GDT: Game #56 San Jose at BRUINS - 2/9 7:00 PM | NESN, SN360, SN-W, TVAS, WBZ-FM 98.5

[Blowfish]

Line up?

 

[Seidenbergy]

Didn't the 2011 Bruins team also limp into the post season , anybody know what there record was the last 20 games or so ?

That team finished out the regular season 8-4-3. Hardly limping.

 

[DarrenBanks56]

you figure they'll have to cancel before 3pm if they do

 

[BruinsFan64]

Bruce

 

[Fenway]

Line up?

There was no morning skate so nothing official.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

answer, no.

wasn't it reported that the only way the above is even an option is one of the teams is delayed elsewhere or the league assigned officials cannot get there.

it has been reported that the League officials are there as are the Sharks.

There was a game in the early 80's in Hartford during a snow storm. The only on ice official to make it was (Linesman) Ron Asselstine. He reffed the game and two Whalers players that weren't dressed were the linesmen. One was Mickey Volcan and (as Butch Cassidy would say) if I could remember the other guy I could die a happy man.

 

[Dr Hook]

If the team comes out with some commitment and fire, this is there for the taking. Sharks are coming off a Bruin-esque collapse again Buffalo a couple nights ago- were up 4-1, lost 5-4 in OT. We might see an 8-7 scoreline here

 

[Fenway]

There was a game in the early 80's in Hartford during a snow storm. The only on ice official to make it was (Linesman) Ron Asselstine. He reffed the game and two Whalers players that weren't dressed were the linesmen. One was Mickey Volcan and (as Butch Cassidy would say) if I could remember the other guy I could die a happy man.

Volcan is correct.

https://www.nhl.com/news/volcan-howatt-made-nhl-history-30-years-ago/c-650647

Leading up to the game between the New Jersey Devils and Hartford Whalers on Jan. 15, 1983, there was no indication that history might be made. But once the game started in Hartford, Conn., Mickey Volcan and Garry Howatt became the central figures in an unusual and historic moment that likely never will be repeated. Thirty years later, they still occasionally talk about being the only players in NHL history to serve as emergency on-ice officials in an NHL game.

On their way to the game from Boston, referee Ron Fournier and linesman Ron Asselstine got stuck in a snowstorm. So by the time both teams were ready to drop the puck, there was only one linesman available to officiate the game. Just 15 minutes before game time, linesman Ron Foyt assumed refereeing duties and approached each team about finding replacement linesmen.

"All of a sudden, [Whalers coach] Larry Kish said, 'We're going to have a player from each team and you're going to represent our team,'" Volcan, who was unable to play that night due to a hand injury sustained in Hartford's morning skate, said. "So we put on some sweats and black practice jerseys and they called us in to the room prior to the game. We sat down and he [Foyt] went through it with us."

 

[Ladyfan]

I really hope they postpone/ reschedule this one.

We want to go but it is really snowing hard here and is supposed to get worse.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Volcan is correct.

https://www.nhl.com/news/volcan-howatt-made-nhl-history-30-years-ago/c-650647

Damn, the internet can really make a memory look bad.

 

[Bmessy]

I'll be there. Maybe I can sneak down to the loge and get some good seats!

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

I really hope they postpone/ reschedule this one.

We want to go but it is really snowing hard here and is supposed to get worse.

Could be enjoyable to sit home with a hot tottie and watch the game.

I'm sure Mr. Burns will refund 25% of your ticket cost.

 

[Fenway]

Damn, the internet can really make a memory look bad.

I know the feeling

 

[caz16]

I have no idea what to expect tonight....very curious to see what happens but if we lose I won't be surprised.

The storm sounds very bad but I guess it is harder to reschedule when the teams are from opposite sides of the country.

GO BRUINS!!!

 

[Number8]

I would encourage the Bruins to start communicating clearly on tonight's game.

The Governor has asked people to stay off roads.

I live on the Cape and have tickets that, as we all know, are not cheap.

Question for Mr. Jacobs and Cam Neely:

1) Are you planning on the game being played? If you don't know, I'd suggest you decide quite quickly -- or at least set a hard and firm time for when you'll make that decision public.

2) If you don't plan on cancelling -- seemingly at odds with wishes of State Officials with regards to people being on roads - what will you refund policy be?

3) If it's reasonable refund policy, I will stay at home and be safe.

4) If you don't plan on refunding money, well then I just don't know what to say.

 

[Ladyfan]

I would encourage the Bruins to start communicating clearly on tonight's game.

