That last scramble actually looked more dangerous than it was.
Maybe Bruce will make another quip about how good Carolina is at selling penalties.
Maybe Bruce will make another quip about how good Carolina is at selling penalties.
Yup looked very promising for a moment. Just didn't materialize.For a second there I thought that we had it.
Who picks the guys in the sweaters. That’s the issue.The guys in the sweaters lost the game today. Not the guys in the suits.
Like taking a flying elbow to the head?Now to find out Pasta has been fighting a major injury
I have no issues with Pastrnak in this series. And they better fucking sign him. Build the team around him and McAvoy.Now to find out Pasta has been fighting a major injury
Sweeney should forever be known as the guy who was gifted Bergeron, Marchand, Pastrnak, Chara, and Rask and only got his organization past the 2nd round once, and that was a fluke where the Tampa Bay Lightning completely shit their pants in the first round that year. It's fucking criminal how he filled out this roster with either inconsistent hacks like Coyle or with skillless plugs like Nick Fucking Foligno and the fucking Ritchie brothers.I want to blow up the whole organization, most importantly, start with the GM.
There is no alternativeI have no issues with Pastrnak in this series. And they better fucking sign him. Build the team around him and McAvoy.
And Lysell and Lohrei, hopefully.I have no issues with Pastrnak in this series. And they better fucking sign him. Build the team around him and McAvoy.
Oh, there is. You just don’t want to know where that leads.There is no alternative
Agree with this. I’m mostly Ok with Cassidy although at this point his race is run. But this team has consistently spent decent money on JAGs and it costs them every yearSweeney should forever be known as the guy who was gifted Bergeron, Marchand, Pastrnak, Chara, and Rask and only got his organization past the 2nd round once, and that was a fluke where the Tampa Bay Lightning completely shit their pants in the first round that year. It's fucking criminal how he filled out this roster with either inconsistent hacks like Coyle or with skillless plugs like Nick Fucking Foligno and the fucking Ritchie brothers.
Couldn’t agree more. And now we’re left with a complete tear down.Sweeney should forever be known as the guy who was gifted Bergeron, Marchand, Pastrnak, Chara, and Rask and only got his organization past the 2nd round once, and that was a fluke where the Tampa Bay Lightning completely shit their pants in the first round that year. It's fucking criminal how he filled out this roster with either inconsistent hacks like Coyle or with skillless plugs like Nick Fucking Foligno and the fucking Ritchie brothers.
And the one year they got farther it was heavily aided by one of the most sweetheart paths to the finals a team has ever gotten.Sweeney should forever be known as the guy who was gifted Bergeron, Marchand, Pastrnak, Chara, and Rask and only got his organization past the 2nd round once, and that was a fluke where the Tampa Bay Lightning completely shit their pants in the first round that year. It's fucking criminal how he filled out this roster with either inconsistent hacks like Coyle or with skillless plugs like Nick Fucking Foligno and the fucking Ritchie brothers.
Absolutely.Sweeney should forever be known as the guy who was gifted Bergeron, Marchand, Pastrnak, Chara, and Rask and only got his organization past the 2nd round once, and that was a fluke where the Tampa Bay Lightning completely shit their pants in the first round that year. It's fucking criminal how he filled out this roster with either inconsistent hacks like Coyle or with skillless plugs like Nick Fucking Foligno and the fucking Ritchie brothers.
These idiots will probably trade Pastrnak for some stiffs with “jam”.There is no alternative
Music to my ears bud. I don’t think it’ll happen though.Absolutely.
I'm convinced that part of the problem is that the Bruins are a team with too much institutional history. I want a front office that has never heard of Harry Sinden. Time to move on.
I need to catch up here. Thankfully I'm not an angry drunk, because I need to settle down a bit.And the one year they got farther it was heavily aided by one of the most sweetheart paths to the finals a team has ever gotten.
Edit: Sorry I see now you mentioned that. I have been drinking…
In fairness to Sweeney and co., it's really hard to win the Cup.Maybe I'm a bit of a casual homer, but I continue to find it unbelievable that we've only gotten one cup out of this past 15 year or so run.
Still a Top 5 organization without having to go to the bottom. Toronto, Edmonton, and Colorado had to bottom out to get their generational talent and haven’t won anything to date.Maybe I'm a bit of a casual homer, but I continue to find it unbelievable that we've only gotten one cup out of this past 15 year or so run.
Bruce always coaching and talking like there’s another game to play.Bruce is talking about structure. Maybe skate fast and shoot on net.
He wants his next job. He ain’t going to do that.If this is the end for Bruce in Boston, he should go out guns blazing in the presser. Bury the officials, bury Carolina, bury Bettman. Don't be nice and professional and respectful. Call 'em all out using four-letter words and question their integrity. The league is clearly picking favorites every year and he should say just that. Sarcastically congratulate the 'Canes on their Cup win. Mention the Blues while you're at it.
100% agree. I want a more offensively inclined coach anyway.I don't want to keep beating this drum, but if DeBrusks issue is with Cassidy - it's a real simple equation for me.
The shelf life of a coach is only so long, it may be that Bruces is already expired. DeBrusk is only 25 years old on a very reasonable contract.
DeBrusk can be more of a part of the future of this team than Cassidy.
Really? I probably bring him in for the opposite scenario: they finally take it all-or-nothing and know they need a guy to get them over the hump for the one year.This is a death stop for the next coach. They have generally been good enough to win a round maybe 2 for the last 5-6 years with one exception. Even if Bergy returns I don’t see it getting better. If he leaves the new coach will have big organizational and fan base expectations but without the roster to succeed. Tough spot.
If they voluntarily take a step back with this roster, I would go hard after Trotz.
Actually only one the last 50 years but yes, unbelievable, with all the great players and talented teams during those spansMaybe I'm a bit of a casual homer, but I continue to find it unbelievable that we've only gotten one cup out of this past 15 year or so run.
That’s my general take on it as well. They’re neither fish, nor foul. Some skill, but not off the charts. A little bit physical, but not really a truly heavy, tough team. I’m ready for both a new FO and coaching approach.In fairness to Sweeney and co., it's really hard to win the Cup.
That said, this team under its current (and hopefully soon-to-be former) regime has been a 2nd round fauxtender for years. As I said elsewhere: San Jose Sharks East.
I am far from a hockey savant, but that was my first thought as well.Really? I probably bring him in for the opposite scenario: they finally take it all-or-nothing and know they need a guy to get them over the hump for the one year.
Bruce Boudreau would have fit that bill. Now he is N/A.I am far from a hockey savant, but that was my first thought as well.
And I'd be good with it.
I know you’re kidding, but Andover’s own Colin Blackwell is doing things with the Leafs.Who’s available in the off-season in the David Backritchligno mold? We should spend on one of those guys.
I don’t want anyone local running the team. They need completely new people, no former Bruins, no guys from Boston.I know you’re kidding, but Andover’s own Colin Blackwell is doing things with the Leafs.