Post-Game Talk: GAME 63 - A rare third period meltdown - Oilers 3 BRUINS 2 F

[LouJersey]

Can just imagine Chris Osgood telling Scotty Bowman "I can't play tonight, coach, my dog died".

Bunch of hard guys on here. Bruins should probably move on from Linus, he has proven to be too mentally weak with this.

 

[BTO]

Ok then there was no need for your “I guess”. Guy just made a mask with his dogs 3 days ago and 2 days later one unexpectedly passes away and you give him an “I guess”. Give me a ****ing break

Or, you could “give me a f***ing break”. I can guess all I want.

Edit: and anyway it’s not Linus missing the game that I have a problem with. It was a relatively meaningless regular season game and there was no need for him to play if his heart and mind weren’t in it. Linus has earned the right to do whatever he wants. My problem is with the presumption that I should necessarily agree with the proposition that losing a pet is a legitimate reason for a professional athlete to not play. I disagree with that proposition, sorry. I’ve had tons of pets and animals of all sorts and all shapes and sizes and guess what, they all died. Sure, it was sad. Lots of things are sad. So? In any case, I would hope that it’s not considered a legitimate reason to miss a playoff game.

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

People Have different emotions/affection toward their pets than others. If Linus wasn't mentally ready to focus for a game the next day or 2 after, I won't judge that whatsoever.

 

[Gonzothe7thDman]

Can just imagine Chris Osgood telling Scotty Bowman "I can't play tonight, coach, my dog died".

With an attitude like that I cant imagine why so many former players dealt with alcoholism, drug addiction, etc.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

With an attitude like that I cant imagine why so many former players dealt with alcoholism, drug addiction, etc.

Holy crap, what a take!

 

[NDiesel]

Holy crap, what a take!

Believe me, it was nothing compared to that steaming hot take you just made 5 posts earlier

 

[Bradely]

Well this post turned out to be special!!! Imagine when this club will only play for .525 this place will be something!!! I was not here in the Dave Lewis era... but some probably were and can imagine what it was like

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Believe me, it was nothing compared to that steaming hot take you just made 5 posts earlier

Sure, compared to implying being unsympathetic with pet love causes alcoholism and/or drug abuse, my post was much worse.

 

[KillerMillerTime]

I think he was the best deadline pickup for any team this year. He has been great. Don needs to find a way keep him beyond this year for sure.

You'll get legit pushback from Ottawa\Oilers fans. Both their guys have term and look good.