GDT: 10/25: Skyfall: Bruins @ Toronto 7pm ET CBC,NHLN,NESN, 98.5 FM

[NORY]

Still think the 1st and 2nd lines need a shakeup. That Bergeron line just isn't clicking. A lot of one and done. Marchand is playing selfish. Bergeron looks like he's hurt. Smith is just kind of.... there. Still solid defensively. I'm sure they will pick it up though.

Great game overall. Can't ask for much more in terms of effort. Hamilton is the X factor right now. Chara who?

Krejci is playing great. Would like to see him with a permanent RW. I don't know if the up and down play of Griffith will cut it.

With smith i think it is just a matter of missing training camp.

 

[pkunit]

Chara is still a top defensemen in the league. He's the foundation of our franchise, I'll bet he retires here and gets his number in the rafters.

How motivating is it to think if we have a winning record in early December, than Z is back. What a boost. Look out.

 

[HumBucker]

Still think the 1st and 2nd lines need a shakeup. That Bergeron line just isn't clicking. A lot of one and done. Marchand is playing selfish. Bergeron looks like he's hurt. Smith is just kind of.... there. Still solid defensively. I'm sure they will pick it up though.

Great game overall. Can't ask for much more in terms of effort. Hamilton is the X factor right now. Chara who?

Krejci is playing great. Would like to see him with a permanent RW. I don't know if the up and down play of Griffith will cut it.

It's interesting that in the 3rd(?) CJ seemed to be trying out a few options on the DK line. I think Loui was up there for a shift and Smith as well - unless those were just betwixt line changes.

 

[A Healthy Kelly*]

It's interesting that in the 3rd(?) CJ seemed to be trying out a few options on the DK line. I think Loui was up there for a shift and Smith as well - unless those were just betwixt line changes.

it's an extension of the idea that players are practically interchangeable in this system if they have vaguely similar skillsets.

 

[Hali33]

My god the Leafs are terrible.

 

[Era of Sanity]

I can't believe how little intensity and work ethic the Leafs showed. That is a team that shouldn't take anything for granted, they seem to have culture problems which is likely when you make Phaneuf captain and your franchise player is Kessel.

Not sure if the Bruins were that good or the Leafs that bad but good job by the B's nonetheless. Dougie was outstanding.

 

[dredeye]

My god the Leafs are terrible.

Really underwhelming team to watch that's for sure. Oh well. B's dominated so I'm happy

 

[Alicat]

It's interesting that in the 3rd(?) CJ seemed to be trying out a few options on the DK line. I think Loui was up there for a shift and Smith as well - unless those were just betwixt line changes.

In Z's absence, the forwards are going to be asked to play their best 2-way hockey.

In the 3rd period, even though it was a 4-0 score, Claude started to roll out his best 2-way players in order to help the D and Tuukka finish strong.

This is why you saw the 1st line have a different winger each shift.

Kelly and Loui are going to pick up extra minutes late in the game as well as be added to key d zone faceoffs.

 

[TaroTsujimoto]

Nice win. Seidenberg did a terrific job in Chara's absence and looks to be skating as well as ever. Great night for Hamilton as well.

Up front, I thought Kreji and Lucic played well (although Krech had a couple of bad d-zone shifts). Loui is still not playing "A" hockey by his standards, but he's getting there. Shooting is the biggest area in which he needs to improve.

Bergeron is skating in quicksand right now, much like he did early last season. Pretty sure he's hurt.

 

[Alicat]

I don't think Bergeron is hurt. His line is becoming opponents number one target and thus, they are being double teamed and it is up to Bergy, Marchy and Smitty to fight through it and find a way to break the coverage down to play their game.

Bergy looked better tonight and I'm confident he will break out in the next few games.

Both Marchy and Smitty will also need to do the same in order to provide the support that keeps that line going.

 

[ChargersRookie]

Chara is still a top defensemen in the league. He's the foundation of our franchise, I'll bet he retires here and gets his number in the rafters.

How motivating is it to think if we have a winning record in early December, than Z is back. What a boost. Look out.

Like when less is more, the Bruins are more a team than when Chara is there. If that could be proven, oh my. He makes a difference but the team waits for him to do so too.

 

[TaroTsujimoto]

Oh, and Krug is establishing himself as a reliable 20+ minute defender. Now averaging 20:06 for the season.

 

[Hali33]

Really underwhelming team to watch that's for sure. Oh well. B's dominated so I'm happy

I can't believe they are actually worse than last year.
Much be so discouraging for the their fans.

 

[OrreyKroog]

Chara plus a second and spoons for yandel, doan and gormley.

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

Chara plus a second and spoons for yandel, doan and gormley.

Nah if Z were going anywhere it wouldn't be to the yotes, he won't be traded to begin with.

 

[The Dangly One]

Chara plus a second and spoons for yandel, doan and gormley.

Nope.

 

[TCL40]

Pasta is gunning for that first line spot.

Looks like it-I'm pretty sure we will likely see him in Boston at some point this season. Not sure they want to burn his first year but if it looks like he's ready they will do it. I think that's one reason he opted for the AHL rather than the Swedish league. He and the FO see him making the big team sooner than later and the AHL means he can be available if they want him this season.

 

[Flannelman]

Dougie had some noticeable nasty in his game last night, in addition to his all around great game.

Loved Krejci over Kessel.

 

[KrejciMVP]

Seidenberg is looking much better, love how he is now the leader mentoring the kids on D. Last night was the best game the Bruins had this year and our mobile Dmen are responsible for this. Keep rolling with Hamilton Bart and Krug just like the Ranger series 2 years ago.

Oh yeah, Krejci is as elite! What a goal, could be a top 5 center in hockey now.

 

[Boston Bruno]

Hamilton was inspired. That was really good to see. If he can string games like that together, we will be in such a better place.

Good stuff.

 

[cat400]

A very workman-like road victory. The revamped defence played quite well.

The Bruins remaining Special K (Krejci) showed why the brass chose him over the chubby K.

The game could in years to come be looked back upon as Dougie Hamilton's coming out party.

A great way to celebrate autumn in SW Ontario with the Leafs falling.

 

[OutspokenMinority*]

not to take anything away from Paille's effort on that Campbell goal, but Phaneuf's effort on that play was absolutely embarrassing. it would drive me crazy to have a guy like that not only on my team but to be the captain? yeeeikes.

still, a GREAT play by Paille and a good job by Campbell to head to open space out front.

 

[dredeye]

I can't believe they are actually worse than last year.
Much be so discouraging for the their fans.

Go take a look at their post game discussion. It's official

 

[dredeye]

not to take anything away from Paille's effort on that Campbell goal, but Phaneuf's effort on that play was absolutely embarrassing. it would drive me crazy to have a guy like that not only on my team but to be the captain? yeeeikes.

still, a GREAT play by Paille and a good job by Campbell to head to open space out front.

You forgot how much more crazy it would make you if he were our captain with that cap hit going far into the future

 

[BruinLVGA]

The Leafs biggest problem is having Phaneuf and Kessel as their leaders.

A clear example: Krejci's goal with Kessel gently tapping David a couple of times like saying "Hey David, please don't score" and then Phaneuf simply standing there looking at Krejci collecting his own rebound and stuffing it home, undisturbed.