Pre-Game Talk: ECQF GAME 5 4:08 PM - THE BEAR tries to harpoon the whale - NESN, SN, NBCSN, TVAS, 98.5 WBZ-FM

[BAD BOY]

Putting the games 4 hours apart is idiotic. Hoping for no OT in the Jackets game.

You think they would’ve learned that after Game 1

 

[Oates2Neely]

Any update on Pastrnak?

 

[TwineTickler]

Tuukka Rask reveals to Greg Hill why he left Bruins

Didnt see this posted. To the people who were disgusting about him leaving, I hope you read this and get a grip and perhaps a soul.

Nothing left to be said.
I support Tuukka.

I was obviously initially bothered by the timing, but shit happens... you gotta do what you gotta do. Obviously I'd love Rask to be dialed in and playing because he's our best option in goal, but he had things he needed to attend to and he is doing just that. If he is able to come back I would fully support that, but if not let's hope Jaro and Vladar get the job done.

 

[ON3M4N]

Tuukka Rask reveals to Greg Hill why he left Bruins

Didnt see this posted. To the people who were disgusting about him leaving, I hope you read this and get a grip and perhaps a soul.

Nothing left to be said.
I support Tuukka.

What's amazing is there are still "fans" that are calling it BS and questioning why he isn't coming back. Its the same people that ride Tuukka all year long. I've come to conclusion that these people would rather have a 50% Rask hoping the team gets eliminated so they can continue to say "see I told you Rask sucks"....these people would rather pump their own ego than see the team win.

It's absolutely mind blowing to me.

 

[BAD BOY]

I hope the posters who called him a loser for what he did come out and admit they were wrong, but I'd bet they never say another word about it.

Well , first off I hope Tuukka’s daughter is ok . Not sure I picked as side one way or the other . But once again people can have views even if we don’t agree with them. It’s called life.

 

[BAD BOY]

Any update on Pastrnak?

No

 

[Ladyfan]

I'm excited. I wouldn't have been able to watch this game if it were any other start time. How often does that happen in life?

I have been covering for people who are out. Today someone else called out. My boss knows I am sick and tired of being the one who has to cover. Today I told him I would work through lunch but I was leaving at 3:30. I also said no dr appointment but hockey. He said OK.

I have been very grouchy of late and need to retire.

GO B's

 

[Ladyfan]

Carolina will respond to being embarrassed in the 3rd and McAvoy taking out their Captain. Keep your heads up boys.

This concerns me. Is Staal out ? I hope he is OK.

 

[BlackCrowes]

I think I jumped the gun in questioning Rask’s motives in regards to leaving. I based that on Sweeney’s comments “his family is safe & healthy”. However reading this, I completely understand. And as a father with a daughter, we tend to be super protective of them. Regardless of what the issue was, if my daughter called me distraught, I’d be gone, just as Tuukka was.

With that said I hope he returns for next season.

Personally I never questioned his motives. And as a Father of two teenaged boys I can tell you it’s not just daughters. If one of my boys had a medical emergency and called me to be by his side, I’d burn the Earth down to be with him.

having said that, let’s finish off these Jerks and rest up for Tampa!!!

 

[BAD BOY]

I have been covering for people who are out. Today someone else called out. My boss knows I am sick and tired of being the one who has to cover. Today I told him I would work through lunch but I was leaving at 3:30. I also said no dr appointment but hockey. He said OK.

I have been very grouchy of late and need to retire.

GO B's

Lol

 

[NDiesel]

Well , first off I hope Tuukka’s daughter is ok . Not sure I picked as side one way or the other . But once again people can have views even if we don’t agree with them. It’s called life.

Well when you create a 'view' with limited information you risk being completely wrong. However there is a difference between not agreeing with what he did and straight up attacking his character - my post was about the latter.

 

[SPLBRUIN]

You know Carolina’s going to come out with a big push and looking to respond to their embarrassing response last game, wouldn’t mind seeing Ritchie back in for someone like lindholm or Wagner...

Ritchie isn't suited for playing against a quick team like the Hurricanes, furthermore Wagner and Lindholm have been very good, no need to make that change. If we advance and play heavier teams like TB, Philly or the Isles, I believe Ritchie will see more action.

 

[Ladyfan]

I was one who rushed to judgement and said he quit on the team. A rushed judgement on my part and I was wrong. I always supported Tuukka in the past and should of this time as well. My apologies to him and his family. I hope his daughter is ok.

You are a good man !

