Post-Game Talk: GAME 51 - BRUINS 5 Leafs 2 F - ENJOY VACATION GUYS

[missingchicklet]

There was a time I was wanting Simmonds on our team. His skill level has diminished so much he is what he is....an AHL call up.

This season: 13 games, 0 G, 1 A, 34 PIM, 33 hits, 7:25 ATOI. Yeah, a call up at best.

 

[whatsbruin]

I`ll disagree that the NHL doesn`t want fighting, I think they long ago rid themselves of the BS staged fight crap and the linesmen step in far more now than they once did. What I do appreciate is those refs stepping in when it is clear a fight has gone wrong for someone to try and protect them a bit once they are in a vulnerable situation

Issue now is, most of the CHL players are playing under punitive rules where if you drop the mitts a ton, you are done for some games so the majority of these kids once they get to the NHL are awful fighters, zero structure in their forms, usually just wild haymakers. I`m guessing fighting in the USHL isn`t permitted, NCAA players don`t do it, not sure what European junior leagues are like but I suspect it`s hardly donnybrooks every night there, most of the kids entering the league now have never dropped the mitts once and it shows in the scraps

Guy`s who came in, say even 10 years ago are likely better fundamental scrappers cuz they did it more prior to arriving in the NHL

I think Frederic isn`t a particularly good fighter, if and when he stand in vs someone who is disciplined and doesn`t just toss haymakers, he`s gonna get popped and popped good. I don`t think Wilson is a good fighter, both are big and strong but if they ever went up against our old buddy Neely, they`d be drinking their meals for weeks

For some of us older fans here, we remember the Probert`s, Neely`s and many others who played in an age where most teams had 4-5 guys who not only could chuck them but were more than receptive to doing so at the drop of the hat and could stand in there and take punch to the jaw

Now, speaking of popping someone, Bunting and Zegras are two of my least favorite players, always yapping, never standing in there and actually dropping the mitties

They are looking to force full face masks/cages soon.
That will be the end of fighting.

 

[whatsbruin]

Watching the replay of Greers goal, the Maple Leaf player was hacking the heck out of
Greers hands, even got his stick caught in his gloves, right in front of the net, and no penalty.
I know Greer scored, but the Ref's arm wasn't up or going up.

 

[Bruinfanatic]

This comment from a Leaf fan thought was good for a laugh Respectfully, nobody cares about series wins. Anything less than four consecutive is as good as 0. Nobody has ever said that Toronto should be more like San Jose.Lol

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

There's Berkshire!

 

[ksp1957]

Just imagine how good this team would be with a decent goalie

I miss Ross Brooks

 

[Bs1011]

They are looking to force full face masks/cages soon.
That will be the end of fighting.

I watched hockey as a kid 80s 90s. I really hate fighting in the NHL today. It’s not the same the visor etc. Non fighters jumping a player because he threw a clean hit. It’s awful. Who is even considered a heavyweight or the best fighters in the league now. I can’t even name 5. I wouldn’t ban it sh@ t happens during the game but you might as well say it’s banned.

 

[Kegs]

So I guess with Mathews the leafs fans expected to win 6-5

Ya but with debrusk back it’s 7-6

 

[Kegs]

Watching the replay of Greers goal, the Maple Leaf player was hacking the heck out of
Greers hands, even got his stick caught in his gloves, right in front of the net, and no penalty.
I know Greer scored, but the Ref's arm wasn't up or going up.

Actually one of the zebras had his hand up

 

[Hawgood_38]

The wife and I are down in FLA at my parents. Took in Saturday's game (and were down here for the first Panthers game as well, both losses), but did see them win in Columbus in October. Only 4 away arenas left on the bucket list to see them play.

Much needed win last night. Get some rest and come back for a strong 1/2 half.

Going to our first All Star game (and Skills Competition) this weekend (obviously). When are they going to have it back in Boston?

 

[bruinshoper]

Matt Murray is hurt. He's done some good things in the playoffs.

Jake Muzzin has only played 4 games this season. He's probably their best defender.

Yup. They are a better team by a lot when fully healthy. Muezzin is a physical force.
Having said that, I still think we have the better more rounded team. Also good to see the B’s take it to them last night.

 

[The Hockey Tonk Man]

Hopefully Lauko gets a few games after the break.

