Pre-Game Talk: GAME 7 1/28 7:07 PM - Penguins, Bruins and Tim Peel again OH MY!!! - NESN, SN*, 98.5 WBZ-FM

[Fenway]

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[Aeroforce]

Interesting the Pens' GM Rutherford just stepped down, citing personal reasons.

 

[Fenway]

Interesting the Pens' GM Rutherford just stepped down, citing personal reasons.

The Pittsburgh Penguins say General Manager Jim Rutherford has resigned over personal reasons.

The organization says Assistant General Manager Patrik Allvin will serve as interim general manager.

In a statement posted to the Penguins website, Rutherford says, “It has been a great honor to serve as general manager of the Penguins, and to hang two more Stanley Cup banners at PPG Paints Arena. I have so many people to thank, beginning with the owners, Ron Burkle and Mario Lemieux, and team president David Morehouse. There always has been so much support from everyone involved with the Penguins, both on the hockey and business staffs, and, of course, from a special group of players led by Sidney Crosby. The fans here have been tremendous to me and my family. I know it’s a little unusual to have this happen during a season, but just felt this was the right time to step away.”

 

[BMC]

The Bruins have to learn to keep their skate blades on their opponents' neck until the final horn goes off.

Like everyone else I'm happy they won last night but they were up 2-0, no reason to let the Flightless Birds tie it up even with the poor officiating.

 

[TCB]

 

[Aeroforce]

The Bruins have to learn to keep their skate blades on their opponents' neck until the final horn goes off.

Like everyone else I'm happy they won last night but they were up 2-0, no reason to let the Flightless Birds tie it up even with the poor officiating.

I was willing to cut them some slack had they pulled out a regulation win. The Pens have some elite offensive weapons and their forecheck gave the B's young D fits all night. The B's were also gassed being down a forward.

That being said, Marchand going for the highlight reel play 1-on-3 with minutes left, instead of a soft dump in the corner, which led to the turnover and tying goal, was frustrating.

I'm happy with the wins, but not giving the opponents loser points; especially since every game is a division game.

 

[BMC]

I was willing to cut them some slack had they pulled out a regulation win. The Pens have some elite offensive weapons and their forecheck gave the B's young D fits all night. The B's were also gassed being down a forward.

That being said, Marchand going for the highlight reel play 1-on-3 with minutes left, instead of a soft dump in the corner, which led to the turnover and tying goal, was frustrating.

I'm happy with the wins, but not giving the opponents loser points; especially since every game is a division game.

Exactly. We say points are at a premium way too much around here but this season it is the absolute truth. The Bruins can't keep giving away cheap points to their opponents, it is going to bite them in the ass.

 

[Caper Bruins fan]

I agree with the criticisms in this thread but there was a lot of uncertainty going into this year and many felt the Bruins might not make the playoffs. I am pleased with the start and feel the Bruins are as good as any team in the division with the exception of maybe Washington. We will see how the Bruins matchup against Washington soon enough . This is a little surprisingly , a good team .

 

[SanDogBrewin]

Please just no Cassidy to Lindholm on the 3rd line and breaking up Smith/Coyle. Hopefully that was just a look see in practice.

 

[Mitch Doris]

Tuukka absolutely embarrassed the Penguins in OT

Three Man Rush Stifled By Rask To Secure Overtime Victory For Bruins

Can't wait to see some more of this.

 

[BMC]

Please just no Cassidy to Lindholm on the 3rd line and breaking up Smith/Coyle. Hopefully that was just a look see in practice.

IMO Frederic-Coyle-Smith is as untouchable a line as is 63-37-88.

 

[BMC]

Tuukka absolutely embarrassed the Penguins in OT

Three Man Rush Stifled By Rask To Secure Overtime Victory For Bruins

Can't wait to see some more of this.

Welcome to the board!!!!

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

The Pittsburgh Penguins say General Manager Jim Rutherford has resigned over personal reasons.

