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CJ said Chris Bourque's play in the first two games "takes the doubt out of mind of whether he deserves to be here or not"^CS
can we get marek svatos to float around on that line
make up call?
I don't really see the hate on Bourque. He's not lighting the lamp but he's also not actively screwing the Bruins. He's a 3rd line winger.. I'd say Peverley was equally ineffective today. Kelly was too until his penalty killing ability late in the 3rd and OT.. completely redeemed himself there.
Bourque was okay. If there's one thing he's good at, it's carrying the puck through the neutral zone. I'd go as far as saying he's one of the better forwards on the team able to do that. He's ineffective in the offensive zone because he gets pushed off the puck a little too easily but we're also only 2 games into the season. I'd give it at least 5 more before I start begging for Lane MacDermid, Sauve or Spooner.
I think i would be toned down if he wasn't on the struggling pp
I think he fits in just fine on that line. There's no better option right now that's available.
krecji looks great to me ---hes playing with two guys that are showing some rust. Even though I say that im actually very happy with Horton hes five times better than after his last return, far less rusty than I expected him to be.
McQuaid looked rough to me. Was falling a lot, looked sort of akward and lost at times, etc.
I think he fits in just fine on that line. There's no better option right now that's available.
To put McQuaid in context, he not only had two surgeries to remove his blood clot, they entailed removing one of his ribs and part of a muscle in his neck. For him to be playing in the NHL at this moment is astounding.
I'm not arguing that some more time might not be beneficial, but he deserves all the credit in the world for making it back on the ice that quickly.
Kudos to him and hockey players are awesome when it comes to that.. but he/the Bruins might want to think about having him rest a game or two (assuming Seidenberg comes back next game). Love the effort but having him trip over himself and just be fairly ineffective in general will bite the team in the ass sooner or later
Obviously not really an option with Seids down though.
They are calling Seids "day to day". Probably a strain.Just in from the game.
I will take the win.
I haven't read through the thread yet and Sports radio only had football on on for the drive home ...What is up with Seids ? I heard "lower body" ???
Johnson did well.
Did anyone see what Marchy did to Byfuglien?
After a shift on the way back to the bench Marchy skated up to Buff and puffed his cheeks out like a blowfish...He did the a couple of times. I guess Marchy was telling him he noticed the extra pounds
They played better against the Rangers but 2 points is good.
I want to heap credit on him because he is playing his heart out. That said, he is putting himself into dangerous situations in my opinion. If Seids plays Wednesday I'd sit Adam until he is "right".I don't disagree, just wanted to give McQuaid credit. I think some people just aren't fully informed as to how serious that surgery was.
Just in from the game.
I will take the win.
I haven't read through the thread yet and Sports radio only had football on on for the drive home ...What is up with Seids ? I heard "lower body" ???
Johnson did well.
Did anyone see what Marchy did to Byfuglien?
After a shift on the way back to the bench Marchy skated up to Buff and puffed his cheeks out like a blowfish...He did the a couple of times. I guess Marchy was telling him he noticed the extra pounds
They played better against the Rangers but 2 points is good.
Left work early and plowed through on the PVR.
The Jets guys did not mention Seids, I REALLY hope it is just "day to day" and he is not rushed back. Today showed me we have issues on defense without him, he's a rock.
Adam McQuaid looks like a disaster area. I think he should have a seat, get healthy, and let Johnson play (who I thought looked alright).
Dougie Hamilton is going to be very, very, very good.
We hit how many posts? I counted 4 but stopped counting.
We are getting a bucket of chances, they will go in soon enough. We are going to throw up a touchdown within 2 weeks.
Seguin was flying today.
Anybody still want to trade David Krejci? He is motivated, skating hard and doing everything well. Without him in this lineup we have a massive hole (even IF you move Seguin to center).
There was a lot of edge to this game. The Jets are a tough match up for us. They play a grind it out, four line game and they have some size up front. They are a TOTAL pain in the ass to play against and I can't wait for them to move to the West.
Slightly glowing review of the Jets aside, I think with as few bounces we win this game 6-1.