Post-Game Talk: GAME 58 - Ducks 3 BRUINS 2 OT

[ODAAT]

The ducks are bad but they’re only 5 points behind the Bruins with 3 games in hand

I bet Ducks players were in the dressing room licking their chops to play a brutal B`s team

 

[jgatie]

They aren’t showcasing him giving him the 9th most minutes of the top 9.

Must have been showcased in the highlights.

 

[Oates2Neely]

Injuries aside this team seems to have a lot of going through the motions to it. That being said that d corps was pretty bad added to the fact the forwards aren’t that skilled overall

Watching them play last night took me back to the Dave Lewis era Bruins. It’s been a while since I’ve felt this way about the team.

 

[ODAAT]

Watching them play last night took me back to the Dave Lewis era Bruins. It’s been a while since I’ve felt this way about the team.

yep, like that team, basic understanding of fundamentals of the game are non-existent.

 

[KillerMillerTime]

I'm pretty sure if you ask fans, they would say the Ducks are a bottom feeder......Well our records are quite similar

Ducks have talent but an average NHL coach. My sons HS linemate was a Northeastern Co-Capt during Cronin's early time there. He had them literally boxing
at the starts of seasons for bonding purposes. Ok, lets go punch each other faces and concuss each other for max bonding.

 

[Therewolf31]

Go for it in the sense of adding for a 'playoff run' or at least a run to get into the playoffs. It would be Sweeney doing his Stafford/Liles/Stempniak thing: getting a couple of mediocre players/depth pieces and giving away even more futures to do it. Would it truly shock you if that was the path taken here? I am against it, but will not be surprised if that is what happens.

No I hear you. I'm against it too

 

[Fenian24]

Think I may be rooting for the Senators from here on for the season. Bruins losses are truly wins as they should get a better draft pick and maybe, just maybe, get Sweeney fired.

The genius getting canned before the deadline and a new GM and coach setting the course is a best case scenario. Make that whole coaching staff fired.

 

[22Brad Park]

Think I may be rooting for the Senators from here on for the season. Bruins losses are truly wins as they should get a better draft pick and maybe, just maybe, get Sweeney fired.

The genius getting canned before the deadline and a new GM and coach setting the course is a best case scenario. Make that whole coaching staff fired.

I definitely agree with you here about setting a new course.I will never root for another team though unless they are playing habs in playoffs

 

[dredeye]

Think I may be rooting for the Senators from here on for the season. Bruins losses are truly wins as they should get a better draft pick and maybe, just maybe, get Sweeney fired.

The genius getting canned before the deadline and a new GM and coach setting the course is a best case scenario. Make that whole coaching staff fired.

They'll never fire him before the deadline but if we miss, he could finally be let go. Hopefully, it's well ahead of the draft so our new management team can bring in a new scouting department. I think loses are important right now to prevent the desire to acquire more pieces at the deadline.

 

[Ozzy Osbourne]

I think it's impossible for anyone to say definitively if any of the leaders on this team are good leaders or not.

I think the biggest problem is that the team just isn't talented enough. But losing to really bad teams over and over suggests that it's more than just talent. If players are shaking their heads at coaching decisions after getting 2 coaches fired (well, 1 fired and 1 not offered a contract) then that in and of itself indicates to me bad leadership.

The players aren't holding up their end and they are shaking their had at coaches? And the leaders aren't getting on them for that? Bad look.

I don’t know who is a leader and who isn’t. Someone made these claims and when I asked for an explanation of what made Marchand a great captain and Pasta and Coyle great leaders…..crickets. —- I think the lack of reply maybe says a lot.

 

[Babajingo]

Too bad for the players.
This is the excuse the Professor will use, to keep his job.

 

[Aussie Bruin]

Shutting down Hampus for the season, plus showing no signs of wanting to put expectations on McAvoy, tells me Sweeney has officially waved the white flag on the season. It's done. And much as it's been a disappointing year and it can be hard to let go of hope, it's the correct decision.

So the Bruins won't be buyers. Now we see what they do in terms of selling and trying to re-stock the cupboards for next year and beyond.

 

[lopey]

Looks like Lindy is done for year

Bruins D Lindholm (knee) unlikely to return for rest of the season; McAvoy doing 'much better'

Bruins D Lindholm (knee) unlikely to return for rest of the season; McAvoy doing 'much better' | TSN

Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney announced on Sunday that defenceman Hampus Lindholm is unlikely to return for the rest of the season due to his knee injury.

www.tsn.ca

 

[bruinsfan1970]

I will say that it was nice having a break from the Bruins this season. I still am a fan but seeing how this team performs this season is very hard to want to watch. I just do not see this team playing with much emotion, it seems they lack that instinct to play hard for the win. The defense is what bothers me along with Swayman's play. Yes, he has some very good games but to be honest he has allowed too many soft goals. I said about 3 months ago that this is what I call a lost season, but I have told myself do not get all upset when they lose because even if they make the playoffs, it will most likely be a one and done ouster.

Just going to watch them and telling myself that there is always next year with hopes of acquiring some decent draft picks and trading for better players. Yes Time does tell All!!! Just how much time until we are solid contenders, that's the big question.

 

[bruinmann77]

I am so glad that I canceled our annual trip to see the bruins this season. The bruins no doubt will become sellers time to sell all the Ufa as well as anyone else that could improve this team

 

[22Brad Park]

I will say that it was nice having a break from the Bruins this season. I still am a fan but seeing how this team performs this season is very hard to want to watch. I just do not see this team playing with much emotion, it seems they lack that instinct to play hard for the win. The defense is what bothers me along with Swayman's play. Yes, he has some very good games but to be honest he has allowed too many soft goals. I said about 3 months ago that this is what I call a lost season, but I have told myself do not get all upset when they lose because even if they make the playoffs, it will most likely be a one and done ouster.

Just going to watch them and telling myself that there is always next year with hopes of acquiring some decent draft picks and trading for better players. Yes Time does tell All!!! Just how much time until we are solid contenders, that's the big question.

Gonna be years.There is no way anyone could fix this in a short time.They are gutted of talent right through the system and 3 bozos in charge.

 

[Forester65]

Think I may be rooting for the Senators from here on for the season. Bruins losses are truly wins as they should get a better draft pick and maybe, just maybe, get Sweeney fired.

The genius getting canned before the deadline and a new GM and coach setting the course is a best case scenario. Make that whole coaching staff fired.

I think the most damning deficiency is the season-long poor state of our special teams. I figured when Kelly joined the coaching staff that we would at least have a strong PK. Alas no.

When we go on the PP the first thing that crosses my mind is that we will be giving up a shorty.

I also feel like this team quits on itself. The players aren't playing for each other and the once strong winning culture has eroded in a single season. I don't hold the front office responsible for that. I thought we had a decent looking roster that could win provided some intangibles (like a propensity for sixty-minute efforts).

It will be interesting to see if Sweeney puts Charlie and Hampus on LTIR and then acquires some assets that aren't rentals at the deadline.

Better we don't somehow back into the playoffs as we would be cannon fodder for higher seeded teams.

 

[HumBucker]

I was only able to watch the 1st and the last half of the 3rd. Surprised it was still 2-1 when I tuned in.

Can't believe the refs even questioned that Geekie goal. So clearly not goalie interference. Not even close.

On the OT winner, what was Marchand thinking, double-teaming the Ducks player along the boards? Really bad decision.