There are only 2 former Bruins I would consider: Bergy or big Z. Both epic longshots.I don’t want anyone local running the team. They need completely new people, no former Bruins, no guys from Boston.
There are only 2 former Bruins I would consider: Bergy or big Z. Both epic longshots.I don’t want anyone local running the team. They need completely new people, no former Bruins, no guys from Boston.
Don’t threaten me with a good time.I know you’re kidding, but Andover’s own Colin Blackwell is doing things with the Leafs.
And yet for 40 of those years the Bruins have generally been a good, but not great team in a league where good is always good enough to play footsie in the spring. They are a tease, really.Actually only one the last 50 years but yes, unbelievable, with all the great players and talented teams during those spans
They’ve spent to the cap every year since it was instituted. Spending money isn’t a problem.Wasn't the knock for the longest time that the Jacobs family didn't want to spend money? Like during the Harry Sinden era and for awhile after? I thought they didn't get serious about pumping money into the team until the new Garden was so christened. Isn't that why Bourque never won here and had to go to Colorado to get a Cup to bring back and show to the long-suffering fans?
I agree. As much as I love them they have underachieved more then any Boston team in my lifetime. I'm 64. The Red Sox may have broken our hearts more but they would overachieve then collapse, pre 2004. I believe they(The B's) have disappointed us the most. 71, 74, 79(76-79 the Habs were kings of the NHL so not winning it all then was understandable)82 to Quebec Ughh. 83, 84, 90, 91, 93, 09, 2012, 2014, On and on. 2013 the Blackhawks were a little better. I'm not saying they should have won the Cup all those years but certainly advanced further. And years they should have won or possibly won it all were 71, 74, 79, 90, 91(They had the Pens 2 to zip) 2009, 2014 best record in the league I think. Ok 83 I'll stand corrected since the Islanders were still in their dynasty run and were still a better team then the Bruins even though the B's had the best record in the league that year.And yet for 40 of those years the Bruins have generally been a good, but not great team in a league where good is always good enough to play footsie in the spring. They are a tease, really.
Something about that arena or the Canes' style of play (or both) seemed to suck the life out of the Bruins.Such a weird game. Didn’t really feel like a game 7. I can’t tell if that is the ESPN production or the lack of energy by the team until the last 2 minutes.
I’ll try to thread this needle.Don’t quite get the Cassidy hate. Neely and Sweeney badly blew the DeBrusk draft and still waste money every year overpaying for bottom 6 forwards and lower tier defensemen. Carolina had the better roster hands down, and it wasn’t particularly close. But Jacobs will never sell, so we’re stuck with mediocrity from the front office.
Is there evidence that this is even in the works, at all? I've read a couple speculative articles that carry exactly the same authority as this thread. But I've not seen anything with a source suggesting that this is even a discussion. I hope it is.if Sweeney is gone,
Colin could easily lead the third line and would be a tremendous add. Second line potential, too, depending on the top six mix.I know you’re kidding, but Andover’s own Colin Blackwell is doing things with the Leafs.
I haven’t seen it anywhere except here, and even then, most don’t believe it, myself included.Is there evidence that this is even in the works, at all? I've read a couple speculative articles that carry exactly the same authority as this thread. But I've not seen anything with a source suggesting that this is even a discussion. I hope it is.
No offence, but the guy’s a 29-year-old plug that’s played the fourth line on four teams in the last three years, including a first-year expansion team. In case you need more evidence, here’s his fantasy write-up post-Game 4 from ESPN:Colin could easily lead the third line and would be a tremendous add. Second line potential, too, depending on the top six mix.
Dude’s closer to Nick Foligno than a middle-6 forward. I chose him as an example because he’s the double-whammy of a plug that had a couple decent games recently AND a local kid, something the Bruins (and the Habs too) have overweighted in their player evaluation.Blackwell has done well on the road in the playoffs, earning a goal and an assist in the last two games. The 29-year-old finished the regular season with 20 points in 58 appearances between the Kraken and the Maple Leafs, playing mainly in a fourth-line role with the latter after the trade deadline. As such, he shouldn't be expected to produce much offense, and he could cycle out of the lineup for the likes of Kyle Clifford or Wayne Simmonds.