Post-Game Talk: Game 67 - THE BEAR smokes a cigar in Ybor City - BRUINS 2 Lightning 1 F
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Now we can roll thru Wagner/Bjork/Kuhlman to see who fits best on that 3rd line before the playoffs.
- Jan 29, 2003
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When this ream buckles down defensively, they’re very tough to beat.
21 shots vs. a great team that usually hits 30 or so...in their barn.
Impressive.
21 shots vs. a great team that usually hits 30 or so...in their barn.
Impressive.
I see. He’s probably not in the best shape of his life but he’s not showing any signs of that slowing him down.
Maybe he’ll get inspired by the winning culture and get in insane shape for next year.
Watched pvr'd game and already knew they won, so was a stress-free 3rd period for me 
Lauzon is a beast. Play when he shot puck at the net from the boards around the hash marks, then hustled back and broke-up the rush at the Bos blueline was awesome. Guy's a beast.
Don't like the way TB jump into their hits, or the way the refs let them.
Finally, not surprising that the last 3 games have been among the most complete of the season - finally have top and middle-six wingers slotted where they should be. Makes a difference.
Also, hoping for the best for Johnny B.
Lauzon is a beast. Play when he shot puck at the net from the boards around the hash marks, then hustled back and broke-up the rush at the Bos blueline was awesome. Guy's a beast.
Don't like the way TB jump into their hits, or the way the refs let them.
Finally, not surprising that the last 3 games have been among the most complete of the season - finally have top and middle-six wingers slotted where they should be. Makes a difference.
Also, hoping for the best for Johnny B.
Well they probably figure why not, look at how the hits from St. Louis were treated in the finals last year. If they’re not gonna call it guys will keep hitting high, they pretty much made it clear last finals they won’t be calling it.Watched pvr'd game and already knew they won, so was a stress-free 3rd period for me
Lauzon is a beast. Play when he shot puck at the net from the boards around the hash marks, then hustled back and broke-up the rush at the Bos blueline was awesome. Guy's a beast.
Don't like the way TB jump into their hits, or the way the refs let them.
Finally, not surprising that the last 3 games have been among the most complete of the season - finally have top and middle-six wingers slotted where they should be. Makes a difference.
Also, hoping for the best for Johnny B.
Bruinaura
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I hear that ZC33 diet and exercise program works wonders....
BruinsFanMike82
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I'm kinda surprised the team is first overall at this stage of the season...especially how last season ended...hats off and much respect
Smitty93
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Twice a period? More like twice a shift. We know you don't like him, Milbury, you don't need to keep telling us. Like @Alicat said, it just clogs up the commentary.
Ritchie absolutely does need to be in better shape, but that's not something that can be fixed now. The training staff can work with him on that after the season.
As for the lazy comments, Ritchie has put his body on the line multiple times a game. A lazy player doesn't do that.
I don't particularly like Milbury, but I generally don't hate his commentary. He's certainly miles better than Olczyk, but his personal vendettas ruin any positive contributions he may have.
Ritchie has time to get in shape for the playoffs. I'm sure the coaches are working on it. But hes getting the job done and hasnt been a liability out there. He and Kase have been a good fit.
nORRis8
The NHL, the stupidest League ever.
Same old crap from last year's playoffs.
When a player about to be hit moves to avoid the hit but the guy handing out the hit turns so as to still make contact, that's no longer the " finishing the check" crap...it's called being an asshole. Saw that alot tonite from Tampa.
Aeroforce
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Nick Ritchie deserves some time to get adjusted both physically and mentally. He's been playing rather meaningless games in a non-demanding market; now he's on the best team in the league in a town with high expectations. I'm sure he cherishes it, but it will take some acclimating.
For comparison's sake - and these numbers vary at different sites - hockeydb.com has N. Ritchie at 6'2, 230 lbs. (234 lbs. at hockey-reference.com). Comparable 'power forward' type players include Milan Lucic at 6'3, 231 lbs., who Ritchie reminds me of, skating on the back-check.
Also included are Tom Wilson at 6'4, 220 lbs. and Leon Draisaitl at 6'2, 208 lbs.
For comparison's sake - and these numbers vary at different sites - hockeydb.com has N. Ritchie at 6'2, 230 lbs. (234 lbs. at hockey-reference.com). Comparable 'power forward' type players include Milan Lucic at 6'3, 231 lbs., who Ritchie reminds me of, skating on the back-check.
