Game 7 - Montreal @ Boston - Protect the Civic

[Norm Siebern]

Ken Dryden has chunks of Carey Price in his stool.

Fuckingdamnit Canadiens. Go Hawks. Go Ducks. Save us from that atrocious style of hockey. Fuckyou Montreal. Suck shit Gallagher. Go burn your city now.

 

[Stitch01]

A disappointing 48 hours that I didn't expect from this group, but I dont really think tonight is a great time to be evaluating personnel moves.

 

[RSN Diaspora]

I don't care who you blame but I also think Tuukka is getting a bit of a free pass by a lot of people here. He was not consistent enough to win.

 
Tuukka was, to be charitable, mediocre. But he's so far down the list of people who completely shit the bed that I can't put all that much of the blame on him.
 
Chara looked like a corpse, Krejci was worthless, Lucic only marginally more useful than Krejci, and if I never see Brad Marchand in black and gold it will be too soon.

 

[Jungleland]

Apropos of nothing, and it's more served for the post-mortem/looking to 2014-2015 discussion, but I wish they had the Seidenberg contract back.

 
Really? I mean, I don't love that contract either but this team was absolutely lost without him this series. Perhaps I'm missing a good young alternative available in the offseason but if he gives us even 80% of what he did the last couple years they probably win this series.

 

[Spaulding Smails]

I may be in the minority, but I don't think Seidenberg's presence would cover up for their best forwards being completely inept most of the series.  People are going to skewer Chia for not bringing in a good #4 defenseman, but this loss is on the shoulder's of Krejci, Lucic, Marchand, etc.  Merlot line was a liability and killed any momentum they had as well.

 

[SoxFan58]

@AndyWEEI: Tuukka talking abt defensive breakdowns in front of him: Not what I'm looking for. How about "I faced 18 shots, I should stop more than 15"

"It dipped on me"

 

[FelixMantilla]

Apropos of nothing, and it's more served for the post-mortem/looking to 2014-2015 discussion, but I wish they had the Seidenberg contract back.

 
Terrible timing for the Bruins. Let's hope he can come back 100% because if he's not, it's an overpay.

 

[Smiling Joe Hesketh]

@AndyWEEI: Tuukka talking abt defensive breakdowns in front of him: Not what I'm looking for. How about "I faced 18 shots, I should stop more than 15"

"It dipped on me"

 
Meh. Tonight he didn't give up a bad goal. First two were cross ice passes to wide open players, third was horribly shitty luck with the puck bouncing off Chara's skate.

 

[twibnotes]

I may be in the minority, but I don't think Seidenberg's presence would cover up for their best forwards being completely inept most of the series.  People are going to skewer Chia for not bringing in a good #4 defenseman, but this loss is on the shoulder's of Krejci, Lucic, Marchand, etc.  Merlot line was a liability and killed any momentum they had as well.

You're forgetting how often bartkowski's poor play led to a goal for them

 

[MarcSullivaFan]

I may be in the minority, but I don't think Seidenberg's presence would cover up for their best forwards being completely inept most of the series.  People are going to skewer Chia for not bringing in a good #4 defenseman, but this loss is on the shoulder's of Krejci, Lucic, Marchand, etc.  Merlot line was a liability and killed any momentum they had as well.

The fourth line really did look like shit the whole playoffs. Last year they had some key goals and seemed somewhat competent at keeping the puck in the offensive zone. This year not so much.

 

[Norm Siebern]

Baseball season starts today.

How are the Red Sox doing?

I won't watch another hockey game this year, which is a shame because it is a phenomenal sport. A fantastic, exciting, tremendous game. But I cannot watch the shit Montreal plays. So, hockey ended tonight. Fuck you Montreal. I'm going to watch baseball now.

How are the World Champions doing?

 

[RedOctober3829]

I think all the playoff games the past few years have really taken a toll on Chara. His gas tank gets smaller and smaller every season especially since 2011.

And yes I do expect Chia to explore trade interest of Marchand, Lucic, and maybe even Krejci. Their minor league system isn't exactly flush with top talent to infuse youth. They were great this year for sure, but some changes do need to be explored but it will be very challenging to do so. They need a top defensive D man for sure.

 

[IdiotKicker]

How solid can this team be when they didn't bother to show up in Game 6 and then played sloppy, tight, nervous hockey in Game 7? I'm serious. Montreal played well, but the Bruins had their heads up their asses the whole series. Mental and physical mistakes galore. The President's Trophy is nice, but it don't mean shit if they can't beat the fucking Canadiens in the playoffs.
 
