GDT: Game 79: The Final Battle: BRUINS @ Lightning: 7:42 pm ET NESN Plus, NBCSN, SN1, TVAS , 98.5 WBZ-FM

[KlausJopling]

I don't mind giving Holden a chance with Krug. They need to figure out what they will do with the Krug pairing. Last game they went to Krug and Miller. I think theyd prefer to find someone for Krug and keep the other two pairs as is.

 

[JRull86]

It is a different number on the dial. Same broadcast, same announcers, hell even the same team. You just have to punch in a different number on your remote and still see the game.

Maybe for you it is, it's 100% not for me.

I get long periods of play with just crowd noise, no announcers (not a bad thing), but also random picture drops with only sound, etc. It's only when it's on NESN+.

I know I'm not the only one with this issue.

 

[sooshii]

McAvoy Will Return for Showdown with Tampa
...
"Excitement for sure," said McAvoy, who has missed the last 15 games. "Been a while, feels like it's been longer than it has. Four weeks of hard work, a lot of stuff behind the scenes to get back here. I feel really well and I'm excited to get back out there tonight."
McAvoy, who skated in his familiar place alongside Zdeno Chara on Boston's top pairing during Tuesday's morning skate, expects there to be a bit of a re-acclimation period.
"There really is nothing like game shape, no matter how much you do work off the ice, it takes a little bit to get back," said McAvoy. "I have been skating a lot and hoping that crossover back into game play isn't going to be too demanding. No reason not to be confident when I get out there tonight, just gonna try to play simple at first, couple quick shifts and ease my way back into it.
"There's not a guy on this team that I don't feel comfortable with out on the ice, I'll have everyone behind me. It's gonna be awesome and great to be back out there and play."

Locker Room Raw: Charlie McAvoy

• 01:22 • 13 minutes ago

The 20-year-old blue liner will don a brace on his left knee, but does not anticipate the device hindering any part of his game.
"It's different. I've had about a week or so of skating and trying to get acclimated to the brace," he said. "There's a lot of guys on the team that use them and I'm sure it's the same around the league. Every single one of them will tell you that it's uncomfortable at first but then you get used to it and it's like it's not even there. It will be a process…it doesn't alter my skating in any way, feels good."

 

[lopey]

I like the defense

 

[wintersej]

McQuaid has improved his skating and is better at it that people want to give him credit for. I'd rather have a solid defensive defenseman playing his natural side in instead of the guy management gave up a 3rd rounder for who hasn't lived up to expectations being forced in on the off-side.

McQuaid is a 3rd pair D who kills penalties well and plays a hard game. That's all they need him to be. And he has real experience in big games, something that is in short supply with this young team. Holden has not been good since he came over, but he's being forced into the lineup IMO because of the price paid and the fact that Cassidy isn't a big fan of McQuaid.

It is what it is. I think it's unfortunate, but there's certainly nothing to be done about it. Hope the boys get the 2 points tonight and continue to frustrate Tampa.

We aren't going to agree. I love what McQuaid brings and his skating has improved. But, he brings nothing in two of the three zones. Holden is a lesser version of Wideman, sure, and I'd rather have him in the press box, but I think against this team full of quick little midgets that like to play a high event game, sacrificing some brawn for some offense isn't crazy.

 

[Donnie Shulzhoffer]

Maybe for you it is, it's 100% not for me.

I get long periods of play with just crowd noise, no announcers (not a bad thing), but also random picture drops with only sound, etc. It's only when it's on NESN+.

I know I'm not the only one with this issue.

Then that is your provider's issue, not NESN.

 

[BiGBear8]

ya baby Mc is back great to see,just maybe can lock 1st place with a win against the Bolts welcome back Charlie McAvoy

 

[Concessionaire]

Should be a playoff-type atmosphere in Tampa for this one.

 

[BiGBear8]

Should be a playoff-type atmosphere in Tampa for this one.

Yes huge game for sure with Bolts sliding abit I'm sure they will be bringing there A game with or without Stamkos

 

[Orr2Neely8]

Bruins desparately need to get away from NESN, or at least not have their games overtaken by useless early regular season Red Sox games. Opening Day is one thing. A Tuesday night game against the worst franchise in the league is pathetic.

I was going to vent about this...but you beat me to it.....NESN is garbage !

 

[Fenway]

FOR THOSE OUTSIDE OF NEW ENGLAND IN THE USA



BRUINS-LIGHTNING – TONIGHT AT 7:30 P.M. ON NBCSN

Boston (49-17-12, 110 pts) has recorded a point in nine straight games and sits two points ahead of the Lightning for the Atlantic Division/Eastern Conference lead with one game in hand. Brad Marchand leads the team with 84 points (34g/50a) in just 64 games this season. A win for Boston would all but secure the Atlantic Division and home-ice advantage throughout the Eastern Conference playoffs. The Bruins have won all three previous meetings this season.
Tampa Bay (52-23-4, 108 pts) is coming off as 4-1 loss to Nashville on Sunday, and has gone 4-6-0 in its last 10 games leading into the postseason. Nikita Kucherov currently ranks second in the NHL in points (97) behind Edmonton’s Connor McDavid (103 pts).

