Post-Game Talk: ECSF GAME 3 - Other than that did you enjoy the play Mrs. Lincoln? THE BEAR is hit by lightning 7-1

[Trap Jesus]

Not saying he is but he was hung out to dry by his defence on all 3 goals

Oh the team was god awful, I'm not saying this is something that's like solely on him, but what I did see wasn't NHL level. Another year in Providence next year (if there's a season), and see where it goes.

 

[DarrenBanks56]

Is this even a series anymore? Bruins are cooked

hockey is a weird game.
stl looked cooked after game 3 last year too

 

[Memokerobi]

Pathetic all around. Especially the effort. It feels like the series is 4-1 already.

I refuse to believe the Lightning are this much better that the Bruins who were the best team in the reg season. Friggin Columbus gave a run for their money, all of their losses were one score games.

Now, like 99% of everyone on this board, the team needs to take this personally. If they don’t then its already over. Come out like you want to stay in this bubble and show the Lightning that you can take a punch but hit one back on the counter. I expect a much better showing on Friday. I hope this team has it in them.

 

[BRUINS since 1995]

Dallas went to game 7 OT against ST Louis and Jamie Benns wrap around being an inch or two away from putting them through.

A much better effort than what Boston had.

Follow Dallas then. Boston, the team I cheer for went in game 7 last year SC final.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

I agree with those changes, also remove Ritchie. If there was ever a game where Ritchie could have made a statement that he has his teammates back while they are being destroyed, it was tonight. I have been a Ritchie supporter, no more, it's obvious like his brother that he does not have the passion for the game, dosen't know his role. Put Frederick in and you will see a real effort and physical presence.

This game for Ritchie is eerily poetic with his brother's demise in a game... Washington? where Nordstrom had to fight his own battle post game while Ritchie pretended to look for a different dance partner.

I wanted this Ritchie to be the right one... but he too is done in my eyes. Unfortunate as this team has nothing that he should be offering.

 

[HumBucker]

The BRUINS don't have enough talent to win when they aren't working hard. It's as simple as that.

But no team does. Talent without effort and drive to win will get you nowhere. True for all teams.

 

[JOKER 192]

Like Tuukka Rask for example.

No touching that one. That's a pimple ready to burst a whole bunch of nasty.

 

[Gordoff]

Bruins won 7-2 against the Blues in game 3.

Really hoping Ritchie is out game 4. Not done with him completely, give him a chance to improve in a full season here, but it's not happening for him now.

Are you saying this is on Ritchie. NONSENSE. This was a complete shitshow letdown across the board.

 

[Mione134]

I respect you as a poster but I struggle when someone is picking Ritchie out of the pack tonight. There are way higher paid players than Ritchie who underwhelmed tonight than Ritchie

I called out everyone tonight. Not sure if you saw.

Ritchie gets a special shout out because in a game where Tampa is acting a fool and you were brought here to be a tough guy, you did nothing. You have McAvoy and Krug doing your job. He should of done something. What did he do tonight? He glided around. Nordstrom did more than him. Its unacceptable

 

[KrejciMVP]

The loss i dont care about, tampa doesnt fear us at all and is looking forward to next game does.

 

[Oates2Neely]

I agree with those changes, also remove Ritchie. If there was ever a game where Ritchie could have made a statement that he has his teammates back while they are being destroyed, it was tonight. I have been a Ritchie supporter, no more, it's obvious like his brother that he does not have the passion for the game, dosen't know his role. Put Frederick in and you will see a real effort and physical presence.

Apologies I forgot to mention I have Frederic in for Ritchie.

I had hopes he’d be a 15-20 goal scorer who’d bring a physical element to the team. He’s nowhere close to that. He’s Jimmy Hayes all over again

 

[Fenian24]

Then you know.

The players have quit and want to go home. He knows it too and doesn't want to lose the room by cutting them up in the media.

Not the guys M.O. He has never had a problem throwing players under the bus to the media

 

[member 96824]

Well, if you followed Dallas for PO effort, you waited a long time. You should have followed Boston let say... last year!

Man you’re going to hate to hear how it ended for both teams.

 

[The National]

Lol you're behind the times! Google "NBA"

Media knows if they ask about Nba&Blm they get an automatic long winded answer. Lots of usable quotes.

 

[NeelyOrr]

So glad Bruce is talking up “Racial Harmony” instead of winning the Cup

The odds of either ever happening are slim and none.

 

[JOKER 192]

I called out everyone tonight. Not sure if you saw.

Ritchie gets a special shout out because in a game where Tampa is acting a fool and you were brought here to be a tough guy, you did nothing. You have McAvoy and Krug doing your job. He should of done something. What did he do tonight? He glided around. Nordstrom did more than him. Its unacceptable

Ok, that's fair.

 

[DKH]

hockey is a weird game.
stl looked cooked after game 3 last year too

Exactly

 

[kthx]

Never thought I'd miss Heinen this much.

 

[Alicat]

Media knows if they ask about Nba&Blm they get an automatic long winded answer. Lots of usable quotes.

The questions needed to be asked and good on KPD for asking them.

 

[Mione134]

This game for Ritchie is eerily poetic with his brother's demise in a game... Washington? where Nordstrom had to fight his own battle post game while Ritchie pretended to look for a different dance partner.

I wanted this Ritchie to be the right one... but he too is done in my eyes. Unfortunate as this team has nothing that he should be offering.

Boom. Exactly. This game especially should of been his coming out party. Hits, fights, tough stuff. Instead we saw Nordstrom, McAvoy, and Krug doing it.

 

[TD Charlie]

Thank god they didn’t lose by 7 right?

f***ing f*** that was sad lol. So bad i didn’t even watch the third. I don’t know that I’ve ever done that for a playoff game.

no hot takes. They all sucked. Every last one of em. As much as i like to laugh about Vancouver of 2011, this team is Vancouver circa spring of 2011. Not sorry. Zero backbone. Absolutely no push back or response to anything.

 

[13Hockey]

Doubt we even play game 4 at this point

now that the nba season is over

hockey media is doing there best to end the nhl season too

 

[Mione134]

Never thought I'd miss Heinen this much.

Take that back. Bambi couldnt hit a net either. He'd be out there doing nothing.

 

[Sheppy]

Yep. I defended Ritchie, but he’s gotta force someone to eat some fists in that game. It’s got to happen.

Bruce added 3 players to the lineup tonight with a combined 6 goals on the year. It’s a one line team, with a bunch of interchangeable borderline 3rd and 4th liners.

Krug will he gone, I would like to see them add a Josh Manson on the back end. I have no desire to watch Chara for another year. Great leader, great captain but he’s absolutely toast.

Id look at Josh Anderson if his recovery is going well, could probably be had for cheap and is a much better skater and scorer than Ritchie as a 3rd line option.

 

[Gordoff]

So glad Bruce is talking up “Racial Harmony” instead of winning the Cup

It's because some moron asked him about it. Like "oh, do you think that your team was SOOOOOOO upset about is that it has any bearing on the loss." I'm paraphrasing loosely but that was the lame question asked by some Edward R. Murrow idiot reporter.