Pre-Game Talk: ECQF G4 4/17 7:09 PM - THE BEAR needs home ice back - NESN, CBC, NBCSN, SN(4K), TVAS, 98.5 WBZ-FM

[CrownofThornton]

I can’t lie, I’m a pretty big Jake Muzzin fan after the first 3 games.

 

[Bruinfanatic]

Fluto muses on rearranging the lines:

“The most likely switch Cassidy will make is dropping Pastrnak down to Charlie Coyle’s right flank and giving Danton Heinen a first-line ride. At first, it would give Pastrnak relief from Muzzin’s clutches. The left-side strongman has not been shy to put Pastrnak on his back.

It would then force Mike Babcock to make a decision: keep his first line and Muzzin-Zaitsev against Marchand and Bergeron, or bust up the five-man unit to slow down Coyle, Pastrnak and, most likely, Marcus Johansson.”

I think I would start the game with first line intact,but if they continue to struggle,then Cassidy definitely needs to try something,although I don’t think he will ,I think he is going to let them live or die with that line,same as last season,really after game two with Leafs the first line struggled,game seven they popped in a couple,but it was Debrusk and Krejci that got the team going.Same thing with Tampa series,first game that line was great,the other 4 games they were quite.

 

[Bruinfanatic]

I can’t lie, I’m a pretty big Jake Muzzin fan after the first 3 games.

He has been a huge addition to them that’s for sure.Best D in this series I think for both teams in my opinion anyway.

 

[Over the volcano]

For stating the truth that DeBrusk got away with a clear knee on knee hit, when you are too biased to admit it? Go back to your cage

Nah

 

[The National]

I can’t lie, I’m a pretty big Jake Muzzin fan after the first 3 games.

He’s been really solid, beautiful hit on Krug.

He’s been a huge part in shutting down the Bergeron line. (The other part being the Bergeron line shooting themselves in the foot ofc.)

 

[Alicat]

Pregame Skate is at 11:30 am.

 

[JCRO]

Fluto muses on rearranging the lines:

“The most likely switch Cassidy will make is dropping Pastrnak down to Charlie Coyle’s right flank and giving Danton Heinen a first-line ride. At first, it would give Pastrnak relief from Muzzin’s clutches. The left-side strongman has not been shy to put Pastrnak on his back.

It would then force Mike Babcock to make a decision: keep his first line and Muzzin-Zaitsev against Marchand and Bergeron, or bust up the five-man unit to slow down Coyle, Pastrnak and, most likely, Marcus Johansson.”

I like the idea... But those three haven't played together much AT ALL.. How much tampering is too much?

 

[Mainehockey33]

At least they got their mojo back tonight.

 

[Jean_Jacket41]

He has been a huge addition to them that’s for sure.Best D in this series I think for both teams in my opinion anyway.

Really?

He was awful in game 2 and directly responsible of the Coyle and Marchand goals.

 

[GoBs]

Not sure of the excitement for the mojo return
What he has basically done since getting here is injury/illness

 

[Rubber Biscuit]

For stating the truth that DeBrusk got away with a clear knee on knee hit, when you are too biased to admit it? Go back to your cage

Give me a f***ing break.

 

[Gonzothe7thDman]

Not sure of the excitement for the mojo return
What he has basically done since getting here is injury/illness

He's comfortable carrying the puck through the neutral zone into the offensive zone without having to dump the puck in all the time. Very good "trap breaker", like Scott Gomez was for a majority of his career.

That alone should help out with puck possession.

 

[Maine Fan]

All I can contribute is:

Go Bruins 2-2
Go Celtics 2-0

I like the sounds of 2

 

[The National]

I think I’d rather be in complete silence in my car than listen to 98.5 ignore the fact that the Bruins are in the playoffs and talk offseason football instead.

 

[Mainehockey33]

He's comfortable carrying the puck through the neutral zone into the offensive zone without having to dump the puck in all the time. Very good "trap breaker", like Scott Gomez was for a majority of his career.

That alone should help out with puck possession.

It would make Krejci’s line much more dangerous and unpredictable on the rush having Johansson there. The Coyle line is a fine forechecking line imo, Coyle is built to battle along the boards and Heinen is good at it too. I really want to do Johansson with Krejci tonight.

 

[Prince Pasta]

I'm cautiously optimistic regarding the teams ability to "figure this shit out" thanks to Veterans and skill etc, however nervously anxious due to the swagger the leafs feel after getting one in Boston and being up in the series.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

Nothing worse than those types imo

"I'll take irony for 500, Alex."

 

[Ladyfan]

For stating the truth that DeBrusk got away with a clear knee on knee hit, when you are too biased to admit it? Go back to your cage

You are not correct. Jake did NOT extend his knee. You are the one who belongs elsewhere . I don't do cages.

 

[Ladyfan]

I can’t lie, I’m a pretty big Jake Muzzin fan after the first 3 games.

I always liked him

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

For stating the truth that DeBrusk got away with a clear knee on knee hit, when you are too biased to admit it? Go back to your cage

Woof. You continue your bad take with more bad takes.

 

[Kate08]

For stating the truth that DeBrusk got away with a clear knee on knee hit, when you are too biased to admit it? Go back to your cage

Go back to your cage? Wow. That's disgusting.

Go back to your bridge, you troll.

 

[Bmessy]

All season long there was no light at the end of the tunnel because, even if we beat Toronto, the record setting Lightning were going to be waiting to wipe the floor with us.

Now suddenly that gates been ripped wide open and the light is blaring at us. If we lose to Toronto I'm going to have a f***ing aneurysm.

Games 1 and 3 the Leafs knocked us off our game and we were playing catch up. Bruce wasn't able to get the boys to execute his gameplan. If that keeps happening I'll gladly tip my cap to Toronto and wish em well. But f*** that shit we better kick them in the teeth tonight.

 

[TCB]

Is Drew Johnson a member of HF ?
https://thehockeywriters.com/bruins-need-a-shakeup-to-wake-up/

When this recipe has been put into action, it often hasn’t been for more than a period or two of play. It’s a change that should be considered due to the way Toronto has contained Boston’s first line (specifically Pastrnak) through the first 180 minutes of the series. He has been a huge contributor to the B’s success this season and his offensive silence is noticeable.

Indicated by their practice lines on Tuesday, the Bruins will be standing pat with their roster for Game 4 – minus the pending return of Marcus Johansson and John Moore. Still, a shakeup may be needed if Boston wants to take a game at Scotiabank Arena.

Moving Pastrnak down to the second line isn’t a demotion of the player but a improvement of the team. Toronto has been able to focus on the B’s biggest threat far too easily, pinning their top skaters against Boston’s. Splitting up the elite trio would spread the wealth, and possibly spark something from within the team – something the Bruins desperately need as they look to tie up the series at two apiece.

 

[Gee Wally]

This morning I went to breakfast at a different place and the server says - 'The cook hates the Leafs BUT he is from Vancouver'

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you know....not for nothing Fens.......but just to keep from getting some serious illness I would pack the other team's hat on road trips just for meal time.

 

[Spooner st]

you know....not for nothing Fens.......but just to keep from getting some serious illness I would pack the other team's hat on road trips just for meal time.

I live in Toronto and my Bruins hat goes where I go.
Restaurants and all.

Same when I was living in Habs county.