LQR Bruins game 16 review: Positives?

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  1. I don't have a problem with the two big free agent signings atm. Zadorov is as advertised, makes plays for both team. And lindholm is a high iq player but not a finisher. The worst contract on team atm is McAvoy. He just isn't a 9.5m player. And it looks like his contract is keeping him on pp1.
    Team is just in an bad way offensively and need a shake up.

  2. This team hasnā€™t been built for Monty. If you look at how heā€™s had us playing for the last two years and how the Stars played under him, they were mobile and high energy. This team is anything but mobile and full of energy, other than our fourth line, which is the only line which is working likely because itā€™s the only line which corresponds with what Monty wants to do. I also donā€™t want to be ā€œthat guyā€, but we need to start questioning Pastaā€™s contributions. I get that goal scorers are by their nature inconsistent, but most scorers give you something else as well – whether thatā€™s assists or a capable defensive play etc – but Pasta gives us nothing when heā€™s not scoring. For over $11m a year, we need to demand more from him as an organisation as we canā€™t carry him for a third of each season when his goals dry up

  3. I haven't hated Elias–with my admittedly terrible hockey eyes, he's looked solid defensively. Like he isn't doing dumb crap, which a bunch of our guys have been. Really wish he'd be more offensive. But from what I can tell, he has a good backcheck and feels reliable. At the very least I don't think he's been a net negative.

    My partner was really looking forward to Zadorov joining the lineup (who doesn't want to see Matt Tkachuk get trucked). It has been disappointing.

    Lastly, thank you so much for your breakdowns. You really helped with the atrocious vibes after the second Leafs bout. You're our go-to after games. Appreciate you!!

  4. Monty looked like he wanted to do your 2/3 disappearing act during the post game presser. But can Monty say what he is probably thinking? ā€œManagement dumped this disaster on me and I donā€™t know how to fix this.ā€

  5. I agree with 99% of what you say but I think you forget why we got Zadorov in the first place. Do you forget Tkatchuk/Pasta, Bennet/Marchand, panthers little forwards out muscling guys like Carlo and Lindholm?

    We didnā€™t lose because of Zadorov. Our defense let in only 2 goals. Perfect. We lost because our shitty forwards canā€™t score more than 2 goals. Our forwards played 3 good minutes all game. I guarantee you if you bring up 3 providence Bruins they will get more shots on net. But no, we prefer over the hill or unwanted plumbers from other teams. Bring up the dam prospects at least they have upside. Does anyone remember that smile Lysell did on the pp in preseason. Hey why donā€™t we work on that kid instead of burying him. Iā€™m positive he lost his confidence and will to make this team.

  6. The only answer I have about this team right now. Is the Too Many Men On The Ice penalty was solved by the ullmark trade. He returned to the building & whammo!

    So even that wasn't solved by an specific coaching which is scary

  7. 28 minutes without a shot. Sure this may be a less talented team than weā€™re used to, but they are still NHL players. Nobody will convince me that itā€™s only because Sweeney has accumulated the worst players in the league. Players are unmotivated and undisciplined , and thatā€™s the coachā€™s job, not your veterans or the captain. A good coach can make a cruddy team look mediocre

  8. I wanted, so badly to see if there was a goalie hug after the game. Win or Loss. However after the basically 24+ minutes of no shots. Seeing Swayman get beat by OF ALL PEOPLE, TKACHUK. Who is not to be confused by his even more fucked in the head Matthew Tkachuk. The embodiment of Rat behaviour. However. Norris, Cousins and Tkachuk. The fact that 2 of 3 scored last night. Insulting.

    I turned the game off so fast after ā€œIā€™d punch him in the face if I couldā€ Tkachuk scored.

    Thereā€™s been several games this year where I sat there. Accepting that the Bruins were gonna lose, with a full 20 left to play. Not cheering when we score. Because, why do we deserve to score when we only have like 2 shots to their 15?

    Monty is going to be gone soon. The Blender isnt working. Marchand made THAT clear. Just didnā€™t say it outright.

    On the plus side. My home town team is making records. Jets. Did NOT see that coming, but. Happy for them. If they continue the way they have been. They are set to have a 72 win season. 73 if lucky. Thatā€™s HUUUUUGE. Still have a full season ahead of us, but damn.

    Bruins are managing 500, not good, not badā€¦but definitely not where we deserve to be.

  9. Between Lindholm and McVoy, the Bs have 130mill$ tied up in long term contracts that have produced 4 goals in 16 games. This is brutal. Those must be the four most expensive goals by forwards in NHL history by a wide margin

  10. This team will gel if it does gel sometime after the All Star game because it will take them that long to get to the point where everything will start to settle in and click if it does that get ready to make a playoff push and hope for the best this is the type of team we have here.

  11. postive: Cole Koepke is plus 11 — negative Trent frederic is minus 11.. and most Bruins trend below zero. ( honestly was looking for Zadorov there… but he is +2 surprisingly)

  12. Monty has definitely given up on this team. I think that he thinks there's nothing he can do with the mess he's been given, so he knows his days are numbered. Sweeney will pin his fuckups on yet another coach, and the cycle will continue.

  13. Optics notwithstanding, it's interesting that Zadorov is the only d-man with a positive +/-. He's sitting at a plus 2 with Carlo next at even. Yeah, I know that the plus/minus is a dubious stat but still….

  14. Zedorov needs to be benched for a game to lead as an example. They keep passing on the PP waiting for a ā€œclearā€ shot. Just shoot! Look at what Zachaā€™s goal was. A no look turn back hand.

  15. E. Lindholm was a 3rd line center in Vancouver. He has had 1 good season scoring over 40 goals and hasn't reached 30 before or since. How is he worth over 7 million a year? Zadorov is not worth 5 million a year.

  16. Something weird did not happen to Marchand, he got elbowed in the face trying to split the defensemen. That's why he reacted like that, he got his bell rung. Wasn't anything to worry about except maybe trying to sell a call. Watch the replay again, you'll see the defenseman reach across Marchand's torso and elbow him right in the schnozz.

  17. Somebody is sucking the life out of these guys, the coach has to be held accountable, sorry Monty, your first season in Boston didnā€™t end well but was incredible, but your effectiveness has run out, best of luck in your next job

  18. The only reason we are half decent is because every other team in the division
    except Florida is as well.
    No finish, No 60 minute game, No good.
    But hey….Go BRUINS.

  19. Love that Zacha has a higher chance of hitting the net when he's not looking at it. Getting vibes of Charlie Sheen's character from Major League. Off to the optometrist?

  20. I donā€™t like Johnson on the first line I still feel like even though he got a good chance to score last game still kind of dragging the line down a little bit. Ion get why he is a first line player just doesnā€™t make any sense

  21. Not only are we drawing so many penalties but weā€™re starting to give up multiple goal leads again, like we did in prior years. This team looks like theyā€™re in some trouble I mean I hope it all turns around but even when they won games it looks bad.

  22. I have a crazy idea. This is our starting Power play unit for the next game. Beecher, Kastelic, Koepke, Poitras, Wotherspoon. We need agression towards the net. Am i crazy or genious?

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