Post-Game Talk: GAME #79 - B's look bored - Detroit 6 BRUINS 3 F

[Dr Hook]

I know people have issue with him, his speed and his contract - but he's a hard player not to like, root for and respect. Really hope we see some clutch plays from him in the playoffs.

I agree, I don't think there's been a worse player for the Bruins that I've liked so well. I want him to succeed so badly here. I hope he has a great playoffs- his game and heart are made for them.

 

[b in vancouver]

As far as the game - it's not the end of the world. However the thing that concerns me, and I mentioned this after the Florida game, is that these past two are exactly Toronto's game-plan.
To get it to be a looser hockey game and capitalize.

This Bruins roster is very talented but their success is predicated on being focused and carrying out their assignments in a kind of 'plug and play' system. It's hard to do all season, and don't know if we'll see it over the remaining three games, but they need to make sure they are all on page once the playoffs roll around.

 

[CDJ]

David Backes is our Jake Taylor

 

[b in vancouver]

I agree, I don't think there's been a worse player for the Bruins that I've liked so well. I want him to succeed so badly here. I hope he has a great playoffs- his game and heart are made for them.

I know what you mean and agree completely. There's not a player on this roster I want more to score that OT goal or something. I just really want him to do well.

 

[Mainehockey33]

Who knows what will happen in playoffs,but finding another winger for that line better be a huge priority for the GM this summer.

We have one coming back from injury but Cassidy thinks putting Kuhlman on the second line is a better idea than letting Mojo develop chemistry with Krejci and Debrusk.

 

[rocketdan9]

Mantha reminds me of Neely minus the physical aspect

And not in the sense he will be as good as Neely. But Mantha is a big boy, knows where to position himself on the offensive end, and has a deadly quick shot .... can unload in a hurry , paint the corners of the posts

Bruins should have not left him alone after he scored that 1st one.

It was almost Oates/Janneyesques blind pass to Neely (Larkin to Mantha)

 

[RedeyeRocketeer]

bruins win 90% of games for 1/4 of the year... whatever

lose 2 games... this is proof we cant win omg the sky is falling

and of course... the fact that EVERY OTHER TEAM IN NHL LOSES TOO... doesnt proof jacksquat. we still suck

our being 3rd place in the standings despite horrendous injury handicap... shut up... dont make excuses

a loss is a loss is a loss... and a loss on a sunday in late march means we are doomed... doomed I tell you... doomed

trust me boys and girls... I wish the team I cheered for went the entire season undefeated. sadly, in over 100 years of nhl that has never happened for any team. there will be some loses during an 82 game schedule.

any 1 loss is no more significant than any 1 win. a dominant win in march doesnt get us the cup... a sucky loss doesnt cost us the cup

we are still going to play Toronto. nothing has changed. lets hope we get and stay healthy. oh, by the way, they are losing games too

In fairness I think we're 5-5 last 10...

The main issue being if you asked Cassidy what his lines are for sure for the playoffs, he wouldn't be able to give you lines that would hold a few games. We're still figuring out how we'll play the playoffs with just a few games left. Obviously injuries are to blame, but it doesn't change the fact that lineup chemistry will be lacking come game 1.

 

[ODAAT]

In fairness I think we're 5-5 last 10...

The main issue being if you asked Cassidy what his lines are for sure for the playoffs, he wouldn't be able to give you lines that would hold a few games. We're still figuring out how we'll play the playoffs with just a few games left. Obviously injuries are to blame, but it doesn't change the fact that lineup chemistry will be lacking come game 1.

IMO Butch still far too quick to mix things up, just not allowing time for any chemistry to try and form. Claude too slow doing it, Butch too quick, has to find a middle ground

 

[Alberta_OReilly_Fan]

In fairness I think we're 5-5 last 10...

The main issue being if you asked Cassidy what his lines are for sure for the playoffs, he wouldn't be able to give you lines that would hold a few games. We're still figuring out how we'll play the playoffs with just a few games left. Obviously injuries are to blame, but it doesn't change the fact that lineup chemistry will be lacking come game 1.

true 5-5

less than ideal... and frustrating for us fans to watch

leafs are 3-5-2

what can we learn by these records?

the playoff games will be played and the records in the past 10 games will mean ABSOLUTELY NOTHING

we have home ice advantage.. grateful for that. they are hoping to get healthy. we are too. both teams will nee a hot goalie and a few lucky bounces.

but all-in-all we have the 3rd best record in nhl. theres more to be happy about then complain about for us bruin fans today {you wouldnt always know It from these forum posts though}

 

[TCB]

I know people have issue with him, his speed and his contract - but he's a hard player not to like, root for and respect. Really hope we see some clutch plays from him in the playoffs.

