Post-Game Talk: GAME 3 - BRUINS 3 Sharks 1

[quietbruinfan]

Who's saying any of this? People are saying they're happy at the 3-0 start but there's still areas to improve on.

They're 3-0 against pretty bad hockey teams, and last nights effort left a lot to be desired. I don't think it's this insane take to say that last nights game in particular was pretty disappointing, especially after being called out by their coach for a lazy practice.

Literally no one is upset with a 3-0 start to the season.

"Not so fast my friend"...JK I am reasonably happy with them so far. Season is going about as I expect.

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

Sportsnet has an 8+ minute long video and they don't even show the Bruins 2nd goal. They jump from Marchand's 1st to the Pastrnak goal.

 

[LSCII]

What do you mean by this?

You and I often have differing takes on the same situation?

 

[KrejciWinger]

Sportsnet has an 8+ minute long video and they don't even show the Bruins 2nd goal. They jump from Marchand's 1st to the Pastrnak goal.

They've repeatedly made that mistake this new season. Sadly I wonder if they replaced video editors with an algorithm, and it's missing goal data from the NHL.

 

[Sheppy]

You and I often have differing takes on the same situation?

I mean, possibly.

I’m just saying that I don’t think it’s outrageous to be a bit critical of their play last night, despite getting a win.

I think that if they approach playoff teams the same way they approached the Sharks, it’ll be a recipe for disaster.

The last 5 minutes of the game last night were an absolute shit show.

It’s early, I think they’ll be better but yeah. Just haven’t really been impressed with them so far. They’ll need time to gel, and I understand that.

 

[BigBadBruins7708]

I mean, possibly.

I’m just saying that I don’t think it’s outrageous to be a bit critical of their play last night, despite getting a win.

I think that if they approach playoff teams the same way they approached the Sharks, it’ll be a recipe for disaster.

The last 5 minutes of the game last night were an absolute shit show.

It’s early, I think they’ll be better but yeah. Just haven’t really been impressed with them so far. They’ll need time to gel, and I understand that.

Same.

I'll never complain about a win, but that game was a stinker. But hey, at least they're winning while they figure it out, could be worse

 

[Sheppy]

Same.

I'll never complain about a win, but that game was a stinker. But hey, at least they're winning while they figure it out, could be worse

100% they’ll get better.

I’m just thinking that overall effort is going to win this team games this year over the pure skill they had last year.

 

[BigBadBruins7708]

100% they’ll get better.

I’m just thinking that overall effort is going to win this team games this year over the pure skill they had last year.

Even after they figure it out I think they'll be more of a score enough and play D style than overwhelm with offense.

There's going to be lots of nights where they sit on a 2 goal lead in the 3rd

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

I'd love to know what counts as a hit these days.

"What is a hit in hockey? For a valid “Hit” to be registered on the stat sheet, the player to be credited with the hit must a) intentionally initiate physical contact with the player possessing the puck, and b) the player sustaining the contact must lose possession of the puck as a result of the contact."

 

[Sheppy]

"What is a hit in hockey? For a valid “Hit” to be registered on the stat sheet, the player to be credited with the hit must a) intentionally initiate physical contact with the player possessing the puck, and b) the player sustaining the contact must lose possession of the puck as a result of the contact."

Not buying it.

Many hits have been credited after player has passed the puck.

 

[BlackFrancis]

Anyone else see Geekie streak across the ice for a loose puck in the Sharks right corner last night?

What the hell was that? He legitimately looked like the fastest player on the ice there. Just blew by everyone.

Every time I've seen him this season, I've thought he looked good doing this or that, but he looked kind of plodding. That couple seconds last night is making me wonder if I need to speak with my doctor about my medications.

 

[PB37]

First road trip of the season and on the opposite side of the country. I kind of expected some sloppiness but I thought most of their play was fine until about halfway into the 2nd. It's a long season - just find ways to win, work on their game, stay healthy.

If Zacha plays all year like he did last night, he'll hit 70 points. He pulled off some moves last night that I did not know he had in him.

 

[missingchicklet]

First road trip of the season and on the opposite side of the country. I kind of expected some sloppiness but I thought most of their play was fine until about halfway into the 2nd. It's a long season - just find ways to win, work on their game, stay healthy.

If Zacha plays all year like he did last night, he'll hit 70 points. He pulled off some moves last night that I did not know he had in him.

Nutty schedule to open the season. Huge gap between the 2nd and 3rd games, with that 3rd game being on the west coast. New lines from last season with plenty of new faces. Heck, a couple new lines last night alone. Not sure what people are expecting to see at this point. Simply going to take some time for lines to gel and players to figure each other out in real game situations.

 

[Olden McGroin]

JvR seems to be earning his money, 3 goals in 3 games.

 

[aguineapig72]

JvR seems to be earning his money, 3 goals in 3 games.

All 3 were absolutely greasy goals too, I love it

 

[chizzler]

Man, this thread is really something else. While the team hasn’t played particularly great and hasn’t strung together a complete game with a full 60 minute effort, they’ve still won their 3 games played. To me, that’s something to be happy about. Imagine being so spoiled and entitled that you’re upset the team hasn’t won in an aesthetically pleasing enough way for your liking? Hilarious. HF board, don’t ever change….

Spill over from the summer…..

 

[Grimey]

It's super weird. Up until this year teams were getting 20-25 hits a game (which seems a lot more realistic than 5-6)

Some people are saying that in order to be credited with a hit, it has to create a turnover (which was never, ever the case) - I'm nitpicking for sure but I'm genuinely curious to what's happening?

The point of hitting is to strip the opponent of the puck, make them tentative with the puck, AND wear them down physically IMO, and should count as a hit if it's within a second or so of finishing it regardless of whether they lose the puck or not. Legal contact should = hit

 

[chizzler]

I mean, possibly.

I’m just saying that I don’t think it’s outrageous to be a bit critical of their play last night, despite getting a win.

I think that if they approach playoff teams the same way they approached the Sharks, it’ll be a recipe for disaster.

The last 5 minutes of the game last night were an absolute shit show.

It’s early, I think they’ll be better but yeah. Just haven’t really been impressed with them so far. They’ll need time to gel, and I understand that.

It’s the third game. They have a turnover going on. It’s an adjustment. Your not going to see last year.

 

[Sheppy]

It’s the third game. They have a turnover going on. It’s an adjustment. Your not going to see last year.

I know.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Not buying it.

Many hits have been credited after player has passed the puck.

Fine.

I give you the NHL's definition, don't buy it. No problem.

 

[Sheppy]

Fine.

I give you the NHL's definition, don't buy. No problem.

I'm going by what I've legitimately seen. If that's the case, Gudas created 600+ turnovers these past two seasons.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

The point of hitting is to strip the opponent of the puck, make them tentative with the puck, AND wear them down physically IMO, and should count as a hit if it's within a second or so of finishing it regardless of whether they lose the puck or not. Legal contact should = hit

Each team probably keeps that stat.

 

[The don godfather]

If jvr hits 30 I'm wondering what his next contract would be?

 

[Sheppy]

If jvr hits 30 I'm wondering what his next contract would be?

Probably nothing longer than 2-3 years and no aav higher than $3M.

He's turning 34 right now.

 

[bruins19]

I am excited for JVR. I was surprised when he signed but he fits Monty's system and fills a key need in front of the net where the B's have struggled over the past few seasons. He's certainly going to have down games but I'm optimistic that he'll end up the steal of free agency at the end of the year.

I think it is fair to say that 20 goals is generally accepted as a good measuring stick for success as a forward. Looks very doable. One per game so far, 17 left to go, and 79 games to do it in.