Post-Game Talk: ECSF GAME 1 - THE BEAR throws the cat over the cliff.....again - BRUINS 5 Sunrise 1 - BRUINS lead series 1-0

[Bruinswillwin77]

Didn’t he only give up 2 goals vs. Pitt in 2013?

I think I remember posting on here something like…

Congrats to the Pens on all both of their goals.

Just for shitngiggles, yes.

 

[bobbyorr04]

Gretzky would never have put up the numbers he did without that protection. This is why I have trouble with the idea that he was/is GOAT.

I know it's sacrilege to some, but I thought Messier was the MVP of the Oilers offense back in those days (especially in the playoffs), and he wasn't protected like Gretzky was

Messier led the Oilers to another Cup after Gretzky left for LA, and won another Cup with the Rangers

Gretzky never won another Cup after leaving Edmonton

 

[BMC]

I know it's sacrilege to some, but I thought Messier was the MVP of the Oilers offense back in those days (especially in the playoffs), and he wasn't protected like Gretzky was

Messier led the Oilers to another Cup after Gretzky left for LA, and won another Cup with the Rangers

Gretzky never won another Cup after leaving Edmonton

I agree 100%.

 

[Gee Wally]

So much for being cheapskates.

 

[Lordstanley]

I am utterly baffled why people want to start Ullmark right now. Lol.

Playing Ullmark next game is not a good idea. You play Sway until either he loses or the cows come home....lol

 

[Lordstanley]

Great Stuff right there...OM

 

[GahdenRinkRat]

Playing Ullmark next game is not a good idea. You play Sway until either he loses or the cows come home....lol

Hoping it doesn’t get to that point

 

[Lordstanley]

Just for shitngiggles, yes.
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Great Memories of going to a couple of those games.

Hoping it doesn’t get to that point
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True That...lol

 

[The don godfather]

Don gets props for finding Brazzeau. What size speed and skill.

 

[Bradely]

I know it's sacrilege to some, but I thought Messier was the MVP of the Oilers offense back in those days (especially in the playoffs), and he wasn't protected like Gretzky was

Messier led the Oilers to another Cup after Gretzky left for LA, and won another Cup with the Rangers

Gretzky never won another Cup after leaving Edmonton

Regarding Messier, 99 and the oilers, I just can only disagree.
Messier had some great impact afterwards though at Edmonton and NY.

99 created what became NHL 2.0 in LA. He gave them a chance and became SC contender.... Roy was on his way though.

 

[rfournier103]

I know it's sacrilege to some, but I thought Messier was the MVP of the Oilers offense back in those days (especially in the playoffs), and he wasn't protected like Gretzky was

Messier led the Oilers to another Cup after Gretzky left for LA, and won another Cup with the Rangers

Gretzky never won another Cup after leaving Edmonton

I was a huge Gretzky fan while he was with the Oilers, and Messier, too. In fact, they’re my two favorite non-bruins of all time. As much as I liked Gretzky, it was very obvious to me that he was treated differently - the “Jordan Rules” before Jordan came along.

Messier protected himself, and didn’t need anyone to watch his back. I always wished Mark Messier had been a Bruin.

I’m too young to remember Orr’s time with the Bruins.

 

[KOZ37]

I like in the OKC metro

Is it a lot cheaper out there? Tornadoes scare the hell out of me lol.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

I know it's sacrilege to some, but I thought Messier was the MVP of the Oilers offense back in those days (especially in the playoffs), and he wasn't protected like Gretzky was

Messier led the Oilers to another Cup after Gretzky left for LA, and won another Cup with the Rangers

Gretzky never won another Cup after leaving Edmonton

How do you figure that?

If you said the MVP of the Oilers, OK. But offense itself is Gretzky's domain. Especially for the Oilers.

Gretzky was a great player, but he was very protected by the refs and/or his goon squad

If Orr would've been protected like Gretzky was, he would've had a much longer career

Right, no goons on those Bruins teams.

When Orr got hit, all 4 teammates would jump the guy that hit him.

 

[Mione134]

So much for being cheapskates.

If only we can get new ice! Lol

 

[Gordoff]

If only we can get new ice! Lol

Whata ya want? They put in all of those extra new seats lol. They did it for the team and the fans

 

[Bradely]

Hoping it doesn’t get to that point
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1970's or older.. Wow, love it. Nice

 

[KrazyLegs]

I was a huge Gretzky fan while he was with the Oilers, and Messier, too. In fact, they’re my two favorite non-bruins of all time. As much as I liked Gretzky, it was very obvious to me that he was treated differently - the “Jordan Rules” before Jordan came along.

Messier protected himself, and didn’t need anyone to watch his back. I always wished Mark Messier had been a Bruin.

I’m too young to remember Orr’s time with the Bruins.

The Jordan Rules were actually the defensive strategy used by the Pistons to limit MJ's effectiveness.

Basically, how they gooned it up against him.

 

[khanomcat]

A question for those who will be watching on Sportsnet. I will be recording the game tomorrow for later viewing. I want to avoid the possibility of Sportsnet cutting away to the Canucks/Oilers game if the Bruins happen to go into overtime. So I’m wondering which Sportsnet channel to record. My guess is 360. Does anyone know any better?

 

[BruinsFanMike82]

They said Bennett injured his hand blocking a shot

Yes, left hand.

 

[HustleB]

They said Bennett injured his hand blocking a shot

So if he comes back early, he should struggle at the faceoff circle. I wonder if he will play with another Center who takes the Faceoffs?

 

[HustleB]

It seemed Gretzky played his whole career wearing a 'no contact' practice jersey.

To be fair he was silky smooth as well. The refs helped and his goon squad was scary, but it's not like he was playing no check hockey in the 80's.

 

[bobbyorr04]

How do you figure that?

If you said the MVP of the Oilers, OK. But offense itself is Gretzky's domain. Especially for the Oilers.


Right, no goons on those Bruins teams.

When Orr got hit, all 4 teammates would jump the guy that hit him.

Actually you could say that Messier was the Oilers MVP on many occasions (especially in the playoffs), but I didn't want to overlook the great goaltending of Fuhr, Moog and Ranford

The Bruins had their share of tough guys (who could actually play hockey), but Semenko and McSorley were brought in mainly to protect Gretzky .....if the refs couldn't

Orr was a tough player in his own right, who played every facet of the game (including fights), and although his team mates were quick to help him out when needed, he was not protected by the refs

 

[Alicat]

Is it a lot cheaper out there? Tornadoes scare the hell out of me lol.

Yes it is. This is the worst weather they’ve had in about 5 years but we are warned days in advance about how bad it could get

 

[KOZ37]

Yes it is. This is the worst weather they’ve had in about 5 years but we are warned days in advance about how bad it could get

I guess there are pros and cons to everything! Do you like it out there?

 

[bobbyorr04]

A question for those who will be watching on Sportsnet. I will be recording the game tomorrow for later viewing. I want to avoid the possibility of Sportsnet cutting away to the Canucks/Oilers game if the Bruins happen to go into overtime. So I’m wondering which Sportsnet channel to record. My guess is 360. Does anyone know any better?

You're probably right about SN360

Yes it is. This is the worst weather they’ve had in about 5 years but we are warned days in advance about how bad it could get

You moved to Tornado Alley??