Post-Game Talk: ECSF Game 4 - We Wuz Robbed - And the NHL knows it!!! - Tampa Bay wins in OT and leads series 3-1

[BruinsBtn]

I don't know if its Marchand but if the Bruins fall to the lightning I'm willing to bet one of Krejci,Tuukka or Marchand will be on the move.

Although Marchand is a world class talent his antics and immaturity are getting old. Hes exactly the type of player Neely himself would of put in the 3rd row with a devastating body check or pummeled him half to death. I love Marchands hockey skill its world class, and the way he will stick-up for his teammates, but some of his side antics are getting old, especially when it starts to hurt the team as it becomes more of him being undisciplined and selfish.

Tuukka just looses concentration, composure, call it what you want but he just seems to loose all control in big games and looks rattled and shows no poise. The Bruins wont win the Cup with him. I have yet too see him put two stellar playoff games back to back. I'd try to package him in a deal where they can acquire another #1.

Krejci is Krejci he still has value but he's not the answer here in Boston. They need a 2nd line Center. One that can put the puck in the net and play with speed and energy. He'll be hard to move but either way I'd like to see someone else playing 2nd fiddle to Bergeron next yr.

I'll take the other side of that bet

 

[pgm16]

Brad won't be moved.

I dreamed last night he was traded to NJ for Taylor Hall.

 

[KrejciMVP]

I don't know if its Marchand but if the Bruins fall to the lightning I'm willing to bet one of Krejci,Tuukka or Marchand will be on the move.

Although Marchand is a world class talent his antics and immaturity are getting old. Hes exactly the type of player Neely himself would of put in the 3rd row with a devastating body check or pummeled him half to death. I love Marchands hockey skill its world class, and the way he will stick-up for his teammates, but some of his side antics are getting old, especially when it starts to hurt the team as it becomes more of him being undisciplined and selfish.

Tuukka just looses concentration, composure, call it what you want but he just seems to loose all control in big games and looks rattled and shows no poise. The Bruins wont win the Cup with him. I have yet too see him put two stellar playoff games back to back. I'd try to package him in a deal where they can acquire another #1.

Krejci is Krejci he still has value but he's not the answer here in Boston. They need a 2nd line Center. One that can put the puck in the net and play with speed and energy. He'll be hard to move but either way I'd like to see someone else playing 2nd fiddle to Bergeron next yr.

I can't wait to have a big hole at 2C or move an elite scorer in Marchand. That will certainly help us build on and improve on our 112 point season. Backes will save us

 

[Ladyfan]

I dreamed last night he was traded to NJ for Taylor Hall.

No way he will be moved .

 

[Bruinfanatic]

Hell no to changing the first line. Everything else should be up in the air though.

@Smitty93 lines are pretty much exactly what I'd do. DeBrusk has still looked good, just hasn't been able to finish. I like him with Krejci still, and see if Donato can spark something. Rick Nash to try to spark the 3rd line, even if he hasn't been very good, and insert Riley and Heinen back in; always a good idea to see how players respond to being benched. Heinen was big in Game 7 after sitting Game 6. Riley Nash is probably more of an injury thing, but we'll see.

Why not it’s win or go home,First line has got points this series but most have been on the power play.

 

[pgm16]

No way he will be moved .

I know that

 

[Chief Nine]

Brad won't be moved.

And neither will the other two

 

[roflstomper]

I'll give Rask credit for one thing, he plays really well when the team in front of him is playing incredible and he barely has to do any work.

 

[Rubber Biscuit]

This fanbase deserves a decade of shitty goaltending

 

[Wooren]

Far from a Rask lover, but how can anyone blame Rask in this series? Blame the absolutely putrid officiating, lack of bottom 9 scoring, Rick Nash or David Krejci, but not Rask. He is one of the few Bruins who's been playing well in all 4 games.

 

[nORRis8]

It would not bother me if Tuukka sat. It should not bother him. Hes a big boy. His career playoff average is 2.20. Hes about 3.00 right. Couldn't give a fiddlers fart if theres been giveaways or defensive lapses. Dude, we are not scoring, steal us a game!!!! Tampas shooters book on Rask is to go high. A hard deak and Tuukka overreacts.

 

[Gee Wally]

Far from a Rask lover, but how can anyone blame Rask in this series? Blame the absolutely putrid officiating, lack of bottom 9 scoring, Rick Nash or David Krejci, but not Rask. He is one of the few Bruins who's been playing well in all 4 games.

