News Article: Dougie Hamilton's move to leave Boston miffs Shawn Thornton (See Mod Post 212)
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Great article, great guy! He just reaffirms what I already thought.
That Hamilton is, well I'll leave it at that.
That Hayes will be big and a big part of his home town team but he needs to
"stay out of the bar."
That Looch will be missed but the B's won't be that different.
That Smith was/ is fast....
and that Sugar Shawn will always be a Bruin!
That Hamilton is, well I'll leave it at that.
That Hayes will be big and a big part of his home town team but he needs to
"stay out of the bar."
That Looch will be missed but the B's won't be that different.
That Smith was/ is fast....
and that Sugar Shawn will always be a Bruin!
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Awesome stuff. I love Sugar. Hope he's in the organization for 30 years after he retires.
Heady praise for the work ethic on the team too:
"He’s going to have to work hard. I’ve talked to him about how the Bruins are built and how good a shape every one is in, from Don Sweeney all the way down. It’s probably the most (in-shape) team I’ve ever been on. It’s going to be a lot of hard work and different for him, but he’s very, very excited to be here"
Heady praise for the work ethic on the team too:
"He’s going to have to work hard. I’ve talked to him about how the Bruins are built and how good a shape every one is in, from Don Sweeney all the way down. It’s probably the most (in-shape) team I’ve ever been on. It’s going to be a lot of hard work and different for him, but he’s very, very excited to be here"
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Sometimes! He used to be great all the time but at times now he comes across as obnoxious. I suppose it's when he tries too hard to appear unbiased. I want him biased and taunting the Habs. Not praising Stamkos etc more than the entire Bruins team during a broadcast!
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He couldn't resist a dig at Tyler
It's funny... but also troubling.
If I'm a young guy, why the hell should I "stay out of the bar"?
Why should we expect Hayes to act like he's a 50 year old suburban husband?
If this is the expectation, then perhaps the attitude problem is not entirely one with the younger players.
I love Thornton, but not everyone's idea of a fun night is bingo at the fire hall.
True but you're paid millions to represent the organization and the city.
There's literally hundreds of other guys waiting in the wings to take your salary and ice time of you can't be cool . We all saw what that plan got Seguin in Boston.
They won't have it no matter what your skill set is
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Bruins have experienced bar troubles from way back when there was no internet.
You can go to a bar and not be a Turk but still not a wall flower. Depends who you are on the inside or what affirmations you need.
Bruins might just be too sensitive to the bar scene for the players sake.
I don't think it's a bad thing in the end.
You can go to a bar and not be a Turk but still not a wall flower. Depends who you are on the inside or what affirmations you need.
Bruins might just be too sensitive to the bar scene for the players sake.
I don't think it's a bad thing in the end.
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They're also 20-something pro athlete with money.
Hell yes, I would be enjoying that completely. There has to be balance. Bars = okay. Top off on the tables = too much.
And representing the team, sure, the city? They're not a politician.
Socializing, going to bars, and drinking is all good. Just not making an ass out of yourself. They just never should be "that guy". That's all.
the more biased he is the better he is imo. his whole appeal is being terrible
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So, if someone's not a 19 year old dumbass he's a 50 year old suburban husband.
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GloryDaze4877
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I was just going to say this
Doesn't seem to be much middle ground here? As I was just telling a good friend, all things in moderation. I'm sure what Thornton meant was just to be cool. As other posters have said, you can go out and have a drink with friends/teammates, but not make yourself a spectacle in the process.
Sugar probably already called Marchand
Would love to see Thornton work for the B's in some capacity when he retires. Wouldn't be surprised if it's not already a "done deal".
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there are at least 4 numbers in between 19 and 50 that i can think of offhand. i'm sure others will chime in who have more knowledge on the subject, but ya, that's a really black and white picture to paint
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GloryDaze4877
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Seeing as how Brad is still on the B's and is at least one "bar-dancing" episode of Seguin, (that we know of) this is what I thought as well
If Brad is getting married, as has been reported by some, his wife will tone that **** right down
Hali33
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Thought this as well.
Intentional dig or not, there's a recent video of someone shirtless, on top of the bar with a bottle of booze but it's a current Bruin, not a former.
GloryDaze4877
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It wouldn't shock me is Segs was doing some bar-dancing this summer himself, he was just smart enough (or lucky enough) for it not to get caught on video
