Pre-Game Talk: ECQF G5 4/19 7:11 PM - B's need to win an odd numbered game so this seems like a good time to do so

[Rubber Biscuit]

Looks like we won't know for sure until we know who wins Game 5 in Calgary tomorrow - NBC has to have a game at 3 PM Sunday on the Mothership

Would they actually choose Calgary/Colorado over Boston/Toronto? Seems like an obvious choice

 

[Fenway]

Would they actually choose Calgary/Colorado over Boston/Toronto? Seems like an obvious choice

HNIC/CBC, of course, wants Toronto in prime time but they also know they could play at 2 AM and still get an audience.

The NBC Mothership has 3 to 6 PM blocked for the NHL and if Calgary loses that leaves only Boston/Toronto.

If I had to bet I would say 3 PM on Sunday but I honestly don't know - nobody on the NBC crew does yet

 

[whatsbruin]

In the main boards stanley cup thread about the Bruins, the Toronto fans think DeBrusk is real dirty.
How does he not have more penalties ? Funny stuff.

 

[rfournier103]

In the main boards stanley cup thread about the Bruins, the Toronto fans think DeBrusk is real dirty.
How does he not have more penalties ? Funny stuff.

Haterz gunna hate.

 

[ODAAT]

Dan O'Halloran reffing. Unreal. That guy has jobbed the Bruins so many times including last year against Tampa.

is he the jackwagon who didn`t call the interference on Stamkos vs McAvoy that led to SS`s GWG?

 

[McGarnagle]

It seems silly that one fourth liner could make such a difference, but am I the only one who feels like Sean Kuraly being on that 4th line will completely change the flow of the game in our favor?

Toronto's most extended zone time has been against the 4th line. I love Acciari when he's free to go make hits and dig against the wall, but he's being eaten alive trying to cover all the defensive duties as an undersized center here. Kuraly's presence frees Acciari from a lot of that, and if possession turns around and they're actually getting up ice with regularity, Wagner's offensive upside can come into play.

 

[member 96824]

The last time the Leafs won a single playoff series, Ray Charles was still alive and a little known producer named Kanye West released his first album.

 

[bobbyorr04]

If the rotation holds it will be Peel

Peel is an idiot and should've retired years ago....how old is he???

 

[ODAAT]

It seems silly that one fourth liner could make such a difference, but am I the only one who feels like Sean Kuraly being on that 4th line will completely change the flow of the game in our favor?

Toronto's most extended zone time has been against the 4th line. I love Acciari when he's free to go make hits and dig against the wall, but he's being eaten alive trying to cover all the defensive duties as an undersized center here. Kuraly's presence frees Acciari from a lot of that, and if possession turns around and they're actually getting up ice with regularity, Wagner's offensive upside can come into play.

Kuraly allows the B`s to have all 4 lines completely stable and gives Butch the opportunity to sit someone (likely Backes ). What Kuraly also does is bring a very strong possession game, when he gets that puck, it`s rare he just gives it away and/or loses it, he`s the kind of guy who can tire out a D and there is little doubt he drives that 4th line

 

[HustleB]

If Kuraly is ready I would replace Wagner. This season I have appreciated Kuraly far more on the wing. He and Acciari had great chemistry with Wagner that I hope they can bring to a line with Nordstrom. PK and Wagner's less agressive/productive game lead me to Nordstrom over Wagner.

Earlier in the year I didn't want Acciari at all. Shows how much I know.

 

[HustleB]

Also watching this one live from th he couch is going to ne phenomenal! Go Bruins!

 

[ODAAT]

If Kuraly is ready I would replace Wagner. This season I have appreciated Kuraly far more on the wing. He and Acciari had great chemistry with Wagner that I hope they can bring to a line with Nordstrom. PK and Wagner's less agressive/productive game lead me to Nordstrom over Wagner.

Earlier in the year I didn't want Acciari at all. Shows how much I know.

yeah Wags might sit too, just doesn`t have that zip in his checks since his late season injury whatever that was

 

[PacificNWBruin]

Kuraly’s effort every night energizes everybody. I hope he’s ready to go.

 

[ODAAT]

Kuraly’s effort every night energizes everybody. I hope he’s ready to go.

me too, anyone know what Miller`s time line might be? Round 2 if the B`s move on?

 

[McGarnagle]

If Kuraly is ready I would replace Wagner. This season I have appreciated Kuraly far more on the wing. He and Acciari had great chemistry with Wagner that I hope they can bring to a line with Nordstrom. PK and Wagner's less agressive/productive game lead me to Nordstrom over Wagner.

Earlier in the year I didn't want Acciari at all. Shows how much I know.

I get the sentiment, but I'd rather roll with Wags. Nordstrom is a solid player, but he doesn't provide anything that we don't already have higher on the roster. Good PKer, but we have plenty of penalty killers. Wagner brings more offensive pop, and that's what we need.

 

[ODAAT]

I get the sentiment, but I'd rather roll with Wags. Nordstrom is a solid player, but he doesn't provide anything that we don't already have higher on the roster. Good PKer, but we have plenty of penalty killers. Wagner brings more offensive pop, and that's what we need.

in all honesty, in this series, Nordy`s game has been, by far more effective than Wags overall play

 

[lopey]

It seems silly that one fourth liner could make such a difference, but am I the only one who feels like Sean Kuraly being on that 4th line will completely change the flow of the game in our favor?

Toronto's most extended zone time has been against the 4th line. I love Acciari when he's free to go make hits and dig against the wall, but he's being eaten alive trying to cover all the defensive duties as an undersized center here. Kuraly's presence frees Acciari from a lot of that, and if possession turns around and they're actually getting up ice with regularity, Wagner's offensive upside can come into play.

I agree. He can skate puck out of zone as well

 

[Gator Mike]

 

[BAD BOY]

They need him back. I think he plays tomorrow. Hopefully the bruins know what’s a stake here. Going up in the series is mandatory. They worked hard in gm4 don’t give it back.

 

[Alicat]

GDT has been delivered to @Fenway and you wil leap with happiness

 

[BMC]

*Stick tap for @Fenway & @Alicat's outstanding GDTs*

 

[TCB]

If Kuraly is ready I would replace Wagner. This season I have appreciated Kuraly far more on the wing. He and Acciari had great chemistry with Wagner that I hope they can bring to a line with Nordstrom. PK and Wagner's less agressive/productive game lead me to Nordstrom over Wagner.

Earlier in the year I didn't want Acciari at all. Shows how much I know.

You weren't alone

 

[BruinFanSam]

My question from the gdt got answered, that McAvoy goal was the first BU to BU to BU goal in NHL history

I don’t doubt you but how do you go about confirming something like that?

 

[BruinFanSam]

Looks like we won't know for sure until we know who wins Game 5 in Calgary tomorrow - NBC has to have a game at 3 PM Sunday on the Mothership

I told my wife I’m not going to Easter at my in laws if the game is on because I’ll be getting nagged to be social and that can’t happen when Bs are on

 

[CDJ]

I don’t doubt you but how do you go about confirming something like that?

Couldn’t tell ya, but BU confirmed it through Matt Porter. Saw it on the twitters