If worse comes to worst and he just can't cut it in the playoffs, the Bruins should offer him a coaching job if he so chooses to retire.

 

[Tbaybruin]

I not concerned about the game, or the result, they get second seed still... I do have a question though, are we all still pretending to be happy with what Coyle has brought so far? Are we allowed to criticize a little now?

We needed a second line RW and a third line center to compete with the top teams. Sweeney didn’t do this. We needed solid players not fill ins. I still believe this will be our down fall and thinking Heinen was a real player was fools gold.

 

[Emerz]

I think the main issue right now is that the team is giving up entirely too many goals, they've got sub .900 goaltending for like 7 of the past 9 games. That's both a product of the defensive play, the goalies and the PK. Not going to win many games having to score 5 goals minimum to win.

 

[easton117]

For those pining for Mojo to be on the second line, I understand it. But he looks bad right now. Like Acciari hands level bad mixed with Cehlarik like speed and decision making.

Might be they’re just easing him back in to things. Playing lower in the lineup should, in theory, give him some easier matchups.

Hasn’t done much with them so far. But I’m pretty sure they didn’t bring him in to be a third liner. Hope he can get it together. And keep his head up. Got trucked again last night

 

[TCB]

I agree, I don't think there's been a worse player for the Bruins that I've liked so well. I want him to succeed so badly here. I hope he has a great playoffs- his game and heart are made for them.

Well at this stage in his career one out of two isn't bad.

 

[b in vancouver]

For those pining for Mojo to be on the second line, I understand it. But he looks bad right now. Like Acciari hands level bad mixed with Cehlarik like speed and decision making.

Might be they’re just easing him back in to things. Playing lower in the lineup should, in theory, give him some easier matchups.

Hasn’t done much with them so far. But I’m pretty sure they didn’t bring him in to be a third liner. Hope he can get it together. And keep his head up. Got trucked again last night

I was trying to figure out Mojo the past few games and can't quite place it. Some guys need a good few games after an injury but...
He's a good player, like I know he's a good player, but he looks a bit lost out there and his timing seems off. Might be because of a different system than he's used to or he's trying too hard to fit in or a bunch of other reasons.
But I have no idea where I'd slot him at the moment if I was coach.

Do you give him the last few games with Krejci and see if they can get on the same page? Do you staple him to the third line with Coyle and just tell them to keep it simple? Do you start him on the 4th line? 1st? I honestly have no idea what I'd do with him - he was brought in to be a second line winger but because of his injury there really isn't much time for him to find his niche.

 

[TCB]

For those pining for Mojo to be on the second line, I understand it. But he looks bad right now. Like Acciari hands level bad mixed with Cehlarik like speed and decision making.

Might be they’re just easing him back in to things. Playing lower in the lineup should, in theory, give him some easier matchups.

Hasn’t done much with them so far. But I’m pretty sure they didn’t bring him in to be a third liner. Hope he can get it together. And keep his head up. Got trucked again last night

In defense of Mojo, how can he look good ? Cassidy flips around from line to line, its gotta be hard to find chemistry with anyone. I remember one time he and Debrusk made the exact same turn at nearly the exact same spot and time and him and Coyle nearly colliding behind the net and on a another play Marchand was expecting a dump-in and Mojo hung onto the puck entering the zone. Its time Cassidy makes a decision with his lines and sticks with it.

 

[Mainehockey33]

I was trying to figure out Mojo the past few games and can't quite place it. Some guys need a good few games after an injury but...
He's a good player, like I know he's a good player, but he looks a bit lost out there and his timing seems off. Might be because of a different system than he's used to or he's trying too hard to fit in or a bunch of other reasons.
But I have no idea where I'd slot him at the moment if I was coach.

Do you give him the last few games with Krejci and see if they can get on the same page? Do you staple him to the third line with Coyle and just tell them to keep it simple? Do you start him on the 4th line? 1st? I honestly have no idea what I'd do with him - he was brought in to be a second line winger but because of his injury there really isn't much time for him to find his niche.

