trenton1
Bergeron for Hart
Cap friendly only tells part of the story. There are internal factors at play with the asset management and the dead cap space. I'll be interested to see what Sweeney/Neely do here.
Post-Game Talk: GAME 54 - Bruins gift wrap 2 points to the Rangers - NYR 4 BRUINS 3 F/SO
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ODAAT
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Still PO at the result last night. I understand these guys aren`t robots but you can`t go into a 3rd period and give up a 2 goal lead, at least not in the manner of which this team did. The amount of points this team have left on the table over the course of this season to inferior teams, had they recorded full marks for those games, would literally have them fighting with the Lightning for top spot but this team makes a habit of playing down to the opponent.
Liked a few things, 2 of the 3 goals scored had Bruin players planting their arse right in front of the goalie, something that is missing far too often from this team. I know Charlie took a stupid penalty but loved his game prior to that brain cramp, I haven`t got a clue how much TOI he had but the kid played great, seemed like he blocked a half dozen shots out there, was physical but again, took a "young" penalty.
Halak we saw the good and the bad, made many terrific saves but didn`t control the rebound on the tying goal. Anyways, leads are lost, I get it, but I`m most concerned about all those lost points vs teams that will be golfing come seasons end
Liked a few things, 2 of the 3 goals scored had Bruin players planting their arse right in front of the goalie, something that is missing far too often from this team. I know Charlie took a stupid penalty but loved his game prior to that brain cramp, I haven`t got a clue how much TOI he had but the kid played great, seemed like he blocked a half dozen shots out there, was physical but again, took a "young" penalty.
Halak we saw the good and the bad, made many terrific saves but didn`t control the rebound on the tying goal. Anyways, leads are lost, I get it, but I`m most concerned about all those lost points vs teams that will be golfing come seasons end
LouJersey
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We are all aware we need help up front scoring, however the points that we are missing with the 1 goal losses are muscues from the kids on the backend, which is to be expected. I think we make a run if Sweeney can find a consistent 25 - 30 goal scorer. I am glad though they are still getting points.
Get to work Don !!!
Get to work Don !!!
mjhfb
Easier from up here
Not just the front end scoring, the backend points are below average (besides Krug) which adds to the problem. Who would have thought that at this point of the season that "healthy scratch" Grzelcyk's meager 14 points would be more than Chara, Miller and Carlo combined?
Carlo with just 3 is a complete mystery; even the best defensive defensemen get 2nd assists on simple outlet pass goals or lucky point shot deflections..
I agree help is needed.
LouisSleigher
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Good point; and don't forget McAvoy, who has scored the grand total of one goal in almost 30 games.
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Dennis Bonvie
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Kevin Miller was the only defenseman to play less minutes than Chara last night. McAvoy and Grzelcyk both played more than Carlo.
How do you know what Cassidy implemented?
Tough loss to take, especially after being up 2, and especially in the SO.
Some positives:
1) Halak played well. Despite the loss, I hope it was a confidence boost for him. He made some huge saves.
2) Line-juggling. Pasta and Krejci together show results. There's your secondary scoring. Should be duo-based – 1) Marchand-Bergy 2) Krejci-Pasta. Previously I was against breaking up the top line, but we need secondary scoring too badly. Not sure if Heinen is the answer for the top line, but he did score. I wouldn't mind seeing DeBrusk up there for a shift or two. Might wake him up and solve that problem as well.
Unfortunately that leaves us with a 3rd line that becomes the Line of Misfit Toys, cast-offs that can't find a home on other lines.
Sweeney needs to add two players to make this team a real threat. A Top 6 winger, and a 3rd line centre. Rentals are fine with me, because the window is closing on this core.
Some positives:
1) Halak played well. Despite the loss, I hope it was a confidence boost for him. He made some huge saves.
2) Line-juggling. Pasta and Krejci together show results. There's your secondary scoring. Should be duo-based – 1) Marchand-Bergy 2) Krejci-Pasta. Previously I was against breaking up the top line, but we need secondary scoring too badly. Not sure if Heinen is the answer for the top line, but he did score. I wouldn't mind seeing DeBrusk up there for a shift or two. Might wake him up and solve that problem as well.
Unfortunately that leaves us with a 3rd line that becomes the Line of Misfit Toys, cast-offs that can't find a home on other lines.
Sweeney needs to add two players to make this team a real threat. A Top 6 winger, and a 3rd line centre. Rentals are fine with me, because the window is closing on this core.
I don’t believe the players decided to dump and change on their own. That had to be a coaching decision.
