Series Talk: So this series after 4 games is exactly like last year with the top-seeded team going home with a 3-1 lead............

[UConn126]

This is realistically what I thought this series would be. Delivering a crushing blow to Toronto in the first round was this team's swan song.


The blown goalie interference call was potentially the difference between this series being 2-2 and 3-1, but the way we've been consistently out played there's almost no chance we win 4 of 7.


I think the franchise is in a really good spot. Encouraging young pieces in Lorhei, Poitras, Beecher, and Brazeau. McAvoy and Pasta getting some tough experience as they grow into the new leadership group. Swayman solidifying himself as the #1 goalie, having a great playoffs despite the team in front of him.


Those calling for a tank to rebuild don't really think through that we can tank for a half decade and end up no where close to where we are now. We have cap space to play with, and Sweeney, to me, has proven himself at making trades for NHL talent. Should be easier now that he won't also being trying to include a crap contract in any deal. I'm excited for this offseason and where they take this team.

 

[bruins19]

Sweeney going to announce that Lucic is done with his personal leave and rejoining the team for the rest of the series

I know that was tongue in cheek, but I find it curious that the league never announced he had completed the rehab program. May be still fighting his demon(s).

 

[NeelyDan]

Thought that was when he slammed Andre in from of 8 billion hulkamaniacs at the Superdome?

That too was amazing buuuuuut Lou saw the literal birth of hulkamania

 

[caz16]

Is anyone optimistic we can rally ?

I am not overly optimistic but if they can win tomorrow, the next game would be Friday, that would be a big break for them.

 

[Gonzothe7thDman]

That too was amazing buuuuuut Lou saw the literal birth of hulkamania

And later down the line, Hulk coming out to Voodoo Chile with Dennis Rodman after arriving in a limo is another all time Hulk moment. At least top 10

 

[LouJersey]

Thought that was when he slammed Andre in from of 8 billion hulkamaniacs at the Superdome?

That I was at. The Garden was the loudest I ever heard it. Was nuts.

 

[lextune]

Is anyone optimistic we can rally ?

Optimistic? No. But I've definitely seen even more unlikely things happen in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

 

[Zillah]

Guys that saw hogan win the belt from the iron sheik live are dreamers and im here for it Lou

I’d give a kings ransom to see Marchand take out Sam Bennett with a folding chair tomorrow, followed closely by Pastrnak coming off the end boards glass and the clothes lining Tkachuk

 

[NeelyDan]

And later down the line, Hulk coming out to Voodoo Chile with Dennis Rodman after arriving in a limo is another all time Hulk moment. At least top 10

lol (normally would emoji this alas…)

 

[GahdenRinkRat]

I know that was tongue in cheek, but I find it curious that the league never announced he had completed the rehab program. May be still fighting his demons

Sad, but likely. Genuine life changes are not as simple as putting down alcohol or other substances. I hope for better days leading to true recovery and healing for Milan and his family.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

One thing is, I don't fire Monty

As much as he over tinkered with the line up last year, that's partially on sweeney going for too many pieces at the deadline and Monty having an embarrassment of riches, are you really not going to play bergeron and krejci when they say theyre ready to go?

His biggest mistake was goaltending but he learned and made adjustments and better decisions this year. He's squeezed every last drop out of his roster IMO.

I want to see the team re-tooled for next year and the goal should be ECF or a very hard fought second round exit. Im surmising that the Bruins will lose Tuesday night, so pushing to 7 next year and not getting embarrassed has to be the next step goal.

The question that should always be asked is: who's gonna replace him? And don't say Tort's. That guy hasn't won shit in years and drove the flyers into the ground this season.

I think Monty did a great job with what he had and showed improvement in decision making from last year. I wouldn't throw the baby out and let him learn from the coaching mistakes vs Maurice and try again with a better roster

How can he be so silent and outcoached in the post game, pre game etc. is the issue, and a glaring one.

I agree wholeheartedly with everything else. Sweeney has an average roster at best and Montgomery did well with it.

But to not even make a fuss over the officiating and calls... be there for the players. Not the soft "my fault" narrative instead, albeit an improvement over Cassidy always tossing players under the bus instead.

 

[lextune]

21 power plays to 11, a suspension worthy action that wasn’t suspended, and a goal that should’ve been disallowed by the rules but wasn’t. And we came within a goal of being tied 2-2. If we can somehow get an equally matched game in Florida, then maybe we can steal one, and see what happens next.

And it's really more like 21pps to 8 or 9. We've been given a few last minute powerplays in garbage time to make the discrepancy seem less blatant.

 

[BMC]

https://x.com/BostonSatire/status/1789835414951375338

 

[DarrenBanks56]

i think shatty should go back in for peeke. at least he might bring some offense

 

[bobbyorr04]

The Leafs are also needing a coach. TO waiting too.

I heard yesterday on our sports radio that Berube is one of the top candidates for the Leafs head coach

 

[DKH]

I’d give a kings ransom to see Marchand take out Sam Bennett with a folding chair tomorrow, followed closely by Pastrnak coming off the end boards glass and the clothes lining Tkachuk

Brazeau has the size but has never been in a fight

He could be Disco Inferno

 

[bruinsfan1968]

21 power plays to 11, a suspension worthy action that wasn’t suspended, and a goal that should’ve been disallowed by the rules but wasn’t. And we came within a goal of being tied 2-2. If we can somehow get an equally matched game in Florida, then maybe we can steal one, and see what happens next.

I believe this as well.

 

[caz16]

I heard yesterday on our sports radio that Berube is one of the top candidates for the Leafs head coach

Yes, I heard that too.

 

[KillerMillerTime]

Optimistic? Not remotely, but I'm not going to give up on them until it's over. Would be sweet sweet revenge to come back from 3-1

Even the most negative person on this board who will watch how ever many games are left isn't saying they have no chance tomorrow. One game is no mountain.

 

[Donnie Shulzhoffer]

Brazeau has the size but has never been in a fight

He could be Disco Inferno

Burn that mother down

 

[Bruinfanatic]

Unfortunately I probably have a better chance of winning big on the lottery than the Bruins coming back .

 

[DarrenBanks56]

Is anyone optimistic we can rally ?

if tkachuk gets stopped on a breakaway in a tie game with 2 seconds left i feel pretty good. then maybe bobrovsky can gift wrap us an ot winner muffing the puck behind the net??

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

21 power plays to 11, a suspension worthy action that wasn’t suspended, and a goal that should’ve been disallowed by the rules but wasn’t. And we came within a goal of being tied 2-2. If we can somehow get an equally matched game in Florida, then maybe we can steal one, and see what happens next.

When your overall play is crap you get crappy calls.

 

[NeelyDan]

Brazeau has the size but has never been in a fight

He could be Disco Inferno

I love that we’re on a wrestling analogy kick lol

 

[Troublesome 85]

Thought Panthers in 6 guess I was optimistic