Pre-Game Talk: Game 8 - 10/19 7:14 PM - THE BEAR returns to Hogtown - NESN, CBC, NHLN, SN4K, 98.5 WBZ-FM

[BruinsFanSince94]

Disgusting

Should be double digits. Don’t know what the **** the refs are watching

They aren't watching. That's the problem. They're too busy looking for ticky-tack hooking calls and "game management".

 

[JRull86]

They aren't watching. That's the problem. They're too busy looking for ticky-tack hooking calls and "game management".

Bingo

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

Disgusting

Should be double digits. Don’t know what the **** the refs are watching

Yep.

"But he checked on Gaunce afterwards"... to try to mitigate the suspension...

 

[Orr Fourever]

 

[pgm16]

Wouldn't be a typical season without Bruins injuries to key players. They have held their own the last couple of seasons playing through injuries !!

 

[DKH]

Possibly no Bergeron & Krejci out

piece of poutine

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

Possibly no Bergeron & Krejci out

piece of poutine

Regular season game meaningless in the grand scheme. Keep them out as long as we need to. Off topic, Im not liking Z's ice time either.

 

[DKH]

Regular season game meaningless in the grand scheme. Keep them out as long as we need to. Off topic, Im not liking Z's ice time either.

I’m wondering if game plan is to attack Chara with speed - Point & Kucherov seemed to try that late first and Point split D

personally I’d like Grzelcyk-McAvoy to be the pairing and Chara with Clifton

 

[LouJersey]

Guess he's not getting the call up. Poor kid. Hope it's not as serious as it sounds

Edit: Yikes.

Yep and two PBruins skated by like nothing happened. Cheap shot and they did nothing. I would bench them for a week

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

I’m wondering if game plan is to attack Chara with speed - Point & Kucherov seemed to try that late first and Point split D

personally I’d like Grzelcyk-McAvoy to be the pairing and Chara with Clifton

Its time for Charlie to take the next step. I love Z but I think Charlie gets more concerned about his partner sometime time and it affects his decision making.

I would argue that pair would be very difficult to pin in and would make for some fun odd man rushes as a result

 

[DKH]

Its time for Charlie to take the next step. I love Z but I think Charlie gets more concerned about his partner sometime time and it affects his decision making.

I would argue that pair would be very difficult to pin in and would make for some fun odd man rushes as a result

Love not like

Absolutely

 

[Bruinaura]

 

[Absurdity]

Looks like Bergeron is in.

 

[Dabruins]

I would like to see (when healthy of course) them try this with the lines.

March - Bergy - Kulhman
Bjork - Krejci - Pasta
DeBrusk - Coyle - Heinen
Nordstrom - Kuraly - Wagner
Ritchie/Backes/Lindholm

My reasoning is thus. I think while the first line has been amazing and all that, they haven't been unbreakable at 5v5. They do a lot of damage on the PP which would still be intact. Always know we CAN go back to that all star line at any time but this is the time of year to try and develop some balance and mix things up a bit. I believe Kulhman brings some good things to our dynamic duo (63+37). He is a good worker and would setup or get a chance to finish a lot of chances on that line. A good compliment to the chemistry of Bergy and Marsh.

I think JD needs a shakeup. I haven't been super fond of his game this season (other than that amazing all out back check the other night). So let's call up Bjork and give the kid a well earned shot again. I love the kids game, he just needs to finish some the chances he has been getting at the NHL level. I think that second line would be very good offensively, however, might be too much of a liability in their own end. Have to see how it would look.

This third line would be a lot of teams second line if they play to their potential. Coyle creates chances through possession plays and DeBrusk could feed off that because he isnt great at creating things himself. Heinen is a smart player that would help out both offensively and most importantly defensively with this line.

4th line is proven.

I know it won't happen but I would love to see this for like 5 games in November.

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

I’m wondering if game plan is to attack Chara with speed - Point & Kucherov seemed to try that late first and Point split D

personally I’d like Grzelcyk-McAvoy to be the pairing and Chara with Clifton

Been saying this since the summer. Wish Cassidy would listen

 

[smack66]

I would like to see (when healthy of course) them try this with the lines.

