BRUINS GDT ECQF GAME 5 4/30 7:11 PM - Jack Edwards’ final home game broadcast - NESN, NESN 4K, ESPN, CBC, SN, TVAS, 98.5 WBZ-FM - B's lead series 3-1

[lopey]

Leafs will be desperate. Play our game and don’t fall for the scrum bullshit they will likely employ to draw penalties END IT TONIGHT!!

 

[DiggityDog]

The game within a game. I wouldn’t worry too much until they are on the ice tonight.

 

[Absurdity]

The PK without Forbort is 10 for 11. Why roll him out at 5v5 to put him on a unit that’s been dominant?

Gives Monty an option if one of Lindholm, Carlo, and McAvoy are in the box. Wotherspoon has done well there too. I'd rather Monty not overthink and break what's not broken, and I agree that I would rather see Shattenkirk than Grzelcyk.

EDIT: For 5 on 5, Monty has the last change so he can put Forbort in a position that won't hurt the team. Looks like Grzelcyk may be in anyways according to Fluto.

 

[Blowfish]

The PK without Forbort is 10 for 11. Why roll him out at 5v5 to put him on a unit that’s been dominant?

Because the playoffs are grueling and bruin top D can't sustain playing ongoing big minutes.

Play your best PK defender and reduce PK time for the other D. Forbs needs to slot in at some point...this is the opportune time.

 

[Number8]

It did, but I feel like the caliber of players might be a little different.

Sorry, should have read the room and used an emoji...... Was just having some fun.

That said, if our biggest challenge going into tonight is that Forbert might replace Shattenkirk things aren't too bad.

We don't know who is dinged up, who is not, or anything, and at the end of the day this is not a big deal in my book.

Edit: f***....... Just read that Gryz might be back in. If so, ignore everything I said and accept my apologies. Monty going 8D chess unless we have real injuries....

 

[BMC]

WTF???? Monty's got a winning lineup why in the hell is he f***ing around with it now???

 

[Alicat]

WTF???? Monty's got a winning lineup why in the hell is he f***ing around with it now???

The only replacement is Gryz in for Shatty. Wonder if Shatty is banged up or if the change is a response to Toronto making a goalie change

 

[Zillah]

what will be Jack's final words be to the LF?

Fooooore !

 

[Son of Donegal]

It's a stupid game 5 lineup move again - when we're dominating them, we're going to put a previously injured player into the lineup in an elimination game. Again.

And he's not underrated. He's just not good is all.

Monty has made the right choices so far. Removing Gryz, giving Wotherspoon the trust he has earned. Folding in Lohrei has been dicey at times but worth it in the end?

Shatty on the Pk is not ideal…Forbort really helps there. It shouldn’t be that much of a concern, right?

 

[Blowfish]

Monty has made the right choices so far. Removing Gryz, giving Wotherspoon the trust he has earned. Folding in Lohrei has been dicey at times but worth it in the end?

Shatty on the Pk is not ideal…Forbort really helps there. It shouldn’t be that much of a concern, right?

 

[Sheppy]

For those who like to admonish that we can't always blame the coach, these are the things one can easily blame the coach for.

https://x.com/_TyAnderson/status/1785326463689859259

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Yeah, I don't like this. Would rather they keep what they currently have.

If it ain't broken, don't fix.

 

[Therick67]

Sorry, should have read the room and used an emoji...... Was just having some fun.

That said, if our biggest challenge going into tonight is that Forbert might replace Shattenkirk things aren't too bad.

We don't know who is dinged up, who is not, or anything, and at the end of the day this is not a big deal in my book.

No worries. I just can't get the last game 5 out of my mind...

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

Monty has made the right choices so far. Removing Gryz, giving Wotherspoon the trust he has earned. Folding in Lohrei has been dicey at times but worth it in the end?

Shatty on the Pk is not ideal…Forbort really helps there. It shouldn’t be that much of a concern, right?

Now that it looks like it’s Grizz and not Forbort do you feel the same way?

 

[HustleB]

The PK is 13 for 14 this series! Why on earth would you want to mess with that!?

This answer applies to a few responses.

I would not make any change. I am trying to find a reason why. I have read a few posts referencing a possible injury and I think that is far more likely then my first thought. Or the gamesmanship idea.

I wouldn't like this decision unless it were a new injury/illness. I would rather roll with what he had. I'll be rooting either way and I am not looking to get on Montgomery or anyone else. As a whole I just trust they have more information then I have and the private side of things explains what I cannot.

 

[Alicat]

 

[Son of Donegal]

Now that it looks like it’s Grizz and not Forbort do you feel the same way?

Ha! Depends on Gryz usage. If Gryz is slotting in for Shatty in the bottom pairing and replacing his 10mins? Fine. If he is slotting in on the top pair….NOPE!

 

[HockeyMomx2]

The hockey I've seen so far this series makes me think they close it out tonight.

The historical inability to do anything the easy way, coupled with my native Bostonian negativity and pessimism makes me think it will still be a long series.

I hate sports.

This is where I’m at. Sigh.

 

[TCB]

 

[ODAAT]

Fooooore !

I didn`t realize NESN didn`t broadcast after the 1st round, crappy

That mean Jack is the flag waver in round 2 if our boys make it?

 

[SwayHeyKid]

Now that it looks like it’s Grizz and not Forbort do you feel the same way?

Thank God

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

I didn`t realize NESN didn`t broadcast after the 1st round, crappy

That mean Jack is the flag waver in round 2 if our boys make it?

National contracts.... hence why @Fenway stated this is likely Jack's final telecast

 

[ODAAT]

National contracts.... hence why @Fenway stated this is likely Jack's final telecast

too bad, let`s hope the boys send him out on a winning note

 

[TD Charlie]

Matthews is clearly hurt. Go for the throat.

 

[SwayHeyKid]

https://x.com/reporterchris/status/1785332882480755022?s=46

 

[PB37]

I don't mind the lineup changes. Bruins have always been about next man up and being prepared. If they have depth, it's the time of year to use it, especially if there's some guys dealing with injuries that can use the extra rest. Monty might also be hedging his bets that the boys get it done tonight.