Post-Game Talk: GAME 44 - Bruins are now 13-0-0 vs the Metro - BRUINS 4 Fishsticks 1

[bobbyorr04]

This is when you REALLY know your teammates have your back...

 

[Bread and Circuses]

what did he say?

He admitted (paraphrasing) how as a goalie it is very difficult to mentally keep yourself grounded and motivated at this point in the season when you are playing this well, but then you have a teammate like Marchand that will get on your ass and remind you that nothing comes easy in this league and no matter how good you think you are doing it can all go away very quickly.

 

[22Brad Park]

I didn't notice Koppanen this game however he did play over 10 minutes and wasn't bad at the dot 5/9. Thoughts?

He needs to learn his spots on the ice but I get it he is nervous who wouldn't .Good reach but not ready for this type team in Cup contention.He held his own in dot thought that's an accomplishment to build on.

I imagine Bergeron will get x-rays I hope that facial bone not broke.

 

[Bridges31]

Thought it was pretty telling that Bergy left the ice after the game without waiting for the rest of the team to get off. He always waits. Hopefully not too banged up.

 

[Terrier]

Nice win, that third goal was sick. Tic, tac, Jack!

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

He needs to learn his spots on the ice but I get it he is nervous who wouldn't .Good reach but not ready for this type team in Cup contention.He held his own in dot thought that's an accomplishment to build on.

I imagine Bergeron will get x-rays I hope that facial bone not broke.

If that injury happens how long are players typically out? Or just go cage like CK?

 

[22Brad Park]

If that injury happens how long are players typically out? Or just go cage like CK?

Orbital bones are bad .Dubinsky 6 weeks McGinn was 2 weeks so depends I guess.Cheek bones are different and his looked like cheek.Brodin broke cheek was like 10 days and Marino had surgery for his was longer

 

[Shaun]

i thought smith actually played better but still not good enough to be in every night

 

[Mione134]

Thought it was pretty telling that Bergy left the ice after the game without waiting for the rest of the team to get off. He always waits. Hopefully not too banged up.

I saw him on tv hugging the boys?

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

i thought smith actually played better but still not good enough to be in every night

I still say put Frederic up with 63/37

 

[Glove Malfunction]

i thought smith actually played better but still not good enough to be in every night

Who do you play instead of him? And is that player an upgrade?

 

[22Brad Park]

I still say put Frederic up with 63/37

Freddy might be playing 3rd line tomorrow at centre and Coyle up to top 2 lines if Bergie swells up over night or something broke.That had to really hurt.

 

[Shaun]

Who do you play instead of him? And is that player an upgrade?

that’s the issue, once debrusk is back you slot him in then i think you need to trade for a depth winger.

i keep saying parise since he probably wants one more shot at the cup after losing in 2012, can score goals and kill penalties.

 

[McGarnagle]

Dracarys, motherf***er!

 

[BiteThisBurrows]

Solid road style win. They cut off the goalie hug though, the bastards!

I wonder if placing Smith on the big line was an attempt to showcase him a little in the hope he'd net a few and become tradeable? Hasn't worked. other possibility is that line turns into more of a shutdown checking line and you don't break continuity on the other lines. idk, but I wish there was a way we could ditch Smith and get a speedy upgrade at the deadline.

If we could find a way to add one speedy scorer and maybe one tough guy to round out this roster we'd be all set for a good cup run. We might be set as is, but maybe only if Hall remembers how to put the puck in the net now and again.

 

[ORR4EVAH]

Loved the Frederick goal. top shelf is the only way you score there. He's finding his groove.

That goal was created by Smith's tough forecheck.

 

[frankiess]

35-5 .... holy hell.

84 Tigers went 35-5.

 

[Mione134]

Dracarys, motherf***er!

Welcome to our club.

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[Glove Malfunction]

that’s the issue, once debrusk is back you slot him in then i think you need to trade for a depth winger.

i keep saying parise since he probably wants one more shot at the cup after losing in 2012, can score goals and kill penalties.

That's pretty much what I was saying - without trading up, there isn't anyone who stands out as more deserving. Good news is that Smith's play is trending in the right direction, and he's not hurting the team. If that's the worst thing we have to deal with, I'm fine with that.

 

[bruinshoper]

Smith played very well. Earned an assist, strong on the puck. I guess if Sweeney has an opportunity for a clear upgrade, and Smith is the one that has to go….it is what it is. But the camaraderie on the team, and the way they play for each other….I’d be happy keeping him.

 

[McGarnagle]

With 38 games left in the season, the Bruins' magic number is 49

If they just go 25-13 the rest of the way, even if Buffalo wins 39 consecutive games to end the season and/or Florida wins 36 consecutive games to end the season, the Bruins will clinch a playoff spot.

 

[Olden McGroin]

 

[Bridges31]

I saw him on tv hugging the boys?

Maybe I saw it wrong. Thought I saw him walking down the tunnel before everyone got off.

 

[Fenway]

Thursday, January 19 (Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY)

- No pregame skate

- Head Coach Jim Montgomery available to the media at approximately 5:40 p.m.

- Game vs New York Rangers, 7 p.m. (TV: NESN, Radio: 98.5)

- Head Coach Jim Montgomery and select players available to the media following the game

- Travel to Boston

Friday, January 20 (Boston, MA)

- TBD

 

[Mione134]

Maybe I saw it wrong. Thought I saw him walking down the tunnel before everyone got off.

I could be wrong too. I genuinely think I saw him hugging but I could be wrong as well. Either way. I do hope he'll be okay.