Pre-Game Talk: Game 26 - THE BEAR visits the burgh - 3/15 7:07 PM - NESN, SN, 98.5 WBZ-FM

[BruinsFanMike82]

tough to understand this tweet but sounds like Bruce called out Coyle

Asked specifically about Craig Smith, Cassidy said "It's dried up on a lot of our guys, so I don't think it's just him." Then, unprompted, went on to add, "I think Charlie Coyle [has] struggled to create offense, to be perfectly honest, and that will usually affect the wingers... The centers drive [the] lines."

 

[TobanWest]

No. Sweeney is.

I fully agree there but with Bergie not wanting to say anything about a players only meeting raises a bit of eyebrows.

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

If he says no, the leadership can be criticized.
If he says yes, he gives ammo to the press to hype up the current state into a panic.

Smartest choice he could have made.

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

No. Sweeney is.

No, the TD Ice is.

 

[GoBs]

Asked specifically about Craig Smith, Cassidy said "It's dried up on a lot of our guys, so I don't think it's just him." Then, unprompted, went on to add, "I think Charlie Coyle [has] struggled to create offense, to be perfectly honest, and that will usually affect the wingers... The centers drive [the] lines."

Good to hear Coach call out the centers because except for Bergeron the others have been well below average
Basically the Bergy line, defense and goalies have carried the team

 

[UConn126]

No, the TD Ice is.

I think a combo of crappy ice + a lack of natural finishers on the roster is the problem. I'm a Sweeney supporter, but he does need to make a move for a legitimate goal scorer if this team wants to contend. We need a bonafide top 6 player, not a middle 6 like Smith.


Bruce's lines for today don't excite me, but I get the logic. Kuhlman doesn't bring a lot, but he wants to play and that alone should mean he brings a high energy game. Same exact story for Kampfer.

 

[Jorah Marshmont]

I fully agree there but with Bergie not wanting to say anything about a players only meeting raises a bit of eyebrows.

I heard they tried to have one but only the goalies showed up

 

[BMC]

I heard they tried to have one but only the goalies showed up

 

[remer]

Bruce sure seems to like Kuhlman.
Studs not in isn't great.
Centers need to be better and drive each line.
Should be interesting.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

Bruce sure seems to like Kuhlman.
Studs not in isn't great.
Centers need to be better and drive each line.
Should be interesting.

lucky us. Another player who goes 100mph but brings very little.

 

[HockeyMomx2]

From the vibe of this pre game thread I'm going to go with the assumption that I should be thankful I had beautiful sunsets and views from the beach house we were at this past weekend. Fairly safe to say, I think, that I probably got more entertainment out of the hundreds of seals that joined us on our beach for the weekend. Who knew watching baby and juvenile seals terrorize their elders while sunbathing could be so much fun?

With that said, the name of the house we stayed at was "Transformation Point", let's hope our Boys have had their own transformation since the last game. Let's go B's! Kick those penguins butts tonight!

 

[lopey]

Asked specifically about Craig Smith, Cassidy said "It's dried up on a lot of our guys, so I don't think it's just him." Then, unprompted, went on to add, "I think Charlie Coyle [has] struggled to create offense, to be perfectly honest, and that will usually affect the wingers... The centers drive [the] lines."

Yet krech gets a pass.

 

[NDiesel]

I actually like that 4th line. Of course the big caveat is if Kuraly can get his head out of his ass.

 

[NDiesel]

Good god Bruce

Kuhlman over Studnicka

ugh

Stud has brought the exact same thing as the other bottom 6 guys recently. Good scoring chances but no production, not mad about him sitting.

 

[Bruinaura]

I think cookies are going to happen a lot tonight.

 

[Mione134]

Hope with Kuhlman in he does something that another team would want. He's not a horrid player. I think he can be successful with another team.


Jake is back. Keep up the good angry work from the other game. I'm not trading him. I want him to be successful here. Rooting for him hard. Let's go boys

 

[Blowfish]

My guess scouts are watching Bjork, Ritchie, Kulman, Debrusk tonight and tomorrow some minor tweaks to include Steen, Studnicka and Achan.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

My guess scouts are watching Bjork, Ritchie, Kulman, Debrusk tonight and tomorrow some minor tweaks to include Steen, Studnicka and Achan.

Bjork and Kuhlman aren’t being watched for anything. They are what they are. Not sure why Boston would move Ritchie.

 

[veganbruin]

Bjork and Kuhlman aren’t being watched for anything. They are what they are. Not sure why Boston would move Ritchie.

haha right? He’s the only one providing any secondary scoring at this point.

 

[Fenway]

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[Sheppy]

I don't even know what to expect, so i'll just expect them to look sluggish, get out hit by a 2:1 ratio and lose 3-1.

 

[HumBucker]

I was worried the B's might be hard-pressed to right the ship tonight, but I see Kuhlman and Kampfer are in, so now I'm breathing a lot easier.

 

[RussellmaniaKW]

lucky us. Another player who goes 100mph but brings very little.

Kuhlman is like Byron Bitz without the size.

 

[smack66]

4 - 2 Bruins
I dont mind Vaak getting a night off but I've definitely seen enough of Kuhlman.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

Honestly, expecting the Bruins to really struggle these next two games. They just have been too inconsistent this year and I don’t expect that to magically change, especially with the mundane bottom 6 and lack of 2nd line production.