Post-Game Talk: GAME 42 - BRUINS make a statement - BRUINS 4 Toronto 3 F

[Bruinfanatic]

BTW - I want to thank the HF Bruins community for staying away from HF Leafs during and after the game.

A few seasons ago I changed our GDT to BRUINS GDT to try to weed out the 416 crowd and it seems to have worked.

I can not fathom the frustration that Leafs' fans have endured. Not only have they not won a Cup in 56 years, but they also haven't even made the SCF in that time. Since then they have seen the Blue Jays win the World Series twice and the Raptors winning the NBA.

@DominicT - I trace the Leafs' downfall to ignoring a 12-year-old from Parry Sound who would have signed a card with the Leafs in a heartbeat.

I know enough Leaf fans personally even related to some ,why would I want to seek more out on here,usually just stay away from hockey talk with them ,

That was a fun one, but man does Toronto make me nervous. It’s like they can turn seemingly anything into a scoring chance.

I know it’s probably blasphemous to say around these parts, but I hate that team more than the Habs. I have a healthy respect for their skill, but I absolutely detest them.

I’m with you on this.

 

[Smif]

The Bruins needed to win this game more than the Leafs and believe me the Leafs needed it but....

The Bruins knew a regulation win would give them a lead for A1 that they are unlikely to relinquish. Losing tonight would have given the Leafs some hope

Losing 3-0 to Seattle to break the point streak at home was not a fluke as the Kraken had a historic road trip.

I worked on the HNIC feed tonight - Sportsnet suits are in full panic mode as the only way they make money on the Canadian TV contract if with a Leafs' run.

I was also thinking that a Bruins loss might get into the B's heads a bit, like, sending them into maybe the start of a losing streak that I've been waiting for / expecting for weeks now. Big win for you guys, definitely a blow to the hope we had of catching you.

The reason I came here - Why did the Bruins jerseys look so good last night, is that your third jersey? They're beautiful, especially with the gloves and the goalies equipment.

 

[NeelyOrr]

Longer for me...... I am a REALLY old fart

Ted Williams made me a Red Sox fan. Some kid named Bobby made me a BRUINS' fan.

 

[Bruinfanatic]

I was also thinking that a Bruins loss might get into the B's heads a bit, like, sending them into maybe the start of a losing streak that I've been waiting for / expecting for weeks now. Big win for you guys, definitely a blow to the hope we had of catching you.

The reason I came here - Why did the Bruins jerseys look so good last night, is that your third jersey? They're beautiful, especially with the gloves and the goalies equipment.

Winter Classic jersey

 

[Oates2Neely]

F*** Matthews, punk move. NESN cameras should’ve zoomed in on his punk face & his goofy mustache as the seconds ticked off the clock. Salty Leaf tears the morning after another B’s win go great with my egg omelets.

 

[rfournier103]

Saying the Leafs passed on him confused me. Orr was never drafted, Bruins signed him when he was 14.

Did the Leafs scout him and decide not to offer him a contract?

The draft did not exist yet when the Bruins signed Orr. Back then, NHL teams automatically owned the rights to any player who lived within 50 miles of the home arena - whether they had signed a “C-Form” or not. Since Orr lived more than 50 miles from Maple Leaf Gardens, he was fair game for any NHL team to sign. Back in the late ‘50s/early ‘60s the Leafs had a massive network of scouts and feeder teams in Ontario and throughout the rest of Canada that left no stone unturned. Perhaps saying that the Leafs “passed” on Orr is a bit harsh, but Orr and his parents were free to negotiate with any NHL team they wished, and there is no way Toronto hadn’t at least heard of him. To the best of my knowledge, the Maple Leafs never even made an offer to Bobby Orr.

The Bruins were in rough shape when Orr came to town in 1966, and I truly believe he saved the Bruins from going belly-up. But that’s another topic.

The rest is history.

 

[NeelyOrr]

...but they forget about the kick.

Throwing one's stick is usually called a penalty. I'm pretty sure in Ullmark's case it was an accident, but I'm guessing it's usually called whether it's intentional or not.
'The Kick' should have been a 5 minute major.

 

[ODAAT]

fun tilt, great result, avoided a 2 game skid yet again, this team is simply amazing

 

[Gordoff]

Matthews wants to taunt the TD garden crowd after he scores a goal? Take your Ron Jeremy mustache and chew on this loss on your way home. Cocky *****.

He probably does the same "thing" that Jeremy was known for to self-soothe after yet another big loss.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

The draft did not exist yet when the Bruins signed Orr. Back then, NHL teams automatically owned the rights to any player who lived within 50 miles of the home arena - whether they had signed a “C-Form” or not. Since Orr lived more than 50 miles from Maple Leaf Gardens, he was fair game for any NHL team to sign. Back in the late ‘50s/early ‘60s the Leafs had a massive network of scouts and feeder teams in Ontario and throughout the rest of Canada that left no stone unturned. Perhaps saying that the Leafs “passed” on Orr is a bit harsh, but Orr and his parents were free to negotiate with any NHL team they wished, and there is no way Toronto hadn’t at least heard of him. To the best of my knowledge, the Maple Leafs never even made an offer to Bobby Orr.

