Post-Game Talk: GAME 24 - RAT TRICK!!!!! - MARCHAND 3 Columbus 1 F

[Mick Riddleton]

No wonder he was so emotional

That explains the tears, Brad I think she saw them and her love is still there for you!!

 

[Dueling Banjos]

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Ullmark

 

[Fenian24]

IMO Stan Jonathan was pound for pound the toughest Bruin in Boston Bruins history

After he annihilated "Big Bouchard" it only confirmed my statement

A very good argument can be made for him being the toughest pound for pound player in NHL history. Ted Lindsay and Gary Howatt are the only others who come to mind right away

 

[Gee Wally]

That explains the tears, Brad I think she saw them and her love is still there for you!!

from the Globe:


“The win capped an emotional weekend for Marchand, who learned that his maternal grandmother, Frances O’Leary, passed Friday.

“I don’t know if you could tell, but I was pretty emotional coming off the ice [in Toronto], it kind of all hit me in that moment,” said Marchand, who said his whole family watched the win over the Maple Leafs at his grandfather’s house. “It was a good moment for the family [during] a tough time.”

 

[Ladyfan]

Who was saying Marchy shouldn't be captain?

Man I dunno. He looks the part to me.

Who ever said that Brad shouldn't be captain knows nothing

 

[goldnblack]

Who ever said that Brad shouldn't be captain knows nothing

Lol was a few pretty reputable posters actually. That 3 loss streak got to a few people.

 

[ODAAT]

If any of us actually had a clue what we were talking about, we would have a job in scouting

haha, true, although there are many here who clearly have their fingers on the pulse far more than I

Well, I once said that Ryan Leaf would be a better NFL QB than Peyton Manning. Oops!

OTOH, after seeing PSG play live in 2017, I said that Mbappe would be the best player in the world in 5 years. At the WC, he was no worse than even with Leo.

haha, another gem of mine, Jordan Caron was gonna be a reliable 10 year NHL`er in the spoked B

 

[Ladyfan]

Lol was a few pretty reputable posters actually. That 3 loss streak got to a few people.

I stand by my statement.

Brad should be wearing the "C". There is no one else ready or worthy.

For a number of years Brad has clearly been a leader...on the bench, ice and in the room.

 

[neelynugs]

I stand by my statement.

Brad should be wearing the "C". There is no one else ready or worthy.

For a number of years Brad has clearly been a leader...on the bench, ice and in the room.

not many people have seen/observed the things that you have from up close.

personally, your opinions on these things for me are gospel. appreciate you always sharing.

 

[Gonzothe7thDman]

Lol was a few pretty reputable posters actually. That 3 loss streak got to a few people.

It’s funny to think those feelings were only shaped by a 3 game stretch and haven’t been formed by watching his entire career.

The fact that we had to wait this long for a statement game this season says a lot.

 

[Ladyfan]

not many people have seen/observed the things that you have from up close.

personally, your opinions on these things for me are gospel. appreciate you always sharing.

Wow! I consider you one of the more knowledgeable posters here so I thank you for this.

You (and others here) know more about hockey than I ever will.

I consider myself very lucky to be able to sit in my seats . We do see and hear many things. We cannot see the far corner (the Bruins get in our way) but I love my seats. I thank my daughter as she picked out our seats all of those years ago.

I also really like a few of the guys who work for the Bruins. They are a great team too.

Thanks again. Your opinion means a lot to me.

 

[bruinshoper]

haha, true, although there are many here who clearly have their fingers on the pulse far more than I


haha, another gem of mine, Jordan Caron was gonna be a reliable 10 year NHL`er in the spoked B

There was a stretch of games where Caron looked like he had it figured it out. I really thought he was going to stick. The margin to be a regular at the NHL level is so thin...

 

[GahdenRinkRat]

Ullmark

He’s quite a character when he’s the backup
He’s a fun seatmate for @Ladyfan and my Rat self

 

[Bradely]

Well was on a week end and did not see the Bruins won both Maple Leafs and Krakens. I think Marshy came out big, defence and keepers played to where they were before their slump.

Now that we are winning again, I like the positive reading hear.!!!

Good for 63's 3 goals and more, I wish god bless Marchand's family and all families having a hard time, specially during this period of time.

 

[Gordoff]

I stand by my statement.

Brad should be wearing the "C". There is no one else ready or worthy.

For a number of years Brad has clearly been a leader...on the bench, ice and in the room.

How the information NOT coming out about his grandmother is a bit beyond me. People here have said that he left the ice in Toronto crying, so I think mentions of his not have the C was about being protective of him. Some of us thought that maybe he was overwhelmed and maybe having a hard time with the Lucic situation and the added responsibilities that being a Captain entails.
I don't think anyone meant it as disparaging or were made to attack him. He's loved here.
From the day that Bergeron retired I wanted Brad and nobody else to have the C. That still holds true, especially after knowing what he's been going through.

 

[BobbyAwe]

Sanderson and Westfall were 2/3rd's of the checking line, usually with Marcotte on left wing. I'd put Marchand with Esposito/Hodge to give that line a lot more speed.

 

[Ladyfan]

How the information NOT coming out about his grandmother is a bit beyond me. People here have said that he left the ice crying, so I think mentions of his not have the C was about being protective of him. Some of us thought that maybe he was overwhelmed and maybe having a hard time with the Lucic situation and the added responsibilities that being a Captain entails.
I don't think anyone meant it as disparaging or were made to attack him. He's loved here.
From the day that Bergeron retired I wanted Brad and nobody else to have the C. That still holds true, especially after knowing what he's been going through.

Brad is an emotional guy. I love that about him.

 

[Gordoff]

Brad is an emotional guy. I love that about him.

He's all heart.

 

[Bruinaura]

He’s quite a character when he’s the backup
He’s a fun seatmate for @Ladyfan and my Rat self

We've noticed

 

[hrdpuk]

Bruins 6-3-1 last 10 games . The worst 10 game period this year . 58 games left. Even if they played at this level for the next 58 games . they would end up with 111 points . But if they play at their current 77 % they would end up with 126 points. I think they'll probably make the playoffs. Not bad for a shit team.
The only team with a better win % NYR and we play them on the 16th.

 

[dredeye]

Bruins 6-3-1 last 10 games . The worst 10 game period this year . 58 games left. Even if they played at this level for the next 58 games . they would end up with 111 points . But if they play at their current 77 % they would end up with 126 points. I think they'll probably make the playoffs. Not bad for a shit team.
The only team with a better win % NYR and we play them on the 16th.

This is not what I expected from the B's this year that's for sure

 

[NDiesel]

This is not what I expected from the B's this year that's for sure

Not much you can do but enjoy the pleasant surprise and hope they can make some noise in the playoffs

 

[dredeye]

Not much you can do but enjoy the pleasant surprise and home they can make some noise in the playoffs

Exactly. Thought for sure we'd get in but like in the final weeks of the season. There's still a long way to go but this is much more enjoyable than i'd imagined lol