Joe Sacco Era Begins in Boston | Boston Bruins Game 21 Recap

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1. Share your thoughts on the win

2. It’s amazing what happens when the lines aren’t juggled every two seconds
   I’d wait until 5-10 games have been played to make a decision on whether or not firing monty was a good idea or not

3. 1:30 is very important. It proves that this is not a coaching issue.

4. Elias looks like he just relieved himself after a month!

   Korpisalo!

   And Charlie McAvoy is back!

   Yep. This was more like the ole Bruins. Lotsa SOG.
   Using the bumper.

   Haven't heard "didn't take their foot off the gas in a while"

   Go B's!
   🐻
   Thanks much!
   👍

5. Anyone else notice the behind the net passes D to D ? Reminded me of the Julien system. D has puck along the boards near the corner, bounce it off the boards behind the net over to the other D who then has options, either back behind the net, up the boards or skate it out. That was Julien years with Chara.

   Notice how the lines stayed together? They looked more in synch. Funny how that works. Still a lack of talent but properly managed they can win some games anyway.

   By the way, Korpie has earned another start.

6. Nothing has really changed, yet. They played a weak team and really tried hard to give Utah a goal in the last minute. Bruins on the powerplay, but 5 on 5 rarely touched the punch in the last minute, and thanks to some goaltending, they got lucky.
   Let's see if they can build on this.

7. Great to know Sacco's coaching style is similar to Cassidy & Julien. The Bruins looked so much better tonight. The problem was Montgomery. The players no longer wanted to play for him. I am concerned with Swayman's play . He is responsible for the teams lack of chemistry by holding out at training camp. Hoping the Bruins can build on this result and get on a winning streak. Congrats to Sacco's first win!

8. Yay they got 1 goal. Lets plan a parade route. 8 million for a warm crack.

9. Team looked like the stingy Cassidy/Julien Bruins that will translate in the playoffs which 9-11 Montgomery failed to realize and adjust whatsoever. Looking forward to see Sacco with some experience under his belt put his stamp on the team. 🎉

10. it was a win.
    They had a bunch of times they couldnt get the puck out of their own end, like the last 2 mins of the game while on a power play (5v5) and they couldnt get the puck out of their own end.
    The PP looked ok, and the PK was better. Korpisalo's play has improved with is a good thing.
    Lets see how the next game goes.

11. A better game than the last time they faced Utah. They have a favorable schedule over the next 5 to 7 games until they meet the Jets. It's a great time to put up some points in the standings.

12. whether it's scotty bowman or pee wee herman behind the bench, the volition needs to come from the players. i think playing every shift 100% will show more results than a new coach's systems. hockey is hockey. pass it ahead. hit the guy with the puck. shoot de puck. score de goal. in other words, i think sacco might have more of an effect mentally than strategically. i just hope that sacco doesn't believe in that defensive " zone " defense, like a football zone defense, the Bs have been playing. i couldn't tell where the " cover an area, not a man " BS ended and the passive no check Bs defense began. opposing forwards could camp out in front of the Bs net all night and not get touched. have a molson, boys. practice hard tomorrow. build on this win. it is a new start if you make it a new start.

13. The defense was a breath of fresh air

14. Showing Different attitude already…like I have been saying it was the coach should have been replaced after the playoff choke against Florida 2 years ago

15. Decent game. It's still very concerning that our powerplay was only 1 for 7 and the 1 goal they got was due to a serious breakdown on Utah's part by leaving 2 guys alone in front of the net. Our penalty kill is beginning to look much better as of late. We desperately need that powerplay to wake up and our secondary scoring guys to get scoring. Zacha, Coyle, Geekie are playing fairly decent but just can't get points consistently. Poor Fredrick was practically invisible tonight in part due to us being on the powerplay so much. If we could get those 4 going I think we would be in fine shape.

16. Probably a "no duh Sherlock" kind of question since we're 20 games in but would u say that Monty was more defensive minded rather than offensive minded??

17. Smokin' Joe Sacco 1-0-0.
    Let's Go Bruins.
    At least they showed some guts and Kastelic eh?
    If only they could score some goals.

18. Joe, Somerville here!

19. I liked what I saw last night. If that play and effort continues, the Team will be fine.

20. B's looked a little more focused and ready to play but it's only 1 game. Waiting to see what happens over the next 2 weeks if they can maintain the focus and energy and improve their special teams

21. goodness gracious did we need that W. Onwards

22. That was reminiscent of the Cassidy days. They looked much better and defense was better, especially in front of Korpisalo. It's only one game but that model they tried last night worked. The physicality was there, the passing was better and the Power Play actually had shots and some structure. It was a win and I hope they build off of it. That looked more like the Bruins team we're accustomed to and expected to see this year.

23. It’s great they won. I hope they can ride the wave. Now we need Swayman to get over his mental block.

24. Looked like the boys went back to fundamentals, started to trust each other, played their roles, and built a little chemistry. While a lot of people have been part of the problem, this is the part that I place squarely on the coach.

25. As far as the system, I"m a solid believer in that defense wins games more than the offense. Good to see them moving back that way.

26. Nice win! The D was there finally, they looked more put together as a team! They moved their feet! Much better game to watch as a fan🙌need to build off this one game but we know they can do it!

27. Like you said it was a win against a team thats struggling but SO ARE WE! One measly goal but I'll take it and see if this propels us to better things. Thanks for your coverage and heres to better times.

28. I will take the win!!! But…..only 1 goal so struggling to score. Utah hit 3 posts and fanned on several other grade A chances. The energy was better for sure but it was only Utah. Curious for your thoughts do you give the net to Korpi in Detroit? I would as he has earned it.

29. Last night was good to see but it was one game in the right direction.They looked committed to the night's task, McAvoy looked more like how we're used to seeing him play, Zadorov was efficient in his play, nothing fancy or risky as well as contributing his usual game of thumping people against the boards. As for the talk about them being slow, any club would when they're mailing in their effort. Don't forget they'd win a game under Montgomery then do a on-and-a-half gainer into the dumpster with a skating dead show the very next game. For me, it's a wait and see. If the B's truly have reset their mentalities and they're serious about it, we'll see next game in Detroit.

30. No one wants to talk about how good the ullmark trade looks right now

31. Bruins barely survived that 3rd period

32. Better than a loss I guess

33. Is Jim Montgomery Bald?

34. They were more disciplined, and structured. They didn't back into their zone as much. And a few times they even went into the corners to retrieve the puck in the opposing zone. They finally stopped just passing the puck around the opposing net and actually took some shots. And, they did all this while facing a very hot goaltender. I feel if they keep this structure up they will get better at it, and the goals will come along with the confidence ! For the first time this season I feel the optimism burgeoning again. "Go Bruins" !