Pre-Game Talk: 8/17 8:07 PM - ECQF GAME 4 - BRUINS lead series 2-1 - NESN, SN, SN4K, NBCSN, TVAS, 98.5 WBZ-FM

[kthx]

It should be quite obvious that Marchand is gonna get atleast 2 points. He wants the Conn Smythe trophy.

 

[BAD BOY]

I’m probably by myself on this one but if Pasta can play and the team medical staff clears him I play him regardless what the series is. Now saying all that I don’t think he plays tonight. These are the Stanley Cup Playoffs nobody is a hundred percent.

 

[smithformeragent]

If Pasta sits, he’ll have more time to knit.

 

[Alicat]

No Svechnikov and sounds like no Edmundson. Looks like the Carolina lines will be a hot mess in the GDT thread graphic so my apologies in advance

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

No Svechnikov and sounds like no Edmundson. Looks like the Carolina lines will be a hot mess in the GDT thread graphic so my apologies in advance

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Magic 8-Ball Says: Answer Unclear
They have a 4th Line?

 

[TD Charlie]

Asked about his lineup for tonight by the beat, Brind’amour could only be heard mumbling, “which one is it? You tell me. I have to pick one so you tell me.”

 

[UConn126]

I don't rush Pasta back, no sense in potentially worsening his injury, though I also really don't love Bjork on the top line. Maybe try Wags there, bring some physicality to the line.

Marchand-Bergy-Wagner
DeBrusk-Krejci-Kase
Bjork-Coyle-Kuhlman
Nordstrom-Kuraly-Lindholm

 

[TD Charlie]

Same lines as game 3. Bjork had a rough day but get him right back on that top line horse.

 

[Alicat]

Same lines as game 3. Bjork had a rough day but get him right back on that top line horse.

Swap him with Studnicka and he's on the 3rd line w/Kuraly and Coyle. Wagner goes back to the 4th with Nordy and Par

 

[Alicat]

Maybe we'll find out about lines then. I have no idea when Cassidy speaks

 

[TD Charlie]

Swap him with Studnicka and he's on the 3rd line w/Kuraly and Coyle. Wagner goes back to the 4th with Nordy and Par

That works for me as well. Studs played pretty well and Bjork wasn't bad with Coyle either.

 

[Ned Bouhalassa]

I want to see #68 on the ice tonight!

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

I want to see #68 on the ice tonight!

I want to see Pasta ON ice in the stands looking bored again.

No need to risk an injury worsening.

 

[Alicat]

That works for me as well. Studs played pretty well and Bjork wasn't bad with Coyle either.

Bjork and Coyle I thought looked like they had some solid chemistry. I think Bjork was simply over matched in game 3 and possibly targeted a little. I thought the first penalty was tacky but the other 2 were definitely penalties.

 

[Tmac37]

Let's put them on the ropes. Hope Jaro can show he can be consistent if we make a long run.

 

[Orr Fourever]

I smell another Bruin Victory...

Hard on pucks boys...
Let's go boys...

 

[EvilElf63]

Kase is due. He's been doing great things with the puck and getting some chances. Tonight he puts one in.

 

[Smitty93]

I don't rush Pasta back, no sense in potentially worsening his injury, though I also really don't love Bjork on the top line. Maybe try Wags there, bring some physicality to the line.

Marchand-Bergy-Wagner
DeBrusk-Krejci-Kase
Bjork-Coyle-Kuhlman
Nordstrom-Kuraly-Lindholm

Wagner shouldn't be anywhere close to the top line. It's ok if you're trying to protect a lead at the end of the game, but otherwise he shouldn't be there.

Assuming Pastrnak's still out, I'd be fine with keeping the lineup from Saturday, but flipping Bjork and Studnicka.

Marchand-Bergeron-Studnicka
DeBrusk-Krejci-Kase
Kuraly-Coyle-Bjork
Nordstrom-Kuraly-Wagner

I wouldn't be surprised to see them sit Bjork. It's what they'd normally do after such a bad game. Personally, I'd be curious to see Senyshyn in there at 3RW. He was solid on the 3rd line in his call-up this year, and I think it's worth cycling through your options, just to see what you have.

 

[Oates2Neely]

If Pastrnak isn’t ready to go I’d try Nordstrom on the top line. He’s been fantastic. He could forecheck and dig up pucks for 63 & 37

 

[bbfan419]

So with Pasta in who comes out considering lines 2 3 and 4 were effective? Bjork? Thinking this would be a mistake.

I thought Lindholm played great, would be tempted to go with Lindholm, Nordstrom and Kuraly on the 4th line, put Stud with Coyle and Bjork on line 3, that means Wagner would have to sit, which I don't really like either, but someone would have to sit and I want Stud in there even when Pasta comes back.

 

[bbfan419]

I don't rush Pasta back, no sense in potentially worsening his injury, though I also really don't love Bjork on the top line. Maybe try Wags there, bring some physicality to the line.

Marchand-Bergy-Wagner
DeBrusk-Krejci-Kase
Bjork-Coyle-Kuhlman
Nordstrom-Kuraly-Lindholm

Stud would be in there before Kuhlman

 

[Fenway]

GTD will be posted early this afternoon

 

[BMC]

Stud would be in there before Kuhlman

God I would hope so.

 

[Blowfish]

If Pastrnak isn’t ready to go I’d try Nordstrom on the top line. He’s been fantastic. He could forecheck and dig up pucks for 63 & 37

This I would try....

Bruins need to keep Kurl/Coyle together...Studnicka too but perhaps he moves to the top line.

The 2nd and 4th line do not change.

Just not sure where Bjork fits if Pasta is back.

 

[Fenway]