

Bruins definately are too slow to play the up tempo grinding game they want to employ.

Fredric is not slow at all.

 

[bruinmann77]

Geekie is either getting a big raise or the bruins getting back a high draft choice

 

[Bradely]

Great game,
W/O Pasta, Bruins would be in the basement. 88 is the currently carrying the Bruins on his shoulders.

Remember some saying Geekie was a dumb move on the first line....for now, it is really working.

Like what Zadorov said. He came in Boston for the PO!!!

Great 2 pts.

 

[goldenblack]

The list of people on this board who owe Geekie an apology is so long it's frightening.

So happy for the kid

 

[The don godfather]

Sway was cool as a cucumber this afternoon. Love it.

 

[bobbyorr04]

Great game,
W/O Pasta, Bruins would be in the basement. 88 is the currently carrying the Bruins on his shoulders.

 

[The don godfather]

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He needs help hopefully Donny addresses scoring soon.

 

[bruins19]

Just finished watching the game now. That was fun. Nice win, nice two points.

Agreed. Pasta has put this team on his back offensively and even making some nice plays in their own zone. He's playing with a lot of pride right now.

Pasta has really ramped up his game.

 

[Blowfish]

Without looking at the Edge stats, I'd say Kopeke, Beecher and even Kastelic are above average.

It's Frederic, Brazeau, and Wahlstrom that slow up the bottom 6. Then Geekie is the turtle that slows the top 6 down.

Bruins definately are too slow to play the up tempo grinding game they want to employ.

I will add Poitras as average skater. His skating style and strength are worrisome. Disagree with Geekie. I wouldn’t call him a turtle. I like Jones/Vinni speed. I hope the bruins call up Lysell. They could use his speed.

 

[PB37]

Fredric is not slow at all.

His problem is that he doesn't move his feet consistently. For a guy with average top speed by NHL Edge measurements, he simply doesnt hustle enough. When things are going well for him, he's getting to lose pucks and making plays because he brought his skating game with him that particular night. When it's not, he's coasting, getting outraced to the puck, and struggles with transition.

 

[Aussie Bruin]

I will add Poitras as average skater. His skating style and strength are worrisome. Disagree with Geekie. I wouldn’t call him a turtle. I like Jones/Vinni speed. I hope the bruins call up Lysell. They could use his speed.

Again per the Edge stats, yes Poitras is slow. Which is no surprise. But so is Geekie. Glacial. One of the slowest forwards in the league. Doesn't seem to be holding him back, but it is what it is. Lattieri is slow too. Even Jones is actually in the bottom half for top speed. Would never call him a laggard, but appearances can be deceiving.

The only Bruins forwards who are in the top 50% of the league for pace are Pasta, Zacha, Beecher, Kastelic and Koepke. Probably Lysell too if he actually saw some decent time in Boston. But that's it.

 

[Kegs]

His problem is that he doesn't move his feet consistently. For a guy with average top speed by NHL Edge measurements, he simply doesnt hustle enough. When things are going well for him, he's getting to lose pucks and making plays because he brought his skating game with him that particular night. When it's not, he's coasting, getting outraced to the puck, and struggles with transition.

He is above average and gets pucks from the defensive zone to the offensive zone. Pretty vanilla but he isn’t “average top speed”

Maybe I’m wrong. I don’t have data

I’d love to see the data you’re basing this off of.

 

[Kegs]

Again per the Edge stats, yes Poitras is slow. Which is no surprise. But so is Geekie. Glacial. One of the slowest forwards in the league. Doesn't seem to be holding him back, but it is what it is. Lattieri is slow too. Even Jones is actually in the bottom half for top speed. Would never call him a laggard, but appearances can be deceiving.

The only Bruins forwards who are in the top 50% of the league for pace are Pasta, Zacha, Beecher, Kastelic and Koepke. Probably Lysell too if he actually saw some decent time in Boston. But that's it.

What about Beecher?

 

[Aussie Bruin]

What about Beecher?

I mentioned Beecher in my list of the fast guys. Good skater, for sure.