B's vs. Devils
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The desperation is there. They are out shooting the Devils 34-15 this game. Attempts are 33-12 in the 2nd and 3rd period. D is pinching like crazy now. Can't really do much more. Just need to somehow get one to go in.
You said earlier the Krejci line were playing like "passengers". But keep jumping on whatever I post.
Yes and the Bruins still have dominated the game. It's been a complete one sided possession game despite guys (spread among different lines mind you) who weren't playing as well as they could have.
I wouldn't wait too much longer to pull Rask.
Pull him now Clode. Devils haven't sniffed the offensive end since they scored.
Pull him now Clode. Devils haven't sniffed the offensive end since they scored.
Did kinkaid touch it? I thought it went over his shoulder and off the top of the net, but I could be wrong.
Ok, but I was just referring to the Krejci line finally having some sustained pressure. The Bruins have outplayed New Jersey for sure. They've been done in by two power plays.
What an incredibly frustrating season.
I know it isn't over yet, but two weeks ago it certainly didn't feel like they should be fighting for their playoff lives right now.
I know it isn't over yet, but two weeks ago it certainly didn't feel like they should be fighting for their playoff lives right now.
Huh, I thought it pretty clearly went off his shoulder. No matter.
When's the last time Krug shot a puck that wasn't blocked or 3 feet wide?
Radio guys said 7 odd-man rushes after 2. Just tuned in to see the PP disparity again, and the shot disparity against Ron Tugnutt here. This has to be the most frustrating team to watch ever.
Take your time boys. This sucks, not dead yet but I was really hoping for a playoff round this season.
"The Bruins have done everything tonight but finish"
Funny, same thing has happened to me after a night of drinking.
God damnit.
Funny, same thing has happened to me after a night of drinking.
God damnit.
Do people think if they miss the playoffs that it costs Claude his job seeing as it was so close to happening last year? I don't think he deserves it after what he got out of this mess of a team, but I'm worried he will be gone.
I know I told you then no one was worrying about their playoff chances.
I was dead wrong. My apologies.
They've lost 6 of 7 in regulation..... They've gotten two points out of their last 7 games. That's just not gonna do it.
Ha, don't worry about it. I feel like I'm the one who started this shit, so the apologies should be mine.
I think it will and like you I think that would be a shame. This is on the front office for this shit-tastic D core.
I'm in no hurry to wave goodbye to Claude, but if it happens it will be interesting to see if anything changes next season with the penalty disparity.
Emelin had one called back in the first few mins of the period I believe. Least that's what ESPN scoretracker had.
Against a goalie who sported a 6+ GAA in his last 3 starts. The B's lack of finishing made him look like Brodeur.
I'll be at the game Friday in St. Louis. I expect better.
It would be a giant step backwards. Tough to have very much confidence in the front office.
Claude's probably least responsible for this mess. Shame if he's scapegoated.
Cam Neely, front office executive, scares the ever living shit out of me. They set unrealistic expectations this year. I'm not sure if it was Cam or a mandate from Jacobs, but the bar was set too high. Sweeney's early work has been mixed bag but I lean towards him having some level of competence. It's hard to know who has been the driving force behind the moves that have been made, Cam or Don. I would've been more accepting of this season if they had admitted that this was a work in progress.
Cam Neely, front office executive, scares the ever living shit out of me. They set unrealistic expectations this year. I'm not sure if it was Cam or a mandate from Jacobs, but the bar was set too high. Sweeney's early work has been mixed bag but I lean towards him having some level of competence. It's hard to know who has been the driving force behind the moves that have been made, Cam or Don. I would've been more accepting of this season if they had admitted that this was a work in progress.
Very good point. Really hope the Sinden elements remain on the fringes. That nugget that he was back in the door a bit from last summer still frightens me.
Long term they are in better shape than they were last year, I think. But I wish they'd just commit to the long term and not try to split the middle (and fail at both).
I agree that Neely is terrifying. I just retweeted someone that they're gonna fire the only GM and coach to bring them a Stanley Cup in last 40 years within consecutive seasons. It's scary.
I agree with all that. I think that if they had removed the expectations that Neely and co. set on them, they could've played and developed guys like Colin Miller and Joe Morrow more. Sink or swim with them instead of this balancing act where Miller's relegated to Providence and Morrow is going to end the year with less than 40 games played.
I feel a bit like the factors that led to C. Miller sticking the vast majority of the season in Providence and Morrow having a lost season are tied to Julien having his status with the team publicly questioned up to the draft. If Julien's ensured he's safe through this offseason while the defense develops post-Chara and -Seidenberg, regardless of this season's results, does he play C. Miller/Morrow/Trotman more than "steadier" options like McQuaid/K. Miller/Seidenberg?