Post-Game Talk: Game 20 - Shootouts **** - Caps 3 BRUINS 2 F/SO

[Mick Riddleton]

I think we got the best Isles player signed a few years ago in Halak. Per dollar value he is out performing Tavares.

 

[CharasLazyWrister]

I hate shootouts but we’re stuck with them,and Bruins should really find away to be better at them,it’s costing them some important points,or maybe they need to play better in the The third period and stop blowing leads.

I’ll take both.

 

[The National]

He is better than many of the garbage #1 goaltenders in the NHL. He is going to get a BIG contract with someone next year because of how amazing he plays and will be their starter.

As much as I love Rask, I am more confident with Halak in net many nights and Rask is elite.

Happy we have both of them.

wrong . he's pretty dam good.

He’s hot right now and Rask hasn’t been at his best but are we really going to say Halak is an ELITE number one goalie?

 

[missingchicklet]

All things considered I thought getting a point was a positive last night. 2 would’ve been nice but against Washington I’ll take anything at this point.

Like some of the posters I do wish Boston had a couple of guys that could wander over to the Wilson’s of the world and ask them politely to stop running around. Hard to find these days though

Washington is a team that has to be dealt with by hitting back and not being intimidated. I thought the Bs did a pretty good job last night of not being afraid to hit the Caps as well as not taking the bait from idiots such as Wilson and Hathaway. The penalty on Chara for roughing incensed me because Z didn't want to get a minor after Wilson's shenanigan's of holding Charlie's stick due to being butthurt over Charlie laying a clean hard check on him, but at the same time he wanted to stick up for Charlie and end Wilson's foolishness. That was a clear case of awful reffing. The ref could have nipped that whole situation in the bud by calling the clear penalty on Wilson that he was staring straight at for a good 10 seconds. Instead, the ref called nothing, let the situation escalate, then sent Z off for nothing. f***ing ridiculous. I've noticed something the past couple years. The big-name refs that everyone lauds are many times the biggest game managers and downright bad. The no-name refs that don't make it into the playoffs are usually the refs in games where the refs are not an issue. Funny how the NHL chooses the former for the playoffs.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

He’s hot right now and Rask hasn’t been at his best but are we really going to say Halak is an ELITE number one goalie?

That would be a hard case to make.

But when he has been a #1 goalie, he's had some very good season for Montreal, St. Louis and the Islanders.

 

[BMC]

When a team is as weak as the BRUINS at sh*touts, what's to enjoy. Btw, how is it Butch's fault, when his 'star players' suck at penalty shots?

Uh maybe he should have them work on shoot out shooting along with 3v3 until they improve???? Because right now their inability to win in OT or the SO is glaring.

 

[BMC]

My question is would the Bruins survive a seven game series vs this team to even have a chance in a Cup final?

My answer is no.

 

[SpeedyLazaro]

Not to go all Fenian on the board, but this team is sorely lacking size and physicality.

I'm tired of bigger teams pushing us around and taking liberties with our smaller players.

 

[ODAAT]

missed the game, sucks Bergy didn`t play and sucks the boys gave a pt away yet again in a ridiculous part of this game these days.

Going to remain positive, 3 outta 4 pts over the weekend with one game played without their best all around C

 

[Boston Bandit]

He’s hot right now and Rask hasn’t been at his best but are we really going to say Halak is an ELITE number one goalie?

I think after what we have seen last season (and he looks even better this season), absolutely yes. He has improved his game tremendously and is going to make a team very happy next year. If Rask is considered elite, Halak is now in that category. He will not a 1b goalie any longer - he will be a 1a next season. I have been happier with Halak more than Rask this season and I love Tuukka.

 

[ODAAT]

I think after what we have seen last season (and he looks even better this season), absolutely yes. He has improved his game tremendously and is going to make a team very happy next year. If Rask is considered elite, Halak is now in that category. He will not a 1b goalie any longer - he will be a 1a next season. I have been happier with Halak more than Rask this season and I love Tuukka.

Not a chance will I get sucked into believing Halak is a guy I`d lean on as my #1. My opinion is he`s about as perfect for a backup/platoon situation as any goalie out there but handing him or giving him the starters spot, my guess is he`d struggle

Truly appreciate what he does for this team but if say the B`s themselves headed into a year with him as the #1 and say Tuukka was with another team, my biggest concern would be who do the B`s have when Halak struggles?

 

[Boston Bandit]

Not a chance will I get sucked into believing Halak is a guy I`d lean on as my #1. My opinion is he`s about as perfect for a backup/platoon situation as any goalie out there but handing him or giving him the starters spot, my guess is he`d struggle

Truly appreciate what he does for this team but if say the B`s themselves headed into a year with him as the #1 and say Tuukka was with another team, my biggest concern would be who do the B`s have when Halak struggles?