The Bruins were in rough shape when Orr came to town in 1966, and I truly believe he saved the Bruins from going belly-up. But that’s another topic.

The rest is history.

I know the Bruins were the first team to contact Orr's family when he was just 12 years-old, having seen him play when their scouts were looking at two older players in the same game.

 

[PB37]

Is there a video of the kick? I missed the first period and the beginning of the second.

First page of this thread

 

[22Brad Park]

 

[pgm16]

The draft did not exist yet when the Bruins signed Orr. Back then, NHL teams automatically owned the rights to any player who lived within 50 miles of the home arena - whether they had signed a “C-Form” or not. Since Orr lived more than 50 miles from Maple Leaf Gardens, he was fair game for any NHL team to sign. Back in the late ‘50s/early ‘60s the Leafs had a massive network of scouts and feeder teams in Ontario and throughout the rest of Canada that left no stone unturned. Perhaps saying that the Leafs “passed” on Orr is a bit harsh, but Orr and his parents were free to negotiate with any NHL team they wished, and there is no way Toronto hadn’t at least heard of him. To the best of my knowledge, the Maple Leafs never even made an offer to Bobby Orr.

The Bruins were in rough shape when Orr came to town in 1966, and I truly believe he saved the Bruins from going belly-up. But that’s another topic.

The rest is history.

 

[pgm16]

I love the Jerseys !!

 

[Bread and Circuses]

I lucked out at the game. Wendy was sick and when we sold her seat (on the ticket exchange) I wasn't sure who would be sitting in it. It was a Leaf fan.

Hahaha I saw that Leafs fan next to you and was a bit puzzled tbh.

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

That was a fun one, but man does Toronto make me nervous. It’s like they can turn seemingly anything into a scoring chance.

I know it’s probably blasphemous to say around these parts, but I hate that team more than the Habs. I have a healthy respect for their skill, but I absolutely detest them.

I agree with you in a way but it would help if we ever played Montreal anymore.

 

[rfournier103]

This is absolute gold right here.

Mr. Davidson had absolutely no idea just how intent Hap Emms (Bruins scout) was on signing Orr - tender age or not. The Bruins were foundering and were desperate for any relief they could get.

Whomever this Mr. Gilchrist was, he was definitely trying to tip the Maple Leafs off to “Bob” Orr and wanted to see him in a Toronto uniform. But, as my father used to say; “he who hesitates is lost.”

 

[DarrenBanks56]

A matinee tomorrow? Does everyone in the US get that day off? Seems odd to me.

only started getting that day off 2 years ago

 

[Mick Riddleton]

I watched the game on Sportsnet, eventually with the volume muted and listened to music. Each time I watch this it only confirms to me there is a higher up anti Bruin agenda with some Canadian TV media.

Craig Simpson went on and on about the non call on Ullmark and the Krecji fantom tap of the glove but ignored the skate incident. As did all the sports news channels with the game hi-lites.

The Sportnet panel to thier credit rightfully dismissed the stick throw but never mentioned the kicking incident or why the Bruins players were after Bunting.

Fred Flinstone head Friedman whined about the non stick call during the after show and only that. They all had the skate footage, image if it was Marchand that did that. They simply ignored it or were told too.

 

[DarrenBanks56]

also great win last night. when mcavoy and lindolm are our worst defensemen and we still win its a huge plus.
both goalies let in softies but still both made some great saves.
it was a great game deserving of a rewatch later today

 

[GordonHowe]

2 takeaways from the Bruins' playoff-like win over the Leafs

Both teams punched and counterpunched with timely goals, highlight-reel saves, heated post-whistle exchanges, and more.

www.boston.com

Bruins' dramatic victory over Leafs offers a glimpse of tough road ahead — and the thrill of another Cup run

The Bruins' 4-3 win over Toronto on Saturday served as a preview of what could be a memorable postseason rematch for both Original Six teams.

www.boston.com

 

[BruinsFanMike82]

Can't look past the Flyers, they've won 7 of their last 8 games.

But, statistical history favors Jeremy Swayman tomorrow:

Swayman's last twelve games at TD Garden
10-0-2 ; 2.02 GAA ; .921 Sv%

Swayman career in day games
9-4-1 ; 1.97 GAA ; .927 Sv%

 

[Bridges31]

Missed all but the last ten mins of third as we hosted our baby shower last night.

Just finished watching highlights. That second period save by Ullmarks blocker hand was unreal. Probably save of the year candidate.

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

Can't look past the Flyers, they've won 7 of their last 8 games.

But, statistical history favors Jeremy Swayman tomorrow:

Swayman's last twelve games at TD Garden
10-0-2 ; 2.02 GAA ; .921 Sv%

Swayman career in day games
9-4-1 ; 1.97 GAA ; .927 Sv%

Im Sure he'll start tomorrow after Ully got Thursday and yesterday

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

@caz16 yesterday you had asked if anyone has seen Jean Jacket on here recently. Was curious so I looked him up and it shows his last post was October 22nd. I hope everything's alright.