Post-Game Talk: GAME 64 - Oilers 2 BRUINS 1 F/OT - B's now have 15 loser points

[SPLBRUIN]

I like how the Bruins have played the last 2 games, strong structure and team D. Tough loss tonight, Heinen misses the EN and once it went to OT Boston was cooked. Montgomery putting out TF, McAvoy and Carlo out against the Oilers stars was ridiculous, where was Debrusk and Zacha, 2 guys with speed, Marchand has really been struggling, should not have been out there. The good news is the Bruins are back on track playing playoff type hockey. We now need Sweeney to go out and get a guy who can win a bloody faceoff.

 

[goldnblack]

Getting worried about Brad he just doesn’t seem right,and he is constantly getting rocked with hits ,I think he may need to change his style,cutdown on the dangling,move the puck earlier,shoot more something.

His skating definitely looks janky. Kind of think they could load balance him a bit. But that's Brad. He'll play through.

 

[DaBroons]

I'm starting to wonder if sports betting has anything to do with these late game collapses.

Yes, bets made by the refs. Hyman clearly tripped Carlo and then put the puck in the net. And that call on Freddy was ludicrous, and let's not forget the loose puck that he blew dead.

 

[ODAAT]

Yes, bets made by the refs. Hyman clearly tripped Carlo and then put the puck in the net. And that call on Freddy was ludicrous, and let's not forget the loose puck that he blew dead.

Hyman would have looked great in a Bruins uni, said it back when he was a UFA. Don`t think he`d be a 40+ scorer with the B`s but plays the exact style of game this team sorely lacks

 

[Dr Hook]

He still got 2 pts

Pasta is the same way- will play like general ass all game and at the end you see he got 2 or three points anyway

 

[TFHockey]

I don't think I'm asking too much: can we have someone capable to win an important faceoff? For Christ sakes!!!!

I'm pissed!!!

So, as an Oiler fan watching the game it seems to me the obvious player the Bruins should try to acquire is Leon Draisaitl, no?

He'd looks like the guy who'd become the identity of the Bruins. Not sure how Boston could make it happen but this off season, if Leon doesn't re-up with Edmonton, he is the guy you should go get.

Just my two cents.

 

[Otherworld]

His skating definitely looks janky. Kind of think they could load balance him a bit. But that's Brad. He'll play through.

The years are catching up tp Brad .....

 

[Dr Hook]

What D pair was out the most against the McRidiculous line? I know what I saw anecdotally, but I sometimes perceptions and the actual stat line are not the same thing

 

[BMC]

I can't be mad at the effort. It was there. Just dumb mistakes at the end. Danton missing the EN hurt. Freddy, Carlo, Chuckie being out in OT is a ...choice.


Fustrating way to lose. But they battled. I can't be mad. The effort was there.

Danton missed because the Oiler defending him hit his (Danton's ) stick just as he was shooting the puck. IDK what Woodstock was supposed to do about that.

They played very well up until then & then they just fell apart. This team is not mentally tough.

I'm glad I didn't stay after the tying goal was scored. My cardiovascular system can't take this shit anymore.

 

[goldnblack]

What D pair was out the most against the McRidiculous line? I know what I saw anecdotally, but I sometimes perceptions and the actual stat line are not the same thing

Was Charlie's. He played over 12 mins against them. Did pretty well too.

 

[Dr Hook]

Was Charlie's. He played over 12 mins against them. Did pretty well too.

That's what I thought, thanks. He and Grizz were good defensively last night.

 

[DKH]

Pasta is the same way- will play like general ass all game and at the end you see he got 2 or three points anyway

Yeh that’s kind of impossible to do

 

[Gordoff]

So, as an Oiler fan watching the game it seems to me the obvious player the Bruins should try to acquire is Leon Draisaitl, no?

He'd looks like the guy who'd become the identity of the Bruins. Not sure how Boston could make it happen but this off season, if Leon doesn't re-up with Edmonton, he is the guy you should go get.

Just my two cents.

Yes, I've been thinking this all season. I would try to make a deal centered around Jake Debrusk, Linus Ullmark and another piece (not sure what) and then of course the deal has to work Cap wise. LD is in his prime and is exactly what we need. For that reason it won't happen. Thanks for the input.

 

[Dr Hook]

Yeh that’s kind of impossible to do

Not really, and you know what I mean- he will be sloppy, floating around a lot, turning pucks over but lo and behold, he's put up a couple points anyway. It's a testament to his insane talent level that when he's off his game, not feeling it, whatever, he still gets things done offensively.

 

[goldnblack]

Oh you guys aren't joking with the Drai stuff? lol amazing.

I thought we were just being silly

 

[DKH]

Not really, and you know what I mean- he will be sloppy, floating around a lot, turning pucks over but lo and behold, he's put up a couple points anyway. It's a testament to his insane talent level that when he's off his game, not feeling it, whatever, he still gets things done offensively.

Absolutely agree

 

[22Brad Park]

I am absolutely convinced alot of those blown leads late is because of faceoffs.They are always starting without that puck.

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

Yes because they have done so well at home in game 7’s.Lately

I knew I'd get that reply.

 

[Sheppy]

I am absolutely convinced alot of those blown leads late is because of faceoffs.They are always starting without that puck.

Totally, especially in OT. They're 5-12 apparently (which is hilariously bad) - If you're giving up possession, you're not winning those games.

 

[bob77]

What D pair was out the most against the McRidiculous line? I know what I saw anecdotally, but I sometimes perceptions and the actual stat line are not the same thing

here are the Even Strength numbers from last nights games for against just McDavid. The CF and CA are McDavid's numbers against the person.

Player Position TOI CF CA
Charlie McAvoy D 14:18 22 9
Brad Marchand L 13:19 19 10
Matt Grzelcyk D 13:04 19 8
Charlie Coyle C 12:09 17 5
Jake DeBrusk L 11:07 16 8
Brandon Carlo D 4:07 3 2
Danton Heinen L 3:22 3 1
Pavel Zacha C 2:52 2 0
Parker Wothers D 2:33 1 2
David Pastrnak R 2:25 1 2
Jesper Boqvist C 2:21 3 1
Trent Frederic C 2:10 6 1
Mason Lohrei D 1:45 2 1
Jakub Lauko C 1:28 1 0
Justin Brazeau R 1:25 1 0
Kevin Shattenki D 1:19 2 0
Morgan Geekie C 1:13 2 4
James van Riems L 0:33 1 1

edit: I should add McDavid had 18:54 of even strength TOI

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

I am absolutely convinced alot of those blown leads late is because of faceoffs.They are always starting without that puck.

The PK, late leads, OT, all of it. Poor face off is not helping.

 

[bobber]

When McD went for a "Leaf swan dive" you know the refs will call it. A Bruin gets tripped in OT ref looks at him like he was a homeless begger that just fell over the glass.

 

[goldnblack]

Having McJesus and Marner dive on us back to back games was pretty lol

 

[yazmybaby]

Hyman would have looked great in a Bruins uni, said it back when he was a UFA. Don`t think he`d be a 40+ scorer with the B`s but plays the exact style of game this team sorely lacks

Hyman is like a dog on a bone on the forecheck, has always played this way. We need more players like him,

 

[yazmybaby]

Yes, I've been thinking this all season. I would try to make a deal centered around Jake Debrusk, Linus Ullmark and another piece (not sure what) and then of course the deal has to work Cap wise. LD is in his prime and is exactly what we need. For that reason it won't happen. Thanks for the input.

It would cost us Lohrei and Posty as starters to get LD, add in Ullmark as well along with others.
EDM would probably ask for Swayze instead of Ullmark.