Post-Game Talk: Pasta with the win - Bruins over Wings

[Number8]

That move alone should get Claude fired. Riley Nash on a 3 on 3 OT play. Wow!

I honestly wonder if that wasn't a bit of an Eff You to management.

I'm not supporting Nash on OT, by the way but after i got over the shock of it last night I started to think about who we have who can truly play 3 v 3. It's not a huge list actually.

 

[SPLBRUIN]

That move alone should get Claude fired. Riley Nash on a 3 on 3 OT play. Wow!

I don't get Backes out in OT either, too slow for 3 X 3. But Nash, good god, makes you wonder a lot about Julien.

 

[BsEuphoria]

that was a great shot by pasta. Ive seen subban put that same shot and location by plenty of NHL goalies.
Don't know if pasta meant to go misdirection on that shot, but it works a lot when you do that on one-timers.

I was thinking the same thing. From the behind view it didn't seem as hot but the side view looked like he laced it. What a great job from him for stopping early and letting the D man go to deep.

 

[Number8]

I don't get Backes out in OT either, too slow for 3 X 3. But Nash, good god, makes you wonder a lot about Julien.

This is NOT a defend Julien comment. I actually think Nash was a bit of a statement. I agree Backes is too slow for 3x3.

That said, who do Bruins really have on O and D that are suited to 3x3?

Defense: Krug, Carlo, and CMiller.

Offense: Pasta, Krejci, Spooner, Bergeron, Marchand, Vatrano

With Spooner, CMiller, Vatrano, and Carlo you may have a few hiccups (This is also NOT a slam on Carlo -- he's been awesome and a warrior for this team. Just think he's running down a bit and maybe hitting a bit of a wall.)

Not making this a big deal, but bottom line if Claude was making a point, I think it's a valid one. This team is relying on Rookies/Very young players to be major contributors. We have no depth whatsoever.

 

[BigBear83]

decent win, but how can nash not shoot that puck into a wide open net!!. if that puck would have gone in, they would have had to review it only to find that abdelkader was clearly pushing the net off and the goal would have counted. would have been a huge emotional upswing at that point in the game..

 

[Sharp Shooting Neely]

They don't ask how they just ask how many. Two points is two points at any time. Enjoy the win.

Game in and game out officials either miss interactions that seemingly happen right in front of them or make calls that seemingly are not penalties. Last night provided more of the same. It is truly time to put an official(s) up top to assist those on ice who have to play a game of survivor every night. Great potential to cut down reviews. That deflating review in OT is frustrating and unfair to players and fans.

Carlo's mistakes may be more likely due to mental fatigue finally catching up with him. Plays that he routinely made in the first half of the season appear to be a struggle for him right now. He has carried a huge load for any D man in this league let alone a 19 year old.

Lots of chatter about player use in OT. Agree that the options on D are fairly limited given the lack of speed. Do wonder why the use of 3 forwards in that situation is not a preferred option. Several of them do play D on the PP.

Good to get secondary scoring involving the 4th line and a bottom paired D man. Hayes was a big part of that goal. If you are playing find a way to make a difference. He did just that with the big body screen from his net front presence.

More and more noticing that the much more controllable and deflection friendly option with a shot from the point seems to be the wrister as preferable to the slap shot. A trend worth watching.

 

[NDiesel]

The Bruins get the win in OT and the biggest takeaway I see here is that Julien should be fired for putting Nash out in OT? Never change HF.....

 

[DoubleAAAA]

Lucky they won. An NHL goaltender stops that Pastrnak one-timer.

And why was Claude rotating only Krug and Carlo in the 3 on 3 OT? You could tell Krug was gassed on that 2nd shift. Carlo, who made countless mistakes resulting in goals against lately, got put out there but Colin Miller can't be trusted. More back-wards Claude thinking. Carlo is clearly in the non-accountability group at this point.

And Riley Nash out on 3 on 3 OT? What a joke.

What coach besides Claude Julien puts out a player in 3 on 3 OT who has yet to score a clean goal this season? None.

They fooled no one tonight squeeking by a lousy Detroit team. The Pens and Caps will have their way with this team in the next 10 days or so.

To be fair, Colin looked like he had the yips for most of the game. Maybe just excited to get back in the lineup, but didn't really look like he had it last night. Which really just leaves you the other 2.

Nash I can't explain. I actually think Moore would be a fairly decent option out there in 3v3.

 

[Sheppy]

Glad Pasta got one in a big way. Good win...

