Post-Game Talk: GAME 66 - THE BEAR doesn't want to hibernate - BRUINS 3 Florida 2

[DoubleBack]

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Nikita Zadorov, signed with the bruins 7/1/24, became a bona fide Bruin for me last night.

Love how it looks like Pasta is pleading for Bennett's life in this photo!

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

Is the fight in the cartoon game?

 

[gerrycheeversmask]

They need to find Casey better wingers. He is a nice passer . What about putting Lindholm with him and give him a chance to turn his year around offensively ?

Or even better, put him with Pasta and Zacha. Play Geekie with Lindholm.

 

[lopey]

This team has limited skill but man is it fun to watch a team that can play with some pace, effort, stick up for one another, knocked of two of the hottest teams who still have something to play for in the Bolts/Panthers

Their recent efforts remind me of the Lunchpale Gang which I was a little young to watch but have familiarized myself with over the years.

Those teams were my favourite bruins teams. Grew up with them

 

[Olden McGroin]

 

[HumBucker]

Is it a coincidence that the players the Bruins got rid of were:

Coyle (-14)
Freddy (-14)
Marchand (-8)
Brazeau (-6)

And now they are playing much better?

Sure, but to be fair, none of the new players is a plus player. Mittlestadt is -10. Khusnutdinov -6.

Plus, Lohrei is -18.

 

[Gordoff]

I don't believe he wants to be called big Z (there can be only one). Zaddy works for me.

I agree Pasta should be the next to wear the "C" but believe it will be next season!

IMO, they need to get 2 "A"s assigned. I am trying to keep an eye on who shows up as a leader on the bench and ice. So far it is mostly Pasta speaking up to the guys. Pasta has had the weight of the team on his back the last few games and it would be nice to see others step up.

I hope to see at least one other player with an "A" next game. It may take some time to sort out who the leaders will be.

He's one of the only ones who never gave up. Kudos to him!

 

[ODAAT]

Those teams were my favourite bruins teams. Grew up with them

I was just starting to understand the game a bit but they definitely influenced my decision to make the B`s the team I rooted for, my dad hated them which was also a contributing factor

 

[mar2kbos]

One current projection is Jake O'Brien - has been a machine on the power play. He leads the entire OHL with 49 points on the man advantage, and he has 32 goals and 93 total points on the campaign. The 6-foot-2 playmaking center would address a major organizational need in Boston.

Yeah I like him too. Some good options depending on where they finish

 

[lopey]

I was just starting to understand the game a bit but they definitely influenced my decision to make the B`s the team I rooted for, my dad hated them which was also a contributing factor

All my friends where either hab or leaf funs. Had to pick bruins.

 

[Otherworld]

So happy the boys played a full 60. They bailed Swayman out of the softy and played for each other.

I don't know how long this will last but I am happy with effort I am seeing after and the deals were completed

 

[wintersej]

I don't believe he wants to be called big Z (there can be only one). Zaddy works for me.

I agree Pasta should be the next to wear the "C" but believe it will be next season.

IMO, they need to get 2 "A"s assigned. I am trying to keep an eye on who shows up as a leader on the bench and ice. So far it is mostly Pasta speaking up to the guys. Pasta has had the weight of the team on his back the last few games and it would be nice to see others step up.

I hope to see at least one other player with an "A" next game. It may take some time to sort out who the leaders will be.

I think next year it will be McAvoy and Zadorov.

 

[Gordoff]

If the Bruins were ever really a one-line team, this has to be it.
Why do that?

Why not?

 

[Hookslide]

Sure, but to be fair, none of the new players is a plus player. Mittlestadt is -10. Khusnutdinov -6.

Plus, Lohrei is -18.

Strange that wasn't brought up, just an oversight, or just put out what builds your argument.

 

[Gordoff]

I'm so sad I missed this. I had a password issue with my espn+ account that I just didn't have the mental acuity after my horrible day at work to deal with. I'm glad they are at least playing like they give a crap.

As a good friend of mine once told me " don't judge a day until the end." Hope the rest of your week goes better!

Surprised there's any dialogue over there between a game of bridge, knitting and bingo. Hell, half of them still have original copies of the newspaper with the Titanic sinking on the front cover.

I mean, their idea of a race is to see who can get their socks on first without breaking a hip.

They grease up their wheelchair bearings, take out their dentures and have a HELL of a raucous race!

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Sure, but to be fair, none of the new players is a plus player. Mittlestadt is -10. Khusnutdinov -6.

Plus, Lohrei is -18.

True, but those players were in a different situation.

Still, the 4 players traded were 4 of the bottom 6 on the Bruins.

 

[Gordoff]

Watching the game again, that "Kneeing" Penalty on Brown was bullshit. Brown couldn't move his leg out of the way because his weight was on that leg. The Panther stuck his leg out and got what he asked for.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Why not?

Don't need the aggravation.

 

[Kate08]

Pressures off.

It’s fun to watch again.

 

[Ladyfan]

He's one of the only ones who never gave up. Kudos to him!

I didn't see anyone giving up last night

I think next year it will be McAvoy and Zadorov.

Mac for sure

 

[McGarnagle]

THROW THE CAT OFF THE CLIFF

AH HA HA HA

 

[BiteThisBurrows]

Lorhei has definitely improved his decision making. He’s having less gaffes and that’s what you want to see in a young player. It’s progress. I am sure he will still have some more gaffes but as long as he’s working towards more good play vs gaffes you get excited on what he could become cause the talent is there

Thing I've really noticed lately is he's more physically dominant. Not hitting guys like Zadorov but offensively asserting his will and going in tight against defenders. No fear and good puck possession. Makes a huge difference. Earlier he'd lose the puck or pass it. Now he drives forward and controls it.

 

[BiteThisBurrows]

Carlo and Coyle were entitled country club vets and it was addition by subtraction trading those losers. I've been screaming this since the first week of the season when they clearly no showed and took the entire summer off. So happy to be rid of both.

I hate to think this was true, but maybe all the success did lead to complacency and expectation and maybe this sort of shake up was needed.
More importantly though I think the shift towards speed is the key.

 

[Mad-Marcus]

Thing I've really noticed lately is he's more physically dominant. Not hitting guys like Zadorov but offensively asserting his will and going in tight against defenders. No fear and good puck possession. Makes a huge difference. Earlier he'd lose the puck or pass it. Now he drives forward and controls it.

He just needs to find the same confidence/attitude in his own end and he'll be a top 10-20 Dman at the floor, ceiling to determined.

 

[Alicat]

THROW THE CAT OFF THE CLIFF

AH HA HA HA

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