Really like what he brings. Feel like he rarely loses a board battle

 

[bruinshoper]

On the Leafs broadcast, after the Bunting incident, they showed a replay of Bunting drawing a penalty against the Blues where he throws his head back, though there was no contact to the head. Craig Simpson said this why there was no call on Carlo. Cry wolf too much, you won't get any calls.

Could you ever imagine NESN doing something similar to a Bruins player?

I was thinking the same thing. The leaf’s broadcast was actually very “non-biased” if you ask me. The non call on Marchand when Buntjng had a step in him was pretty blatant. The broadcasters basically blamed Buntjng for creating a bad name for himself.

 

[caz16]

I was thinking the same thing. The leaf’s broadcast was actually very “non-biased” if you ask me. The non call on Marchand when Buntjng had a step in him was pretty blatant. The broadcasters basically blamed Buntjng for creating a bad name for himself.

I guess that is a matter of opinion about the non-biased part. They said Krejci sold a trip, which he didn't, and it was definitely biased on the goaltending until they sounded stupid. They said the Leafs should cause a collision into Ullmark too. Lots of biased stuff, but that is just my opinion.

 

[Alan Ryan]

Greer scores a great goal and the comments are about a fight he lost to a has been

Greer used poor judgement accepting that challenge. He just scored a nice goal and needs to stay on the ice and contribute to the team--not head to the penalty box for a useless 5 minute penalty.

Both players involved in a staged fight like that should be given a game misconduct.

 

[Glove Malfunction]

Great B’s win especially against those clowns…awesome team effort and thought Greer really didn’t take as much damage as many are claiming…yeah his head was speed bagged but most if not all of those shots were to the side/back of his helmet hurt Simmonds hand more than Greer….and just to clarify Joe Bowan (Leafs telecast) , Greers knees did not buckle from the first Simmonds shot, rather Greer stepped on a glove and lost his balance at the exact time as the shot landed….anyways, love beating the Make Beliefs where it matters most.

Multiple reasons to like this post, but the best is the appropriate use of Make BeLeafs (I altered to what I'm going to steal from this! )

 

[Glove Malfunction]

Michael Bunting would have made a heck of a 2011 Vancouver Canucks

This may be the best description of Bunting that I've seen yet.

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

This may be the best description of Bunting that I've seen yet.

That probably would've been priceless to see especially when it was the rookie Marchand when he played the way he did, carefree without any real reputation.

 

[Glove Malfunction]

Yah the Czech mate was a thing of beauty.

Just noticed that it was Tavares who Pasta turned inside out coming off the wall to get the puck to Krejci. Not sure why, but I just don't like that guy.

 

[sooshii]

Just noticed that it was Tavares who Pasta turned inside out coming off the wall to get the puck to Krejci. Not sure why, but I just don't like that guy.

It’s the jammies.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

But Muzzin has been injured since the traded for him and the leafs haven’t addressed the hole. But they have been winning. I would assume they will not get the key power plays during the playoffs similar to last night.

Why would that be?

 

[KnightofBoston]

Ya but with debrusk back it’s 7-6

True, with a patented DeBrusk spoked B chest thump on top

 

[smithformeragent]

Hmmm, Reverse Retro … who to go with.

McAvoy
Ullmark
Lindholm

I’m really thinking Lindholm for my Krampus Lindholm idea for Halloween or Christmas next year.

I wanted Ullmark, but they didn’t have him or McAvoy so my wife got me Pasta.

Not sure if they have more options now.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Watching the replay of Greers goal, the Maple Leaf player was hacking the heck out of
Greers hands, even got his stick caught in his gloves, right in front of the net, and no penalty.
I know Greer scored, but the Ref's arm wasn't up or going up.

Wrong.

I guess that is a matter of opinion about the non-biased part. They said Krejci sold a trip, which he didn't, and it was definitely biased on the goaltending until they sounded stupid. They said the Leafs should cause a collision into Ullmark too. Lots of biased stuff, but that is just my opinion.

Krejci absolutely took a dive.

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

Wrong.



Krejci absolutely took a dive.

I tried trying to find a clip of the ref far behind the play with his arm up but I only found 2 clips on YT of his goal and neither of them showed it. I believe you though.