Pre-Game Talk: GAME 8 7:08 PM - THE BEAR wants Dallas to see stars - NESN, NESN 4K, ESPN+, SN, 98.5 WBZ-FM

[HockeyMomx2]

Well, maybe we will actually have a hockey team show up and play tonight.

 

[nORRis8]

As stupid as it may sound I think we're going to win tonight.

 

[Jorah Marshmont]

Koepke's reward, get saddled with two lumbering zombies with their head up their ass

Id rather see koepke with Poitras and zacha.
Freddy-coyle-geekie can be the "black hole" line tonight

 

[Mione134]

Well, maybe we will actually have a hockey team show up and play tonight.

With an identity!

I hope it finally shows up

 

[Ladyfan]

Well, maybe we will actually have a hockey team show up and play tonight.

 

[BTO]

Wow. The difference in talent and toughness then and now is glaring. Not even close.

Yeah, it's depressing.

 

[BTO]

New forward lines from morning skate:

Marchand - E.Lindholm - Pastrnak
Zacha - Poitras - Geekie
Frederic - Coyle - Koepke
Beecher - Kastelic - Brazeau

Almost.

disagree - these lines are gonna be the ones that gel

They might.

 

[Healthy Wrap]

Despite Max Jones' bad start, I'd put him there instead of Brazeau.

Honestly, I might as well. I think Brazeau is a great story, making his way from the ECHL and all. But his lack of speed (which is putting it mildly) is a real killer.

 

[PlayMakers]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1849481590369288508

And that's why he's the captain.

My god, I wish every high school player would read this and take it to heart.

 

[Mione134]

Yeah, it's depressing.

And the worst part is. I don't even need all the fights (though I'd love it)

I just want to see an identity with this team. I want to see a player immediately go after another like Marc Savard did, no hesitation. Our team is too timid to do that.

After everything the Panthers did last year, if one player immediately grabbed Tkachuk or Bennett it would of set the tone. No looking around. Or looking at a replay. Brad getting suckerpunched? Oh I'm jumping you right there and now.

Not having Pasta fight mouthpiece Matthew. Which I respect, but I don't want our star scorer doing that. Our D men should be. Or other players should be. We get dogwalked because we never pushback.

It's time to reset that and start doing it. I don't know of the organization doesn't want that anymore. But I look at other teams in the league who do it, who set the tone, who defend their teammates immediately no questions and I ask myself: what are the Bruins doing?

And at this current time, I don't think they know either. I need them to figure it out.

 

[Alicat]

GDT sent @Fenway

And that's why he's the captain.

My god, I wish every high school player would read this and take it to heart.

Every now and again you need to be told to get your head out of your ass and be better

 

[The don godfather]

Ok I just put 5 bucks on the bruins let's go! Enough nonsense and play bear hockey.

 

[BMC]

Casey DeSmith starting tonight for the Stars -- not Oettinger.

You mean they have a chance????

 

[duffy]

And the worst part is. I don't even need all the fights (though I'd love it)

I just want to see an identity with this team. I want to see a player immediately go after another like Marc Savard did, no hesitation. Our team is too timid to do that.

After everything the Panthers did last year, if one player immediately grabbed Tkachuk or Bennett it would of set the tone. No looking around. Or looking at a replay. Brad getting suckerpunched? Oh I'm jumping you right there and now.

Not having Pasta fight mouthpiece Matthew. Which I respect, but I don't want our star scorer doing that. Our D men should be. Or other players should be. We get dogwalked because we never pushback.

It's time to reset that and start doing it. I don't know of the organization doesn't want that anymore. But I look at other teams in the league who do it, who set the tone, who defend their teammates immediately no questions and I ask myself: what are the Bruins doing?

And at this current time, I don't think they know either. I need them to figure it out.

they say sometimes your the hammer and sometimes your the nail. This team has only nails!

 

[Ladyfan]

I don't know what to expect tonight. I hope some of the lines start clicking. No injuries please.

Hey Steve, I hope the Bruins win tonight.

HERE WE GO BRUINS...HERE WE GO

 

[Sheppy]

Ok I just put 5 bucks on the bruins let's go! Enough nonsense and play bear hockey.

YOU ANIMAL!

 

[Blitzkrug]

Those lines are better on paper but man comparing theirs to Dallas is just...depressing.

Credit to where it's due for Dallas though. Probably one of the only teams in recent memory where they successfully transitioned from their old core to an essentially completely new one while the old guys were still kicking around. Seguin and Benn are still around obviously, but they're hardly the main focus.

 

[lopey]

Game is on at 7. Thankfully

 

[gerrycheeversmask]

My gut feeling on tonight's matchup:

 

[SPV]

New forward lines from morning skate:

Marchand - E.Lindholm - Pastrnak
Zacha - Poitras - Geekie
Frederic - Coyle - Koepke
Beecher - Kastelic - Brazeau

Just sign Johnson already, put him with Matty and Zacha, and slot down the right side.

 

[Aussie Bruin]

Interesting stats:

E. Lindholm 19 hits 12 blocks

Pasta 3 hits 1 block

Zacha 2 hits 0 blocks

So who's doing all the work on that line?

Very much so. Pasta is clearly floating a lot, but I've actually quite liked Zacha's work rate. He usually seems to be trying out there. What he's struggling to do is turn that effort into any sort of impact. Few hits and blocks as you've indicated, very little production either, no finish as is often the case with him. He's a likeable but frustrating player in a lot of ways.

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

Those lines are better on paper but man comparing theirs to Dallas is just...depressing.

Credit to where it's due for Dallas though. Probably one of the only teams in recent memory where they successfully transitioned from their old core to an essentially completely new one while the old guys were still kicking around. Seguin and Benn are still around obviously, but they're hardly the main focus.

Yeah never seen that