The organization says Assistant General Manager Patrik Allvin will serve as interim general manager.

In a statement posted to the Penguins website, Rutherford says, “It has been a great honor to serve as general manager of the Penguins, and to hang two more Stanley Cup banners at PPG Paints Arena. I have so many people to thank, beginning with the owners, Ron Burkle and Mario Lemieux, and team president David Morehouse. There always has been so much support from everyone involved with the Penguins, both on the hockey and business staffs, and, of course, from a special group of players led by Sidney Crosby. The fans here have been tremendous to me and my family. I know it’s a little unusual to have this happen during a season, but just felt this was the right time to step away.”

The game passed him by based on recent moves. This makes Pittsburgh better.

 

[bbfan419]

Tuukka absolutely embarrassed the Penguins in OT

Three Man Rush Stifled By Rask To Secure Overtime Victory For Bruins

Can't wait to see some more of this.

If Carey Price had done that we would never hear the end of it ,at least here in Canada.

 

[Mantis]

IMO Ritchie-Coyle-Smith is as untouchable a line as is 63-37-88.

I am guessin you mean Frederic instead of Ritchie?

If Lindholm is actually gonna get in the lineup it should be with Kuraly and Wagner. I have pretty much given up on Bjork but just put him in Debrusks spot with Bergeron and Marchand and leave lines 2 and 3 alone. Pretty simple.

 

[Terrier]

Pens again on Thursday followed by a trip to first-place D.C. and Big Z. Interesting viewing nights ahead.

 

[BMC]

I am guessin you mean Frederic instead of Ritchie?

If Lindholm is actually gonna get in the lineup it should be with Kuraly and Wagner. I have pretty much given up on Bjork but just put him in Debrusks spot with Bergeron and Marchand and leave lines 2 and 3 alone. Pretty simple.

Oops my bad

I will edit my post.

 

[shelbysdad]

What was that crap with not blowing the play dead while Pitt on a PP and Malkin has a skate issue...in our d zone no less....that would have killed a lot of the PP

However Tuukka gets a hip ? injury and they let Pitt shoot it into the empty side of the goal...

I remember when Tuukka broke a skate blade and the other team scored and they let it stand

Peel is awful (other ref not much better)

I guess the only way it could get worse is a combination of Peel/Rooney/Lee reffed our games....

 

[RustyBruins72]

Tuukka absolutely embarrassed the Penguins in OT

Three Man Rush Stifled By Rask To Secure Overtime Victory For Bruins

Can't wait to see some more of this.

Welcome to the LF Mitch. LF stands for Lunatic Fringe.

Your hate for the Pens will help you find a place here.

 

[Scruffy]

IMO Frederic-Coyle-Smith is as untouchable a line as is 63-37-88.

I think it looks like this tomorrow
Rat-Bergy-Bjork
Ritchie-Krejci-Studnicka
Frederic-Coyle-Smith
Lindholm-Kuraly-Wagner

 

[ON3M4N]

I think it looks like this tomorrow
Rat-Bergy-Bjork
Ritchie-Krejci-Studnicka
Frederic-Coyle-Smith
Lindholm-Kuraly-Wagner

If today practice lines are an indication...

Marchand-Bergeron-Smith
Ritchie-Krejci-Coyle
Bjork-Kuraly-Wagner
Frederic-Lindholm-Studnicka

Kind of wish they'd do a 4th line of Fredric-Studnicka-Senyshyn instead lol

 

[HustleB]

Any updates on DeBrusk today?

 

[BMC]

Any updates on DeBrusk today?

He didn't practice. Neither did Tuukka.

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

 

[Mitch Doris]

Haha thank you! I do hate the Pens being from Eastern PA, Flyers and Avs guy, dont hate the Bruins though. Like them less this year because they are in division. The guy who just started writing for my site is a huge Bruins guy, so I am learning to dig them.