Post-Game Talk: GAME 8 - ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ Dallas 5 BRUINS 2

[Forester65]

Marchand penalty was stupid, along with McAvoys similar cross-checking penalty a couple of games back, and they are supposed leaders on this team. I have tried to brush off some McAvoys play in the past to injuries, and needing time to get his game back, but even I must admit this is gone on for too long, his game is just not there. I might add, I think it has come to a point that no player should be off the table, if the right proposal came along, we all have our favorites, but something needs to be done. For many out there who will argue it is still early, I remember when these players were up against it, they had a way of responding, I do not see that with group, sorry, just how I see it.

I like McAvoy but I hate his contract. I don't think management should be paying 9.5M annually to a d-man who has never been close to Norris-level.

 

[DarrenBanks56]

only thing that can turn this around is a game against the Leafs

 

[Hookslide]

Toronto and Tampa Bay have issues also. Toronto outscored like 11-3 against freaking Columbus and STL. TB is outscoring their issues but Vasi is not the same before his back issue. People need to get a grip and stop talking about firing Montgomery or trading Coyle or Carlo after 8 games.If they are like this 25 games in you have a legit argument.

If they are like this 25 games in, start building for next year, season over.

 

[Forester65]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1849631337864462350

https://x.com/i/web/status/1849609137455288392

Saturday's opponent also struggling:

https://x.com/i/web/status/1849626768510157247

Marchand is right, but he's also been guilty of a lot of it. He has not been leading by example, that's for sure.

Brad needs to get his together.

 

[Hookslide]

A question I think that needs to be asked is how big of a role did the Swayman contract issues play in this teams preseason preparation's?
We know what will be said publicly, how ever it can not be denied it was a distraction.

What we do know is this team and a lot of there key players have not played well to start the season.

We can only guess, if it was a distraction, but it everyone is being honest it should not be dismissed.

 

[Forester65]

By the way, why no more Morning Bru? Anyone know?

 

[BMC]

I saw zero issue with #13 game last night, none. Same can't e said for #63\#88 last night.

I thought it was Charlie's best game of the season. True, his line didn't score but they looked good together. Hopefully Monty leaves them alone and we can see what they can do.

 

[ON3M4N]

By the way, why no more Morning Bru? Anyone know?
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They just posted one 3 hours ago and another one yesterday

 

[DarrenBanks56]

I didnt watch the whole game but our special teams is brutal.
How have we been 5 on 5 this year? Still bad?

 

[Hookslide]

McAvoy needs to be removed from the top powerplay.

What is it going to take? Some sort of ritual sacrifice?

Marchand 5 goals in the last 40 games, power play goals nonexistent, time for some tough unpopular decisions.

 

[BMC]

I have noticed. He seems slower than last year with zero separation speed. He also gets gassed quickly.

That might be from the extra muscle he put on over the summer. He might still be adjusting to the extra weight.

What I really wish he would learn is to keep his damn head up all the time.

 

[Hookslide]

C'mon, man. C'mon.

Fair question should not be brushed off, not main reason, but could be a contributing factor.

 

[Concessionaire]

The Bs are not going to able to solve all their issues at once. What I hope happens is that Monty concentrates on nailing down the defensive system and PK first. Play some grind-it-out 1-0 or 2-1 games and build a solid foundation for the players so they know their roles inside and out and can play with discipline. They should have the horses on D to be able to do this.

Once they get their shit together defensively they can start building their offense.

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

I like McAvoy but I hate his contract. I don't think management should be paying 9.5M annually to a d-man who has never been close to Norris-level.

He finished top 5 twice and had another season top 10.

 

[BTO]

This is another issue IMO

They could probably offset their physical slowness to an extent with effort (which for the most part has been lacking) and quick thinking. I'm not sure they're capable of quick thinking. They look really befuddled out there.

I think slowly too. If I thought faster my post would have read as follows:

They think slowly

 

[EverettMike]

Fair question should not be brushed off, not main reason, but could be a contributing factor.

C'mooooooooon, man

C'moooooooooooooooooooon.

 

[BTO]

too

 

[KrejciMVP]

I know your joking but out of the worst GA this year Swayman has the best save % from the second most shots against. He is not the problem.
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Hes paid to be the answer though which was the point of paying him 64 million. Basically he's only as good as the team in front of him similar to most goalies who don't command that type of contract.

 

[Orr Fourever]

The wife said, "Stay outta the dam box".

 

[BTO]

Off to read the leafs board. Maybe it’ll make me feel better. Probably just until after Saturday’s game tho.

 

[bruinsfan1970]

This team looks to be a cellar dweller. They have no chemistry unless you count penalties. Can they turn it around???

 

[KrejciMVP]

This is why you make swayman prove he's elite with a bridge deal

 

[KillerMillerTime]

I was a huge Gryz critic/jokester but they miss his outlet passes for sure.

I said after Nashville, that Forbort\Gryz absolutely gave you more than Zadorov\Lohrei
after first 8. Last year +10 or 11 and this year 91\6 are -1.

Could it be that Toronto, Tampa, and Boston all have issues that need to be addressed?

Tampa is a team in transition.
Toronto fired the coach after a fist round playoff loss.

Yes, it’s early in the season, but the fact that other teams are struggling does not change what the eyeball test currently shows for the Bruins.

If the eyeball test after 25 games is the same then you move. They have lost a lot of vet presence from last year. Even JVR and Shattenkirk had real good starts last year plus Ullmark\Swayman gave up just 12 goals in first 8. Granted they had an easy schedule first 8 games last year.

 

[lopey]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1849631337864462350

https://x.com/i/web/status/1849609137455288392

Saturday's opponent also struggling:

https://x.com/i/web/status/1849626768510157247

I agree team is shortchanging the game. Lack of urgency lack of effort lack of attention to details. Not sure why but except for 4 th line all of them have disrespected hockey. Thats not bruins hockey.

 

[Sheppy]

I said after Nashville, that Forbort\Gryz absolutely gave you more than Zadorov\Lohrei
after first 8. Last year +10 or 11 and this year 91\6 are -1.

If the eyeball test after 25 games is the same then you move. They have lost a lot of vet presence from last year. Even JVR and Shattenkirk had real good starts last year plus Ullmark\Swayman gave up just 12 goals in first 8. Granted they had an easy schedule first 8 games last year.

How much time did Zadorov and Lohrei play together this year? Grzelcyk and Forbort's +/- have more to do with the offense the Bruins were putting up.

Reason I say this is because Grzelcyk and Forbort combined for 5 points in 40 games to start last season. Grzelcyk had 1 in his first 20. If you're going to make that comparison, Zadorov and Lohrei have a combined 7 in 15 games.