I think they need changes. They need to get faster. Much faster. They skated in cement this whole series.

While this is true, I don't think you can throw out the body of work these guys have had throughout their playoff careers. This series stands out as something that we really don't expect from this team, which is why I think everyone is so pissed. I think more depth on D and a winger to replace either Marchand or Lucic is a good place to start, as well as retooling the 4th line a bit. But I don't think you need to do too much more than that.

 

[Spaulding Smails]

You're forgetting how often bartkowski's poor play led to a goal for them

 
Not forgetting, but they got absolutely ZILCH from their best forwards. Bartkowski sucked for sure but I think he's a smaller piece of the blame pie.

 

[locknload]

 
Not forgetting, but they got absolutely ZILCH from their best forwards. Bartkowski sucked for sure but I think he's a smaller piece of the blame pie.

No he has a huge piece 2 brutal penalities that got converted cost them one game.  A brutal blunder tonight put them behind 2 minutes in.  Thats a huge piece of that pie

 

[Jungleland]

The thing with placing blame is as bad as the offense looks on the box score, they hit fucking 13 posts. The defense had breakdown after breakdown. I don't think you can blame puck luck for an entire series, but I'm willing to give the offense more of a pass than the D even if Marchand could've turned the series with a single airball fewer.

 

[RedOctober3829]

Not forgetting, but they got absolutely ZILCH from their best forwards. Bartkowski sucked for sure but I think he's a smaller piece of the blame pie.

They got next to nothing from both the forwards in the offensive zone and the defensemen in the defensive zone. Talk about a recipe for disaster.

 

[Frank McBain]

fuck

 

[Greg29fan]

Marchand for Crosby. Get it done Chia.

 
I'd do Neal for Lucic

 

[Arroyo Con Frijoles]

Well I laughed at least.

 

[McBride11]

Habs capitalized, Bs hit the post. What it came down to. 13 posts? Had we scored half of those, series over in 5.

Then of course came out flat in G6/7. Turned it up late in 7, but too late. Puck luck plays a role as does Habs blocking all shots, and not even getting an injury. (Not rooting for, but a normal consequence).

Krejci was a different player from last year, injury? Suckiness? Something.

Yeti was a beast, best Bruin in the series.

Got to have someone else be the #1 D next year (Dougie or trade), get Chara some rest. He was either injured, exhausted, or both.

 

[Bongorific]

Seemed like they were overthinking in almost every game. Trying to skate through the zone, waiting for the perfect passing lane to open. I also think they hit so many posts and missed open nets because they were always trying to go high on Price's glove side, overthinking the shots. They looked best when they were just throwing the puck down low or at the net and crashing.

 

[RedOctober3829]

Need to improve both D depth and top end if that makes sense. Chara, Seids, Hamilton, and Boychuck are safe. Krug probably Is too but can he improve enough in his own end to stick long-term? Bart is not good enough and need to go.

 

[Frank McBain]

aww fuck

 

[Salem's Lot]

They need to add a legit first line finisher. And another guy for the 3rd line "Ryder" type. Lack of finish killed them.

 

[Frank McBain]

I don't know man. This was just a clusterfuck of fuck

 

[durandal1707]

I wouldn't be too upset if Chia dealt away Krejci and let Soderberg be first line center.  Let Spooner take over 3rd line duties.  I'd deal away some of the defensive depth as well (Bart, McQuaid or Miller).  I think Dougie is the future as #1 D-man, and Krug is a great PP QB.

I'm not too upset.  The window is far from closing on the Bruins.

 

[catomatic]

And while I'm ruminating on who I'm miffed at: everyone who said calm the fuck down after that putrid Game 6 performance—totally underestimating what an impact such craptastic effort can breed in the next game can eat some crow today. Those of us who were ripshit and vocal about it were shouted at by the so-called cooler, more adult heads. Means nothing now, but save the Nancy bullshit for when it's really warranted. That was the absolute very beginning of the very end. Deny it if you want, but they never got their shit together after not caring enough in Game 6.

 

[BoSoxFink]

I wouldn't be too upset if Chia dealt away Krejci and let Soderberg be first line center.  Let Spooner take over 3rd line duties.  I'd deal away some of the defensive depth as well (Bart, McQuaid or Miller).  I think Dougie is the future as #1 D-man, and Krug is a great PP QB.