The Governor has asked people to stay off roads.

I live on the Cape and have tickets that, as we all know, are not cheap.

Question for Mr. Jacobs and Cam Neely:

1) Are you planning on the game being played? If you don't know, I'd suggest you decide quite quickly -- or at least set a hard and firm time for when you'll make that decision public.

2) If you don't plan on cancelling -- seemingly at odds with wishes of State Officials with regards to people being on roads - what will you refund policy be?

3) If it's reasonable refund policy, I will stay at home and be safe.

4) If you don't plan on refunding money, well then I just don't know what to say.

I called and the B's will offer no refund if you don't go.

The right thing to do is reschedule

I was told I could put my seats on Exchange...But if the game was rescheduled I would no longer have my tickets.

They need to reschedule now.

 

[NDiesel]

I really hope they postpone/ reschedule this one.

We want to go but it is really snowing hard here and is supposed to get worse.

Oh you Americans, I've made drives through more snow to go play beer league hockey

 

[Fenway]

I would encourage the Bruins to start communicating clearly on tonight's game.

The Governor has asked people to stay off roads.

I live on the Cape and have tickets that, as we all know, are not cheap.

Question for Mr. Jacobs and Cam Neely:

1) Are you planning on the game being played? If you don't know, I'd suggest you decide quite quickly -- or at least set a hard and firm time for when you'll make that decision public.

2) If you don't plan on cancelling -- seemingly at odds with wishes of State Officials with regards to people being on roads - what will you refund policy be?

3) If it's reasonable refund policy, I will stay at home and be safe.

4) If you don't plan on refunding money, well then I just don't know what to say.

If you call (617) 624-1900 you will be told

1. NHL rules say the game MUST be played.

2. NO REFUNDS ​

 

[Ladyfan]

Oh you Americans, I've made drives through more snow to go play beer league hockey

...Well I haven't yet decided . My kid flew in from Calif to go to the game and really wants to go . Since I live in NH it would not be a fun drive . If I got there only to have them call off the game I would be REALLY angry Parking will be a problem so we would park at the Garden . It costs $$$ to park there

...and then there is my driveway which is steep. Not sure I could get up it later tonight.

They need to cancel now

 

[bossfan]

I put my tickets on The Ticket Exchange yesterday at 20% under face and they sold. Losing 20% is better than losing 100%.

Despite the weather and the team performance there are people that will brave their way to the Garden tonight. But I'm not one of those brave people that are willing to risk damage to myself or my car to go to a hockey game.

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

...Well I haven't yet decided . My kid flew in from Calif to go to the game and really wants to go . Since I live in NH it would not be a fun drive . If I got there only to have them call off the game I would be REALLY angry Parking will be a problem so we would park at the Garden . It costs $$$ to park there

...and then there is my driveway which is steep. Not sure I could get up it later tonight.

They need to cancel now

Unfortunately with a California team in town already it will be played I think

 

[Number8]

If you call (617) 624-1900 you will be told

1. NHL rules say the game MUST be played.

2. NO REFUNDS ​

Amazing.

I get that NHL rules say the game must be played.

However, I also understand that Mr. Jacobs has been paid for the tickets -- so he wins no matter what. So really what he is doing is to tell fans "hey although Governor is asking all of you to stay home, you get jack squat from me if you choose not to put your life in danger -- your choice".

I'm not going to be stupid and endanger myself for a team (management) that doesn't value it's fans. However, some people will -- hope it all works out for them.

What a minor league organization.

 

[Gee Wally]

...Well I haven't yet decided . My kid flew in from Calif to go to the game and really wants to go . Since I live in NH it would not be a fun drive . If I got there only to have them call off the game I would be REALLY angry Parking will be a problem so we would park at the Garden . It costs $$$ to park there

...and then there is my driveway which is steep. Not sure I could get up it later tonight.

They need to cancel now

Be careful Susan. The worst hasnt even got to Boston yet. Right now its coming down real hard in Worcester. Cant even see down my street.

As far the game goes I understand it wont be canceled as the Sharks are already here. Besides it may help that JJ and Charlie get a preview of what the stands could look like for the next couple of years.

 

[mislysBB]

I was just on the roads to get some lunch. roads aren't that bad.
No way they'll cancel this. Unless it gets ALOT worse out there

Don't know how it is downtown, but the roads are horrendous everywhere else now.

 

[RussellmaniaKW]

lol need to know if this game is happening so i can adjust my fantasy lineup accordingly