Post-Game Talk: GAME 69 - Nobody expected this - BRUINS 7 Sabres 0

[sooshii]

Could they start both goalies in the playoffs on purpose, or na?

If you start Linus and he has some stinkers, and then you bring in Sway, that's obviously going to create some weird. If you tell them before game 1 "we plan to deploy you both at various points" you basically totally diffuse any issues. If Linus has 3 incredible games, great, he can close out the series. If he has 2 good games and a so-so one, Swayman can come in for a spot start.

I don't I'd do it personally. But it's interesting to at least consider.

I think Monty has already indicated he’s going with Linus. If things go to hell I’m sure that could change.

 

[frankiess]

Could they start both goalies in the playoffs on purpose, or na?

If you start Linus and he has some stinkers, and then you bring in Sway, that's obviously going to create some weird. If you tell them before game 1 "we plan to deploy you both at various points" you basically totally diffuse any issues. If Linus has 3 incredible games, great, he can close out the series. If he has 2 good games and a so-so one, Swayman can come in for a spot start.

I don't I'd do it personally. But it's interesting to at least consider.

They'll have to start the playoff goalie in back to back starts pretty soon.

 

[goldnblack]

They'll have to start the playoff goalie in back to back starts pretty soon.

Yeah no doubt. He needs to get into that pace. Rooting for the Pens or Isles for that travel. No thanks on flying to Florida.

 

[Ladyfan]

Could they start both goalies in the playoffs on purpose, or na?

If you start Linus and he has some stinkers, and then you bring in Sway, that's obviously going to create some weird. If you tell them before game 1 "we plan to deploy you both at various points" you basically totally diffuse any issues. If Linus has 3 incredible games, great, he can close out the series. If he has 2 good games and a so-so one, Swayman can come in for a spot start.

I don't I'd do it personally. But it's interesting to at least consider.

They both have been so good I would play both. Why burn out one of them?

No one will ask me though so I know they will do what is best.

 

[Mione134]

I wish our D would do this more. The opportunity is there ALL GAME.

 

[BMC]

Just a reminder to all the people he lays out on hits -- only 5'11" 190 lbs.

But what a mighty 5'11" 190 lbs

 

[BlackFrancis]

I wish our D would do this more. The opportunity is there ALL GAME.

The Lightning and Leafs games coming up are prime opportunities to lay the wood.

Embrace the inner heel.

 

[BMC]

I wish our D would do this more. The opportunity is there ALL GAME.

Not just our D but our forwards too. Every time I see a Bruin peel off/away instead of laying a hit it drives me crazy

 

[Mione134]

Not just our D but our forwards too. Every time I see a Bruin peel off/away instead of laying a hit it drives me crazy

Oh yes 100%

I see other teams doing it often and then I'll watch our boys peel off or not bother and it drives me crazy. TAKE THE DAMN BODY!

 

[Lord Ahriman]

I wish our D would do this more. The opportunity is there ALL GAME.

Let's enjoy it, because, unfortunately, it's pretty safe to say he is gone next season.

 

[22Brad Park]

Saw this earlier..

 

[Mione134]

Let's enjoy it, because, unfortunately, it's pretty safe to say he is gone next season.

He's the only one on a consistent basis who takes the body every time.

 

[DarrenBanks56]

Not just our D but our forwards too. Every time I see a Bruin peel off/away instead of laying a hit it drives me crazy

the only players on our team that dont peel off a hit are clifton and hathaway

 

[Olden McGroin]

 

[Greek_physique]

Has there ever been a season where both goalies from the same team could be in the top 3 for the Vezina? lol

 

[goldnblack]

Has there ever been a season where both goalies from the same team could be in the top 3 for the Vezina? lol

No. But that won't happen here either haha.

 

[Boston Bandit]

 

[Mione134]

Well freaking deserved by Sway

 

[ON3M4N]

Since entering the league at the end of the '20-'21 season Swayman Ranks (min 50gp)

GAA - 1st
SV% - 3rd
GSAA - 10th
HDGAA - 1st
HDSV% - 3rd
HDGSAA - 11th
SO - 8th

He's easily been one of the top 10 goalies in the NHL the last 2+ seasons and he hasn't even come close to hitting his prime yet.

Its no secret that I'm a huge Rask fan. He's my favorite goalie of all time and tied with Bergeron as my favorite player all-time. Looking at Swayman through his 22yr thru 24yr old season (not 100% done yet) vs Rask at the same age.....

This kid is going to be something special, which is why I shake my head when anyone suggests trading him because of our cap situation next year. This is a kid you make part of your now and future. With Swayman, McAvoy, Lindholm & Carlo in the back for years to come, this team will always have a chance. They may not blow teams out, but they'll be in just about every game.

 

[Maine Fan]

I don't know what to say. Was it a touchdown and a point after?

Way to go, Bruins.
Save some for the Championship Stanley Cup Game.

Go Bruins

 

[sooshii]

From KPD today

Early in the season, happy with the Ullmark-Swayman rotation, coach Jim Montgomery said he’d be inclined to shift the workload more to one of the starters as the playoffs approached. Now with 13 games to go, and the postseason roughly a month on the horizon, the coach on Sunday did not sound ready to break from the currently winning formula any time soon.

“We don’t think we need to stray from it right now,” said Montgomery. “I always talk to Goalie Bob [Essensa] and Sweens [GM Don Sweeney] about what we should be doing to get our goalies to be in the best position to be ready. We’ll continue to do that, but the rotation’s been working really well.

“You don’t need to fix anything that’s not broken.”

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Oh yes 100%

I see other teams doing it often and then I'll watch our boys peel off or not bother and it drives me crazy. TAKE THE DAMN BODY!

Easy for you to say.

It's not your body.

 

[Mione134]

Easy for you to say.

It's not your body.

If Cliffy can do it and he's not the tallest of biggest guy, they can do it. This is hockey. Nobody is suggesting Bergeron start hammering guys. But I would love it if our dmen would take the body when there's an opportunity to separate a player from the puck more.

 

[danpantz]

I wish our D would do this more. The opportunity is there ALL GAME.

I bet you start seeing mcavoy and Orlov doing it more when the playoffs start. It’s not really part of gryz, lindholm, and carlos game.

 

[Aeroforce]

You play the long game with physical play, kinda like how the B's wore down the Canucks over seven games in 2011.

I'm all for building good habits and don't necessarily believe in hitting a switch, but there is no reason for these guys to be throwing lots of hits against teams that ultimately won't matter.

In addition, they need to be willing to absorb hits in the offensive zone when the stick handling entry isn't working. In that regard I like what I've seen recently.