BRUINS GDT GAME 47 7:37 PM - The B's get down and GRITTY in South Philly - NBCSN, 98.5 WBZ-FM

[BigGoalBrad]

730 is great.

 

[Bruinaura]

My hatred for the Flyers is so strong that I despise an American icon

My grandmother once served her in a restaurant. I can't hate someone with family ties

 

[talkinaway]

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Man, that brings back college memories of late-night meatball subs and...well...this Muppet parody.

I'm feeling kinda hungry
It's quarter past midnight
It's time to get a taco
At the WaWa Mart tonight!

Tonight they served soylada
My budget's kinda tight
It's time to get a taco
At the WaWa Mart tonight!

Why do we always come here?
I guess we'll never know
It's like some kind of torture
This line's so goddamn slow!

 

[BMC]

My hatred for the Flyers is so strong that I despise an American icon

I've always thought this or "America The Beautiful" should be the national anthem. Ray Charles did a killer version of "America The Beautiful" btw

 

[mjhfb]

Man I feel bad for Moore. Has been really solid all year IMO, but I guess it's a pretty great problem to have.

He has been solid, no question. Which makes me wonder if its just loyalty or showcasing for a trade...

 

[Ladyfan]

730 is great.

for an away game I am OK with 7:30. For a home game it's tough to get home at 11:30 pm when you have to get up early to work.

Tonight I will be watching from the couch in my jammies with my cats.

 

[Ladyfan]

I've always thought this or "America The Beautiful" should be the national anthem. Ray Charles did a killer version of "America The Beautiful" btw

It's a much nicer song in every way. I remember Smokey Robinson sang it years ago at some arena . It was beautiful.

 

[bobbyorr04]

They are the worst visiting fans. I have been going to most home games for 17 years and haven't met a Flyers fan I like yet. I am sure there are some but...

There must be something in Philadelphia water that brings out the worst in their fans.

 

[Gee Wally]

Backes scratched hey? Interesting... I mean i get it, but interesting.

Yup. Gutsy move. Most coaches wouldn't go there.

But I believe its sending the right message. To the Veterans, kids, and the Front Office.

 

[Fenway]

It's a much nicer song in every way. I remember Smokey Robinson sang it years ago at some arena . It was beautiful.

 

[Sevren]

I simply do not understand why Cassidy refuses to break up the top line. They have not been good together this season. It blows my mind really.

Strange thing to say considering that for a long stretch Bergeron was the top scorer in the NHL and the only line that could rival the Bruins top line was Colorado's top line.

 

[bobbyorr04]

These Monday/weds 730 games are for the birds lol

7:30 game time (6:30 here) works out better for me as I'm taking my wife out for her Birthday supper tonight

 

[Gordon Lightfoot]

These Monday/weds 730 games are for the birds lol

On a selfish note, I love them because I do yoga on Monday evenings and swimming on Wednesday evenings. I usually miss the 1st but am okay for the 2nd and 3rd periods.

Gotta find the bright spot somehow haha.

 

[HockeyMomx2]

I am off today so I'll get to watch this one from the start, apologies in advance if my record of them losing when I watch continues...

Let the day drinking commence! :-D

 

[Blowfish]

Yup. Gutsy move. Most coaches wouldn't go there.

But I believe its sending the right message. To the Veterans, kids, and the Front Office.

Or packing bags for return trip to his home town Minnesota or old team the blues. I know wishful thinking.

 

[Jean_Jacket41]

I'm ok with the Backes benching. Maybe that will be the wake up call for him. Or maybe he's toast? Still would play him over Acciari on the 4th line for the playoffs tough….

As for tonight, can't let this 2pts go away. Only 1pt away from Tor and tied with the lowly Habs. They win, they take 2nd place.

Go Bruins!

 

[Boston Bandit]

Really hoping Cehlarik works out for the big club. I can remember when he was last up he seemed to be making a lot of plays happen. He has improved his game since, so keeping my fingers crossed.

 

[BruinDust]

I'm ok with the Backes benching. Maybe that will be the wake up call for him. Or maybe he's toast? Still would play him over Acciari on the 4th line for the playoffs tough….

As for tonight, can't let this 2pts go away. Only 1pt away from Tor and tied with the lowly Habs. They win, they take 2nd place.

Go Bruins!

The problem is Backes strikes me given his own statements since coming to Boston, as a guy who is pretty honest with himself about where his game is at. The guy seems to be trying hard, but it's just not enough, at least lately.

 

[Boston Bandit]

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pregame updates, per Bruce Cassidy: Jake DeBrusk and Chris Wagner will play tonight. Peter Cehlarik will play the left with David Krejci. DeBrusk on the right. David Backes is the scratch up front. John Moore and Steven Kampfer out on the back end.

Excited to see that Krejci line. Wish John Moore could somehow be in the lineup. Good problem to have though. Go Bruins!

 

[Jean_Jacket41]

The problem is Backes strikes me given his own statements since coming to Boston, as a guy who is pretty honest with himself about where his game is at. The guy seems to be trying hard, but it's just not enough, at least lately.

Still say he will have a positive impact/moment in the playoffs and will help the Bruins win a Cup before he leaves.

 

[BruinDust]

Still say he will have a positive impact/moment in the playoffs and will help the Bruins win a Cup before he leaves.

I believe I've been one of the bigger Backes supporters on this board, but my confidence in him has been severely shaken lately.

 

[Dueling Banjos]

He has been solid, no question. Which makes me wonder if its just loyalty or showcasing for a trade...

I would hate to loose Moore, he's got size, decent in the o and d zone, playoffs depth.

I doubt he ll be traded, things i mentioned above are reasons he was brought here in the first place i guess.

 

[Bruinaura]

Between this and the "poopy diaper" comment from Moore yesterday, they at least seem to have a good attitude.

 

[BruinDust]

Between this and the "poopy diaper" comment from Moore yesterday, they at least seem to have a good attitude.

Seems to have a solid view on why he's not in the line-up when talking about each line.

He makes a good point about predictability at the end of the interview and predictability can lead to better anticipation (and mitigate a lack of footspeed). And this ties a bit into Jake Debrusk, who is a very good hockey player, but his game and style leads to a lot of unpredictability as he is much more adept and prone to trying to create his own offensive looks with the puck, which sometimes can be to the detriment of his line-mates.

Not saying Backes failure on that 2nd line was Debrusk's fault, just that it probably didn't help his cause either.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

I believe I've been one of the bigger Backes supporters on this board, but my confidence in him has been severely shaken lately.

Even now he isn't worse than Acciari.

Backes with Wagner and Kuraly I'd be happy with.