Its the easy way out.

 

[Chief Nine]

Some of these takes are just downright delusional

 

[Alicat]

Some of these takes are just downright delusional

It's called HF Boards

 

[caz16]

This fanbase deserves a decade of ****ty goaltending

Yep...I bet a lot of other fanbases would be happy to take him. I appreciate him, imagine being a Philly fan?

 

[KrejciMVP]

emotional reactionary moves lead to deals like Jimmy Hayes for Reilly Smith who is a PPG for Vegas these playoffs. Keep calm

 

[Gonzothe7thDman]

It would not bother me if Tuukka sat. It should not bother him. Hes a big boy. His career playoff average is 2.20. Hes about 3.00 right. Couldn't give a fiddlers fart if theres been giveaways or defensive lapses. Dude, we are not scoring, steal us a game!!!! Tampas shooters book on Rask is to go high. A hard deak and Tuukka overreacts.

Tuukka has done everything within reason to give his team a chance to win.

Swap goalies in this series and it's already over in Tampa's favor.

 

[nORRis8]

Yep...I bet a lot of other fanbases would be happy to take him. I appreciate him, imagine being a Philly fan?

True. Do not get me wrong. I love Tuukka.
But Im old enough to say that Gerry Cheevers was my favorite Bruin in the 70's. But as we entered the playoffs in '79 vs Montreal, it was very obvious the Habs figured Cheesy out. 9 goals in 2 games against. As much as I loved Cheevers, Cherry made the right move. Gilbert came in and he was freakin' incredible. Just 2 minutes and too many men on the ice away from going to the finals.
Not putting blame on Rask for our situation, hes been good. Just good.

 

[Gee Wally]

Time to release this and put up the Pre Game thread

 

[Braunbaer]

Swap goalies in this series and it's already over in Tampa's favor.

Swap the first lines and the Bruins lose 4 games with a score like 0-7.

 

[nORRis8]

Tuukka has done everything within reason to give his team a chance to win.

Swap goalies in this series and it's already over in Tampa's favor.

If Tuukka has done everything in reason....then we are truly screwed.
As I said, dude needs to steal a game.

Go Caps!!!!

 

[Alicat]

Also the ref who failed to call the obvious trip on McAvoy.

 

[Troublesome 85]

Watching highlights and Tampa is just a team of pukes and fake tough guys

NHL has no agenda yet they took how long to suspend Wilson and have tried to screw the Bruins every turn this Playoffs?

 

[sebskym]

I don't know if its Marchand but if the Bruins fall to the lightning I'm willing to bet one of Krejci,Tuukka or Marchand will be on the move.

Although Marchand is a world class talent his antics and immaturity are getting old. Hes exactly the type of player Neely himself would of put in the 3rd row with a devastating body check or pummeled him half to death. I love Marchands hockey skill its world class, and the way he will stick-up for his teammates, but some of his side antics are getting old, especially when it starts to hurt the team as it becomes more of him being undisciplined and selfish.

Tuukka just looses concentration, composure, call it what you want but he just seems to loose all control in big games and looks rattled and shows no poise. The Bruins wont win the Cup with him. I have yet too see him put two stellar playoff games back to back. I'd try to package him in a deal where they can acquire another #1.

Krejci is Krejci he still has value but he's not the answer here in Boston. They need a 2nd line Center. One that can put the puck in the net and play with speed and energy. He'll be hard to move but either way I'd like to see someone else playing 2nd fiddle to Bergeron next yr.

Agree with most of the above. Truth be told, I think most would agree that this team has surprised us based on what we saw coming out of camp. Truth be told, TB has: 1) out-skated, 2) out-hit and 3) out-finished the B's. We can't control the bad ref'ing but the above can be controlled. Bottomline, the B's have not won the battles to date, don't appear to be able to recover and need to be up-grade for next season.

Going forward, the combination of core and prospects is promising. But the question remains do the B's have the right mix required to improve the need to improve team speed, toughness and line depth; all required for deeper post season success? I say NO.

Who stays? Who goes & might get packaged in a trade? Who do we target? Could be an interesting off season. Management needs to get it right this time.

 

[sarge88]

Also the ref who failed to call the obvious trip on McAvoy.

So he’s both injured and a terrible referee.

Multitasker.