BRUINS GDT 4/25: Game 7 ECQF: The Bear and Rene are not ready for golf - NESN, NBCSN, CBC, TVAS, 98.5 WBZ-FM

[Caper Bruins fan]

I really enjoy McGuire on his daily show on CKGM Montreal (TSN 690)

I can not put into words how badly Toronto fans want a win tonight as it would be payback for 2013.

I just have a gut feeling the game will go into overtime

I am not feeling an overtime game at all. In fact I am becoming more and more confident that the Bruins are going to win convincingly. Except for the first period in game 5 they have completely dominated the Leafs on home ice . The bounces are finally going to go our way tomorrow.

 

[Aeroforce]

I posted this in the pregame thread and will do it again.

McGuire CKGM Montreal: Neither team is worried

NHL on NBC's Pierre McGuire looks at who might have the advantage in Game 7 between Toronto and Boston.

Pierre has covered all 6 games and he has access that nobody else does.

He is suggesting that Frederik Andersen is becoming a modern-day version of Ken Dryden as he could be in the Bruins heads.

The interview is a good listen and a reminder that sports radio can be good, unlike the garbage we now deal with in Boston.

I haven't had a chance to listen yet, but I'm not of the opinion Andersen is in the Bruins' heads. Remember the unbelievably gaudy stat lines for Pastrnak/Bergeron/Marchand after the first two games? Everyone knew that wasn't sustainable, but I think goals and assists came so easily those first two games.

It wasn't a big deal, but Pasta's little celebration where he held his hand up to his ear to hear the crowd - posters here that were at the game said the vets approached him and told him to tone it down. But to me, that sort of thing shows arrogance, not confidence.

Goals and assists were easy the first two games. And I don't know that Andersen made any major adjustments as much as I see the B's trying to be too cute with dekes and dangles, making one too many passes, taking too long to shoot, etc. Sure Andersen's positioning has been good, but they are shooting pucks right in his chest, as well as flat out missing the net.

 

[BruinsFan1990]

Woke up at 2am and cant go back to sleep. Too nervous for tonight...

I hate hockey.

 

[caz16]

I am so excited for this game. I have confidence that the Bruins will win! I am even being chirped by the transport truck driver who delivers equipment at work - I have a big Bruins flag on my office wall for the playoffs and he can see it through the window when he drives by. He now honks his horn as he drives by as his Go Leafs message to me....lol Let's do this tonight in a big way!!

GO BRUINS!!!

 

[Kate08]

Work is going to be great today. I’m sure it will fly right by.

 

[Over the volcano]

There is a kid that will get in the game, his name is Heinen. He may not have quite the offensive chops of Donato, but he also won’t be exposed defensively.

I thought he and DK would not be a good fit because of the similar styles, but the few times Heinen played with Krejci, they appeared to have very good chemistry.

Let’s hope he and DeBrusk can jumpstart Krejci and that second line.

It’s not either/or with those two. The team made it here on the backs of their kids, they should run with them now.

It gives them the best shot today and will pay off in spades down the line as these kids get the experience.

Drop Nash or Backes to the 4th line and bring donato/Heinen I’m on the third. Cassidy will have more talent to shift around if he needs to make adjustments

 

[Mistah Ungah]

Bruins last stand

Get amped.

"It was an April morning/when they told us we should go. And as I turned to you, you smiled at me, how could we say no?"

What a fitting lyric for a Game 7. And the studio version is one of Jimmy Page's most epic solos.

 

[Rubber Biscuit]

 

[GloryDaze4877]

It’s not either/or with those two. The team made it here on the backs of their kids, they should run with them now.

It gives them the best shot today and will pay off in spades down the line as these kids get the experience.

Drop Nash or Backes to the 4th line and bring donato/Heinen I’m on the third. Cassidy will have more talent to shift around if he needs to make adjustments

And who sits? When everyone is healthy, it IS either/or.

The B’s have 5 players 24 or under in the lineup:

Pasta, DeBrusk, Heinen, McAvoy, and Grizz (would be 6 if Carlo wasn’t hurt). So let’s not pretend that there is no youth in the lineup. I hate to keep having to say this because it makes it seem like I am down on Donato (which I am not), but he’s not ready for playoff hockey.

He just doesn’t have the compete or the defensive acumen yet, and you don’t want a guy that you have to shelter in the lineup for Game 7. How does that give Cassidy more talent to make adjustments? It actually does the opposite by limiting where he can put Donato. Which in turn, does not give the B’s “the best shot today”.

