Bruins 2009-'10 Season Thread

[Dojji]

I could not disagree more about those pining for Seguin. Hall is the choice. He's not like Kessel who won't go in the corners to battle for the puck.

 

Next Tuesday is the biggest sporting event in Boston no one is talking about.

 

As I understand it Seguin does that stuff too and is a little more "complete" than Hall, thus why he plays center. I want the guy who can do the most different useful things for the team when called upon, especially if he does them all at a solid to elite level, and for me that sounds more like Seguin than Hall.

 

Besides, from all I hear, Seguin's doing it with a worse supporting cast and that sounds more like the Bruins' situation. Maybe I'm overthinking this but if two guys are both real close in talent, IMHO you take the one from the rarer position -- draft for talent rather than need IOW. After all, having too many talented centerman is a great problem to have anyways.

[TheKilo]

In all honesty I am going to be stoked with womever they pick. Edmonton will pick one of those two and if the Bruins pick 2nd, they will pick the other.

 

The debate comes if (a) the Bruinss win the lottery or if ( the (ilers take Fowler. ( will not happen so pray for the ping pong balls...

[BoSox21]

The lottery goes down on Tuesday at 7 or 8pm I believe

[WhiskeyBreath]

3 shorthanded goals in 64 seconds....HOLY s***

[msubulldogs21]

So the Bruins just got 3 shorthanded goals in like 1 minute

 

We had 3 shorthanded goals all SEASON til just now... Wow

[Keeper]

That's nuts. That has to be some kind of record.

[WhiskeyBreath]

f***ing horse s*** call right there.

[WhiskeyBreath]

Hunwick should have got first star imo

[CoachC.]

That's nuts. That has to be some kind of record.

 

Boston set an NHL record for the three quickest shorthanded goals and became the first team ever to score three shorthanded goals on the same penalty kill.

 

 

http://www.nhl.com/ice/recap.htm?id=2009021212

[Dojji]

In the wake of Jack Edwards' speech:

 

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e81/Imgran/snowballschance.png

[YanksHater213]

Evander Kane knocks out Matt Cooke, justice is sort of served, and karma is definitely a bitch

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrNbMZBLwLo

 

What a day for B's fans, huh?

[msubulldogs21]

Here's a better video of the Kane/Cooke fight:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xW9Sp-WndwA

 

He got KTFO

[bsox0407]

Here's a better video of the Kane/Cooke fight:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xW9Sp-WndwA

 

He got KTFO

 

Here's a hint for Cooke. Don't fight with that guy again. He got f***ed up.

[bsox0407]

Good win today by the Bruins. Need some confidence going into the Playoffs.

[Dojji]

They're in a fair position to make some noise in the playoffs. Good goaltending and an offense that's showed signs of life over the last few weeks.

[CoachC.]

Was having a debate about the best sports trophy with a friend today. Is there any doubt it's the Stanley Cup? Lord Stanley's Cup is the closest thing to sports immortality.

 

My favorite thing about it is that there is only one trophy - with so much history. There's not a whole set of them in trophy cases all around the country. They don't even call it the NHL Playoffs - it's the "Stanley Cup." Hardest trophy to win, in my opinion. Two months of grueling, mentally and physically demanding playoff hockey. First team to 16 wins get it. Let's get it on!

[CoachC.]

Sabres/Devils tied with 9 mins left in third period.

 

If Sabres win in regulation - Bruins/Devils in 1st round.

 

If Devils win in regulation, overtime, or shootout - Bruins/Sabres in 1st round.

 

EDIT: Looks like it will be Buffalo. They are two men down with just under a minute left. I expect a lot of low scoring games this series with maybe the two best goaltenders in the league right now.

[BoSox21]

Buffalo wins. Sabres vs. Bruins in first round

[CoachC.]

Matchups are officially set for the Stanley Cup Playoffs:

 

EASTERN CONFERENCE

 

#1 Washington Capitals vs. #8 Montreal Canadiens

#2 New Jersey Devils vs. #7 Philadelphia Flyers

#3 Buffalo Sabres vs. #6 Boston Bruins

#4 Pittsburgh Penguins vs. #5 Ottawa Senators

 

WESTERN CONFERENCE

#1 San Jose Sharks vs. #8 Colorado Avalanche

#2 Chicago Blackhawks vs. #7 Nashville Predators

#3 Vancouver Canucks vs. #6 Los Angeles Kings

#4 Phoenix Coyotes vs. #5 Detroit Red Wings

[CoachC.]

Game 1 Thursday, April 15 Boston at Buffalo 7 p.m.

Game 2 Saturday, April 17 Boston at Buffalo 1 p.m.

Game 3 Monday, April 19 Buffalo at Boston 7 p.m.

Game 4 Wednesday, April 21 Buffalo at Boston 7 p.m.

*Game 5 Friday, April 23 Boston at Buffalo 7 p.m.

*Game 6 Monday, April 26 Buffalo at Boston 7 p.m.

*Game 7 Wednesday, April 28 Boston at Buffalo 7 p.m.

 

http://sabres.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=524978&navid=DL|BUF|home

[msubulldogs21]

Matchups are officially set for the Stanley Cup Playoffs:

 

EASTERN CONFERENCE

 

#1 Washington Capitals vs. #8 Montreal Canadiens

#2 New Jersey Devils vs. #7 Philadelphia Flyers

#3 Buffalo Sabres vs. #6 Boston Bruins

#4 Pittsburgh Penguins vs. #5 Ottawa Senators

 

WESTERN CONFERENCE

#1 San Jose Sharks vs. #8 Colorado Avalanche

#2 Chicago Blackhawks vs. #7 Nashville Predators

#3 Vancouver Canucks vs. #6 Los Angeles Kings

#4 Phoenix Coyotes vs. #5 Detroit Red Wings

 

Capitals in 6

Devils in 6

Sabres in 6

Penguins in 7

 

Sharks in 5

Blackhawks in 4

Canucks in 6

Red Wings in 7

[WhiskeyBreath]

Bruins in 7

[TheMino007]

Playing the Sabres in the first round is the best case scenario for the Bruins IMO. We took the season series from them, and I think with Rask in net we have a chance. The team has been stepping up to end the season, so at least we won't be embarrased. I would have to say though the Sabres win in 6, but it wouldn't surprise me if it went further than that. The B's got a shot in the series, but they have to take advantage of the first two games b/c they play better on the road.

[WhiskeyBreath]

The draft lottery is tonight @ 8.

[WhiskeyBreath]

Bruins win the number 2 pick in draft! :thumbsup:

[Spudboy]

Bruins win the number 2 pick in draft! :thumbsup:

 

From following this thread it would seem that they should get someone that can make an immediate impact.

 

I have absolutely no knowledge of the available talent. However, I'd take a winger all things being equal.

[TheKilo]

The Oilers are making two picks, theirs and ours. If Chia takes Fowler he should be drawn and quartered.

[WhiskeyBreath]

Not happening.

[BoSox21]

According to Joe Haggerty, Chiarelli said there's some separation between Hall/Seguin and everyone else in the draft. Sounds like he'll take whoever Edmonton passes on.

[boomer]

Hopefully we get Hall, I think he's a better all around player than Seguin anyone see Hall in the World Juniors.