Management Bruce Cassidy Fired

[mar2kbos]

My guess it’s Donnie saying you didn’t implement any of my wondrous draft picks and that’s your fault and I’m going to get a coach that does. Sweeney seems to be a guy that think everything he touches is gold and if not it’s someone else’s fault.

This also tells me we are going to see more draft picks get longer looks this coming season. Wouldn’t be surprised id Studs is second line center come opening night.

If Bergeron isn’t back they get a FA that they can afford and call him a great replacement.

 

[Sheppy]

My guess it’s Donnie saying you didn’t implement any of my wondrous draft picks and that’s your fault and I’m going to get a coach that does. Sweeney seems to be a guy that think everything he touches is gold and if not it’s someone else’s fault.

This also tells me we are going to see more draft picks get longer looks this coming season. Wouldn’t be surprised id Studs is second line center come opening night.

If Bergeron isn’t back they get a FA that they can afford and call him a great replacement.

I'd be ok with this if Studnicka was good. He's not the answer, and if he is... we're absolutely hooped. He's bad.

 

[crimsonace]

I think they underachieved in the playoffs in Cassidy’s time here given the players we had. Cassidy was content riding his super line as far as they could take him every year.

He was content doing that because that’s all he had the last couple of years. They were dynamic in 2019 and arguably their best line in the playoffs was the Mojo-Coyle third line.

 

[Mainehockey33]

Asking sincerely: which series that they lost do you think they had the better team in?

Obviously St. Louis, but that team should have lost in round 1 to Toronto and would have if not for Nazem Kadri being a dummy.

Both times they lost to Tampa the better team won.

I think they should have beat the Islanders last year. I know their defense wasn’t great with guys like Grizz and Reilly getting targeted but I think they could have done better with a different game plan.

Even those series against Tampa I think could have gone better. It took Cassidy 7 years to break up the top line and spread the offense out and it got them to game seven of the first round despite having a weaker roster this season.

 

[Fenian24]

Sweeney built the roster..

I am not defending Sweeney, I want him gone as well. Both were responsible for this team. Cassidy with his turn the other cheek style and Sweeney being a clueless putz.

 

[Gordoff]

Don Sweeney why did you fire Bruce:

“We needed a new voice”

Don Sweeney did Bruce lose the room:

“Not at all”

Okay then lol

Contradictory SOB isn't he!?!

 

[Gordoff]

i dont think it's nearly that simple in this particular case and find the use of the word pathetic to not fit, like at all.

concerning? absolutely. Because we have a lot going on up top that's bigger than cassidy, and you have to wonder how you got to the point players are speaking like that and involved (and again, we have no evidence to suggest so this is still a hypothetical) but if it were to come out that their relationship wasn't good and senior players

One thing I've noticed in my work life and being a former pres of an organization and a business owner is that when
there is a gap in leadership or as they say "nature abhors a vacuum" that people try to fix things at multiple levels and butt heads when the shit hits the fan.
The shit is hitting the fan.

 

[Mainehockey33]

I also wonder if a coach could have gotten more out of guys like Debrusk and Carlo the last few seasons. Wasn’t until Cassidy changed his philosophy a bit last year that Debrusk started making an impact again.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

I think they should have beat the Islanders last year. I know their defense wasn’t great with guys like Grizz and Reilly getting targeted but I think they could have done better with a different game plan.

Even those series against Tampa I think could have gone better. It took Cassidy 7 years to break up the top line and spread the offense out and it got them to game seven of the first round despite having a weaker roster this season.

And yet, Marchand (11 points), Bergeron (7 points) and Pasta (6 points) were the three leading scorers. All plus players.

Coyle (-7)
Debrusk (-7)
Hall (-6)
Smith (-5)
Haula (-4)

 

[Baddkarma]

So Cassidy takes the fall and the brain trust stays and the players stay...

interesting...

 

[Mainehockey33]

And yet, Marchand (11 points), Bergeron (7 points) and Pasta (6 points) were the three leading scorers. All plus players.

