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Post by voiceofreason on May 24, 2021 10:09:42 GMT -5
41 shots 1 goal, you could say Rask stole a big one. To be clear on my Rask comments from yesterday. 1. Never said he’s never stolen them a game. I was referring to the Stanley Cup finals when i mentioned the “couple chances hes had”. 2. I love Tuuka and think he’s great - said it before worth saying again. 3. Didn’t blame him for not winning in 19 or even 13 but 13 there were a couple weaker goals that did cost them. 4. When i said he’s not worth 7m. I was referring to the Bs next year and going forward. He’s going to be 35/36 on this next contact if he gets one. I’m not paying that much for him with his injuries and the young goaltending they have. I think they are better off re-allocating that money for a young stud center that can be a number 1 going forward, if they can find that guy. A couple may be available. We can talk more about that in the off-season.. hopefully 2 months from now. Great series win. Got to love how they remade the team at the deadline... when does that ever happen to this degree? To be clear I agree with you completely on Rask. 1,2,3,4 yup Thing is as I said with Rask before, he doesn't look like he is standing on his head because he is so sound he makes it look easy. Everyone loves those acrobatic saves that he doesn't really have to make because he is always in position and under control. Thus people don't think he is standing on his head. I think their is a good chance he takes that team friendly deal as he doesn't want to retire nor play anywhere else. I also think he will see the value to the team if he does so AND maybe he wants to endear himself to a fanbase that has been tough on him. We can hope and we shall see. The deadline deal is a grandslam for this year and I think years to come. If Tukka takes less they should be able to resign both Hall and Reilly. AND isn't it nice to have 2 really good lines. No team in the NHL can boast a top 6 like the B's. Like I said before, if Pasta can get on one of his rolls they could steal a Cup. AND I am almost afraid to even mention the overall health of the top 6 forwards..... which I am glad to see the Caps round end early. |
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Post by rjp313jr on May 24, 2021 14:00:19 GMT -5
To be clear on my Rask comments from yesterday. 1. Never said he’s never stolen them a game. I was referring to the Stanley Cup finals when i mentioned the “couple chances hes had”. 2. I love Tuuka and think he’s great - said it before worth saying again. 3. Didn’t blame him for not winning in 19 or even 13 but 13 there were a couple weaker goals that did cost them. 4. When i said he’s not worth 7m. I was referring to the Bs next year and going forward. He’s going to be 35/36 on this next contact if he gets one. I’m not paying that much for him with his injuries and the young goaltending they have. I think they are better off re-allocating that money for a young stud center that can be a number 1 going forward, if they can find that guy. A couple may be available. We can talk more about that in the off-season.. hopefully 2 months from now. Great series win. Got to love how they remade the team at the deadline... when does that ever happen to this degree? To be clear I agree with you completely on Rask. 1,2,3,4 yup Thing is as I said with Rask before, he doesn't look like he is standing on his head because he is so sound he makes it look easy. Everyone loves those acrobatic saves that he doesn't really have to make because he is always in position and under control. Thus people don't think he is standing on his head. I think their is a good chance he takes that team friendly deal as he doesn't want to retire nor play anywhere else. I also think he will see the value to the team if he does so AND maybe he wants to endear himself to a fanbase that has been tough on him. We can hope and we shall see. The deadline deal is a grandslam for this year and I think years to come. If Tukka takes less they should be able to resign both Hall and Reilly. AND isn't it nice to have 2 really good lines. No team in the NHL can boast a top 6 like the B's. Like I said before, if Pasta can get on one of his rolls they could steal a Cup. AND I am almost afraid to even mention the overall health of the top 6 forwards..... which I am glad to see the Caps round end early. Tuuka is a very fundamentally sound goalie who plays behind a fundamentally sound defense - it’s been a great marriage. Tuuka has also changed his style to evolve with the game. He came in as a butterfly goalie, which was the style of the time and since then that style started getting exposed more and he’s adjusted to be more upright and staying on his skates. |
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Post by tizzle on May 26, 2021 20:11:00 GMT -5
So, we get the Islanders. Better match-up generally, imo, and we get home ice. But that rookie Goalie makes me nervous.
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Post by cdj on May 26, 2021 20:16:36 GMT -5
So, we get the Islanders. Better match-up generally, imo, and we get home ice. But that rookie Goalie makes me nervous. Blocker is there all night, Bruins in 6 |
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Post by rjp313jr on May 27, 2021 6:37:25 GMT -5
So, we get the Islanders. Better match-up generally, imo, and we get home ice. But that rookie Goalie makes me nervous. I could be misremembering but didn’t the islanders own the abs this year, then after the trade deadline the tables flipped? |
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Post by cdj on May 27, 2021 7:59:03 GMT -5
So, we get the Islanders. Better match-up generally, imo, and we get home ice. But that rookie Goalie makes me nervous. I could be misremembering but didn’t the islanders own the abs this year, then after the trade deadline the tables flipped? You are correct, I believe the bruins out scored them 10-3 post deadline. Could be misremembering myself lol |
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Post by tizzle on May 27, 2021 13:30:31 GMT -5
I could be misremembering but didn’t the islanders own the abs this year, then after the trade deadline the tables flipped? You are correct, I believe the bruins out scored them 10-3 post deadline. Could be misremembering myself lol That is correct. We were 0-5 against them (at least one of those was in OT, I believe) and then we finished 3-0 against them. 10-3 score in those games. |
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Post by voiceofreason on May 29, 2021 13:02:08 GMT -5
Bruins are going to keep rolling with Pasta being the engine and Rask continuing to be very solid. Bruins in 6, maybe 5!
