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spinncognito · 01-20-2011, 12:08 PM

Despite what has been labeled "inconsistent" play for the first half of the season, this years team is leading the division and currently playing a good stretch of hockey, scoring lotsa goals (40 in the last 10 games) and the goaltending has been the best in the leauge with Thomas playing at his best. The "energy line" has been energetic with Thorton playing over his head and Marchand a surprisingly agressive and talented forward. The young defensemen have givin the team a real boost and are playing offensively minded. Bergeron is the best player on the ice nightly and the mix of young and old players seems to be a good one.

So yes, I am a diehard and I truly want to believe that this could be the year they finally bring home the cup. But then I keep flashing back to last seasons nightmare exit from the playoffs and get afraid to believe. It has been almost 40 years since they won it all and I am feeling like a pre-2004 Red Sox Fan at times.

Who thinks this will be the year? Who thinks this will be yet another early exit from the playoffs?

eskimo · 01-20-2011, 12:31 PM

I always say the year they win the cup they will have a so so season. Elite playoff/cup teams never have full throttle regular seasons. They all kick into gear come play-offs because that's what they are there for.

With that said the bruins have had a up and down season and as of late they can definitely find the back of the net. If they can keep up the goal scoring along with thomas in net being one of the more consistent players I think they can go the long hull.

Bergeron using his energy getting to the net rather then battling along the boards will go a long way if he can keep it up.

Mr. Sandman · 01-30-2011, 11:14 AM

I am a big hockey fan. (hate football and baseball) I think the B's have what it takes if these 3 thinks fall into place:

the goal-tending holds
the offense starts firing on all cylinders
injuries are kept to a minimum

That is asking for alot but the talent is there and when they really get on their game they are impressive. I think they have another gear we have not seen yet too. There are a lot of players who can score on this team.

Not a big all-star fan but Chara's 105.9 new hardest shot record was pretty impressive. (4 years running I think) He is really a powerhouse, I can't imagine standing in front of that. It has got to be intimidating.

Piscator · 01-30-2011, 02:26 PM

Hugh hockey and B's fan. Played the game my entire life through College and still play today.

I think they need to play more emotional as a whole (more like Neely and less like Julian) I can't believe how different they are in style. B's need to shorten the bench going into the playoffs. They play 4 lines more than any other team in the league. Savard getting hurt again is a huge impact. It will be interesting to see if they "beef up" with an acquisition going into the playoffs. They do play very well with a lead and have balanced scoring (because they play all 4 lines). During the playoffs that 4th line will kill em if they play too much. I think they have as good a shot as anyone if Thomas minds the pipes like he has been. How great would it be to win the cup after all these years.
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fishbones · 02-04-2011, 10:29 AM

Anyone see the game last night? 3 fights in the first 4 seconds and 2 goals in the first couple minutes after the fights. They've looked real good since the disaster up in Montreal in early January. Bergeron is playing the best hockey of his career at both ends of the ice and the young guys like McQuaid, Kampfer and Marchand are playing excellent hockey right now.

Piscator · 02-04-2011, 10:31 AM

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Anyone see the game last night? 3 fights in the first 4 seconds and 2 goals in the first couple minutes after the fights. They've looked real good since the disaster up in Montreal in early January. Bergeron is playing the best hockey of his career at both ends of the ice and the young guys like McQuaid, Kampfer and Marchand are playing excellent hockey right now.

I just posted on this.............with video:

http://www.striped-bass.com/Stripert...night-wow.html

Mr. Sandman · 02-04-2011, 10:53 AM

The game was about to start...I had to run upstairs for a few minutes, came back down and it was 2-0 and 4 fights and the clock said something like 17:02...it was insane! I had to DVR it back to see the opening.

Don't forget Thorton in your list....what a year he is having. McQuaid really cracked that guy in the eye.

If you go to the Stars website and check out the videos from last night...they lost 3 players last night. That was a rough game.

Let's hope they keep that tempo for Sat against the Sharks.

They still had moments of sloppy play. If they can tighten that up they could go deep. I thought Rask looked pretty good overall. A couple saves he made were huge.

spinncognito · 02-04-2011, 11:25 AM

Insane game. Wish I was there but felt like I was between all the hootin' and hollerin' my girl and I did at the TV. Team is playing like a team and winning. Rask deserved the win despite two soft goals that got Dallas back into the game early in the third. He made some key stops early on. Despite Seguin's goal, he still is struggling and coughing up the puck too often. Imagine what a Stanley Cup Finals would be like between those two teams!

eskimo · 02-04-2011, 12:25 PM

the stars and B's have some history but I wasn't expecting that.

Seguin needs to be less intimidated by anyone even coughing next to him then he will show what hes capable of.

Piscator · 02-05-2011, 05:12 PM

The Bruins are one of the fastest teams in the league. San Jose had only like 17shots on net and the only goal came on a power play (the other with goalie pulled). Not a bad defensive game for the B's at all. They had their chances to score too. That was a tough one to loose especially at home and being shutout but I would disagree that they weren't competitive. I'm hopefull but not sure if they can step it up and play sound playoff style hockey..........