 

[eightspokedb]

Going out for breakfast...I have a new purse to show off, and I am going to use library and retail therapy to combat pre-game jitters.

GO BRUINS....

 

[bruinsfan1970]

Rask must be on his game and let's hope the forwards start taking better shots and stop the fancy moves. Just fricking WIN!!!!!!

 

[Oates2Neely]

First 5 minutes of game will tell us if this Bruins team is mentally tough. They better come out like caged animals

 

[Winnwell Cooperalls]

Just win.

**** the Leafs.

That is all.

 

[Alicat]

I’m going to eat my feelings all day.

This damn rain is going to make a lunchtime walk impossible.

I hope the day goes by quickly

 

[LouJersey]

Man, it's pouring out and gray af. Better not be a foreshadowing of my mood at about 10:30.

Bruins 6-1. Up 3-0 after 1.

 

[KnightofBoston]

"It was an April morning/when they told us we should go. And as I turned to you, you smiled at me, how could we say no?"

What a fitting lyric for a Game 7. And the studio version is one of Jimmy Page's most epic solos.

Glad you picked up on that

 

[Marcobruin]

Of course you would.

You must be real disappointed that Heinen is back in? Doesn’t fit the agenda after all.

Which part didnt you understand?
I said im ok with him on the 3rd or 4th line not on the 2nd. Take him over Wingels.

 

[ODAAT]

Work is going to be great today. I’m sure it will fly right by.

Haha, I have a different issue, I don`t work til 5, just gonna play game after game on NHL18 vs the Leafs and pound em` all day

 

[Marcobruin]

I missed where Donato scored in Game 2.

However, I did see the play where he failed to get out to the point on a faceoff, which led directly to a TOR goal.

He has a bright future, but right now I don’t believe he’s ready and Game 2 did nothing to disprove that idea.

The entire series guys like wingels nash did nothing to merit why they should play over Donato.At least if ryan makes a mistake ill accept it. Watching these vets makes me nauseas and if donato is goin be scrutinized .lets scrutinize others too. Krejci has made turn overs that have costed goals..would you sit him on game 7? Same for berg?
We have too many stagnant players ...deadwood

 

[Gnome17]

This will either be glorious or soul-crushing.

 

[Marcobruin]

After listening to Felger and Mazz today I felt like jumping off a cliff . Negativity is understandable after blowing a 3-1 lead but they really don’t give the Bruins much chance tomorrow.

Its more a matter maybe that it should not have gotten to this point. The inability to close it after 2 attempts.
Lets see how the bruins do with their backs on the wall.

 

[Gonzothe7thDman]

We shouldn't have to be playing tonight after the lead we built, but here we are.

Just win, and blowing the 3-1 lead is just an afterthought.

 

[Over the volcano]

And who sits? When everyone is healthy, it IS either/or.

The B’s have 5 players 24 or under in the lineup:

Pasta, DeBrusk, Heinen, McAvoy, and Grizz (would be 6 if Carlo wasn’t hurt). So let’s not pretend that there is no youth in the lineup. I hate to keep having to say this because it makes it seem like I am down on Donato (which I am not), but he’s not ready for playoff hockey.

He just doesn’t have the compete or the defensive acumen yet, and you don’t want a guy that you have to shelter in the lineup for Game 7. How does that give Cassidy more talent to make adjustments? It actually does the opposite by limiting where he can put Donato. Which in turn, does not give the B’s “the best shot today”.

Replace anyone on the 4th line with Backes or Nash and drop Donato into the 3rd.

Just saying - they should play the future of the team, it’s what got them where they are and it’s where they’re going. Be who they are.

 

[caz16]

There is a lot of doubt on that Leafs team - Gardiner admitted that game 7 haunted him - if he is stupid enough to think they beat that demon the other night, good luck with that... not a game 7 so not the same thing. Marleau, one of their veterans, will be haunted by the game 7 when he couldn't help stop the come back LA made when the Sharks were up 3 games and lost the next 4 games. The Bruins veterans beat their demons in 2011 and also gained a lot of experience with the 3 series that went to game 7.

 

[Marcobruin]

Fear is the reason he wont put Donato in. What if he gets tossed around? What if he makes a mistake? Yet guys like wingels who is useless offensively are safer for him . put donato in .you dont want him on the second line.fine put him on the 3rd and use him on the pp which sux lately.