Also included are Tom Wilson at 6'4, 220 lbs. and Leon Draisaitl at 6'2, 208 lbs.
Great game, and a well-deserved win. Out-skated and out-worked Tampa on their own ice and the 2nd period and chunks of the 1st in particular were impressive. 4th line really bossed the game, and there was plenty of grunt work done by the 2nd and 3rd too with lots of zone time and repeat entries. Purely in terms of the general play, possession and chances we definitely had solid command of the game over the Bolts. Defense was excellent too and Rask was Rask.
But I don't want to read too much into it. Boston's still-present scoring limitations tend to keep opponents in the game, and there were a few times when Tampa reminded us all just how dangerous they can be on offense. They can play better than they did in this one, and even so if not for a quarter of a skate being offside and Tyler Johnson missing a tap-in to an open net they would have won the game.
But the Bruins definitely have room for improvement too. The top line didn't really do much apart from Marchy's goal (his read of the play and drive to the net to intercept Krug's pass were superb) and in terms of their full ability and TOI they just about had half a night off against a strong opponent, and we still won. Plus the middle-6 certainly has the work-rate but their chemistry is still developing. It can and will get better in the weeks to come. Our D is already strong but you sense they also still have a gear or two left to use. Looking ahead, apart from giving some guys a rest before the playoffs for its own sake, I think it's also important to give Clifton and Moore a little game-time. Injuries are inevitable in a deep postseason run and while hopefully whatever does happen is only minor, I want those two and maybe even Kampfer dialled in and ready to play at NHL level if and when required.
So here we are 67 games in and Boston and St Louis are still the top teams in their respective conferences, and the Blues have even managed that with the soon-to-return Tarasenko being missing for months. There's a long, long way to go but there's a genuine chance of both teams going the journey again, and I'd love to see the Bruins get another shot at the boys from Missouri. That's got to be a little extra incentive for the players too down the track if things do seem to be heading that way, if any were ever needed.
But I don't want to read too much into it. Boston's still-present scoring limitations tend to keep opponents in the game, and there were a few times when Tampa reminded us all just how dangerous they can be on offense. They can play better than they did in this one, and even so if not for a quarter of a skate being offside and Tyler Johnson missing a tap-in to an open net they would have won the game.
But the Bruins definitely have room for improvement too. The top line didn't really do much apart from Marchy's goal (his read of the play and drive to the net to intercept Krug's pass were superb) and in terms of their full ability and TOI they just about had half a night off against a strong opponent, and we still won. Plus the middle-6 certainly has the work-rate but their chemistry is still developing. It can and will get better in the weeks to come. Our D is already strong but you sense they also still have a gear or two left to use. Looking ahead, apart from giving some guys a rest before the playoffs for its own sake, I think it's also important to give Clifton and Moore a little game-time. Injuries are inevitable in a deep postseason run and while hopefully whatever does happen is only minor, I want those two and maybe even Kampfer dialled in and ready to play at NHL level if and when required.
So here we are 67 games in and Boston and St Louis are still the top teams in their respective conferences, and the Blues have even managed that with the soon-to-return Tarasenko being missing for months. There's a long, long way to go but there's a genuine chance of both teams going the journey again, and I'd love to see the Bruins get another shot at the boys from Missouri. That's got to be a little extra incentive for the players too down the track if things do seem to be heading that way, if any were ever needed.
Dueling Banjos
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- Oct 29, 2014
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We found 3 out of our future top 4 D men in 2 drafts, incredible.
BB88
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I LOVE that Jake got back on his skates and burried that goal rather than playing for the penalty shot. That shows a great attitude and hunger.
Huge win.
Huge win.
Given how serious they take nutrition, his clean eating started immediately.
Im just so tired of the fat shaming and I know I’m guilty of it from time to time and I’ve really tried to watch myself. I’ve also been fat shamed recently and I can’t tell you how bad it can screw with a person.
Imagine being a friend or family member of a player and having to hear the same guy ripping on him for the second game in a row. It can’t give them a great feeling.
IMO, Milbury owes Ritchie an apology and needs to not say anything more period.
I’m sorry for going off on a tangent but I just can’t accept this crap anymore.
Tmac37
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I believe he’s converted both Backes and Krejci in recent years.I hear that ZC33 diet and exercise program works wonders....
I want to see a Kucherov meltdown.
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