Piscator · 02-16-2011, 10:03 PM

Same old story..............inconsistancy

spinncognito · 02-27-2011, 10:14 AM

So far so good with the new additions. Kelly looking good on every face-off, winning most. Peverly playing smart and Kobale not making mistakes. I did not think they would beat both the Flames and Canucks but they did and are now 4-0 on the 6 game trip with "easier" teams left to play. Lucic playing his best hockey of his career, Kreji finally starting to skate, Thomas rested and playing solid. Hard to find any negatives right now.

Going to the game Thursday against TB. Go B's!

Mr. Sandman · 02-27-2011, 02:42 PM

I didn't like the Detroit or San Jose games...they just didn't bring their A game. Then you see Detroit get beat by a team with no chance this year makes little sense... Last night the B's played well. Vancouver is a top team esp at home. The new guys did well..it was nice to see those key face-off wins at key times. The last PK was great. I still want to see more contact. (not fighting but aggressive contact) I felt like we got hit a lot more and harder than they did. I hope they are saving that for the playoffs.

I'm going to Thursdays game as well. I'll be behind the B's bench about 10 rows back. Bringing my crew...we happened to be in the 'hood that night and I could not resist. I love to see Chara and St.Louie stand next to each other.

spinncognito · 02-27-2011, 04:11 PM

Agree on the phsyicality (or lack thereof). They always play better when they play aggressive. My fiance and I will be in row 1 of balcony 325. We thought those were good seats but 10 up from the bench sounds sweet(er). They lost both games we have been to this year so I hafta stay away (until the playoffs) if the lose Thursday...

SurfCaster413 · 02-27-2011, 06:39 PM

Play has picked up and so has there instensity. I like it. I like the guys they picked up and even happier with the re signing of Shane "the sheriff" Nhidy. Loved his physical presence.

ProfessorM · 02-28-2011, 11:05 AM

watched the last 4 games and they are playing well. Fun to watch.

Raider Ronnie · 03-01-2011, 07:26 AM

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watched the last 4 games and they are playing well. Fun to watch.

Yup
And when they are not playing good, I back to watching youtube clips of number 4, still the greatest ever

SurfCaster413 · 03-01-2011, 10:31 AM

Bobby Orr hands down the greatest defenseman ever. I wish I was alive to see him play. OLD TIME HOCKEY.

Raider Ronnie · 03-01-2011, 05:49 PM

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Bobby Orr hands down the greatest defenseman ever. I wish I was alive to see him play. OLD TIME HOCKEY.

I saw him play his whole career. Cried the day I saw him in a Brackhawk jersey.

Piscator · 03-01-2011, 10:40 AM

As the 92 year old Milt Schmidt said about Bobby Orr in Oct 2010:

"If somebody better than Bobby Orr comes along, I hope the Good Lord keeps me on this earth to see him, so far I haven't met that man. He's the best ever."

ProfessorM · 03-02-2011, 12:05 PM

thread at top of sports section says it all

Bronko · 03-03-2011, 10:21 AM

Very strong team. Like the recent additions. Krejci-Lucic-Horton heating up just in time. Thomas has been all-world. COULD be fun to watch this post season.

Tough one tonight agains the Bolts after the long (but incredibly successful) road trip.

SurfCaster413 · 03-03-2011, 04:44 PM

Good game tonight can;t wait to see how they do. Come on B's

SurfCaster413 · 03-03-2011, 11:09 PM

Great freaking game tonight!!! Man that got the juices flowing like playoff hockey.

Piscator · 03-03-2011, 11:29 PM

They are really fun to watch

DZ · 03-04-2011, 07:45 AM

Is it just me or is Lucic having the same presence as Cam Neely did during his great years. You can't move him off the puck, playing physical, fights, and now scores big goals. Impressive and fun to watch.

DZ

SurfCaster413 · 03-04-2011, 08:16 AM

I was to young to watch neely but he definetly can not be moved off the puck, he is using speed along with his big body to back the defenseman up, the fighting u can really see he is worried about breaking his hand again. The kid is surely feared thats for sure. I for one can not wait till saturday nights game.

Mr. Sandman · 03-04-2011, 10:05 AM

That was fun!

This hit by Lucic was amazing...I though he killed the guy and ripped his head off. His head caught the corner of the glass between the benches

spinncognito · 03-04-2011, 11:50 AM

They continue to impress. Thomas had to cover the puck very quickly after it wrang off the post as a TB player was right there trying to swat it in.

The smothering defense the B's are playing right now is the ticket to the finals. Even when the other team gets shots through it is almost always the Bruins who get to the rebound first.

It's a little early to be peaking so lets hope the injury bug stays away!

SurfCaster413 · 03-04-2011, 06:40 PM

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It's a little early to be peaking so lets hope the injury bug stays away!

Yeah I noticed teams are really starting to run at krejic only a matter of time before he gets hurt.