 

[TwineTickler]

While it's a while in between games, I think it would be extremely beneficial for the B's so Bergy and Pasta can recoop and anyone else whose banged up, especially if we face the Lightning because you know that series is going to be a gong show

 

[Gee Wally]

Personally I never questioned his motives. And as a Father of two teenaged boys I can tell you it’s not just daughters. If one of my boys had a medical emergency and called me to be by his side, I’d burn the Earth down to be with him.

having said that, let’s finish off these Jerks and rest up for Tampa!!!

you betcha......same here..until I'm not here anymore.

 

[TD Charlie]

I think I jumped the gun in questioning Rask’s motives in regards to leaving. I based that on Sweeney’s comments “his family is safe & healthy”. However reading this, I completely understand. And as a father with a daughter, we tend to be super protective of them. Regardless of what the issue was, if my daughter called me distraught, I’d be gone, just as Tuukka was.

With that said I hope he returns for next season.

Same here.

his “it doesn’t feel like the playoffs” statement after a loss factored in for me as well. Optics were bad.

now we get a little more insight, and now optics are perhaps not so great for me. Such is life.

Apologies to Tuukka. I was in the wrong.

 

[Oates2Neely]

Bruins swept the Canes last year. Slept through periods 1 & 2 on Monday night, turned it on for period 3. Canes are on the ropes, Brindamour has them believing the refs are hosing them, McAvoy laid out their captain (legal hit). I expect the Canes to come out flying and physical. Bruins need to set the tone before the Canes have a chance to

 

[JCRO]

Bruins swept the Canes last year. Slept through periods 1 & 2 on Monday night, turned it on for period 3. Canes are on the ropes, Brindamour has them believing the refs are hosing them, McAvoy laid out their captain (legal hit). I expect the Canes to come out flying and physical. Bruins need to set the tone before the Canes have a chance to

A deflating 3rd period blow up by a young Canes team. And for the Bs- a showing of experience and resiliency.

Bs need to bury the hatchet now while the wound is still open.

 

[CDJ]

Tuukka Rask reveals to Greg Hill why he left Bruins

Didnt see this posted. To the people who were disgusting about him leaving, I hope you read this and get a grip and perhaps a soul.

Nothing left to be said.
I support Tuukka.

This 1000x


Really all this ordeal did was outline which HUMANS I want to talk to on this site. Because there sure was a lack of humanity from many when discussing this.....

 

[ON3M4N]

Got bored while I was waiting for a massive data file to download for work and decided to pull the rel numbers for the Bruins in the Carolina series. Just like a stop like, green is towards the top on the team, yellow in the middle and red at the bottom.

As expected guys like Marchy/Bergy are towards the top (mostly green). Maybe the biggest surprise though is Grz whose top 3 in every category but HDCF% Rel where he ranks 5th.

 

[The don godfather]

Keep calm and par

 

[Blowfish]

Tuukka Rask reveals to Greg Hill why he left Bruins

Didnt see this posted. To the people who were disgusting about him leaving, I hope you read this and get a grip and perhaps a soul.

Nothing left to be said.
I support Tuukka.

I can tell you that he got a phone call in the bubble from his wife, because there was a medical emergency with their daughter. Basically the kind of situation where I believe Tuukka Rask did what every parent would do and was obviously very concerned. It was suggested they seek medical help. Without revealing what that was, because I think I probably should leave that to him -- he did tell me -- as a father of two kids, I would be panicked and alarmed upon hearing that about a young kid.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

Tuukka Rask reveals to Greg Hill why he left Bruins

Didnt see this posted. To the people who were disgusting about him leaving, I hope you read this and get a grip and perhaps a soul.

Nothing left to be said.
I support Tuukka.

Good. Time for some self reflection by those fans and sports talk hosts.

 

[mjhfb]

This concerns me. Is Staal out ? I hope he is OK.

Not sure. Listed as day to day but practiced so we'll see. Tough kid. Missed time with concussion last season I believe but not sure if related.

 

[Gordoff]

I really would like to see Vlader at some point just to see what we have just in case, ya know? Those goals by Halak were..oof.

Keep your heads up and come out with a bang boys

I know everyone here wants to close this out but maybe today's game is the time/place to start him? I mean just about any goaltender could've done the job that Halak did the other night IMO. It was a fair/mediocre job at best. Not to dump on Jaro but you're right, see what we have with Vlad so that we're not having to find out in an emergency situation. Hey David Ayres, the Zamboni driver who played goal for the 'Canes and beat the Leafs could probably fill the bill!?!