Well it was a fun ride while it lasted. Team has some challenges (Krecji contract and Z maybe done) but I love the depth of young talent here and on the way. Future does indeed look bright.
I keep seeing people say Z is done. I don't see it. He is not what he was 5 years ago but in my opinion he is far from done.
his job in round one was to shut down Matthews - result was 1 G 1 A and a minus 4 in 7 games. - mission accomplished
his job in round two was to shut down Stamkos - result 3 goals (one empty net) 7 assists - 10 points (6 on came on the PP and one empty net so result 5 on 5 was 3 points in 5 games) - in my opinion mission accomplished.
Can I ask you what your expectations were at the start of the season? I had them barely making the playoffs, let alone win a series.I'm gonna go ahead and say "No thanks."..... Just not good enough. Despite coming out on top, a bad series with Toronto and barely competitive at all with TB. Throw the $15 beers and trotting out idiots like Bruschi and Pedro Martinez to fire up the fans (wrong sport dummies) on top of it all. Yeah, no thanks.
I am sure he heard the message loud and clear.One other thing I am worried about is the Marchand factor. I really believe the refs have it in for him and that they are calling or not calling penalties because of his antics. I know its not fair, but refs do not like to be shown up and Marchy's antics do that.
It's hard to argue that Tampa wasn't at least a marginally better team, but to say they earned all four of their wins is a bit disingenuous. They tied up game 4 after an obvious penalty was not called that led directly to the tying goal. Plus, another obvious penalty (probably penalty shot) was let go (ref WAY out of position) in game 2 that could have tied up the game. Unfortunately, this series (and season) will be remembered more for the shitty officiating than it will for the way this team came together and played way better than most of us expected.Not the way any of us wanted to this season to end - I think we all had visions of a Cup run in the back of our minds. But we lost to an excellent Tampa team that simply earned their four wins in the series. No complaints - they played better than we did when it mattered.
Still, this ended up being one of my favorite Bruins teams. They were exciting, they never quit, and I think they give us a ton of hope for the future.
So, despite the ending, I think this Bruins team deserves a stick tap. Personally, I can't wait until Training Camp.
It was a better season than I thought.
The Bruins improved and the Habs blew chunks.
Im good.
I would say both gassed and less confidence....not fully healthy Debrusk march, bergy....Still disappointed with the result. We have amuch better team than the one who played in last 5 games. Seemed like they lost confidence and or gassed.
It's hard to argue that Tampa wasn't at least a marginally better team, but to say they earned all four of their wins is a bit disingenuous. They tied up game 4 after an obvious penalty was not called that led directly to the tying goal. Plus, another obvious penalty (probably penalty shot) was let go (ref WAY out of position) in game 2 that could have tied up the game. Unfortunately, this series (and season) will be remembered more for the ****ty officiating than it will for the way this team came together and played way better than most of us expected.
Agree to disagree. Wrapped up McAvoy and caused a change in possession. Pretty clear in my eyes.I agree with that game 2 one, but game 4 wasn’t obvious at all.
Truth.It was a better season than I thought.
The Bruins improved and the Habs blew chunks.
Im good.
Well it was a fun ride while it lasted. Team has some challenges (Krecji contract and Z maybe done) but I love the depth of young talent here and on the way. Future does indeed look bright.
I'm gonna go ahead and say "No thanks."..... Just not good enough. Despite coming out on top, a bad series with Toronto and barely competitive at all with TB. Throw the $15 beers and trotting out idiots like Bruschi and Pedro Martinez to fire up the fans (wrong sport dummies) on top of it all. Yeah, no thanks.