Post-Game Talk: GAME 6 - 6-0-0 - BRUINS 3 Chicago 0

[PlayMakers]

Got to give Bedard credit for making a fool of Marchand. Two games and Bedard is just smiling at Marchand for doing the same stupid stuff. I was surprised that the Blackhawks did not retaliate against Carlos' blind side hit, that the league allowed without penalty, on Taylor Hall in their first game. The Bruins won that's what counts. PP looked awful. Not an exciting game probably because of the weakness of the opponent.

Go Bruins

You thought the Blackhawks would "respond" to a clean hit but you think Bedard looked good just laying there and taking it?

I thought it made Bedard looked limp. Where's your compete kid?

 

[Caper Bruins fan]

Jaffe and Razor said on their podcast that management wants to see how he does tomorrow and Saturday before deciding. I agree with them tho I do think he stays.

I don't expect goals but if he is still getting into the mix along the wall and setting up chances while giving 100% every shift then I call it success and keep him.

Jaffe and Razor also said management takes off the ice stuff like his living situation and basic adulting into account. I'd say him taking an econ class and doing homework between any interviews is a step in the right direction. I do wonder if he lives with someone on the team to get the lay of the land and help adjusting to life as a pro. I almost feel like Freddy could really help him or even a guy like Carlo.

Who was that defenceman for the Bruins several years ago who was so bad in a couple of games that they bought out his contract or something? I think Poitras would have to be that bad in these two games to get sent back to junior. He’s staying .

 

[NDiesel]

Just a matter of opinion. Consider the age difference, position on the team, maturity and this is not what Marchand was expecting again a second time. Marchand can embarrass himself again, try the same thing in the next two meetings of the Hawks. I bet Bedard will react the same way.

For sure a difference of opinion - if I was a rookie I would be fighting back a bit in that situation. He didnt need to throw punches, but at least push back or jaw at him.

What message are you sending to the league early in your career by just sitting there? f*** with me and this is what you'll get?

 

[Sheppy]

Marchand didn't even do anything, he just trolled him and kind of blocked him.

Bedard just stood there. He absolutely could have shoved Marchand or just... moved. Marchand has made himself look foolish before. This wasn't one of those situations.

 

[UncleRico]

Well 8 game sample size isn't enough for most people to risk DNQ.

Jack Campbell is an example of a waste of cap.

That’s the entire issue, his garbage play is the reason he has a small sample size. Back to back postseasons with a save percentage in the .800s.

It’s going to take another 4-5 years for him to get a decent sample size at this rate.

 

[Maine Fan]

You thought the Blackhawks would "respond" to a clean hit but you think Bedard looked good just laying there and taking it?

I thought it made Bedard looked limp. Where's your compete kid?

Nah, I wouldn't give the bully credit.

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

Nah, I wouldn't give the bully credit.

Why?

 

[PlayMakers]

Nah, I wouldn't give the bully credit.

From your post, it sounded like you would have given credit to a Chicago bully going after Carlo.

 

[Sheppy]

We need to bring bullying back by the way.

At least in some instances.

 

[Maine Fan]

For sure a difference of opinion - if I was a rookie I would be fighting back a bit in that situation. He didn't need to throw punches, but at least push back or jaw at him.

What message are you sending to the league early in your career by just sitting there? f*** with me and this is what you'll get?

Just a matter of style. I agree with you if this was a normal situation. But instead, it is the bully kicking sand. The Bully hasn't tried this cheap shit as Captain against a seasoned vet who would give it back to him. The Blackhawks are a fragile team and can't afford to have their potential star to be injured. As I said I was surprised that the Blackhawks didn't react after the dirty hit by Carlos on Hall. Maybe the team is a bunch of p***yes but I would not want my star interacting with the sand throwing bully.

 

[Maine Fan]

Why?

I have answered this elsewhere, if you need more hit me up again.

 

[Maine Fan]

From your post, it sounded like you would have given credit to a Chicago bully going after Carlo.

Absolutely, it was a dirty hit. That's why teams have enforcers to take care of bullies. Maybe Chicago is lacking in that department. I like my Captain to be a Class Act. When necessary of course but don't be a childless instigator.

 

[Sheppy]

Are we really upset that Marchand kind of backed Bedard into the wall and just stood there blocking his way? If that's bullying lock me up.

 

[Alicat]

 

[Glove Malfunction]

Absolutely, it was a dirty hit. That's why teams have enforcers to take care of bullies. Maybe Chicago is lacking in that department. I like my Captain to be a Class Act. When necessary of course but don't be a childless instigator.

You're in a significant minority thinking that was a dirty hit. Even Hall himself acknowledged it wasn't. And it's laughable to call what Marchand did last night childish (I think that's what you meant).

 

[NDiesel]

Absolutely, it was a dirty hit. That's why teams have enforcers to take care of bullies. Maybe Chicago is lacking in that department. I like my Captain to be a Class Act. When necessary of course but don't be a childless instigator.

Well sorry to burst your bubble, but Marchand isn't going to suddenly change his game now that he's captain.

 

[goldnblack]

Let us Lohrnen! The Heinen-Lohrei combo beast!

 

[shelbysdad]

Who was that defenceman for the Bruins several years ago who was so bad in a couple of games that they bought out his contract or something? I think Poitras would have to be that bad in these two games to get sent back to junior. He’s staying .

Matt Irwin?

 

[Concessionaire]

I did not think Bedard made Marchy look foolish. In fact it only made me question his intensity as he just sat there and took it with no response or emotion....

I'm sure he was warned by the Chicago veterans that Marchy was going to try to get under his skin, and not to respond.

 

[bruinsfan1968]

Absolutely, it was a dirty hit. That's why teams have enforcers to take care of bullies. Maybe Chicago is lacking in that department. I like my Captain to be a Class Act. When necessary of course but don't be a childless instigator.

It was NOT a dirty hit!!!!!
Hall had a conversation with Carlo after the game and said that he didn't think it was a dirty hit!.
So get over it!

 

[Dr Hook]

I don't think so.

Not for a regular season record, but I would bet on them getting past the first round which I would much rather see happen.

 

[Maine Fan]

Well sorry to burst your bubble, but Marchand isn't going to suddenly change his game now that he's captain.

I got it and agree. Too bad he can't be a class act instead of a bully. BTW other new captains change their style when they get the honor of being the Captain. What you are saying is Marchand is not a class act.

Go Bruins

 

[NDiesel]

I got it and agree. Too bad he can't be a class act instead of a bully. BTW other new captains change their style when they get the honor of being the Captain. What you are saying is Marchand is not a class act.

Go Bruins

Yeah super unfortunate that our captain isn't nice enough to win a lady byng

 

[BradMarchandismydad]

Matt Irwin?

That year was crazy for our bottom pairing

Kevan Miller hadn’t started working with Adam Oates yet and had some absolutely crazy defensive gaffes. Then there was Trotman and a few other guys who were just tweeners/JAGs.

Excited to see what he’s got, we need some help on the PP and he’s got the secret sauce…hopefully

 

[Bruinfanatic]

Regular season. You know, when they were healthy.

So they were healthy the first 4 games but not the last 3.