Not only do I believe he is a legit #1, but I think the contract he gets next season is going to be shocking.

 

[ODAAT]

Not only do I believe he is a legit #1, but I think the contract he gets next season is going to be shocking.

He may get a big contract next year but I`d make a bet with you 8 days a week that we`d see him struggle far more as an uncontested #1

 

[LouJersey]

Not to go all Fenian on the board, but this team is sorely lacking size and physicality.

I'm tired of bigger teams pushing us around and taking liberties with our smaller players.

Like I said in the GDT thank goodness most of the league has gone the quieter and gentler route with smaller skilled players like the Bruins, but you are right it's tough to watch when they play the few big hard hitting teams left.

 

[easton117]

Like I said in the GDT thank goodness most of the league has gone the quieter and gentler route with smaller skilled players like the Bruins, but you are right it's tough to watch when they play the few big hard hitting teams left.

They’re lucky in that. Especially in the division they play in the most.

Still wish Carlo could find his inner Chara. Something tells me that kid doesn’t realize how strong he is compared to his peers

 

[b in vancouver]

Not when he plays Boston

He owns Boston and Montreal. - his stats against both are crazy good. If you only saw him play against these two teams you'd think he'd have won the last five Vezinas.

 

[BRUINS since 1995]

My answer is no.

Did you beleive Boston was SC contender last year.....

 

[Fenway]

 

[Dueling Banjos]

Urho had a good game.

Kept it simple, routinely skated the puck out, confident enough. Just a solid night for him.

 

[TcTap]

I think after what we have seen last season (and he looks even better this season), absolutely yes. He has improved his game tremendously and is going to make a team very happy next year. If Rask is considered elite, Halak is now in that category. He will not a 1b goalie any longer - he will be a 1a next season. I have been happier with Halak more than Rask this season and I love Tuukka.

Come on, I like Halak but he is a good backup goalie. I would not bet on him during playoffs because he is very streaky. He can be godlike in one game and in another get five on five. You can ask Islanders fans whether they would rather go with Rask or Halak. Majority would say Rask. I would like him to stay on this team with some acceptable deal. 2-3 mill

I really dont get why this fanbase is so against Tuuka. He has been solid year after year and especially during playoffs, with good stats. There arent many goalies better than him.

 

[BMC]

Did you beleive Boston was SC contender last year.....

Not on the strength of the team alone. If Tampa Bay or Washington hadn't lost earlier the Bruins would not have gotten past either of them to the Final.

 

[Boston Bandit]

Come on, I like Halak but he is a good backup goalie. I would not bet on him during playoffs because he is very streaky. He can be godlike in one game and in another get five on five. You can ask Islanders fans whether they would rather go with Rask or Halak. Majority would say Rask. I would like him to stay on this team with some acceptable deal. 2-3 mill

I really dont get why this fanbase is so against Tuuka. He has been solid year after year and especially during playoffs, with good stats. There arent many goalies better than him.

Rooting for Halak is not going against Rask. Both wear the Black & Gold. The fanbase should be grateful to have both of them, like Moog & Lemelin.


... and Halak's contract next season will not be anything close to 2-3 million. He will be starting for another team and it's going to suck to watch.

 

[Gee Wally]

Rooting for Halak is not going against Rask. Both wear the Black & Gold. The fanbase should be grateful to have both of them, like Moog & Lemelin.


... and Halak's contract next season will not be anything close to 2-3 million. He will be starting for another team and it's going to suck to watch.

Exactly this!

Having a solid tandem is a luxury in this day and age.

 

[Aussie Bruin]

Rooting for Halak is not going against Rask. Both wear the Black & Gold. The fanbase should be grateful to have both of them, like Moog & Lemelin.


... and Halak's contract next season will not be anything close to 2-3 million. He will be starting for another team and it's going to suck to watch.

It depends what he wants in the next couple of years. He's getting on in sporting terms so he could want to try and maximize his earnings in the time he has left, or he could be content being a backup pocketing a decent wage with a good team and less stress.

I'm really not sure which way he'd be leaning, but not everyone just wants to chase the money.

 

[BMC]

It depends what he wants in the next couple of years. He's getting on in sporting terms so he could want to try and maximize his earnings in the time he has left, or he could be content being a backup pocketing a decent wage with a good team and less stress.

I'm really not sure which way he'd be leaning, but not everyone just wants to chase the money.

Indeed. At this point in his career he may want a Cup more than more money.