I'm not too upset.  The window is far from closing on the Bruins.

no way on moving Krejci. He had a terrible series and playoffs, but I think we may find out about an injury or something on him. He normally comes up big in the playoffs.

 

[lars10]

no way, I hate Lucic, but I hate Neal more

Well he is a pen's fan

 

[BoSoxFink]

Well he is a pen's fan

oh I know, but he's all serious

 

[Frank McBain]

yeah, I still take issue with the whole "not caring" meme.

 

[Bongorific]

And while I'm ruminating on who I'm miffed at: everyone who said calm the fuck down after that putrid Game 6 performancetotally underestimating what an impact such craptastic effort can breed in the next game can eat some crow today. Those of us who were ripshit and vocal about it were shouted at by the so-called cooler, more adult heads. Means nothing now, but save the Nancy bullshit for when it's really warranted. That was the absolute very beginning of the very end. Deny it if you want, but they never got their shit together after not caring enough in Game 6.

They cared.

They didn't play well.

 

[McBride11]

Need to improve both D depth and top end if that makes sense. Chara, Seids, Hamilton, and Boychuck are safe. Krug probably Is too but can he improve enough in his own end to stick long-term? Bart is not good enough and need to go.

Add McQuaid and we have 6. Miller wasnt so bad either( 1 terrible TO notwithstanding). Losing McQ and Seids I think really weakened them on D. But I also think giving some more responsibility to the youth (who can handle it all season) is important. Yes, Chara may be our best, but lets try and save him. He has burned out (or got hurt) at least 2 years now.

 

[RedOctober3829]

Add McQuaid and we have 6. Miller wasnt so bad either( 1 terrible TO notwithstanding). Losing McQ and Seids I think really weakened them on D. But I also think giving some more responsibility to the youth (who can handle it all season) is important. Yes, Chara may be our best, but lets try and save him. He has burned out (or got hurt) at least 2 years now.

How do you save Chara? Claude is going to play him a ton because he trusts him. Maybe you give him more games off?

 

[cshea]

 
Really? I mean, I don't love that contract either but this team was absolutely lost without him this series. Perhaps I'm missing a good young alternative available in the offseason but if he gives us even 80% of what he did the last couple years they probably win this series.

He's in his mid-30's and coming off major knee surgery so who knows how effective he'll be. In hindsight, I wish they had that roster spot and more importantly the cap space available for some tinkering along the blue line. As it is, they're pretty much locked into Chara/Seidenberg/Boychuk/Hamilton as their top 4. So I wouldn't expect any major changes along the blue line. 
 
But that is a discussion for another day. 

 

[BoSoxFink]

How do you save Chara? Claude is going to play him a ton because he trusts him. Maybe you give him more games off?

Chara is just old. He's still a very good defenseman, but he's not aging very well. Chara's weakness is the same as his strength has always been, his size. His size and reach has helped take away such a big portion of the ice. However, now as he gets older his size and lack of maneuverability is causing him to be slow. Guys are burning him a lot more than they used to. I think he's slowing down.

 

[54thMA]

  What a massive fucking disappointment.
 
  They fought the puck all series long, never in my life seen such shit puck luck, 13 posts/crossbars, the one puck the dribbled from one side of the crease to the other, the one that was past Price in game one and heading for the net when it hit Marchand in the fucking leg, plus the one in game six that was sliding into the net after popping in the air only to be pushed out of the net by a Habs player.
 
 Montreal constantly packing it in down low, taking away shooting lanes and blocking what, 140 fucking shots in 7 games, are you kidding me.
 
 These assholes from Canada have been torturing me for 42 fucking years, thought the worm had turned recently, they went through them on their way to their last Cup, now this shit. 
 
 I thought they had turned the corner after that performance in game 5, took two giant steps back in game 6 and had no jump at all tonight for a period and a half.
 
 The thought of having to play these fuckers in the playoffs every year now with the new format annoys the shit out of me; and in the end, Subban walks out of the Garden with a shit eating grin on his fucking face.
 
Best Bruins team I've seen in 23 years, really, really thought they were set up to win another cup, now the season is over.
 
Unfuckingreal.

 

[BoSoxFink]

  What a massive fucking disappointment.
 
