Post-Game Talk: GAME 9 - THROW THE CAT OFF THE CLIFF!!!! - BRUINS 3 Sunrise 2 F/OT

[goldnblack]

He has zero actual goals.

Too simple?

Hey if this winds up starting his next long term deal with a 5....

Granted he would probably wisely do 3x5.5 or something in that case.

 

[Dizzay]

I disagree, and this is the kind of thing that adds to the stigma of mental health issues.

Shocking.......

 

[Dr Hook]

Hey, can we say this about Jake? How about, whatever is going on with him, if anything, he isn't playing to his potential. He made a nice pass to set up the goal last night, but was pretty much invisible the rest of the time. He has been pretty much invisible offensively so far this season. He has been playing solid defensive hockey for the most part, and is doing his job competently on the PK. But he is a top 6 forward that is there to score some goals and create offense. He is not a third line grinder, but he is playing like one. He can be better, and I hope he starts to pick up his play soon. The Bruins are not blessed with a abundance of offensive weapons this season, and IMO they need Jake to be on point for long-term success.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Hey, can we say this about Jake? How about, whatever is going on with him, if anything, he isn't playing to his potential. He made a nice pass to set up the goal last night, but was pretty much invisible the rest of the time. He has been pretty much invisible offensively so far this season. He has been playing solid defensive hockey for the most part, and is doing his job competently on the PK. But he is a top 6 forward that is there to score some goals and create offense. He is not a third line grinder, but he is playing like one. He can be better, and I hope he starts to pick up his play soon. The Bruins are not blessed with a abundance of offensive weapons this season, and IMO they need Jake to be on point for long-term success.

Has he ever?

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Too simple? depends on what your using that statement to talk to. People are freaking out because DeBrusk doesn't have a goal yet. We've seen people with a wide range of speculation as to why he hasn't scored yet. If I look at the numbers its not for a lack of trying (though I'd like to see him with more shots) and could be as simple as just being a little unlucky. If he was bottom of the pile for the Bruins in things like chances, high danger chances, expected goals, then I'd be more concerned that there was an actual problem.

Zacha is a perfect example. People were questioning him because he had 1pt in the first 5 games. His underlying numbers actually were pretty good despite the results not showing on the scoresheet. Fast forward and he has 5 points in his last 4 games.

But I would argue Zacha looked like he was playing well (because he was) before he started putting up points.

Can't say that about Debrusk.

 

[Absurdity]

 

[The don godfather]

Didn't you call him a choker like 2 games ago?

Edit: No, it was "He's mentally weak"

You're all over the place and sometimes I wonder if you even know what you're saying half the time.

You need to get the dance and linus gets us there he has playoff troubles and its frustrating if it continues play sway.

 

[Bruinfanatic]

2 games is my guess

 

[RiverbottomChuck]

At least Chucky lives rent free on the panthers board now. They are doing all but wishing death on him over there.

 

[BradMarchandismydad]

Has he ever?

I thought last year he looked phenomenal.

Great 2-way game, was 3 away from 30 goals with a major injury during the year

 

[Sheppy]

You need to get the dance and linus gets us there he has playoff troubles and its frustrating if it continues play sway.

But... like you're saying never trade him and that he's the Bruins MVP

Yet you're calling him a choker.

Help me out here, man?

 

[Dr Hook]

Has he ever?

I think he's had stretches, and definitely moments. He is streaky no doubt, and it would be great if he could put it together consistently. But at this point in time, I would take the Jake we saw last season over the bottom six type guy we are seeing now.

 

[Sheppy]

At least Chucky lives rent free on the panthers board now. They are doing all but wishing death on him over there.

It would be the same here if a Bruin got taken out.

There's a ton of irrational posts in every game day thread, let alone if something like this happened.

Basically every penalty the Bruins take, it's because a player on the opposing team "dived" - We could have a guy two hand someone's noggin into the 200 section and people would say "He dove! He's selling it"

 

[DarrenBanks56]

Too simple? depends on what your using that statement to talk to. People are freaking out because DeBrusk doesn't have a goal yet. We've seen people with a wide range of speculation as to why he hasn't scored yet. If I look at the numbers its not for a lack of trying (though I'd like to see him with more shots) and could be as simple as just being a little unlucky. If he was bottom of the pile for the Bruins in things like chances, high danger chances, expected goals, then I'd be more concerned that there was an actual problem.

