Pre-Game Talk: SCF GAME 6 - 6/9 - It is the best of times, it is the worst of times

[BruinsFanSince94]

if the B`s lose tonight, it won`t be due to the absence of Backes, he`s long past the stage of his career where his game tilts the scales

It will be due to the fact that the Top 6 failed to show up.

 

[The don godfather]

More skill and speed for blues to deal with it. Leafs did that to us and gave us fits. Might be a good move.

 

[BRUINS since 1995]

if the B`s lose tonight, it won`t be due to the absence of Backes, he`s long past the stage of his career where his game tilts the scales

You are quite confident with your opinion. Imo, Backes still can change a game with net presence, hard hit and his experience.

We said this against Toronto and imo he did help change the serie

 

[neelyforpresident]

Coyle hat trick and 2 more goals by Kuraly?
Or will our top-line at least contribute an ENG?

I think our top line shows up tonight. Pastrnak may even shoot the puck.

 

[ODAAT]

It will be due to the fact that the Top 6 failed to show up.

underachieving right now: Bergy/DK/Jake/Marchand/Pasta.........not good nor a recipe for success

 

[prizminferno]

imagine thinking Rask is going to give up 5 goals

 

[ODAAT]

You are quite confident with your opinion. Imo, Backes still can change a game with net presence, hard hit and his experience.

We said this against Toronto and imo he did help change the serie

he helped change one game vs the Leafs then went MIA

 

[Mione134]

I dont know...I would of put in Kulman instead of Heinen. Instead of sitting Backes...especially in a game like this...I just dont know.


For our sake, I hope Karson can contribute and make a difference.


Either way like I said 2 days ago. No way in hell do the Blues win. We're winning tonight. Period. Point blank. End of story.

 

[prizminferno]

If this team was playing well and losing, I'd be more confident. They're not giving any reason to feel they can turn this around and win.

55% CF, 61% GF 12-5 HDCF 3-1.5 xGF last game

What was the problem besides garbage reffing?

 

[TheReal13Linseman]

I dislike the move and disagree with Bruce. But i hope the Bruins the best and hope the Bruins are correct and that I am wrong. THis team have barely won any games without Backes in. Hope Kulman will have success.

That said, despite any opinion on this move...i am extremely sad to see a veteran, warrior player like Backes in these condition especially (playing against his former team) being sit in this crucial SC final.

Bruce not realizing that, after getting benched, in StL, that Backes would not come out like a maniac with a lot to prove this being his last game in StL for a Cup imo, particularly if he were put on 3rd line.

 

[TCB]

he helped change one game vs the Leafs then went MIA

Fresh legs is never a bad thing, in the playoffs. Especially when they come with jets on them.

 

[Alicat]

GDT has been delivered.

It could be the nap I just had but I feel better

 

[ODAAT]

Fresh legs is never a bad thing, in the playoffs. Especially when they come with jets on them.

nope and even with days off, DB still has too many miles on his and it`s not like the guy was a speedster to begin with.

I feel bad for the guy but you can`t make lineup decisions based on sentimental reasons

 

[KrejciMVP]

Bruce not realizing that, after getting benched, in StL, that Backes would not come out like a maniac with a lot to prove this being his last game in StL for a Cup imo, particularly if he were put on 3rd line.

I thought the Bruins handled the physicality pretty well last game without Backes, not great, but they dealt with it. As it's game 6 and it's more about scoring now than grinding down the opponent with 2 games left, I think they need to get in as many players who can bury the puck

 

[Braunbaer]

GDT has been delivered.

It could be the nap I just had but I feel better

Game 7 confirmed.

 

[BruinDust]

It's not what I would of done (I would of move Kuraly to load up the Top 9 and reduced the minutes of the remaining forwards on the 4th line at even strength.).

But let's not forget that Kuhlman had an impact in a big Game 7 vs. Toronto. That was a big stage, the biggest game of the 1st round IMO.

Don't discount the positive that is young fresh legs into a playoff game close to the end of a 2-month grind. In today's game young fresh legs can be just as impactful as this vaunted "experience" we keep hearing about.

Blues have been effective in bringing guys in a subbing guys out of line-up and it's helped. Why can't it work for the Bruins?

 

[bardown23]

The Bruins make “terrible” goaltenders look superhuman.

I’m well aware haha

 

[ODAAT]

It's not what I would of done (I would of move Kuraly to load up the Top 9 and reduced the minutes of the remaining forwards on the 4th line at even strength.).

But let's not forget that Kuhlman had an impact in a big Game 7 vs. Toronto. That was a big stage, the biggest game of the 1st round IMO.

Don't discount the positive that is young fresh legs into a playoff game close to the end of a 2-month grind. In today's game young fresh legs can be just as impactful as this vaunted "experience" we keep hearing about.

Blues have been effective in bringing guys in a subbing guys out of line-up and it's helped. Why can't it work for the Bruins?

your optimism isn`t welcomed here

 

[Braunbaer]

If the Bruins can beat a performing Auston Matthews, they can beat anyone.

 

[Smitty93]

Can't say I necessarily feel good about Kuhlman in, but I like Cassidy's willingness to try something new. Clearly what they've been doing hasn't been working, so might as well change it up. Kuhlman did provide a spark during the regular season, so maybe he can do so again. I think the biggest concern is that he hasn't played in 6 weeks, but at least his legs are fresh.

I think it's also the smart move to focus on skating more so than physicality. They need to dictate the style of play, and they're not going to beat the Blues at the physical game, so I think it's the smart move to try to use the skating edge to their advantage.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

55% CF, 61% GF 12-5 HDCF 3-1.5 xGF last game

What was the problem besides garbage reffing?

And they're losing the series....

 

[Bruinaura]

your optimism isn`t welcomed here

 

[Gordon Lightfoot]

Bruins 6, Blues 1.

 

[Say Hey Kid]

I'm scared to see what the refs do this time. Forcing the Bs to win games 6 & 7 is crazy.

 

[Bruinfanatic]

get the first goal or we are done

Well if they go with the weather the storm mentality that’s a good possibility