  They fought the puck all series long, never in my life seen such shit puck luck, 13 posts/crossbars, the one puck the dribbled from one side of the crease to the other, the one that was past Price in game one and heading for the net when it hit Marchand in the fucking leg, plus the one in game six that was sliding into the net after popping in the air only to be pushed out of the net by a Habs player.
 
 Montreal constantly packing it in down low, taking away shooting lanes and blocking what, 140 fucking shots in 7 games, are you kidding me.
 
 These assholes from Canada have been torturing me for 42 fucking years, thought the worm had turned recently, they went through them on their way to their last Cup, now this shit. 
 
 I thought they had turned the corner after that performance in game 5, took two giant steps back in game 6 and had no jump at all tonight for a period and a half.
 
 The thought of having to play these fuckers in the playoffs every year now with the new format annoys the shit out of me; and in the end, Subban walks out of the Garden with a shit eating grin on his fucking face.
 
Best Bruins team I've seen in 23 years, really, really thought they were set up to win another cup, now the season is over.
 
Unfuckingreal.

this sums it up perfectly for me too

 

[Frank McBain]

Shitting on your team when they do bad is not equal to rooting for your team when before they do good. Linguistically, we put the past behind us.

 

[SoxFan58]

And while I'm ruminating on who I'm miffed at: everyone who said calm the fuck down after that putrid Game 6 performancetotally underestimating what an impact such craptastic effort can breed in the next game can eat some crow today. Those of us who were ripshit and vocal about it were shouted at by the so-called cooler, more adult heads. Means nothing now, but save the Nancy bullshit for when it's really warranted. That was the absolute very beginning of the very end. Deny it if you want, but they never got their shit together after not caring enough in Game 6.

Very well said, the nancy police are awful quiet this evening.

 

[McBride11]

How do you save Chara? Claude is going to play him a ton because he trusts him. Maybe you give him more games off?

Agree. Will take a major change from Claude. Call him the 4th Dman. Dougie-Seids. Chara-Krug (im completely spitballing). But the #1 dman always play wayyy more mins, find some way to limit that.

 

[Frank McBain]

or is that semantics, i don't know.

 

[RedOctober3829]

Agree. Will take a major change from Claude. Call him the 4th Dman. Dougie-Seids. Chara-Krug (im completely spitballing). But the #1 dman always play wayyy more mins, find some way to limit that.

I'd hope that would happen but the odds are slim. Must hope Hamilton continues to ascend and become the true #1 guy soon. How good can Seids be coming off an ACL?

All this being said, Jesus fuck finish at the net.

 

[SoxFanInCali]

The Habs were the only team in the East that could beat the Bruins.  Putting all the diving and terrible calls aside, it's just not a good matchup for Boston.
 
Whoever comes out of the West will destroy the East champ in the finals.  5 games, tops.

 

[54thMA]

this sums it up perfectly for me too

The only saving grace for me at this point is I won't have to watch Lundqvist stand on his fucking head for seven games and listen to all the Boston vs New York horseshit in the process.
 
Can't believe the hockey season is over, not with a bang but with a whimper.

 

[Greg29fan]

oh I know, but he's all serious

 
not really

 

[McBride11]

I'd hope that would happen but the odds are slim. Must hope Hamilton continues to ascend and become the true #1 guy soon. How good can Seids be coming off an ACL?

All this being said, Jesus fuck finish at the net.

Second part so goddam true. So true.

Slim, yup, but a hope. These are smart people running this team, have to realize need to save our top elderly players. Winning the Prez trophy is cool, but doesnt meant anything.

Seids may suck, I took him hitting in the past week as a good sign, but if not put someone else with Dougie. (Yes i assumed a lot with Dougie being able to handle #1 d role, or make a trade).

 

[kenneycb]

The last three pages of this thread are laugh out loud funny.

Edit: And anyone who thinks there's going to be any significant D changes outside of the shipping out of McQuaid, Bartkowski or, depending on cap space, Boychuk are, well, I'll just call you idiots.

 

[Kenny F'ing Powers]

The last twenty minutes was the most consistent 20 min effort I saw from this team since Detroit.

All you Fanboy divas can kiss my ass. This team failed across the board - G, D, FWD - and Montreal beat them because they sacked up and played big boy hockey.

I havent been this dissapounted since Dafoe was between the pipes. Bruins had the talent but CHOKED. Blame luck, bounces, or whatever you want. The only team that could beat the 2014 Bruins were the 2014 Bruins. Enjoy the offseason you fucking fucks.