Well, I’d rather have Mojo on the second line getting his game back than Kuhlman or another bottom 6 player. There’s still some games left before the playoffs so this is the time to do it.

 

[Dr Hook]

Well at this stage in his career one out of two isn't bad.

If it slows down and gets grindy like playoff games tend to do, he'll do well. If it is a run and gun show, yeah, he's doomed.

 

[easton117]

I was trying to figure out Mojo the past few games and can't quite place it. Some guys need a good few games after an injury but...
He's a good player, like I know he's a good player, but he looks a bit lost out there and his timing seems off. Might be because of a different system than he's used to or he's trying too hard to fit in or a bunch of other reasons.
But I have no idea where I'd slot him at the moment if I was coach.

Do you give him the last few games with Krejci and see if they can get on the same page? Do you staple him to the third line with Coyle and just tell them to keep it simple? Do you start him on the 4th line? 1st? I honestly have no idea what I'd do with him - he was brought in to be a second line winger but because of his injury there really isn't much time for him to find his niche.

I’m torn on breaking up the 1st line, but I’d keep him with Krejci. Frankly if they can’t form a capable second line over the next two weeks it’s going to be a short cup run.

Keep Heinen with Coyle. Tell him to start reading the cycle better than he has been lately and just rag the puck for 40 seconds in the other teams zone. I’d probably use Backes as the other winger there. He’s been good the past month. Or less bad. Either or.

Pray Kuraly heals well. They really miss him.

 

[Yeti34]

true 5-5

less than ideal... and frustrating for us fans to watch

leafs are 3-5-2

what can we learn by these records?

the playoff games will be played and the records in the past 10 games will mean ABSOLUTELY NOTHING

we have home ice advantage.. grateful for that. they are hoping to get healthy. we are too. both teams will nee a hot goalie and a few lucky bounces.

but all-in-all we have the 3rd best record in nhl. theres more to be happy about then complain about for us bruin fans today {you wouldnt always know It from these forum posts though}

On the other side of things both Leafs and Bruins have tough schedules coming up with the Leafs having a game in hand. We could easily lose home ice in the 1st round and more then likely in the ECF to Washington if the team continues to play like we've seen. I wouldnt want to rely on both Washington and more importantly Toronto losing out. . So I wouldn't say the games mean absolutely nothing.

 

[Estlin]

If it slows down and gets grindy like playoff games tend to do, he'll do well. If it is a run and gun show, yeah, he's doomed.

I expect Backes to struggle against a speedy Toronto team and, if the Bruins get that far, against Tampa.

 

[Seidenbergy]

The Bruins 2010-11 Cup-Winning Team lost 3 of their last 6 and 10 of their last 18 regular season games. It's obviously not ideal, but it happens.

 

[Bruinfanatic]

We have one coming back from injury but Cassidy thinks putting Kuhlman on the second line is a better idea than letting Mojo develop chemistry with Krejci and Debrusk.

Yeah I don’t get what Cassidy was doing with Kulman,doubt that he is even dressed for the playoffs,not convinced MoJo is the guy,but definitely needs to be given every opportunity to see if he can be.

 

[Orr Fourever]

What? Me worry? Not even. I believe in this group.

In Bergy I trust...

 

[b in vancouver]

Well, I’d rather have Mojo on the second line getting his game back than Kuhlman or another bottom 6 player. There’s still some games left before the playoffs so this is the time to do it.

I’m torn on breaking up the 1st line, but I’d keep him with Krejci. Frankly if they can’t form a capable second line over the next two weeks it’s going to be a short cup run.

Keep Heinen with Coyle. Tell him to start reading the cycle better than he has been lately and just rag the puck for 40 seconds in the other teams zone. I’d probably use Backes as the other winger there. He’s been good the past month. Or less bad. Either or.

Pray Kuraly heals well. They really miss him.

I'm just not sure. Not Mojo, Sweeney's nor Cassidy's fault as he was good pick-up - but they're running out of time - and these last two nonchalant games - from a team perspective, not him - aren't doing him nor Cassidy any favours in seeing where he best fits.

I want him with Krejci but only if he makes that line more productive. - which I'm just not sure about - as he could make the 3rd line an actual strength - running either
Heinen - Coyle - Mojo
or Mojo - Coyle - Backes
and just tell them to keep it simple.

Or toss him up with Bergeron and Marchand and tell him to stay out of their way and let Pasta play with Krejci.

I don't know.