Post-Game Talk: Game #75 STAYING ALIVE - STAYING ALIVE - BRUINS 2 Brooklyn 1 F

[JRull86]

Did he play after he was hurt last night ? I don't recall seeing him after that.

Pretty sure he finished the game.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Bonvie is that you?

I would never post such a thing.

I would think it, though.

 

[duffy]

Kevan Miller has played his best hockey as a Bruin this season. Has been incredibly consistent and anything but a liability. He is a little forgotten when it comes to being adept at fulfilling the role he has been given as a player. His performance has steadily improved night to night as the season has worn on. Could make an argument he is worthy of consideration for a sixth man award.

im not sure i would agree with that statement although i do believe he has played his best hockey since Cassidy took over. I believe all Bruin defence look considerably better since Cassidys system has been implemented. If we could get DK to earn half his pay check, find a goalie who doesn't get injured by a stiff breeze, and get our entire team to stop taking extremely stupid penalties we would probably be pushing the Scabs for first.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

I actually like what both Kevan and Colin Miller have brought to the table this year. McQuaid as well. I've like the overall game of all 3 players.

That being said, I don't give a player value just because he's good defensively, nor is a purely offensive D-man valuable if he's a disaster in his own end.

I appreciate that Kevan and McQuaid have improved their skating and puck-movement this season, same as I appreciate the improvement in Colin Miller's defensive play.

If you can't appreciate the good things Colin Miller does, and realize he's probably better defensively than you give him credit for, there is nothing I can do.

How can I realize CMiller is better defensively than I give him credit for? If I realized it, I'd give him credit.

That said, considering CMiller's ice time for the new coach who doesn't hate kids and offensively gifted players, looks like he's not very appreciated by management either.

And I will add, I don't feel they are doing him any favors playing him on the left side.

 

[bearcountry17]

Krejci 21-29-50 in 75 games with these line combinations http://leftwinglock.com/line-combinations/?player1=David+Krejci&flag=y

Bergeron 17-32-49 in 72 games with these line combinations http://leftwinglock.com/line-combinations/?player1=Patrice+Bergeron&flag=y

 

[DarrenBanks56]

Krejci 21-29-50 in 75 games with these line combinations http://leftwinglock.com/line-combinations/?player1=David+Krejci&flag=y

Bergeron 17-32-49 in 72 games with these line combinations http://leftwinglock.com/line-combinations/?player1=Patrice+Bergeron&flag=y

Bergeron has been brutal these past 2 weeks especially.
Both players need to learn how to shoot in the off-season.

 

[bruins repeat time]

Folks need to get past this notion that a puck-moving D-man MUST put up points to be effective, when in reality all we're asking is for them to move the puck effectively out of their own zone and into the hands of their forwards as they transition into the neutral zone. Rarely will this result in the puck-moving D-man being the last or 2nd last player to touch the puck before the goal-scorer does. in particular in a league where so little offense is generate off the rush anymore.

Which is why you can give credit to both Kevan and McQuaid's games this year, as they both have done this better.

The fact his TOI is low due to being the 6th D-man on the team, with the least amount of special teams play by not being one of the 4 PK D, nor getting much PP time with Krug and his unit seeing the bulk of it, doesn't mean Colin Miller isn't reliable or he's some sort of liability on the back-end.

Truly amazing how you appreciate the little things Colin apparently does but you don't care if Nash plays perfect if he doesn't produce .

 

[KrejciMVP]

Krejci 21-29-50 in 75 games with these line combinations http://leftwinglock.com/line-combinations/?player1=David+Krejci&flag=y

Bergeron 17-32-49 in 72 games with these line combinations http://leftwinglock.com/line-combinations/?player1=Patrice+Bergeron&flag=y

wow, unbelievable

 

[BruinDust]

Truly amazing how you appreciate the little things Colin apparently does but you don't care if Nash plays perfect if he doesn't produce .

When has Nash ever played perfect?

I never said I didn't think Nash had any good traits. He does do some things well. I've admitted before he's a good PKer/defensive forward, and he's good at face-offs. Usually makes sound decisions with the puck even if they rarely result in offensive chances.

