I do not hate Chara, he is a great player, I respect him immensely. We don't have to hate players from other teams, but I get you. He has been a thorn in his side, and I would never wish harm on a player of his ilk.
Amazing player really... real dominant. Plays so strong and still gets respect. I have respect for his winnings as a player.I don't hate Chara at all. He's incredibly frustrating because he has done just about everything right defence, offence and incredibly tough without being a complete ass. Glad to see him out, although I don't think he had been as omnipotent last year. But the Leafs have to not focus on who's not there and go after Dougie hard, because that's who the Bruins are going to look to step up in Zees absence.
Man the bruins this year are not what they were last. This should be interesting to say the least.
They played just fine after losing bigZ. They are still good.
Yeah I've noticed that with gardiner. He elevates his play during these games and easily looks like our best player.You don't want to engage Lucic physically.
You either want to keep him sleeping so he lumbers around ineffective or get him fighting mad without fighting so he goes crazy and takes himself out of the game. You want to out skate him and frustrate him with what he can't catch.
I expect a big game from Gardiner who always seems to play like a Norris trophy D against them.
It'll be interesting to see just how big a part of their team he is.
On paper, their blueline looks pretty much awful without him.
So are we icing 7 Dmen?
i want us to win, but please let Bergeron get a goal. I need it for my league
Screw your league!
I think kessel gonna have an amazing night with chara out.
Seriously, the Bruins have some AHL scrub (Seth Griffith) on their top line.