GDT: Habs @ Bruins | 5/14/14 7:00PM EDT | CBC/RDS/NBCSN
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Well, PK-Eller-Bourque had terrible years, and all season long we've heard how it wasn't on Therrien from some people, now that they're doing well, he should get praises?
Personally, I don't believe in extremes and I feel it's a case by case situation. Therrien deserves some credit. This team is very focused, and he deserves some props for that, no doubt.
Bourque, there wasn't much to do with him this year. He only has himself to blame for his poor work this year, and I'll give him props for bouncing back in the POs.
Eller, many were displeased with the clear double standard and favoritism DD got over him during the season. To many it made no sense. Therrien though, never really criticized Eller this year. I think he knew he was giving the short end of the stick to Eller which is why he didn't scratch him until late in the year, and just for a game. Once he put Gionta with him, it got better. As many have always argued, give Eller some decent offensive wingers, and he'll do well, which is why people wanted to see what he'd do if he has even better wingers and a more offensive role. Therrien failed to give him that though. Right now he currently leads our forwards in scoring. Props to both but Therrien made a mistake not using him better this season.
Price, I fail to see what Therrien has to do with him. He has his own coach, Waite.
Subban, I give close to no credit to Therrien with him. There was a clear correlation between when PK started struggling and Therrien bashing him publicly. It wasn't a coincidence. He played hardball with PK all year. PK looked like a player very confused, trying to play a certain way that is clearly not suited for him. When he tried to have it his way, he got punished for it. It's probably the first time we saw a Norris winner get benched.
Playoffs start and PK is a changed man. The leash has been taken off. He's back to playing like his Norris self, except even better. Arguably the best player of the NHL playoffs. He's simply a beast out there. Don't know what Therrien told him or what he decided to change, but there's a very distinct change in the way Therrien is handling him in the PO, so kudos to him for recognizing he had to change his ways. But that's like saying kudos for not making a mistake, kind of a weak compliment.
All in all, Therrien deserves some credit, so do the players. I wouldn't go as far as to say props to Therrien for the way PK-Price-Eller-Bourque have played though, it's not all on him. What I have no problem giving him credit for, as I said, is the mental focus our team seem to have. These guys are on a freaking mission, you can see and feel it.
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Mine just texted me that she's making Greek salad, and steak for dinner and picking me up beer for the game tonight.
..................**** you.
To who else does this feel like the biggest game , the game you most wanted the habs to win ever?
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CBC fail. Looks like we are now in the West after the NHL realignment
Toronto must REALLY want us out of the division...
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I feel like that. I just can't take another Bruins loss.
Monday I was doubtful about the series, but right now we have a chance to go to the Cup Final, and nothing would hurt me more than losing to the Bruins. They just collectively piss me right off.
Please Habs, win!
I know it was posted a lot... but its worth another listen. Chris ****ing Nilan
http://www2.tsn.ca/window/podcastcentre/#id=32090
http://www2.tsn.ca/window/podcastcentre/#id=32090
Not sure how many times I can count over the years my woman hatched similar little plans.
It was always very evident that to have me forego a game and go along with her meant the world.
The times I did ALWAYS meant special treats.
This continued on for quite sometime until she started learning more about hockey and particularly the PO's. Soon enough in typical Ladies Fashion she let me be during the regular season but came up with her little plays in the biggest games...Sigh
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Not sure how many times I can count over the years my woman hatched similar little plans.
It was always very evident that to have me forego a game and go along with her meant the world.
The times I did ALWAYS meant special treats.
This continued on for quite sometime until she started learning more about hockey and particularly the PO's. Soon enough in typical Ladies Fashion she let me be during the regular season but came up with her little plays in the biggest games...Sigh
My girlfriend learned early in the relationship that I likely won't even want to go out for supper during the game. She's actually become a decent hockey fan and watches most of the games when she's home. She knows not to talk to me during play since I'm obviously just ignoring her, too.
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Yes, yes you do see them winning it (waving hands around in semicircles). Everyone, even the Bruins players, see the Habs winning it. We cannot be denied!
Seriously, though, you sense the boys REALLY want this. They'll give it their all!
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So I have watched/listened to this Series in several different forms.
Habs are 2-1 when I watch from home
They are 0-1 from watching in my hotel room
They are 0-1 when I didn't watch/listen at all.
They are 1-0 when I listen on the radio from work
I'll be watching this one from home, since I'm not working today, although I'll probably miss the tail end of the game. Hopefully, the game is already well in hand for Montreal by then.
Habs are 2-1 when I watch from home
They are 0-1 from watching in my hotel room
They are 0-1 when I didn't watch/listen at all.
They are 1-0 when I listen on the radio from work
I'll be watching this one from home, since I'm not working today, although I'll probably miss the tail end of the game. Hopefully, the game is already well in hand for Montreal by then.
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