Post-Game Talk: ECSF GAME 6 - HIBERNATION BEGINS - Florida wins series 4-2

[Alicat]

Pay Jeremy Swayman whatever he wants. Kid is legit.

 

[Bread and Circuses]

Kid gets so much hate on this board, but he works his ass off, and plays hard. He had a monster game tonight. this story reminds me of when he finished a game and scored the game winner with a fracture in his leg

He's a big game player for sure, just frustrating to watch during regular season at times but this could certainly explain it.

 

[Clint Eastwood]

There's something about the Panthers. I don't like them, but I respect them. I hope we have a killer offseason and we play them again next year. I want to beat them badly.

A lot can happen in a year though. Need a strong offseason first.

 

[RI.B FAN]

Would anyone do a Mitch for Pasta swap?

A good old fashion hockey trade

F NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[bob77]

As much as the lineup will look different next year, our playoff lineup was quite different than the start of our year. We were 13-1-4 to start the year, and many of these players didn’t even really play in the playoffs. And many were on the best record in NHL history team. So, until the new “team” wins anything at all, other than beating the leafs, I’m not holding my breath for next year.

 

[Absurdity]

Why?

Marner is soft as butter and totally disappeared in the playoffs. While you can say Pastrnak didn't perform in the playoffs either, Marner plays with better linemates and is still a soft player. Pastrnak played with a 4th line center and Zacha who disappeared in the playoffs.

Marner would tuck his mits between his legs if Tkachuk challenged him to a fight. Pastrnak has more leadership qualities than Marner.

 

[the negotiator]

As it ends....my summary of the season through the playoffs

Less than we hoped

More than we expected

 

[CDJ]

Considering we lost Bergeron, Krejci, Hall, Orlov, and Bertuzzi and replaced them all with lesser tier players, our "league worst" prospect pool had Lohrei, Beecher, Poitras, and Brazeau show they are NHL level talent, Swayman showing he is capable of being a top 5 goalie in the league, and us making Toronto collapse and choke again in an epic game 7, and not rolling over and dying down 3-1 to Florida who was a mjch better team I consider this season an A-. Sad ending but not disappointed in this team overall

Some guys got some much needed playoff experience too. This year will only make us stronger in the long run, it’s a very different feeling than last season imo

They just need a guy or two to take all that extra attention off of Pasta, that’s priority 1

 

[JoeIsAStud]

Pay Jeremy Swayman whatever he wants. Kid is legit.

It's gonna happen. I am not worried about RFA, all that means is it might drive the price up for Boston

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

No, Marner is not a guy I want in the playoffs. If they move Pasta it has to be an upgrade, Marner isn't to me

Fair enough,

I think they are both no shows in the playoffs both have the ability to get fans to forget that with a big goal

 

[sarge88]

So what we learned Sway is legit. Mason is going to be a big Part of this team Defense. Peeke and Wotherspoon are solid bottom paring Defenseman. Danton proved to a valuable Chess piece. Justin Bressau earns a spot on the 4th line.

How many playoffs does Heinen need to disappear from, before people believe that he’s not a guy you can count on?

There is no reason why he should be back, assuming they don’t entirely screw up this summer.

Ahead of him among forwards.


UFA
UFA
Pasta
Zacha
Marchand
Geekie
Frederic
Coyle
Poitras
JDB/Replacement
Brazeau (better value)

There is no need to waste a spot on him.

 

[LouJersey]

My only worry with that is what happens if he doesn’t cut it?

I really think they need to get 2 centers and allow Coyle to move to 3C and Zacha to 1LW.

Perfect world, for me. Lindholm and Stephenson.

Zaxha Lindholm Pasta
Marchand Stephenson JDB
Frederic Coyle Geekie

Unlikely, I know.

I think Poitras can be the fall back, plus they have Freddy and Geekie who can play C. I like the thinking just don't want to block anyone and I am kind of sick of the piece together teams and would like to start getting some of these higher O side kids groomed for the big time

 

[The don godfather]

There's something about the Panthers. I don't like them, but I respect them. I hope we have a killer offseason and we play them again next year. I want to beat them badly.

A lot can happen in a year though. Need a strong offseason first.

I'm worried about the leafs . They a pissed off organization. I wanna stay clear away from them. Maybe they play Tampa and get bounced.

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

It's gonna happen. I am not worried about RFA, all that means is it might drive the price up for Boston

Unless he gets an offer sheet

 

[UConn126]

I feel a ullmark to pld with retention coming in offseason. I'm in.

PLD seriously sucked this year, and there's no way a team is going to commit to 7 years of significant salary retention. LA will try him again next year and hope they can get some ROI.

 

[Alicat]

It's gonna happen. I am not worried about RFA, all that means is it might drive the price up for Boston

I’m not either I just want him to be the top priority between now and the draft.

 

[Bad Bruin]

new guy coming in hot with some terrible takes.

Are you taking a swipe at me?
You going to be happy with more of this shit over the next few years? I’m not talking about moving Pasta, MacAvoy, Swayman. The guys I’m looking to move out aren’t elite anymore or aren’t worth their contracts…

 

[sarge88]

It's gonna happen. I am not worried about RFA, all that means is it might drive the price up for Boston

One thing Sweeney excels at is getting his guys signed, usually at a price that is fair to them and the team.

 

[Mathews28]

The team played hard, just didn't get the bounces in the end. I thought they matched up physically but skill wise, they're a step behind some of the top end teams in the league.

Get a real #1 center and another scoring threat on the wing

Thanks for a realistic post in the midst of doom and gloom. I’m proud of this team making it a series. That said….lets see what happens with the offseason and a little cap space. If Sweeney has the balls he might be able to make a bold move or two to get better.

 

[Alicat]

I think Poitras can be the fall back, plus they have Freddy and Geekie who can play C. I like the thinking just don't want to block anyone and I am kind of sick of the piece together teams and would like to start getting some of these higher O side kids groomed for the big time

I honestly see Poitras starting the year in Providence which wouldn’t be a bad thing

 

[Clint Eastwood]

I'm worried about the leafs . They a pissed off organization. I wanna stay clear away from them. Maybe they play Tampa and get bounced.

Me personally, when I see us own a team for a number of years, I don't want to play them again. I think the eventual loss would be a killer to watch.

When it's the opposite and we're the ones being owned, I always want another crack at toppling the big bad wolf.

 

[GordonHowe]

Poitras is the only one of those three I see making the team. I think Merkulov and Lysell could get packaged this off-season to upgrade the forwards.

Fine by me, though FL should be reassessed; my understanding is that there was growth in playing a team game after RM called him out.

 

[Bread and Circuses]

Would anyone do a Mitch for Pasta swap?

A good old fashion hockey trade

Blink twice if you are in trouble.

 

[LouJersey]

There's something about the Panthers. I don't like them, but I respect them. I hope we have a killer offseason and we play them again next year. I want to beat them badly.

A lot can happen in a year though. Need a strong offseason first.

I did respect them until this series. Bunch of divers Fake tough guys that won't answer the bell. Cheap on the dl and won't back it up. Reminds me of those Kostitsyn sisters teams the Habs would roll out

 

[TheReal13Linseman]

The Bruins were who we thought they were.

The Bruins are what they have been constructed to be by a wanting GM