But as a forward, in particular with his ice-time, a level of expected production that up until last night, Nash hadn't provided to justify his place in the line-up, despite there being things I agree that he does well. Good on Nash for stepping up and finally providing some timely offense. That being said, doesn't mean all of sudden I believe he's a guy I want around moving forward.

 

[bruins repeat time]

When has Nash ever played perfect?

I never said I didn't think Nash had any good traits. He does do some things well. I've admitted before he's a good PKer/defensive forward, and he's good at face-offs. Usually makes sound decisions with the puck even if they rarely result in offensive chances.

But as a forward, in particular with his ice-time, a level of expected production that up until last night, Nash hadn't provided to justify his place in the line-up, despite there being things I agree that he does well. Good on Nash for stepping up and finally providing some timely offense. That being said, doesn't mean all of sudden I believe he's a guy I want around moving forward.

I don't want to argue on Nash especially when you summed him up pretty good in your top paragraph , I don't really get why you would constantly want to sit a guy who did that for you considering what your other choices are now but we will let it go . He doesn't get ice time because he is gretzky and I am very sure claude Cassidy and Sweeney all get that . Nash has been bad at times this yr I cant argue that but when I see guys calling for him to be benched after his Toronto and Ottawa games I know they either aren't looking at the little things or don't care .

 

[Gordoff]

BOUNCER - Bruins fans? Ewwww -
ME - We beat the Islanders -
BOUNCER - That makes you VIP's

Watched this one after my Costco Saturday night with Mrs Odaat rather than the B`s game as my frustrations were starting to affect my day to day life and even before the Anderson exit, the Leafs looked like a team who completely took the Sabres too lightly and in all honesty, it appears the Sabres are finally healthy and they are far better than their record indicates

Twas nice to hear the B`s score on the HNIC broadcast

You are a wise man.

I have no pride, I`ll take whatever you guys/gals forward to me. I did return in time to catch the B`s game but chose the Leafs/Sabres tilt to avoid blood pressure issues.

Rather them give Morrow the chance C Miller's been given. C Miller is not a good player and will be the first to hit the press box when actual quality D men start to arrive.

Terrible passer
Terrible at defending
Terrible at getting pucks on net
Terrible at making a play after he somehow skates it out of his zone

And the most important thing ? He has a Terrible hockey brain,dumb play after dumb play.

C'mon now, stop beating around the bush and tell us what you really think.......

 

[BruinDust]

I don't want to argue on Nash especially when you summed him up pretty good in your top paragraph , I don't really get why you would constantly want to sit a guy who did that for you considering what your other choices are now but we will let it go . He doesn't get ice time because he is gretzky and I am very sure claude Cassidy and Sweeney all get that . Nash has been bad at times this yr I cant argue that but when I see guys calling for him to be benched after his Toronto and Ottawa games I know they either aren't looking at the little things or don't care .

No and I don't want to open up another Nash debate, especially considering there is a Nash thread already.

He's played better under Cassidy I thought. I was pleasantly surprised that both his goals last night he beat the goaltender clean with shots, I think only one of of his previous goals this year were like this, the rest were bounces and deflections.

And like you said, the other options aren't exactly numerous or favorable. If he can continue to chip in offensively from time to time as he has in the Cassidy era and provide solid defensive work, face-off prowess, and good puck management, he can help this team.

 

[HumBucker]

Wasn't able to catch this game, but nice to see they pulled out a win. Wtg Riley Nash! Looks like Doby had a solid game between the pipes.

Go Bruins!!

 

[CDJ]

I checked the stats after the game and Chara leads the team in +\-

He's been very good this year. I always defended him last year but was hesitant to call him a 1- I felt his hand was permanently suffering from injuries. But it feels like he's been a very high end defenseman again this year. Impressive to see.

 

[Pia8988]

Did his TOI have an uptick since Cassidy came in?

No, it's down almost a full 2 minutes

14:31 under Cassidy
16:27 under Claude