BRUINS GDT GAME 7 - THE BEAR sings at the Grand Ole Opry - NESN, ESPN+, 102.5 WKLB-FM

[NeelyOrr]

I still can't work out what exactly they're trying to do out there. The 4th line has a clear plan, the rest just go out and skate around, try and pass their way into some sort of vaguely plausible look, shoot a one and done, and then the puck is going the other way. No strong forecheck, no real attacking the net, no cycle, no chasing rebounds. It's weak sauce.

The 4th line s/b moved up to the 1st line and also used on the PP.

 

[NDiesel]

I still can't work out what exactly they're trying to do out there. The 4th line has a clear plan, the rest just go out and skate around, try and pass their way into some sort of vaguely plausible look, shoot a one and done, and then the puck is going the other way. No strong forecheck, no real attacking the net, no cycle, no chasing rebounds. It's weak sauce.

They're playing like they are a skilled team when in fact they are sorely lacking in that department. They need to simplify their game big time right now

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

Bruins are due for a big period coming up. I have faith.

 

[Ladyfan]

When one of the BRUINS' two best offensive players is Marchy, ya know it's gonna be a long season.
Marchy has been offensively impotent since the 2nd half of last season. If he scores 15 goals this season, I'll be amazed. If he scores more than 15, I'll be shocked.
Also, my dislike of Pasta hasn't changed. He plays with the intensity of a Panda.

 

[The don godfather]

Were gonna win the 2nd period book the post.

 

[Concessionaire]

Was watching ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ the vampire comedy

I’m taping Bruins - is it worth watching ?

Bat!

 

[RiverbottomChuck]

A good place Monty can start is bench anyone that does a drop pass. It's such a telegraphed bruins mo at this point.

 

[Gordoff]

IT's been said that Monty & wife wanted to go back to St. Louis as Assistant Coach, but Clode is there as the AC. Let's make a trade!!

 

[McGarnagle]

So much for Jones' opportunity

 

[The don godfather]

Bruins are due for a big period coming up. I have faith.

I vote for this.

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

I still can't work out what exactly they're trying to do out there. The 4th line has a clear plan, the rest just go out and skate around, try and pass their way into some sort of vaguely plausible look, shoot a one and done, and then the puck is going the other way. No strong forecheck, no real attacking the net, no cycle, no chasing rebounds. It's weak sauce.

This is how I feel, like wtf is the style of play?

 

[Aussie Bruin]

They're playing like they are a skilled team when in fact they are sorely lacking in that department. They need to simplify their game big time right now

Yeah I've said the same thing previously. They need to play to the strengths and abilities of this current roster. So far, they're not doing that. Not even close.

 

[HumBucker]

Team looks very disjointed.

Why not try Koepke in the top 6. He's one of the few players making things happen.

 

[lextune]

That’s it for me tonight, nursing a cold /fever and wiped out. Hopefully the boys figure it out in the next two periods.

Rest is good. Force fluids too. I hope you feel better.

 

[The don godfather]

So much for Jones' opportunity

Bad start hopefully finds himself.

 

[RiverbottomChuck]

They're playing like they are a skilled team when in fact they are sorely lacking in that department. They need to simplify their game big time right now

I agree but they also are too slow to pucks to dump it in. No forwards besides the 4th line and Lindholm skate hard.

 

[mar2kbos]

I’ve now watched Terrifier, Terrifier 2 & Terrifier 3 and none of them terrify me as much as watching the Bruins try to complete a tape to tape pass.

When the killer is trapped behind the door and he reaches his hand out, between the doors, they cut to the girl terrified and she starts to hear honking and they cut back and he’s got a honker in his hand and he has a look like it’s a brilliant plan to do that, I die laughing every time

 

[Gordoff]

This is how I feel, like wtf is the style of play?

I believe it's called "Cluster-f***!"

 

[ae530]

Bruins are due for a big period coming up. I have faith.

Yup they will only allow 3 goals

 

[Blowfish]

Time to bring back Robbie Ftorek.

 

[Blitzkrug]

I totally agree this is mostly on management. I think Monty is a good NHL coach but I'm not sure anyone is listening to him at this point and I'm not sure how they change that considering this core already ran Cassidy out of town and look how that turned out. It's almost like the team is playing to get the coach tossed.

I don't disagree with this. If this is them tuning out another coach then it might be time to just accept it's over and nuke the thing from orbit.

Monty has some headscratching calls once and a while (him botching the tandem in 2023 playoffs among the most obvious) but what coach doesn't? They got Cassidy canned because he was too much of a hardass allegedly and the guy goes and wins a cup on his first try with Vegas. Julien got ran out by the core though i don't think anyone would argue he should have gotten more leash at that point

 

[Sheppy]

You know those sports movies where the “team” starts out like shit, they have no gear, there’s a few gimps and nerds on the team?

Hopefully this season ends like most of those movies do. You know, like the team looking somewhat competent.

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

Coyle blah blah blah ... life is good for Charlie

 

[RiverbottomChuck]

This is how I feel, like wtf is the style of play?

Right, what does practice look like if games are this disjointed?

 

[Aussie Bruin]

The 4th line s/b moved up to the 1st line and also used on the PP.

Appreciate the intent, but I fear if you overuse them they'll lose what's working for them. Let them stick to their task, keep playing hard, simple hockey, and otherwise leave them be. Maybe a little PP time, why not, but I wouldn't over-rely on them. The other players simply need to get cracking and step up.