Sportsnet Even Sportsnet Has Finally Realized The Obvious - Bruins Culture Matters

[BostonBob]

Hell has officially frozen over - SN has jumped ship on the Leafs.

www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/why-the-toronto-maple-leafs-are-losing-a-culture-war-to-the-boston-bruins/

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[BMC]

Well the writer's not wrong. You can tell the Leafs don't have a strong team oriented culture- just look at that video of Marner & Nylander.

 

[BostonBob]

Well the writer's not wrong.

Absolutely not - but I was shocked to see this article on Canada's biggest Leaf slurping website.

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

I think they're going for the reverse jinx.

Not gonna work, Sportsnet.

 

[Demon Eyes]

Still feels like he's throwing shade by calling the players Monty's millionaires

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

Still feels like he's throwing shade by calling the players Monty's millionaires

Ha, I don't follow sportsnet but when I read that sentence I thought it was it was random and odd. Almost targeted?

 

[RoccoF14]

I think they're going for the reverse jinx.

Not gonna work, Sportsnet.

Exactly. Lets all refrain from shitting on the Leafs' culture until AFTER the series is over. Deal?

 

[Aussie Bruin]

Exactly. Lets all refrain from shitting on the Leafs' culture until AFTER the series is over. Deal?

Indeed. No need for us to do it. The Leafs' culture shit itself years ago.

 

[Gonzothe7thDman]

For all the “culture” the Bruins still did something that would be considered very Leaf-like last post season.

Not sure they have some special sauce that Toronto needs to follow. Boston just seemingly has their #. The Bruins did finish ahead of the leafs in the standings so it’s not like this is some crazy upset.

 

[the negotiator]

An interesting article that hits on a key factor some people overlook while being overly focused on stats and sheer talent.

The factor is culture ..and the change started when Zee was brought on as captain and continues through two more Captains. It is something the suits in Toronto just haven't gotten- which is surprising since Shanny was such a core driver on several teams ( and someone I always hoped would play for the Bs).

Not saying the Bruins are the only example - Tampa was a potent an example of a winning culture aided by high end talent- hence their Cups. It is fascinating how many players come to Boston and flat out rave about the feel in the locker- room- the Bs have built something special and the reward for us fans has been an extended string of wins and fun ( and a Cup) that most fans never get to experience

 

[pgm16]

On Overdrive yesterday, they just went on & on how Brad has been a monster in the series.

 

[Bruinfanatic]

Let’s talk about the Bruins culture when they have actually eliminated the Leafs first ,otherwise the conversation about the culture will be something totally different.

 

[BruinDust]

On Overdrive yesterday, they just went on & on how Brad has been a monster in the series.

The Overdrive crew has been praising the Bruins religiously for years.

 

[EverettMike]

This was stupid as s*** the second they said it but now it's downright hilarious.

 

[Shaun]

we should be celebrating more

 

[McGarnagle]

lmaooooooo

 

[Coach Parker]

Well that worked out well. The culture here in Boston is one game away from being absolutely ruined for years to come with the city and fanbase. Buckle up.

 

[DK46]

If they blow this, I agree it's not going to be pretty. If I'm being honest I'm not sure what I'll do. Can't even believe I'm at that point. But list the choke jobs for the past 15 years and it's impressive but not in a good way. 2011 must have been a alternate universe.

Pressure is firmly on Boston now.