I think you are right about putting Beecher on Mathews, not fair to the kid at this time in his career, would be nice to see at some point in time he could play that way. I would suggest that ALL ! Bruins should be hitting and leaning on Mathews trying to wear him down.I think this is the best situation to use plus/minus, comparing to other players on the same team. Same coach, same system, same goalies. Beecher's +/- was the worst of them.
Remember, this is in response to someone suggesting Beecher matchup against Austin Matthews. Not other 4th liners.
Its a myth that players take any team lightly. They know that they are playing a good talented team and 100% effort is required. Fans on the other hand lolDon't think the B's can go wrong either way with either goaltender, Its going to come down to putting in a 60 minute effort.
Taking the Leafs lightly will make for an early vacation, they are a very good team
Kinda like the Bruins did after we finally beat the Habs in like 40 something years. It will be a big dealFunny they are talking about this considering the number of years in between times they played each other......the mid-70's to 2013.....they have only faced each other 16 times overall. Considering how long both teams have been around that ain't much. The TO media will play this up so that if TO wins, they can scream about 'slaying the dragon' and 'historical win' and 'destiny and waited so long for this and blah blah blah and more blah....' all that baloney. This is why I just didn't want the Bruins to play them. The TO media is insufferable. Just awful.
This is good, means a Bruins series winreefs in six I think unfortunately. I don't like Monty who is making changes again for no reason at all. I don't Macs attitude much to casual I wonder what that says about the rest of the team. Last but not least, I I don't like all marks glove hand it's bad.
Some John Madden esque analysis there, you may have a future in thisGotta think both teams will be looking to reach four wins first.
I think the club that does will likely take the series.
@EverettMike you and I are of a similar generation, but this is just too simplistic for the modern game. Teams will no doubt be going for wins on the surface, but at the end this will all come down to Expected Wins % against Expected Losses %.Gotta think both teams will be looking to reach four wins first.
I think the club that does will likely take the series.
Holy shit. Talk about full Eeyore mode before even one second of time has elapsed.reefs in six I think unfortunately. I don't like Monty who is making changes again for no reason at all. I don't Macs attitude much to casual I wonder what that says about the rest of the team. Last but not least, I I don't like all marks glove hand it's bad.
Lol funny but this is the trap I've convinced myself of in the past decade-ish.Gotta think both teams will be looking to reach four wins first.
I think the club that does will likely take the series.
Ullmark and Sway have more points in the last 20 games than JVR. He’s cooked. I pray I don’t see him again.
I agree that Edmonton's speed and scoring would cause a lot of problems for the Bruins. The B's lack of scoring depth would also be another obstacle in a potential Finals matchup. I just don't think the Oilers get by 3 rounds with their goaltending. They dodged a huge bullet by not having to face Vegas in the 1st round though.I don't know. But I'm fairly certain the Bruins would have difficulty dealing with EDM's speed and scoring.
Let me guess, the Bruins lose all 6 games 4-2.reefs in six I think unfortunately. I don't like Monty who is making changes again for no reason at all. I don't Macs attitude much to casual I wonder what that says about the rest of the team. Last but not least, I I don't like all marks glove hand it's bad.
Maybe they will call it off.........I have to go to a wedding on the 27th. At least it's game 4 and not game 7.
I think you are right. In this situation things are so dire we are going to lose the series 6-0. No need to rub our noses in it by taking it to G7 and making us lose 7 in a row (the last one at home). However, we still need a thorough ass kicking to put us in our place.Let me guess, the Bruins lose all 6 games 4-2.
Lol funny but this is the trap I've convinced myself of in the past decade-ish.
"oh there's no way they win 4 games against the Bruins. . ."
Funny that leafs fans on the main board were saying to bruins fans that “the bruins were also their ideal matchup”.
4-0 against them this year and have been dragging them for a decade lol.
Not saying it’s a sure thing we win(even though we should fairly easily), but it’s comical they think we are their ideal matchup.
I agree that Edmonton's speed and scoring would cause a lot of problems for the Bruins. The B's lack of scoring depth would also be another obstacle in a potential Finals matchup. I just don't think the Oilers get by 3 rounds with their goaltending. They dodged a huge bullet by not having to face Vegas in the 1st round though.
It's always been that way ......obnoxious annoying fans who dont even watch hockey after their team is out.......no wonder thet don't know what it takes to win 4 rounds and a CupStay off the main boards Yikes. Leaf fans out in full force telling the world how much better they are, how gonna smoke us. I don't get where they get their cockiness and confidence. Certainly not from any kind of success. It's mind boggling how obnoxious they are
Claude is my favorite coach since I have not had my ST at any time, ever.Claude is my favorite coach since I have had my ST (23 years)