B's 12-5 to end their season and that includes a giveaway game to end it.
Isles 6-10 to end theirs.
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Post by homerdante on May 29, 2021 18:01:09 GMT -5
Bruins are going to keep rolling with Pasta being the engine and Rask continuing to be very solid. Bruins in 6, maybe 5! B's 12-5 to end their season and that includes a giveaway game to end it. Isles 6-10 to end theirs. plus a rat puke game against the Sabres where they basically didn't show up...at all. |
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Post by homerdante on May 29, 2021 18:02:11 GMT -5
Lauzon is back.
Please, just hit people, zero giveaways. Don't try to do too much, keep it simple.
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Post by homerdante on May 29, 2021 19:41:16 GMT -5
what a TERRIBLE 1st period so far. Wake up boys. rusty, rusty. so many giveaways....gross
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Post by kingstephanos on May 29, 2021 20:40:21 GMT -5
GO BRUINS!!!
GREAT SHOT PASTA!! #2
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Post by kingstephanos on May 29, 2021 21:44:53 GMT -5
GO BRUINS!!! GREAT SHOT PASTA!! #2 Hat trick, BABY!!! 🎩🎩🎩 |
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Post by cdj on May 29, 2021 21:46:51 GMT -5
Pasta going nuclear at a GREAT time
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Post by voiceofreason on May 29, 2021 22:06:35 GMT -5
Bruins are going to keep rolling with Pasta being the engine and Rask continuing to be very solid. Bruins in 6, maybe 5! B's 12-5 to end their season and that includes a giveaway game to end it. Isles 6-10 to end theirs. When I posted this I thought about calling a Pasta hat trick, that would have been over the top so I didn't, great start to the series. |
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Post by cdj on May 29, 2021 22:22:30 GMT -5
Game wasn’t as close as the score indicated either
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Post by voiceofreason on May 30, 2021 4:33:48 GMT -5
Game wasn’t as close as the score indicated either True and that's with the B's having to knock off some rust. |
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Post by voiceofreason on May 30, 2021 17:24:04 GMT -5
Pasta with his streaky scoring record is the type of player that can carry a team to a CUP. AND Cups are really hard to come by, hopefully this can be one of those years as the window seems to be closing with Bergeron and others reaching mid 30's. A Cup would make this a special year for Boston, there has only been one in 50 years.
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Post by rjp313jr on May 31, 2021 4:51:08 GMT -5
Pasta with his streaky scoring record is the type of player that can carry a team to a CUP. AND Cups are really hard to come by, hopefully this can be one of those years as the window seems to be closing with Bergeron and others reaching mid 30's. A Cup would make this a special year for Boston, there has only been one in 50 years. It’s been 2 years since Boston has won a Championship. We deserve one. |
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Post by cdj on May 31, 2021 6:10:20 GMT -5
Pasta with his streaky scoring record is the type of player that can carry a team to a CUP. AND Cups are really hard to come by, hopefully this can be one of those years as the window seems to be closing with Bergeron and others reaching mid 30's. A Cup would make this a special year for Boston, there has only been one in 50 years. It’s been 2 years since Boston has won a Championship. We deserve one. It’s truly been trying WE NEED THIS |
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Post by bigmarty58 on May 31, 2021 9:25:06 GMT -5
If the Islanders don't find a way to slow down the Bergeron line, this will be a quick series. Any word on Craig Smith's status?
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Post by voiceofreason on May 31, 2021 10:51:17 GMT -5
If the Islanders don't find a way to slow down the Bergeron line, this will be a quick series. Any word on Craig Smith's status? I haven't heard anything and I doubt we will. All we will hear is that it is a lower body injury and he is day to day, NHL teams never give out much info and especially during the playoffs. He did miss time on the ice yesterday. |
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Post by bigmarty58 on May 31, 2021 11:33:41 GMT -5
If the Islanders don't find a way to slow down the Bergeron line, this will be a quick series. Any word on Craig Smith's status? I haven't heard anything and I doubt we will. All we will hear is that it is a lower body injury and he is day to day, NHL teams never give out much info and especially during the playoffs. He did miss time on the ice yesterday. Good to have him in the lineup but if he needs a few days might be best, long road ahead. |
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Post by tizzle on May 31, 2021 11:53:44 GMT -5
If the Islanders don't find a way to slow down the Bergeron line, this will be a quick series. Any word on Craig Smith's status? Out today, doesn't sound like it'll be a long term thing. With the extra day off, I'd think he has a good chance of being back Thursday (just my guess, of course). DeBrusk to second line, Kuhlman to third today. |
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Post by rjp313jr on May 31, 2021 14:02:19 GMT -5
If the Islanders don't find a way to slow down the Bergeron line, this will be a quick series. Any word on Craig Smith's status? He’s day to day and not playing today... longer layoff after this game - makes sense to give extra rest. |
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