Coyle (-7)
Debrusk (-7)
Hall (-6)
Smith (-5)
Haula (-4)

Looked like they wouldn’t make the playoffs until Cassidy switched up line combos.

 

[ODAAT]

My guess it’s Donnie saying you didn’t implement any of my wondrous draft picks and that’s your fault and I’m going to get a coach that does. Sweeney seems to be a guy that think everything he touches is gold and if not it’s someone else’s fault.

This also tells me we are going to see more draft picks get longer looks this coming season. Wouldn’t be surprised id Studs is second line center come opening night.

If Bergeron isn’t back they get a FA that they can afford and call him a great replacement.

I think you are right, and that`s essentially what Cam mentioned in his end of year presser, players being given more of an opportunity to make mistakes and not play with that fear that the first one they make they are essentially done for the game

I am not nearly the fan of Butch many are here, I know that isn`t a popular view and I am completely ok with him being removed but if I see a guy like Trotz hired after what Neely said I`ll be livid.

Would have liked to have had a chance to see what Leach might have been able to do behind the bench before he left for Seattle but we shall see what happens.

 

[Fire Sweeney]

So Cassidy takes the fall and the brain trust stays and the players stay...

interesting...

Now imagine what kind of coach will come here and accept to work under Dumb and Dumber, coaching trash like Nick Foligno, Charlie Coyle and Derek Forbort.

 

[Patdud]

This should be a daily reminder that cassidy was .500 in the playoffs and he lost series against teams he should have won multiple times because he doesn’t make adjustments to his system when they are getting picked apart by the opposing coach over the course of a series. I really don’t give a shit what his regular season winning percentage is, we’ve been complaining about the same things with his team for years and when he’s finally canned you’d think we fired Scotty bowman.

Neely is a shit exec and needs to be fired, don Sweeney is an ok gm and can also be lost in this transition, but it was time to move on from Cassidy. And no he’s not going to go win a cup somewhere else. He failed pretty hard in his first stint because he didn’t have the Chara/Bergy room and leadership keeping the team together. Look what happened when he ran cocaine and chaos show in Washington. Hell last three years max in his next destination guaranteed. Great person, enjoyable interview but no he’s not one of the best coaches on the league. Regardless of the jack adams.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Looked like they wouldn’t make the playoffs until Cassidy switched up line combos.

Agreed.

But as usual, come playoff time, secondary forwards fail badly.

 

[Patdud]

I think they should have beat the Islanders last year. I know their defense wasn’t great with guys like Grizz and Reilly getting targeted but I think they could have done better with a different game plan.

Even those series against Tampa I think could have gone better. It took Cassidy 7 years to break up the top line and spread the offense out and it got them to game seven of the first round despite having a weaker roster this season.

We could have won in 2018, should have won in 2019, Def should have beaten the islanders in 21 and honestly could have beaten the canes a few weeks ago.

I’m 2019 through and 2021 specifically he got out matched by the guy on the other bench during the games and after

 

[Number8]

OK, had the night to chill out and reflect. Was hoping to feel better this morning. Sadly, I'm still in the "welcome back to the 90's Boston Bruins fans" camp.

1) Regardless of what Krejci or Bergeron do, we have a dearth of talent at Center. Huge problem because you don't develop center depth in the time that DK and PB have left -- IF they come back.
2) Jerry "wanna $22 hot dog with that shitty beer?" Jacobs will not allow a rebuild.
3) Even if he did allow a rebuild, do I want Cam and Donny doing it? NO. NO, NO, NO, NO.

And to point number 3, if we are to get rid of Don and Cam it falls on the shoulders of Charlie Jacobs to do that. Who I would not trust to bag my groceries, let alone anything of importance. And testicular fortitude is not exactly what screams to mind when I think of the little Pony Boy.

So.... what do we have? Call "Uncle Harry", hope you catch him before his 8th scotch of the day and say "what do I do????"

