Boston Bruins 2020 PLAYOFFS - THE BEAR invades the Toronto bubble

[Dennis Bonvie]

Are you actually advocating to take Grzelyck/Krug out?

Yes.

 

[easton117]

I’d like to see Clifton get a game in just so he can play one. They’ll need him at some point.

Kase too for that matter though to a lesser extent. Maybe not though based on how Some of the other forwards have played I guess

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

Are you actually advocating to take Grzelyck/Krug out?

If for their health against Washington trying to board them it might make sense. Talent wise, not at all.

 

[BruinsFanMike82]

 

[TwineTickler]

We cannot catch a break... No Bergy or Krech... both lines need to get going and the C's can't practice. f*** 2020. Hopefully they are on the ice tomorrow. Really curious what's ailing Bergy after 4 months off...

 

[Bruinaura]

My concern level is now a little bit higher

 

[Alicat]

We cannot catch a break... No Bergy or Krech... both lines need to get going and the C's can't practice. f*** 2020. Hopefully they are on the ice tomorrow. Really curious what's ailing Bergy after 4 months off...

Take a damn chill pill with the doom and gloom. Be thankful sports are even happening.

 

[mjhfb]

We cannot catch a break... No Bergy or Krech... both lines need to get going and the C's can't practice. f*** 2020. Hopefully they are on the ice tomorrow. Really curious what's ailing Bergy after 4 months off...

If they're hurt so soon its very concerning, as this is becoming more frequent for both.
Time for Coyle to step it up with results. Zero points/-2 so far not good enough for a big skilled 28 year old who soon might find himself moved up the lineup.

 

[Trap Jesus]

Bergeron's first maintenance day was before the Tampa game right? On Monday?

 

[lopey]

Carolina for sure would be a lot more difficult opponent this time.


Svec is a true 1st line player instead of a rookie, added more quality on defense, Aho has more experience now and they are fresh.

That defense is insanely deep and with Aho/Svec/TT there’s star power on offense as well.

As mentioned previously goaltending is their weakness.

Top4 team in the East

They are a good team but their goalies will do them in I think.

 

[HumBucker]

We cannot catch a break... No Bergy or Krech... both lines need to get going and the C's can't practice. f*** 2020. Hopefully they are on the ice tomorrow. Really curious what's ailing Bergy after 4 months off...

It's definitely concerning. That they may be nursing injuries is not the ONLY possible explanation, but it seems the most reasonable conclusion.

 

[ON3M4N]

My concern level is now a little bit higher

Shouldn't be. If 37 and 46 weren't going to play, you wouldn't see Stud at 1C and Lindholm at 2C.

 

[TwineTickler]

Alright... I know Isles looked good, but I want them. Carolina seems like a bit of a wagon right now. Big f***ing game on Sunday

 

[Trap Jesus]

Alright... I know Isles looked good, but I want them. Carolina seems like a bit of a wagon right now. Big f***ing game on Sunday

I wouldn't feel confident against anyone, but the Isles are the best match-up for the Bruins. They were back in March and they are now.

 

[prizminferno]

Isles fans are petrified of us for a reason(check their who to play thread). It's our best match up which seemed impossible to happen at the playoff start. If TB/WSH end up 1/4 it's also a dream scenario (forcing them to play before ECF)

We are somehow walking into the god scenario

 

[SPLBRUIN]

Isles are a much easier matchup then Carolina. Hurricanes are very good, only weakness is goaltending.

 

[SPLBRUIN]

Bruins have to stop spotting teams early 2 goal leads, we need to get back to playing with the lead.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

Bruce has been saying he might bench players all along and this game is now meaningless with us out of the top two seeds.

Play Frederic against Washington. Good idea. Ritchie as well. Washington is even more physical than Tampa.

 

[McGarnagle]

Bruce has been saying he might bench players all along and this game is now meaningless with us out of the top two seeds.

Play Frederic against Washington. Good idea. Ritchie as well. Washington is even more physical than Tampa.

I don't think the game is meaningless, the difference between playing Carolina and Long Island is significant. I think it's worth trying to win.

 

[DarrenBanks56]

Alright... I know Isles looked good, but I want them. Carolina seems like a bit of a wagon right now. Big f***ing game on Sunday

i want carolina. mrzek would be exposed by us just like last year.

 

[McGarnagle]

Tomorrow's Bolts/Flyers game is going to be intense, because the winner gets Montreal and the loser gets Columbus. That's a biiiiiiiiiig difference.

 

[8thRoundPick]

I don't think the game is meaningless, the difference between playing Carolina and Long Island is significant. I think it's worth trying to win.

What I've seen from both the Isles and the Canes this qualifying round is very close, IMO. They both play a pretty sound but not otherworldly defense, their goalies have been OK but not lights out, and both offenses have been incredible with superstar talent leading the way. If our defense and goaltending doesn't sharpen up, we're going to be in for a rude awakening.

 

[kthx]

What I've seen from both the Isles and the Canes this qualifying round is very close, IMO. They both play a pretty sound but not otherworldly defense, their goalies have been OK but not lights out, and both offenses have been incredible with superstar talent leading the way. If our defense and goaltending doesn't sharpen up, we're going to be in for a rude awakening.

I'm quite scared of Canes but they have some exploitable weaknesses too. I dont know them, but I sure hope Cassidy does.
Gotta remember that Florida looked really bad and lazy, and Rangers took 1000 penalties a game and their stars never showed up. Deangelo for example was -4 in the last game.

Our faith could be the same as Rangers, if our stars dont show up. But they will. Sooner or later.

 

[kthx]

Isles are a much easier matchup then Carolina. Hurricanes are very good, only weakness is goaltending.

Yes but we're also 9-1 against them in last 10. We can deal with them.

 

[8thRoundPick]

Yes but we're also 9-1 against them in last 10. We can deal with them.

Agreed, we've had both their numbers the past few years. On paper, it's not even close - we crush either team. Unfortunately, guys like Barzal/Beauvillier and Aho/Teravainen scare me - they have the ability right now to just flat out dominate out there.