Now, there's absolutely no ****ing way Riley Nash should have been on the ice in an overtime. It almost cost them, and that's when i think Claude makes some **** poor decisions. OT and the Shootout.

 

[Thirty Seven]

The Bruins get the win in OT and the biggest takeaway I see here is that Julien should be fired for putting Nash out in OT? Never change HF.....

One win doesn't exclude Claude from criticism. Seems like the only time we have a chance is when the Bergy line is going.

 

[Otherworld]

One win doesn't exclude Claude from criticism. Seems like the only time we have a chance is when the Bergy line is going.

That isn't CJ's fault.

 

[TP]

We got so lucky to get a win last night. Against a backup no less.

the win last night was like putting a band aid on a gunshot wound.

 

[TMac21]

We got so lucky to get a win last night. Against a backup no less.

the win last night was like putting a band aid on a gunshot wound.

Pretty much, but was nice to see a win after last weeks gong show.

 

[Mpasta]

I was thinking the same thing. From the behind view it didn't seem as hot but the side view looked like he laced it. What a great job from him for stopping early and letting the D man go to deep.

As the documentary from the 90's showed us, knuckle pucks are hard to stop.

 

[Ladyfan]

KMiller had a very nice game. Played with a lot of grit, heart, and made some good plays.

But some fools refuse to see it.

 

[Thirty Seven]

That isn't CJ's fault.

Whether or not it's his fault is entirely up for debate and has been for the past couple years. Personally I think the fault goes through the entire organization but what I meant in my comment was that just because they got a win last night doesn't exclude him from being criticized from playing Nash in OT.

In my opinion, other than the Bergy line the rest seem disconnected and they need someone who can fix that.

 

[Number8]

But some fools refuse to see it.

Not me Susan. He's my boy -- and I don't care at all what anyone thinks of that.

Put him in a bottom six role on many teams in the League IMO.

 

[Ladyfan]

Not me Susan. He's my boy -- and I don't care at all what anyone thinks of that.

Put him in a bottom six role on many teams in the League IMO.

That's because you are a good one.

I agree. I like the kid.

 

[Absurdity]

Good win, albeit against an average team playing their backup and without Larkin and Vanek. This win will only mean something if they can string a couple more together and even then, it may be too late.

 

[Seidenbergy]

Put him in a bottom six role on many teams in the League IMO.

Huh? You want Kevan Miller playing forward?

 

[Otherworld]

Whether or not it's his fault is entirely up for debate and has been for the past couple years. Personally I think the fault goes through the entire organization but what I meant in my comment was that just because they got a win last night doesn't exclude him from being criticized from playing Nash in OT.

In my opinion, other than the Bergy line the rest seem disconnected and they need someone who can fix that.

We have to honest about this team. Carlo came out of nowhere to slot in as a #2 D man and Rask has been lights out (most of the time)

^ Both of those scenarios are a long shot on the success of a team. Especially one, that everyone knows is built on defense like the Bruins.

So at the start of the year both the defense and offense where suspect, and Rask has to stand on his head every game to give the team a chance.

^ How does any coach have a prayer when this is the hand he is dealt. There are only a handful that could have a chance at making the playoffs and CJ is one of 3 I believe.

 

[Blowfish]

But some fools refuse to see it.

K Miller having a great season. Faster and so strong. Love what I'm seeing from k man.

 

[BruinDust]

To be fair, Colin looked like he had the yips for most of the game. Maybe just excited to get back in the lineup, but didn't really look like he had it last night. Which really just leaves you the other 2.

Nash I can't explain. I actually think Moore would be a fairly decent option out there in 3v3.

And I agree, he wasn't razor sharp last night, bobbled the puck a lot I found, took that extra half-second to make plays.

But Carlo has been bad for a decent stretch here, despite the skating speed of the other D-men, he looked gassed on that 2nd OT shift.

Heck even Kevan Miller (whose a decent skater) would of been a better option to me than double-shifting both Krug and Carlo, which is probably my biggest complaint (even moreso than running Nash out there) even though they won.

 

[Number8]

Huh? You want Kevan Miller playing forward?

ha ha.... sorry, meant bottom pairing.....

 

[BruinDust]

Not me Susan. He's my boy -- and I don't care at all what anyone thinks of that.

Put him in a bottom six role on many teams in the League IMO.

Kevan Miller's problem isn't shift-to-shift, but game-to-game.

One game he'll look like a very solid bottom-pair guy who can even move up a pair if asked.

The next game he'll make a number of glaring errors that make him look AHL-caliber.

It has been impressive how he's moved to his off-side and continued to have decent performances some of the time.