We're f***ed with this ownership and FO.

 

[MattFromFranklin]

Sweeney built the roster..

But you're missing the most important thing - he used to play for the Bruins. Neely is one of his best pals and Sinden and Jacobs love him.

 

[EverettMike]

I think they should have beat the Islanders last year. I know their defense wasn’t great with guys like Grizz and Reilly getting targeted but I think they could have done better with a different game plan.

Even those series against Tampa I think could have gone better. It took Cassidy 7 years to break up the top line and spread the offense out and it got them to game seven of the first round despite having a weaker roster this season.

That Islanders team not only beat us in 6 they took Tampa to game 7. I thought they were definitely the better team.

And does losing to Tampa in 6 mean much more than losing to them in 5?

Most seasons I felt like Bruce sort of capped out what they were capable of, except for in 2019 when I didn't think they had any business winning the East before everything broke their way. (Which is why it's funny that Final loss is his worst series loss.)

 

[MattFromFranklin]

Sweeney won’t say if there rebuilding

Say it depends on Bergeron and how they do the first 2 months shorthanded

Sounds like a great plan

They won't sell even if they're out of it or have no shot of winning a series. Mr. Burns wants playoff revenue.

 

[Absurdity]

He was a breath of fresh air when he took over for Calude. He harped on playing with pace, no more D to D passes in the defensive zone or passing the puck along the boards, quick transitions passing or skating out of their own end and into the offensive zone, and build a presence around the net.

Like all good coaches, as the years go by, the team started to drift away from that system. They went from playing with pace to zone defense without the puck. Offensive scoring depended on line chemistry and for the defense to shoot the puck for tip-ins. A great PP ended up struggling because of a lack of changes. Throughout his tenor, the PP played a big part for his team's success, and when it struggled, the cracks were shown.

I appreciate what he has done for the Bruins, but it was the right time to move on.

 

[Forester65]

Per Mike Cole NESN:

However, it sounds as if Sweeney and the Bruins’ front office believe Cassidy squeezed as much juice out of the fruit as possible.
That is what good coaches do. Means he needs new players. That's on the front office.

Sweeney: “You don’t go out and get 107 points, and win 51 games if the players aren’t responding to you. That just doesn’t happen. He’s able to push the buttons that are necessary, but it takes its toll. Over the course of time, it takes its toll. You’ve gotta find a way to deliver that message a little differently or the personnel changes and you cycle it out. That’s a little bit of the way the cycle happens.”
Sounds like Don complements Cassidy, realizes he needs to justify his firing and then starts tripping over his words.
He always tries to sound as articulate as possible and exposes himself as a dumbass in the process.

No telling at this point what direction the team is headed.
There is always hope that Don will make some personnel improvements that no one has seen coming, but it seems like a long shot.
He hasn't built much trust.

 

[Dr Hook]

If you think about it, not the worst outcome for Cassidy. He got thrown off the boat before it crashed into a giant iceberg. And now he can collect a paycheck while looking for the best opportunity to coach again.

He'll likely be back to work this summer in Dallas or Las Vegas.

 

[Mainehockey33]

We could have won in 2018, should have won in 2019, Def should have beaten the islanders in 21 and honestly could have beaten the canes a few weeks ago.

I’m 2019 through and 2021 specifically he got out matched by the guy on the other bench during the games and after

Bergeron, Krejci, Chara, Krug, Debrusk, Hall, Marchand, Pastrnak, McAvoy, Carlo, Rask… It’s not like they didn’t have talent during Cassidy’s time as coach.

 

[MattFromFranklin]

Followed by “Does anyone know where the bus is?”

I wonder if he meant to say "they're not driving the bus with the exception of my binky, Jake DeBrusk. I can't trade him because I'd be admitting that I f*cked up the 2015 1st round, and he knows I conned him into signing an extension after pretending to try and trade him and he's not happy. So, I had to fire the coach to try and get him to want to stay."

I don't think that is the reason, but that would be hilarious if it was.