Player Discussion Tuukka Rask - Part III - MOD WARNING 671

[Gee Wally]

He came up big today.
Huge.

 

[Lady Rhian]

He came up big today.
Huge.

Indeed he did. That game was pretty nerve wracking to watch, until the last five minutes. All I did throughtout the second period was yell at the TV. It wasn't a pretty win, but we'll take it.

In this game, Rask bailed the team out.....thank you, Tuukka.

 

[Seidenbergy]

Sooooo, if "tapping out" of 3 supposedly big games in 4 years is enough for folks to claim a pattern and draw conclusions, what about 3 stellar performances in the last 3 huge games?

 

[DKH]

Just an opinion but this looks like the definition of taking one step back to take two steps forward

He's locked and he better be

 

[Gee Wally]

Sooooo, if "tapping out" of 3 supposedly big games in 4 years is enough for folks to claim a pattern and draw conclusions, what about 3 stellar performances in the last 3 huge games?

Like I said then its his opportunty for redemption and push back at his critics for all of the last two weeks are 'big games' until otherwise proven different.

Good on him so far.

 

[TMac21]

Call up Zane and leave Rask home for this trip?

 

[22Brad Park]

Call up Zane and leave Rask home for this trip?

Nope ,No special treatments. Team sticks together

 

[Colt.45Orr]

Nope ,No special treatments. Team sticks together

Years ago the London Knights flew Patty Kane to a few playoff games while the rest of the team took the long bus ride --team killer, right? London went on to win the championship sooooo I'm pretty sure it means nothing in the grand scheme of things.

If Rask isn't starting then you leave him behind as it would be silly to fly him all the way to Chicago and back just to sit on the bench all game on a back-to-backer. He only would get into the game if we were already behind.


100% ... leave Rask behind, he did more today than the rest of the team combined anyway.

 

[Colt.45Orr]

Like I said then its his opportunty for redemption and push back at his critics for all of the last two weeks are 'big games' until otherwise proven different.

Good on him so far.

I agree with you but pushing the critics back to the shadows doesn't do much --he can have 5 straight amazing games (today he was the only reason we got 2pts) but if he has 1 off game the critics will come charging back with their "told ya so" attitude.

The Bruins got completely outworked and outplayed today, Rask broke the Panther's spirits until the PP in the final minutes.

 

[Kate08]

He was a beast today. Hope he can ride this wave of momentum through a few more weeks of hockey at minimum.

 

[Hali33]

Sure seems like something clicked into him with the critcism.

Great to see him dialed in and playing to his capabilities the past 3 games. Keep it going!

 

[CDJ]

Sooooo, if "tapping out" of 3 supposedly big games in 4 years is enough for folks to claim a pattern and draw conclusions, what about 3 stellar performances in the last 3 huge games?

Nah small sample

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

I must've misinterpreted something then because i basically agree with everything except for Beers knowing more than he lets on. Sorry

No problem.

I know I send mixed signals at times.

 

[Sharp Shooting Neely]

Years ago the London Knights flew Patty Kane to a few playoff games while the rest of the team took the long bus ride --team killer, right? London went on to win the championship sooooo I'm pretty sure it means nothing in the grand scheme of things.

If Rask isn't starting then you leave him behind as it would be silly to fly him all the way to Chicago and back just to sit on the bench all game on a back-to-backer. He only would get into the game if we were already behind.


100% ... leave Rask behind, he did more today than the rest of the team combined anyway.

That's not a bad though at all. Unfortunately Subban is on the DL in Providnece and Vlady has been called up from Atlanta to be the back up. They also play tonight and tomorrow afternoon so McIntyre would be unavailable me thinks.

 

[LouJersey]

Sooooo, if "tapping out" of 3 supposedly big games in 4 years is enough for folks to claim a pattern and draw conclusions, what about 3 stellar performances in the last 3 huge games?

Instead of tap out Tuukka he's been light out Tuukka. He is in the zone and carrying this team again. I love it.

 

[Gee Wally]

I agree with you but pushing the critics back to the shadows doesn't do much --he can have 5 straight amazing games (today he was the only reason we got 2pts) but if he has 1 off game the critics will come charging back with their "told ya so" attitude.

The Bruins got completely outworked and outplayed today, Rask broke the Panther's spirits until the PP in the final minutes.

Yeah. Theres a faction out there. I consider them more white noise than anything. Mainly because some of the comments can only be attributed to someone that has never ever played the game and sure as hell never the position.

My remarks were meant for those you know, not lunatics.

 

[BruinsFanMike82]

years ago the london knights flew patty kane to a few playoff games while the rest of the team took the long bus ride --team killer, right? London went on to win the championship sooooo i'm pretty sure it means nothing in the grand scheme of things.

If rask isn't starting then you leave him behind as it would be silly to fly him all the way to chicago and back just to sit on the bench all game on a back-to-backer. He only would get into the game if we were already behind.


100% ... Leave rask behind, he did more today than the rest of the team combined anyway.

 

[bobbyorr04]

Sure seems like something clicked into him with the critcism.

Great to see him dialed in and playing to his capabilities the past 3 games. Keep it going!

See, a little constructive criticism goes a long way sometimes.

 

[Oan]

I still don't get the Olympics one. Rask had the flu and still pitched a shutout in the Bronze Medal game (the most important game for Finland). Did he miss the semi final game against Canada? Yes, but they were going to lose that game regardless of who was in net. The Bronze medal game could have gone either way and he played amazing against the US who ended up without a medal again. Pointing to the Olympics ignores the fact that he played in the most important game for his while still feeling the affects of the flu which should completely nullify the argument of Rask not playing in big games and faking sick/injured.

Finland played against Sweden in the semifinals...nice memory there.

 

[GloryDaze4877]

That's not a bad though at all. Unfortunately Subban is on the DL in Providnece and Vlady has been called up from Atlanta to be the back up. They also play tonight and tomorrow afternoon so McIntyre would be unavailable me thinks.

Moot point because Rask is accompanying the team to Chicago, but Subban came in relief for a struggling Vladar in the first period last night. So he's not on the DL.

I was hoping to see Z-Mac, but he was resting after a 36 save performance the night before.

 

[Sharp Shooting Neely]

Moot point because Rask is accompanying the team to Chicago, but Subban came in relief for a struggling Vladar in the first period last night. So he's not on the DL.

I was hoping to see Z-Mac, but he was resting after a 36 save performance the night before.

When checking in on the baby B's last night was surprised to see Subban back in but no McIntyre on the bench. Immediately though they followed through on Colt's idea. When there was no indication of a recall then wondered if he had been injured. Rest is a much better situation for PB and Mac that's for sure.

 

[ON3M4N]

Nice to see Rask returning to his old form. It funny as hell watching so many people who torn him apart flip flop and praise him now lol. With that, he's played well but the biggest test are coming up after the CHI game. He needs to continue to play well and hopefully we can grab the #2/#3 spot in the Atlantic and not have to face WSH in round 1.

 

[LouJersey]

Nice to see Rask returning to his old form. It funny as hell watching so many people who torn him apart flip flop and praise him now lol. With that, he's played well but the biggest test are coming up after the CHI game. He needs to continue to play well and hopefully we can grab the #2/#3 spot in the Atlantic and not have to face WSH in round 1.

People "tore him apart" by questioning his absence in a huge game after last seasons sick day.

He's performance overall this year has been quite shaky.

However, all of it is a moot point with his play of late and going forward.

 

[EverettMike]

Missed the game. Sounds like he was great.

 

[HumBucker]

I missed the game, but sounds like he came up big.

What exactly did Cassidy say about Rask? This "criticism" I keep hearing about. I missed it.