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

[DarrenBanks56]

I honestly wouldn't have thought anyone on the team would through Tuukka under the bus.

not in public at least

 

[bbfan419]

Agreed. I still like Bjork on that line in theory but the penalties were rough. Oh well, he'll just have to be better tonight.

Lets pray all the boys are fired up now and win this thing in 5 games.

 

[JCRO]

Having a Bruins playoff game on my birthday is something I never would’ve thought could happen. And yet here we are!

I’d like a win please.

LFG B’s!!!!

 

[Maine Fan]

not in public at least

Hopefully, not privately as well. This has bothered him for a while, we could see it in his play.

 

[TD Charlie]

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.

As of right now, he doesn't imo

 

[Maine Fan]

Do we need this win? No, but it would be terrific.

Go Bruins

 

[Trap Jesus]

Do we need this win? No, but it would be terrific.

Go Bruins

Man, I can't believe this sentiment is so popular with so many. Of course it's not a "must win", but it swings the series back in the Canes favor if they win tonight.

 

[HumBucker]

not in public at least

Who knows, but my sense is that the guys are speaking genuinely and naturally. It doesn't seem that they're trying to choose their words carefully, if they were toeing the company line. Hockey players are not known to be good actors.

 

[KnightofBoston]

People might not like it but i actually respect his decision to have bjork play again. The kid has a lot of raw talent and to me his biggest issues are related to weakness in battles, i think his penalties are a result of him trying to up his compete and aggression and it just back fired. I think it shows a lot of thoughtfulness on cassidy’s part to just roll him out again. Can work wonders for a young players confidence and i wouldnt be surprised to see one of bjork’s best games yet

 

[HumBucker]

Having a Bruins playoff game on my birthday is something I never would’ve thought could happen. And yet here we are!

I’d like a win please.

LFG B’s!!!!

Happy birthday! I hope they get a win for you.

 

[HumBucker]

People might not like it but i actually respect his decision to have bjork play again. The kid has a lot of raw talent and to me his biggest issues are related to weakness in battles, i think his penalties are a result of him trying to up his compete and aggression and it just back fired. I think it shows a lot of thoughtfulness on cassidy’s part to just roll him out again. Can work wonders for a young players confidence and i wouldnt be surprised to see one of bjork’s best games yet

Agreed. If he's overwhelmed being on the #1 line, I don't see why Studnicka wouldn't also be; he's got even fewer NHL games under his belt.

Bjork at least has reps with Bergy and Marchand, and had played well overall, and Stud played well with Coyle's line. Why mess with that? Not to mention the fact that Coyle has arguably been the better centre thus far, so it's not exactly a bad thing to be on his line.

And I'm sure Bjork has got the message about avoiding unnecessary penalties.

 

[DarrenBanks56]

Who knows, but my sense is that the guys are speaking genuinely and naturally. It doesn't seem that they're trying to choose their words carefully, if they were toeing the company line. Hockey players are not known to be good actors.

I can see that. But I can also see them being pissed at him seeing how everyone is in the same situation. But we dont know the whole situation either. If the whole family is healthy I could see the teammates talking major shit about him in the locker room.
Especially seeing how he couldve opted out earlier like Kampfer did.

 

[Dicky113]

Holy shit we're all on the same page with Pasta?!

I don't want to see Pasta unless he's was close to 100% as possible or it's a deciding game.

Shouldn’t it depend on what’s bothering him? If it’s a partial tear of a ligament, sure, but maybe he just has the shits?

 

[Dicky113]

People might not like it but i actually respect his decision to have bjork play again. The kid has a lot of raw talent and to me his biggest issues are related to weakness in battles, i think his penalties are a result of him trying to up his compete and aggression and it just back fired. I think it shows a lot of thoughtfulness on cassidy’s part to just roll him out again. Can work wonders for a young players confidence and i wouldnt be surprised to see one of bjork’s best games yet

As long as it’s a very short leash I’m ok with it

 

[Fenway]

BRUINS GDT - ECQF Game 4 - Boston (2) vs Carolina(1) - 8:08 ET - NESN, CBC, SN 4K, NBCSN, TVAS, 98.5 WBZ-FM