Pre-Game Talk: Game 38 4/10 2:07 PM - THE BEAR returns to Grittyland - NESN, SN1, 98.5 WBZ-FM

[13Hockey]

My heart says they're riding the hot hand.
My head says they're showcasing him.

I pray my head is wrong.

there is honestly a better chance Bergeron or Marchand gets traded Monday than there is Swayman getting traded

 

[Ladyfan]

Maine coach passed away suddenly.

sad news

 

[Gee Wally]

University of Maine men’s hockey coach Dennis ‘Red’ Gendron dies at 63 - The Boston Globe

University of Maine men’s hockey coach Dennis “Red” Gendron died Friday, the university said in a statement.
Gendron, who just completed his eighth season as head coach, experienced a medical condition while on a golf course, according to Bangor TV station WABI. He was 63.
“We are shocked and deeply saddened by Red’s sudden death,” said Maine president Joan Ferrini-Mundy. “He was a force in UMaine athletics and in the legacy of our men’s ice hockey program. We mourn his passing and remember his many contributions to the generations of players he mentored and to the program that lit up Black Bear Nation and the state of Maine.”

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

University of Maine men’s hockey coach Dennis ‘Red’ Gendron dies at 63 - The Boston Globe

University of Maine men’s hockey coach Dennis “Red” Gendron died Friday, the university said in a statement.
Gendron, who just completed his eighth season as head coach, experienced a medical condition while on a golf course, according to Bangor TV station WABI. He was 63.
“We are shocked and deeply saddened by Red’s sudden death,” said Maine president Joan Ferrini-Mundy. “He was a force in UMaine athletics and in the legacy of our men’s ice hockey program. We mourn his passing and remember his many contributions to the generations of players he mentored and to the program that lit up Black Bear Nation and the state of Maine.”

the Course was Penobscot Valley....

the Bangor Daily News has it front and center on their site.... and has a clip from Dan Roche at WBZ as Red had spent 6 years at UMASS after being a part of three seasons including the famed 42-1-2 team of 1992-93, which produced the likes of Dunham/Snow, the Kariya brothers....

Bangor Daily News - Maine news, sports, politics, and obituaries

 

[The don godfather]

Can someone put a burial music theme song for the flyers. Its time.

 

[Aussie Bruin]

Swayman and Tralmaks, to a lesser extent were recruited by Red Gendron.... sadly, Dennis "Red" Gendron collapsed earlier this afternoon at a Bangor Golf Course and abruptly passed at the the age of 63.

Red was the one who had the Target reference that Swayman referenced in his player thread....

the team released a statement not long ago.... as did the University around 3 pm when that was announced....

in the last two hours the University and its fanbase is in stunned disbelief after WABI 5 broke the story.

That's sad news. Likely to affect Swayman quite a bit I would suppose. Depends how he handles it - possible it could actually be a motivator for him. Otherwise perhaps we will see Vladar after all, which is fine.

 

[Chevalier du Clavier]

Halak is 35 , Swayman is 22 a little bit difference in what kind of workload a body can handle at those ages.

No truer words have been spoken ... er, written.

 

[HumBucker]

2 p.m. start time? That's strange.

I like that they're going with Swayman. For the past several years it's been "Tuukka plays until he needs a break, or back-to-backs". Which is fine. But it's nice to see the coaching staff make a "just feels right" call for this young goalie.

Vladar has been very good, but Swayman seems to have some extra mojo.

Considering the ages of Rask and Halak, I think it would be foolish to trade either of these young goalies.

 

[sooshii]

Last game against the Flyers. 6/7 so far. Let’s finish them!

 

[JOKER 192]

I love Swayman so far, but it is weird to me that he is getting 3 straight starts when Halak never did. Is Vladar tweaked, or does the coach feel that much more comfortable with Swayman over Vladar?

I think it's a mistake to overlook Vladar the way Cassidy is doing . Stupid, dumb.

 

[JOKER 192]

I think the Bruins feel Swayman is the guy and flashes something that Vladar doesn't. Which, as much as I love Darth Vladar, is proving to be the case.

True, but your going to need both, Cassidy is taking stupid to another level here.

 

[The National]

True, but your going to need both, Cassidy is taking stupid to another level here.

Yeah I was surprised to see him in again. Maybe they’re trying to get Swayman all the games they can because they plan to send him back to Providence once either Halak or Rask are back. Keeping Vladar as backup until they’re both 100%.

 

[JOKER 192]

I feel it's too early to see that based on the NHL games, but they have obviously been far more invested for far longer then I have.