Gord Miller (play-by-play) and Brian Engblom (analyst) will call Bruins-Lightning from Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla.

IN NEW ENGLAND ( EXCEPT FAIRFIELD COUNTY, CONNECTICUT )

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[Ladyfan]

No McQuaid?

Bummer

 

[Orr2Neely8]

Then that is your provider's issue, not NESN.

I doubt it.....last game they cut to wb mason and I saw Mookie making a catch, it cut back and forth then they switched the B's to regular NESN... very unprofessional

 

[Krupp]

considering how chippy this game is going to be, I AM a bit worried that there's no McQuaid...

That said, maybe Holden will help them ensure the win. I'm just worrying about cheapshots at this point, even though I don't necessarily think Tampa's a dirty team. I didn't expect the last game between these two teams to get so furious, penalties-wise.

If McQuaid and Krug struggled though, I can't help but be a bit nervous about Holden being with Krug.

 

[Alicat]

McAvoy Will Return for Showdown with Tampa
...
"Excitement for sure," said McAvoy, who has missed the last 15 games. "Been a while, feels like it's been longer than it has. Four weeks of hard work, a lot of stuff behind the scenes to get back here. I feel really well and I'm excited to get back out there tonight."
McAvoy, who skated in his familiar place alongside Zdeno Chara on Boston's top pairing during Tuesday's morning skate, expects there to be a bit of a re-acclimation period.
"There really is nothing like game shape, no matter how much you do work off the ice, it takes a little bit to get back," said McAvoy. "I have been skating a lot and hoping that crossover back into game play isn't going to be too demanding. No reason not to be confident when I get out there tonight, just gonna try to play simple at first, couple quick shifts and ease my way back into it.
"There's not a guy on this team that I don't feel comfortable with out on the ice, I'll have everyone behind me. It's gonna be awesome and great to be back out there and play."

Locker Room Raw: Charlie McAvoy

• 01:22 • 13 minutes ago

The 20-year-old blue liner will don a brace on his left knee, but does not anticipate the device hindering any part of his game.
"It's different. I've had about a week or so of skating and trying to get acclimated to the brace," he said. "There's a lot of guys on the team that use them and I'm sure it's the same around the league. Every single one of them will tell you that it's uncomfortable at first but then you get used to it and it's like it's not even there. It will be a process…it doesn't alter my skating in any way, feels good."

Charlie’s got a nice sunburn across his nose and cheeks.

 

[Bruinfanatic]

Bummer

Maybe there going to rotate the rest of the season,assuming they stay healthy that is,which is assuming a lot with this team.

 

[BruinLVGA]

Already feeling nervous... A good game, 110% effort, no injuries. Do it boys.

 

[BigBadBruin8]

I go best player available- that is Holden. Not sure what games people are watching. Holden is good.

"Good" is a stretch, at least right now. But he's in, so let's hope it pays off.

 

[JRull86]

Then that is your provider's issue, not NESN.

Was like that with Comcast and now Fios. Clearly not a provider issue.

 

[HustleB]

It is a different number on the dial. Same broadcast, same announcers, hell even the same team. You just have to punch in a different number on your remote and still see the game.

How'd that work out last game. Missed the first 30 seconds to technical difficulties at my house.

 

[HustleB]

Was like that with Comcast and now Fios. Clearly not a provider issue.

And XFinity. Sorry for the double post. Can't figure out how to delete.

 

[JRull86]

And XFinity.

Aka Comcast lol.

 

[JP Nolan]

I would call him OK. I haven't been wowed yet.

The thing with Holden is this.....He is very talented. He is also a non chalant kind of guy. He plays at one tempo.......And it is not intensity based. Sometimes he lets his guard down and appears lazy, I dont think he is lazy either. I just think mentally he needs to be more intense. But he is smooth when on his game. He is not a top four.....But a fine 5-6 guy.

 

[Bmessy]

"There's not a guy on this team that I don't feel comfortable with out on the ice, I'll have everyone behind me. It's gonna be awesome and great to be back out there and play."

The key to a winning team

 

[FREDERIC82FAN]

The fact that McQuaid is getting scratched for Holden bugs the hell out of me. Not only are you putting a LD on the right side, Holden hasn't been very good. Dollars to donuts he gets torched at least once tonight playing the off-side. I hope I'm wrong.[/QUOTE]


I won't be much of a fan if I didn't respond to this post would I? No bets, but how about this?
I don't put a lot of stock in +/- stats, but for one game, lets see if he is a minus (not very good) Even( so so), Plus (OK) ? If he is minus I'll post that you are a good good judge of depth players

I also happen to think the world of Adam McQuaid
I'm a Maritimer. I remember when Doug MacLean (maritimer) drafted Adam MacQuaid ( maritimer) in the second round. Us Scottish Maritimers stand together where possible. When Doug was fired by Columbas , Adam then refused to sign with them. Just before the draft ,his rights were traded to Boston to my delight.