Post-Game Talk: GAME 25 - BAH HUMBUG - A Bruins no show - Buffalo 3 BRUINS 1 F

[TD Charlie]

There is a settling for less, a deadness to this particular team that is really bothering me, and which I have not seen since before Julien arrived.

I think early in the season it was there too. Just masked by some nights they coasted across the finish line. They hardly leave the starting blocks some nights. I’m fine with losing but at least do it with some dignity.

 

[lopey]

We sucked yesterday no sugar coating but the skys not falling again. I want to see a bounce back game against a good Coyote team.

 

[Oates2Neely]

this team needs more speed and more skill and more jam.

This team should’ve kept Taylor Hall, he’s sorely missed right now.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

this team needs more speed and more skill and more jam.

That's a lot of needin'.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Its not concerning when they lose to a bad team. But it is concerning when they are outplayed start to finish by a bad team.

Bruins didn't even score, Sabres players scored all the goals.

Debrusk having another "one of those" seasons. The 30 goal scorer who never scores 30.

Bruins credited with 23 hits. 14 of them from Lauko, Beecher, Steen and Frederic. Players with the least ice time. Lindholm the only defenseman credited with a hit.

Plus/minus leaders:

Carlo +13
Forbort +9
Heinen +7
Pasta +7

Plus/minus followers:

Lauko -5
Lohrei -4
McAvoy -4
Beecher -3

 

[Bruinfanatic]

They're 5-5 in their last 10 games, and that's been with some very good goaltendingi in most of them. This could be more like what they really are this year?Now with some injuries. I'm very grateful for the good start.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

This team should’ve kept Taylor Hall, he’s sorely missed right now.

Should have kept Reggie Leach too.

 

[yazmybaby]

Should have kept Reggie Leach too.

And Ken Dryden / Bernie Parent / Joe Thornton.....the list goes on.

 

[hrdpuk]

No way that was a healthy Bruin's team . Whatever is going around , They have it.

Probably going to linger awhile ,that's the breaks . They'll be fine in the long run. Just don't expect much the next few games.

 

[yazmybaby]

They're 5-5 in their last 10 games, and that's been with some very good goaltendingi in most of them. This could be more like what they really are this year?Now with some injuries. I'm very grateful for the good start.

We need to add another forward that can score.
JDB is providing very little offense so far this year with 4 goals. I expected more from him.
Marchand and Pasta cannot carry this team, need help.
I would package JDB and someone else to get a better forward.
Shane Pinto will be able to play in another 20 games, I would circle back with Ottawa and try to get him. His presence allows us to move Zacha to the wing.
Ethan Bear is apparently ready to play now, would only cost the minimum contract to sign him for a year. If we move a dee with JDB, I would sign him, would be okay as a 6/7th defenceman.

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

That was as Dave Lewis era of a loss as I’ve seen since Dave Lewis.

I’m going to have to believe that the team was under the weather and fighting it.

 

[goldnblack]

This team should’ve kept Taylor Hall, he’s sorely missed right now.

The dude done for the year with multiple injuries?

Think we're ok

 

[22Brad Park]

Read today that Bruins defense was credited with 1 hit by Lindholm.

 

[BruinsFanMike82]

No McAvoy at practice today.

 

[DarrenBanks56]

No McAvoy at practice today.

lol.
JVR on line #2.
guy should be scratched.
that 2nd line sucks. coyle is not a 2nd liner. Id rather potrais there with debrusk and steen
coyle heinen freddy should be 3rd line.
louko should not be scratched.

 

[Walkenthewalk]

Read today that Bruins defense was credited with 1 hit by Lindholm.

Telling stat, Sabres walked all over them.

 

[BruinsFanMike82]

Good news, possibly:

 

[goldnblack]

lol.
JVR on line #2.
guy should be scratched.
that 2nd line sucks. coyle is not a 2nd liner. Id rather potrais there with debrusk and steen
coyle heinen freddy should be 3rd line.
louko should not be scratched.

He's 37th in points for his position. What is he then if not a second liner?


He's got 2 less points than Aho, Tavares, Bedard, Hintz

one less than Malkin, Suzuki

The same amount as Zibanejad


I dunno, your argument seems weak

He's not just a second liner, he's a pretty high end one, production wise. And in the guys I named, how many kill penalties, are good in the dot, and play a 200 foot game? He's awful close to jumping from high end second liner to low end first liner, frankly...

 

[KWbruin]

Good news, possibly:

Not the head? Maybe he means not the brain - which is great news. Maybe lost a tooth? Broken nose?

 

[nickyb]

Debrusk is as soft as it gets

 

[lopey]

I think Sweeney needs to move Debrusk now. Can’t sign him with these numbers. Not sure what he can get for him though.

 

[Otherworld]

These lackluster starts are on Montgomery. It's his job to have the team ready to go.

 

[lopey]

These lackluster starts are on Montgomery. It's his job to have the team ready to go.

I disagree. He not on the ice. Hr cant bring the compete level. Only thing he can control is whos on the ice with who. Its up to the players to start on time

 

[Bruinaura]

Bergy! Chief!!

 

[TobanWest]

I think Sweeney needs to move Debrusk now. Can’t sign him with these numbers. Not sure what he can get for him though.

Debrusk for Hanifin give or take. Done watching his streaky play. Will score two goals coming up and all is forgot until his next dry spell. Rinse and repeat. No way I want him being paid 5.5+ a year. If this is how his effort is in a contract year wait until he gets a good payday with term.