Just what we need against Boston Wennie the Pooh. Maybe he can lick the honey from the jar without getting his nose stuck inside. I mean, I know that Dzingell has not been impressive, but other than the fourth line who was? Putting Pooh into the lineup against the Bears seems to make things worse, not better. I think he will get thrown around more than Bjork.
GDT: The Take Home Ice Advantage Game|CBJ@Bruins|Game 2 Series 2|4-26-19|8:00 NBC
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Per Hedger update, Nuti (and Gavorik) said they are not playing.
As for Dzingel, and obvious that Torts lacks trust in him based on his TOI. Admittedly Dzingel hasn't been visible in the five playoff games.
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We must be trying to lose this series. Wennberg in for Dzingel makes no sense to me. And now it sounds like Dzingel is going to pout about it. This isn't the sh*t we need in the dressing room right now.
What can Wennberg possibly bring to this series? We know what we have in him. It's the reason he hasn't played for a few weeks.
What can Wennberg possibly bring to this series? We know what we have in him. It's the reason he hasn't played for a few weeks.
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And another thing, if Torts says he's not going to discuss lineup decisions to keep it secret from Boston, maybe the players should shut their traps too.
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I hope there's not the wholesale line blender cranking after just one game - one that went to OT. Things looked good vs TB and while Boston is a whole different team, it'd seem to me an overreaction to.....well I'm not sure to what.
And for those wanting Sedlak, let's not get sucked into trying to play Boston's game. We have feistiness; they may have more of it. Speed is something we have more of and we need to find ways to better use it.
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Well we are already giving Wenny a boost that he needs. Im way too trustfull for CBJ tonight, first one was rusty rusty one, but now i think we will be ready for this game. 2-5 to Jackets. Wenny,Boone x2, Nash and Andy will score. Thank you come again
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Ah. I see it only took one loss for the dumb lineup decisions to return...
Guess Torts might still be the old dog we thought he was...
That being said, before Tom Wilson happened, Wennberg actually looked really good in the playoffs last year. But, he’s clearly checked out mentally and probably physically at this point, so this is probably going to bite us.
Guess Torts might still be the old dog we thought he was...
That being said, before Tom Wilson happened, Wennberg actually looked really good in the playoffs last year. But, he’s clearly checked out mentally and probably physically at this point, so this is probably going to bite us.
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While I don't think Dzingel has distinguished himself, we've been on a great run since Wennberg sat. It strikes me that our issues after the first period weren't the Bruins scoring; rather it was us not scoring. So just as you asked - what can Wennberg bring to the series. (@EspenK, @leesmith - this is your cue to respond "his toughness and grit.
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The real issue was the entire team was not up to playoff speed after not playing for a week. How can Wennberg be up to playoff speed when he hasn't played for about 3 weeks? Can he play defense well? Absolutely but he has done nothing to help this team score goals.While I don't think Dzingel has distinguished himself, we've been on a great run since Wennberg sat. It strikes me that our issues after the first period weren't the Bruins scoring; rather it was us not scoring. So just as you asked - what can Wennberg bring to the series. (@EspenK, @leesmith - this is your cue to respond "his toughness and grit.
Not that I'm saying I like the move, as I believe Dzingel's shot is an asset that can be used in the right situations and is something Wenny doesn't offer, but PLEASE lets not turn this into a "blame Torts" moment. If there's anybody that DESERVES to come out of the lineup (offensively) its Dzingel. Dzingel AND Duchene know this.
I see him filling in for Dzingel 100%. On the wing and possibly low minutes. I'm obviously not a Wennberg fan, but Dzingel recently (and often unfortunately) looks a lot on the ice like a worse skating Wennberg that can only shoot. Both guys need to ramp up the intensity.
Still would like to see Sedlak and Gavrikov in.
If so, there goes the effectiveness of that 4th line.
I’m pretty sure that Wenny-Dubi when paired have been absolutely brutal this year.
Legit point.
Serious question, what ARE the rules for teams announcing lineups before the games??
These comments could potentially be diversions?
Not saying they are, just that I don't see Clendening playing 10 minutes again tonight.
Wennberg will be a disaster. Not having played in almost a month, I anticipate he will make at least one mistake giving the Bruins a goal. I mean, Wennberg in form and in shape is a disaster against a team like Boston. Not having played in almost a month, well ...........
I am concerned that Torts is not maintaining his cool.
I am concerned that Torts is not maintaining his cool.
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I have more confidence in Dzingel finding his game than Wennberg.
While wennberg brings more to the table when it comes to defensive play and special teams play, dzingel brings way more potential offense to the table. True, he isn’t scoring and isn’t necessarily playing well, but what he could bring offensively is way better than what wennberg’s could be. Wennberg isn’t bringing any sort of physical element to the team (neither is dzingel). It just seems like a move made because they lost. But we’ll go with it.
But yeah, rip to Dzingel staying. Not that we would have tried to sign him anyway given his production.
Yup and Yup.
Supposedly "the numbers" show that Dubinsky drags Wennberg and the line down.
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I'm going to catch some flack for posting this.. but..
as many know on here, I have been one of Wennberg's biggest critics. I have stated so many times how I was/am over his game. however, Dzingel has been horrible over the last few weeks, including playoffs. He's not making plays, he's not using his shot, his current form is similar to what we have saw of Wennberg in recent past, he's just... there.
0 points in the playoffs.
1 goal, 2 assists.. 3 points in his last 11 games.
I remember vividly thinking to myself thursday night (after seeing Dzingel touch the puck), "he REALLY needs to start producing"...
he hasn't. thus, insert Wennberg.
also, reminder: just because someone becomes a healthy scratch (quite possible that it's just for this game), that DOESN'T mean that it's a given that said player will not re-sign with us.
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Wennberg?
The good news is, I don't have to clip my fingernails today. They'll be down to nothing just from all the head scratching.
The good news is, I don't have to clip my fingernails today. They'll be down to nothing just from all the head scratching.
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Why would he want to stay on a team that he undoubtably feels isn’t using his talents correctly as well as not fitting in to the teams style of play. His odds of staying, short of re-entry into the lineup and sudden resurgence, is gone.
But whatever. No big loss and it’s a debate for another day
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Dzingel has been invisible every playoff game. Hopefully Wennberg is motivated.
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