Look , I have watched every game both of these guys have played this year. There has been little evidence to separate one form the other the way Cassidy is doing right now.

Vladar has been every bit as good as Swaywan has , it's stupid to prefer one over the other at this point. Look, I think Swayman has the higher upside but we haven't seen enough to determine that , to go all in on Swayman the way Cassidy is doing is self -serving and not in the interest of the Boston Bruins, shame on you Butch.

 

[Saxon Eric]

I think it's a mistake to overlook Vladar the way Cassidy is doing . Stupid, dumb.

Big picture
Playoffs
Rask can't go
Halak, been there done that, no thanks
Swayman, small sample but held his own in enemy territory, 3 games in 6 days, didn't wear down, it's an option now

 

[JOKER 192]

Yeah I was surprised to see him in again. Maybe they’re trying to get Swayman all the games they can because they plan to send him back to Providence once either Halak or Rask are back. Keeping Vladar as backup until they’re both 100%.

You know which mangers separate themselves from the rest ? It's the ones that have the balls to disregard all the BS and do what's best for the team. Not the ones that are protecting their jobs, therefore throwing everyone they can under the bus. That's not what's happening here. FO needs to go, ENOUGH OF HESE GUYS LOOKING OUT WHAT'S BEST FOR THEM RATHER THAN THE TEAM . OUT,OUT,OUT.

 

[Alicat]

True, but your going to need both, Cassidy is taking stupid to another level here.

They play Sunday so Vladar will play then.

So many back to backs this month so they will both play.

I don't understand the angst.

 

[bruins19]

a win with our diminished squad should pretty much knock the Flyers out of the playoffs.

How sweet it is. Flyers hater since 1974.

 

[JOKER 192]

Big picture
Playoffs
Rask can't go
Halak, been there done that, no thanks
Swayman, small sample but held his own in enemy territory, 3 games in 6 days, didn't wear down, it's an option now

Look, I think Swayman is the better G, but Vladar isn't miles behind. They will and should need both going forward. I think both are better options than the alternative check cashing stiffs. 100% convinced that a GM that is operating in the best interest of the Boston Bruins is shopping both Rask and especially Halak. When was the last time the Bruins cashed in on a UFA? Every GM worth his salt does this. Even the most inept among them. It's been a minute since Cinderella's Carriage is turning into a pumpkin, make a move before it does.

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

Look, I think Swayman is the better G, but Vladar isn't miles behind. They will and should need both going forward. I think both are better options than the alternative check cashing stiffs. 100% convinced that a GM that is operating in the best interest of the Boston Bruins is shopping both Rask and especially Halak. When was the last time the Bruins cashed in on a UFA? Every GM worth his salt does this. Even the most inept among them. It's been a minute since Cinderella's Carriage is turning into a pumpkin, make a move before it does.

why would they be shopped when both can go anywhere in July or whenever Free Agent Frenzy begins?

 

[JOKER 192]

They play Sunday so Vladar will play then.

So many back to backs this month so they will both play.

I don't understand the angst.

Well, I feel one shouldn't be preferred over the other at this point. We are at what I feel is a delicate transition . Giving one 3 starts in a row is showing bias , no? No reason not to alternate between the two. Sway can play on Sunday too, no?

 

[JOKER 192]

why would they be shopped when both can go anywhere in July or whenever Free Agent Frenzy begins?

Sorry, that has to be the dumbest post ever. To ask that question is to answer it.

 

[Saxon Eric]

Look, I think Swayman is the better G, but Vladar isn't miles behind. They will and should need both going forward. I think both are better options than the alternative check cashing stiffs. 100% convinced that a GM that is operating in the best interest of the Boston Bruins is shopping both Rask and especially Halak. When was the last time the Bruins cashed in on a UFA? Every GM worth his salt does this. Even the most inept among them. It's been a minute since Cinderella's Carriage is turning into a pumpkin, make a move before it does.

Last time a Bruins GM sold a UFA,Was it Andrew Alberts?

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

Sorry, that has to be the dumbest post ever. To ask that question is to answer it.

THEN why are u proposing 2 UFA'S to be shopped.....

 

[JOKER 192]

THEN why are u proposing 2 UFA'S to be shopped.....

Come on man, you can figure that one out can't you?

 

[JOKER 192]

Last time a Bruins GM sold a UFA,Was it Andrew Alberts?

Ya, that's the problem isn't it? Covering their ass rather than looking out for the team's best interest