3/7 - Bs @ Panthers (Battle for 2nd Place)

[kenneycb]

This is a different team than it was a week and a half ago.

Wouldn't be surprised if part of it is because they kept on to Loui and added a couple pieces, so they know they're going for it now as opposed to mailing the season in.

 

[McDrew]

Stempniak, Liles, and Acciari have all been noticeable positives since they joined the Bruins.

 

[kenneycb]

Also, just looked at my watch and saw it's 3 past Luongo.

 

[cshea]

Here comes another challenge I'd assume.

 

[Bob Montgomerys Helmet Hat]

Can any of you hockey savants explain why Clode flipped Beleskey and Loui? I think he did it right after the deadline.

 

[cshea]

Can any of you hockey savants explain why Clode flipped Beleskey and Loui? I think he did it right after the deadline.

Possession. Eriksson is a possession monster, Spooner's weakness.

 

[LogansDad]

I'm not even going to pretend to know.

 

[MiracleOfO2704]

I'm so going to eat an all-you-can-eat-buffet of crow for doubting this team this season.

 

[Jordu]

Challenge it.

 

[The Napkin]

Take your time, boys. Get it right. [emoji41]

 

[cshea]

No idea what they rule here.I'm going to say it stands, but it's a pure guess. Haven't a clue.

 

[teddykgb]

By the rules I think that's interference but I'd really rather they just let them play a bit on this stuff

 

[Salem's Lot]

I think he couldn't move but I have no idea what's a goal anymore. Watched and played hockey for 25 years and I got nothing.

 

[savage362]

No idea what the call is going to be but my instinct tells me it goes against Boston.

 

[LogansDad]

Makes sense. Because who fucking knows anymore?

 

[cshea]

BERGY

 

[timlinin8th]

BERGY AGAIN

 

[Bob Montgomerys Helmet Hat]

Possession. Eriksson is a possession monster, Spooner's weakness.

Thanks, that makes sense. I was wondering if it was to add a little toughness to Krejci's line.

 

[Salem's Lot]

There's your response

 

[The Napkin]

Think the hockey gods have chimed in

 

[LogansDad]

BERGERON!!!!!!

 

[savage362]

Anyone know where to find the results of challenges this year? I'm curious how many have been confirmed vs overturned for the entire league and team by team.

 

[Hector Salamanca]

BERGY

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[Maximus]

Jägr interfered but their review process is ridiculous. Just send the challenges to Toronto, enough already.

 

[Jordu]

Pinch me. Bruins are destroying Florida D.

God, Bergeron is so good.

 

[Nomar813]

BERGY

 

[savage362]

<Insert pumping tires joke here>

 

[Ferm Sheller]

'Ron and Stempy

 

[Bob Montgomerys Helmet Hat]

He should be a Hart Trophy finalist

 

[teddykgb]

Is Ferrarro that fast or their D that slow?

 

[cshea]

Thanks, that makes sense. I was wondering if it was to add a little toughness to Krejci's line.

That's probably part of it too. Beleskey is kind of Lucic-lite, and Lucic was Krejci's left wing for like 5 years. Hayes and Spooner are two of the lower possession players for the Bruins, so I think the main idea was to get them some help so they aren't chasing the puck all night.

 

[kenneycb]

I love that I've seen so much of this game and I'm just watching NHL Tonight.

 

[McDrew]

On replay, Stempniak's pass was awesome. Right where Bergeron needed it to be to get a good shot off.

 

[timlinin8th]

Is Ferrarro that fast or their D that slow?

Both?

Bruins shooting a lot of long passes this period, way more than they usually do, so I'm guessing they feel the Florida D is slower.

 

[Maximus]

Bergeron is such a terrific player and a great feed from Stempniak.

 

[MiracleOfO2704]

For old times' sake:

 

[Maximus]

That's probably part of it too. Beleskey is kind of Lucic-lite, and Lucic was Krejci's left wing for like 5 years. Hayes and Spooner are two of the lower possession players for the Bruins, so I think the main idea was to get them some help so they aren't chasing the puck all night.

Smart move by Clode and good analysis, the move helps both lines.

 

[Reardon's Beard]

Goddamn this team is something to watch then they are on!

 

[Maximus]

He should be a Hart Trophy finalist

Agreed, he has to be a Hart Trophy finalist. He is a game changer for the team.

 

[Jordu]

In the past few games, the Bruins have moved the puck better than they have all year. They're playing much less dump and chase. Tonight Florida has been clogging the neutral zone and the Bruins have made excellent passes to move the puck and gain entry.

As the coaches always say, the puck can't skate.

I've got to think Liles and Stempniak have something to with this. Liles is so good with the puck.

 

[cshea]

Instigator here, right?

 

[LogansDad]

Gotta be an insitgator.

 

[Salem's Lot]

McQuaid was laughing that whole fight.

 

[TheRealness]

Stempniak has been a great fit on the Bergeron line. I did not see that coming. Liles has been a steadying force as well on the backend. Mikey likes it.

Not sure how I felt about that fight.

 

[cshea]

It was a fight where they both didn't want to hit each other.

 

[The Napkin]

I don't like it. I mean I get it because that was shitty by McQuaid and deserved. But I don't like those two hitting each other.

 

[LogansDad]

Yeah, that fight definitely wasn't as much fun as other hockey fights.

 

[cshea]

Hooray for reviews!

 

[TheRealness]

It was a fight where they both didn't want to hit each other.

It certainly felt that way.

 

[Salem's Lot]

I don't think it ever went in.