March - Bergy - Kulhman
Bjork - Krejci - Pasta
DeBrusk - Coyle - Heinen
Nordstrom - Kuraly - Wagner
Ritchie/Backes/Lindholm

My reasoning is thus. I think while the first line has been amazing and all that, they haven't been unbreakable at 5v5. They do a lot of damage on the PP which would still be intact. Always know we CAN go back to that all star line at any time but this is the time of year to try and develop some balance and mix things up a bit. I believe Kulhman brings some good things to our dynamic duo (63+37). He is a good worker and would setup or get a chance to finish a lot of chances on that line. A good compliment to the chemistry of Bergy and Marsh.

I think JD needs a shakeup. I haven't been super fond of his game this season (other than that amazing all out back check the other night). So let's call up Bjork and give the kid a well earned shot again. I love the kids game, he just needs to finish some the chances he has been getting at the NHL level. I think that second line would be very good offensively, however, might be too much of a liability in their own end. Have to see how it would look.

This third line would be a lot of teams second line if they play to their potential. Coyle creates chances through possession plays and DeBrusk could feed off that because he isnt great at creating things himself. Heinen is a smart player that would help out both offensively and most importantly defensively with this line.

4th line is proven.

I know it won't happen but I would love to see this for like 5 games in November.

you lost me when you put Kuhlman on the first. hes closer to Providence the a promotion

 

[KlausJopling]

Missing Nordstrom hurts tonight. With the 4th line together they can match up against Matthews and cause him to defend. They probably still line match that line against Matthews if they can.

 

[DKH]

Been saying this since the summer. Wish Cassidy would listen

It’s got to be tough because Chara is still an elite defender but he’s best served on the bottom pair with #1 PK.

Grzelcyk/McAvoy & Krug/Carlo can move the puck - with their centers and goalies that is a recipe for a very good team

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

It’s got to be tough because Chara is still an elite defender but he’s best served on the bottom pair with #1 PK.

Grzelcyk/McAvoy & Krug/Carlo can move the puck - with their centers and goalies that is a recipe for a very good team

Agree 100%, screaming at the TV for a few games now for Cassidy to give them a try in a game where Z is not injured or suspended in.

 

[Dabruins]

you lost me when you put Kuhlman on the first. hes closer to Providence the a promotion

I get it but I think he would be a good compliment to them. Guy has great speed, works like a dog, wins battles. Might not have the pedigree but thats why I said try it for 5 games. We know that the super line works, you can't tell me March - Bergy - Kulhman doesn't yet. Sometimes a line with two stars and a workhorse gel.

 

[Bruinaura]

Looks like Bergeron is in.

Yup

 

[Trap Jesus]

Given how good the Bruins PP continues to be and how the series vs. the Leafs went last year, I expect a main board thread about every Leafs penalty tonight.

 

[Spooner st]

you lost me when you put Kuhlman on the first. hes closer to Providence the a promotion

I actually agree with TRYING Kuhlman there, it's not about a promotion. It's more about finding a shooter that can finish.
Then I would do.
Heinen -- Krejci -- pasta
DeBrusk-- Coyle -- Bjork

 

[ODAAT]

The Bad: Have an awful flu and will have to forgo work this evening as I can`t be handling food and beverages for the general public

The Good: Get to watch the game IF I can stay awake with all the crap I`m putting in my system to help try and suppress a horrible cough, headache and sinus issues

Really too bad we don`t get a chance to see both teams playing with a full lineup but 2 games vs each other over the next few days, the B`s need to play sharper than they have as their record doesn`t indicate how they really are playing and having seen 0 minutes of Leaf hockey this season, can`t comment too much on them but all I read is they too have struggled to find consistency

This one will be decided by special teams and the B`s have the edge so naturally I go with our boys in a 5-3 win, empty netter from Kuraly

 

[talkinaway]

And the fifth Player Cookie goes to...

Jaroslav Halak! And he gets...

Nice cold, ice cold milk! What's better to back up a roster of delicious cookies than a tall glass of milk? Some cookies are almost *gasp* inedible without some milk to wash them down. Okay, so it's not technically a cookie (and there's at least one other "non-cookie" coming, so be warned), but we all know that goalies are...different.