Zacha is a perfect example. People were questioning him because he had 1pt in the first 5 games. His underlying numbers actually were pretty good despite the results not showing on the scoresheet. Fast forward and he has 5 points in his last 4 games.

difference is zacha looks like he is trying

 

[UncleRico]

I use ESPN + so I can watch the opponents broadcast. I literally can't stand listening to him anymore.

Ya I can see that. I travel a lot for work so I’ve taken advantage of other broadcasts too. Especially if it’s the vegas broadcast with Goucher.

There are certainly times when Jack is on some nonsensical tirade or he’s on his 10th metaphor of the first period and I’m just like damnit jack will you stfu and call the game for once.

However this year it’s his last year so I’ve been tuning in no matter what. But regardless he’s super passionate for the team so have to respect that.

 

[ON3M4N]

But I would argue Zacha looked like he was playing well (because he was) before he started putting up points.

Can't say that about Debrusk.

Has DeBrusk not looked good or just not playing to what fans expect based on last year? To me those are two very different things. Has he played to level he did last year? no. Has he looked awful? no. Do the number indicate that he's playing poorly? no.

 

[Glove Malfunction]

I don't wanna hear any linus trade proposals. Ever. Mvp of team last year and looks like this year too.

Too early to point out that Swayman has outplayed him so far this season (very early I know), both on the stats sheet, and by the eye test?

Here we go again. First it was Jake had a drinking problem, now he's having mental health issues. Just because some posters think he should be playing better. This is really irresponsible to just fling things around like this (and I know you are responding to someone who dropped the mental issues first).

Jake publicly acknowledged that he struggled with his mental health during COVID. And his play is totally inconsistent, like it was then, so it's not a huge stretch to make that connection. You're right that we just don't know, but this isn't something just out of the blue.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Too early to point out that Swayman has outplayed him so far this season (very early I know), both on the stats sheet, and by the eye test?

Yes, its too early.

Hard to fault a guy that has a goals against of 1.77 and save percentage of .939.

Eye test hasn't seen much of a distinction to me.

 

[Carl Hungus]

McAvoy clearly cheap with that hit, I'd say 2 games- but I'm not shedding any tears for this panthers team. Their fans, like ours, should know that things sometimes go over the line. Their players certainly know how to test that line. OEL is fine.

That Andersson headshot was 10x worse than McAvoy's hit, even when I take off my homer glasses. I want McAvoy to take his frustration out the right way though, no more of that crap.

 

[Glove Malfunction]

My cat involuntarily jumped off my lap as Zacha scored the goal in OT. Of course my screaming Goal had nothing to do with it. Glad to report he was right back after a quick lap to the food bowl.

Haha! I think I scared @Kovi because as soon as Zacha got the puck going the other way in OT, I jumped up off the couch. There may have been a few fist pumps right after the goal as well.

 

[The Storm]

Hypothetical.

If Lucic had been in the lineup last night, does any of this garbage even go down?

Going to be fun to see Mason Lohrei in the lineup for a few games.

 

[The Hockey Tonk Man]

Bennett plays with a recklessness, put him in the category of Clutterbuck and Ovechkin, while I won`t celebrate injury to anyone, there are a few I cry no tears over, he is one

Gutsy win, Chuckie likely to get a few games and he should. I try to look at these things from the point of view that if the roles were reversed and it was a Bruin taking that hit, would I call for a suspension for a targeted hit and my answer on this was was yes

Depth gonna get tested again this year early on

I personally love Bennett & the way he plays

Classic love/hate player. If he was on the B's he'd be loved around here.

 

[ODAAT]

I personally love Bennett & the way he plays

Classic love/hate player. If he was on the B's he'd be loved around here.

well, he isn`t on the B`s so I`m choosing to hate him

 

[Glove Malfunction]

I disagree, and this is the kind of thing that adds to the stigma of mental health issues.

As someone who has had some battles with mental health, I fully disagree with you, and appreciate people being willing to take note of the *possibility* of such a struggle, and making the connection that it can affect your job performance. Criticizing someone who brings it up does more to stigmatize it than noting it.

 

[Glove Malfunction]

2 games is my guess

That's what I'm thinking as well.