Speculation: Are the Bruins a playoff team in 2023?

[Dr Hook]

Hard to believe looking back that 42 people voted no here. It was never like we were Edmonton and McDavid and Draisaitl were out for the first several weeks.

 

[Ladyfan]

They’re a playoff team and are going to surprise a lot of people

It is fun to go back and read who said a hard "NO".

They have surprised many.

 

[Alicat]

It is fun to go back and read who said a hard "NO".

They have surprised many.

They definitely have surprised a lot of people including me. I don't want it to end

 

[Ladyfan]

I don’t think people are factoring in the new coach bump enough

Almost every nhl team gets a initial boost from a new coach

The players want to prove there worth to the coach and a new system brings new energy

Bruins will survive without 63 and 73 just fine

Infact I think they will be in 1st place in the Atlantic when both return at Thanksgiving

WOW. Reading this now it is an amazing prediction! I am so happy you were correct!

Not only a playoff team, but a serious cup contender

Good Call @NeelyDan

 

[Ladyfan]

Idk what will be worse that or the Ullmark crowd insisting on the bruins keeping him around despite having to pay two goalies.

This did not age well.

 

[Dr Hook]

This did not age well.

The whole premise of the thread aged poorly, but there are some definite gems inside it

 

[McGarnagle]

This did not age well.

I looked through to see what bad takes I had but apparently I didn't post in the thread until the end and that was just responding to someone else.

I don't mind being wrong though. I still want to create a browser extension that automatically deletes every post I made between April and October 2022 containing the words "Cassidy", "Ullmark" "Debrusk" or "Sweeney" though.

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

Ive never been so happy to not type a darn thing!

 

[HustleB]

If both 37\46 don't comeback I wouldn't put it that high. You can see the growth with Buffalo and Ottawa taking place right now. So minus your top 2 C, it will be tougher
for certain. If they win it all people won't really care about a ST retool, they will tolerate it for certain.

That is a great point. Much of my optimism comes from a report that Bergy was coming back. I actually consider Krejci out in the scenario, but pray that Zacha's improved play would continue in the middle.

 

[ProdigalFan]

It is fun to go back and read who said a hard "NO".

They have surprised many.

Even more amazing to see who said a hard "YES". @NeelyDan @Alicat @13Hockey and of course @The don godfather were positive on this team right from the start. Just goes to show how crazy sports can be and how you never know. The Pats' various game heroics and comebacks are a prime example.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

Once Krejci/Bergeron returned and especially with the heist of Zacha it should have been clear. That saved the season (and beyond in hindsight).

 

[Alicat]

Even more amazing to see who said a hard "YES". @NeelyDan @Alicat @13Hockey and of course @The don godfather were positive on this team right from the start. Just goes to show how crazy sports can be and how you never know. The Pats' various game heroics and comebacks are a prime example.

My gut told me we were going to be much better than everyone in the media was saying especially once it was announced Krejci and Bergy were back. Never in my wildest dreams did I expect this.

 

[Alicat]

The early schedule has challenges

DATE	OPPONENT	TIME	TV	TICKETS
Wed, Oct 12	@Washington	7:00 PM		Tickets as low as $62
Sat, Oct 15	vsArizona	7:00 PM		Tickets as low as $83
Mon, Oct 17	vsFlorida	7:00 PM		Tickets as low as $41
Tue, Oct 18	@Ottawa	7:00 PM		Tickets as low as $68
Thu, Oct 20	vsAnaheim	7:00 PM		Tickets as low as $44
Sat, Oct 22	vsMinnesota	1:00 PM		Tickets as low as $68
Tue, Oct 25	vsDallas	7:00 PM		Tickets as low as $45
Thu, Oct 27	vsDetroit	7:00 PM		Tickets as low as $51
Fri, Oct 28	@Columbus	7:00 PM		Tickets as low as $28
Tue, Nov 1	@Pittsburgh	7:00 PM		Tickets as low as $33
Thu, Nov 3	@New York	7:00 PM		Tickets as low as $85
Sat, Nov 5	@Toronto	7:00 PM		Tickets as low as $164
Mon, Nov 7	vsSt. Louis	7:00 PM		Tickets as low as $47
Thu, Nov 10	vsCalgary	7:00 PM		Tickets as low as $49
Sat, Nov 12	@Buffalo	7:00 PM		Tickets as low as $29
Sun, Nov 13	vsVancouver	6:00 PM		Tickets as low as $52
Thu, Nov 17	vsPhiladelphia	7:00 PM		Tickets as low as $63

We went 18-3 during this time.

I had to delete images to post my reply

 

[Ladyfan]

My gut told me we were going to be much better than everyone in the media was saying especially once it was announced Krejci and Bergy were back. Never in my wildest dreams did I expect this.

Me too. I am a positive Bs fan but this year is something else.

 

[Gee Wally]

Since some refuse to abide by the trolling rule, WHICH ALL AGREED TO, we are done here.

 

[Fenway]

Last year the 8 playoff teams in the East all hit the 100-point mark and I think that is unlikely for 2023.

The Bruins' issue is they might not have their entire roster back until the Winter Classic. Maintaining 107 points will be a challenge.

Can they be a Top 3 in the Atlantic?

If not can they hold on to Atlantic 4 and secure a Wild Card The Metro will be stronger next year with the Islanders back to a normal schedule, Philly will be better and Columbus went all in yesterday. Pittsburgh and Washington are in the same place as the Bruins.

But given that the Bruins will be shorthanded for the first 2-3 months of the season Atlantic 4 might be hard to maintain. Ottawa is going to be much better, Buffalo played well in the second half last year and Detroit could be dangerous.

Fasten your seat belts




I must have had July sun stroke when I started this thread