Really? Marchand turned the puck over at the offensive blueline. That’s not acceptable.What struck me is Monty's freak out on the goal that was negated by off-sides. He was screaming at Brad even pushing on him on shoulder.
That is a bit over the top.
A lot of players in the Top 9 are slotted a line or two above where they should be.
Sinden would either make a "shake 'em up" trade or fire the coach.
Sweeney is very patient so I don't expect anything to happen (at
least not yet)
but, if ever a "shake 'em up" move is called for, it's now IMO, before it
gets way out of hand.
Really? Marchand turned the puck over at the offensive blueline. That’s not acceptable.
People harped on Poitras for it a few games ago. But it’s fine if the captain does it?
It's going to be a long season!
Avalanche would not make that trade unless the Bruins added. At 1035 gp should no better and Poitras is probably our most complete player after Lindholm, so no he does not belong in the A.Pastrnak for Rantanen with new contract signed.
There is a difference.
1035gp, Stanley cup winner and wearing C against 37gp player who loses all one-on-ones and should be an AHL to get some experience and strength.
When? Still hasn’t figured out how to beat a hard forecheckI'm not panicking. Monty will figure this out
Exactly. So why can’t the coach yell at a captain and vet who’s been playing like an idiot and turning the puck over left right & center?There is a difference.
1035gp, Stanley cup winner and wearing C against 37gp player who loses all one-on-ones and should be an AHL to get some experience and strength.
Marchand in the past has called players for being passengers, so he can get called out for making dumb mistakes!Exactly. So why can’t the coach yell at a captain and vet who’s been playing like an idiot and turning the puck over left right & center?
He should know better. He deserves to get ripped into on that play in a 1-0 game. He dodged a bullet with the offside call
I’m sure Marchy understands he screwed up, but you can’t just give him a hug and say it’ll be ok. It’s a bad look to the team if your captain can do that and doesn’t hear it from the coach. If a kid does that, he sits on the bench for the rest of the game. Marchy does it, hears nothing & is out there next shift.
Not a good look.
I'll add keeping their damn sticks on the ice. So many pucks missed and given away because they are all skating with their stick at their side.
They could definitely make up for the lack of talent with tenacity and aggressive play but they all seem to know they are safe and at no risk.
Frederick's play deserves a benching, no question. He gives another effort like he hasThe Bruins have scored 13 goals at 5v5 this season....our 4th line has scored 6 of those goals. Koepke and Kastelic are #1 & #2 in 5v5 goals for the Bruins. Frederic has been absolute dog shit to start the season. 2nd most shots allowed when he's on the ice at 5v5, 2nd most goals allowed, 2nd highest expected goals against, 2nd most high danger goals allowed when he's on the ice.....Maybe Frederic should watch Koepke and take some notes.
Side note - Congrats to Koepke for locking up 7th player award after only 6 games.
It freaked me out a bit. I would have waited until the end of the game and talked to Brad alone. It looked desperate to yell at him like that, given Brad’s work ethic since he’s been a Bruin.Really? Marchand turned the puck over at the offensive blueline. That’s not acceptable.
People harped on Poitras for it a few games ago. But it’s fine if the captain does it?
Not defending the mistake, need better communication with D partner, but what I saw was on the Utah breakout Hayton stretched deep, actually deep inside the B's zone and then came back between Carlo and Lindholm. It seemed to surprise Carlo and he immediately locked onto him, briefly taking him out of position. Not sure if it was a set play, but if so it worked.I like these new goal simulations. Very handy. Case in point, a still from Utah's goal in regulation (the puck is the black dot at center ice heading towards #52):
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What is Carlo doing here? Lindholm already has the left of the ice covered, the other Lindy and Zacha are also converging on the puck carrier on that side. Why then is Brandon's initial movement to the left, bringing the two D together and opening up acres of space on the right against a rush coming with some speed? Zero need for it and it makes no sense. Blown coverage and flat-footedness and the puck's in their net.
I've been a pretty strong supporter of Carlo over the years. He was mostly excellent last season. So far this season though he's just not right. No idea what's wrong but the lights aren't all on in his head. He's an important player and his struggles are having a pretty sizeable impact. Has to find a way to improve.
Remember those days all too well...Sinden didn't eff around, always driven by emotion. 2-3 more games like this and Monty could be toast.
They need some tweaks....dump a Geekie for a pick and sign Johnson, shake up the lines and especially PP ( no more 88 on the first unit, 73 off the 1st unit, put in 6).
+ 21% in 2021-2022 -: middle packIf Bruins had a Powerplay they would've 2 pt. Play and simple
So far this season the Bruins have lost 5 pts on a terrible PP. For the last 4 effing years.
THANK YOU Chris Kelly
I personally don't like that!
I did saw Pierre Pagé do it to Mats Sundin. Did not finish well for Pagé and the Nords.Exactly. So why can’t the coach yell at a captain and vet who’s been playing like an idiot and turning the puck over left right & center?
He should know better. He deserves to get ripped into on that play in a 1-0 game. He dodged a bullet with the offside call
I’m sure Marchy understands he screwed up, but you can’t just give him a hug and say it’ll be ok. It’s a bad look to the team if your captain can do that and doesn’t hear it from the coach. If a kid does that, he sits on the bench for the rest of the game. Marchy does it, hears nothing & is out there next shift.
Not a good look.
Really? Marchand turned the puck over at the offensive blueline. That’s not acceptable.
People harped on Poitras for it a few games ago. But it’s fine if the captain does it?
Body language.It freaked me out a bit. I would have waited until the end of the game and talked to Brad alone. It looked desperate to yell at him like that, given Brad’s work ethic since he’s been a Bruin.
The more I think about it, the angrier I get.
Monty is frustrated. Team not responding to what he wants to see on the ice. Has he lost the room? I agree not good.Body language.
Monty not even affirmative in the little push. Marchand does not even look at him. This after only 6 games.....
What I've seen there between coach and captain, Ain't a good look.