Dr Quincy
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Oh I didn't mean to imply that it was... just that he's really never had an "excellent" stretch here. He's ranged from "good" to "invisible".
Post-Game Talk: GAME 52 - THE BEAR goes over Niagara Falls - Sabres 7 BRUINS 2
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Coyle is definitely struggling this year. But he's only 32 and with no significant injury history. Can he really be 'cooked' already? I want the Bruins to move him on, not that it will be easy with that contract, but it will be more viable if he can still perform at least close to his best level. Wonder if Sweeney might be able to shop him as someone who is simply stale and in need of a fresh environment. It might even be true!
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Coyle has not only regressed defensively, but has also regressed offensively ..especially on the road
..apparently he played 16:05 last night, but was very invisible
He only seems to show up in Boston once in awhile ..but is terrible on the road
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BruinDust
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Honest question as your out in Vancouver. Is Demko damaged goods? As much as folks here rag on Swayman's numbers, since Demko returned from his strange injury his numbers are absolutely dreadful. 3-5-3 in 12 games, 3.47 GAA, .867 SP. At least in Boston we know Swayman got hung out to dry against strong team especially early in the season and is a big reason his numbers overall are what they are.
What's wrong with Demko?
Athletes on the cusp of their mid 30's (turn 33 soon) often decline significantly.
IMO his passing skills and ability accepting passes has shown a noticeable drop. Been a Coyle guy since his US Jr days. Don't get me wrong, he isn't useless, but at 5.25M is a major drag.
Let's stop with the excuse making. Swayman's numbers are the way they are because he hasn't been good enough. He's gone thru stretches where he's played like he should have but his focus is widely inconsistent all year, much like the rest of the team.
BruinDust
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Whatever bud my question was more to do with Demko. I don't watch much Vancouver so I don't know how they've played in front of him. If you want to get all upset over Swayman's play be my guest, I'm not going to try convince you otherwise (even if I disagree).
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What do you suppose is behind the B's having such a lousy road record this season? In the past I remember hearing that the coaches would look forward to bringing the team on the road because it resulted in the players bonding. It does not seem to be the case this season, at least in terms of results. Can't help wondering if the locker room has issues.
How does Sweeney makes such rookie mistakes with his years on the job.Yea he lost any leverage he had .Personally any management that does stuff like this should probably be replaced.Sounds more like a job steward instead of the General Foreman
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Also- try to tell me the deserve-to-win-o-meter isn't bullshit with a straight face
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A rookie mistake would have been waiting until later to deal Ullmark when his NTC list reset.
he did not lose the game, but he was not going to win it either. That is as straight as my face case be.
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Just to be devil's advocate, everybody learns on the job so after all these years one would have to think he learned from those mistakes too. I think he could do a rebuild if the organization actually wanted it. More likely they will still try to make the playoffs in a delusional "we are close" idea and they might sell off Lysell or Merkulov or some other picks to try to keep it going and double down so to speak.
What you wouldn't want is to replace Sweeney with a rookie GM who would likely make a new set of errors while learning on the job.
Maybe they will try to follow the Washington model and retool/rebuild while keeping a core intact. Maybe.
As I said in the other reply, maybe look to the Washington approach. That would be a "retool" maybe rather than a "rebuild".
He should not of bent over backwards to sign Swayman even if he did not have many options available. I said it before offer a bridge deal at 5 or 6 mil for 2 years or move him out. Then at least if things do not work out you could move on after 2 years. Now they are stuck paying 8.25 mil until the end of 31-32 when he becomes a UFA regardless of his performance. I doubt you will see any takers for this contract.
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I think the players are flat out playing much harder at home. They don't want to hear the boo birds who pay their salaries. Can you imagine TD Garden if they were getting shelled regularly like they have on the road.
Wouldn't be the fans with bags over heir heads would be the players on the bench trying to hide.
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I completely missed that bit of news. I wonder if he's going to go the McQuaid route and work with prospects or if he'll strictly be on the managerial side after a few years. Welcome back Zdeno Chara!
They should bring Bergy back to teach the forwards how to play in their own end because they are effing clueless
Having "it" playing wise doesn't always equate to having "it" coaching wise. You know this.
