KoZed Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 We're getting outcoached badly! It's not -that- bad. As much as our PP sucked, our PK rules. And overall we've had about as much scoring chances as they have. It just looks bad because the B's manage to spend more time in our zone... and the Lang line blows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalhabs Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Have to take back the whining about the refs... Lapierre got away with one against chara there I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brobin Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 I think last year really hurt us. The team over achieved and Gainey though we were a tough guy and a winger away from the cup. He let Streit go, which killed our PP. (he did attempt to get Sundin, so props for that). The fact remains that we are progressing, but last year was an abberation. It got our hopes up. We are a playoff contender, not a cup contender. If Gainey can land a Vinny by trading some of our soft forwards, I think that would be a huge step in the right direction. Add in a reliable defenseman who can actually shoot for the PP and we will move up a notch. For the record, I suspect Boston is over achieving too. They remind me of us last year where all the young guys were having career years. They might fold in the playoffs like we did, but they are tougher for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brobin Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Great special on the Thomas by the hometown media. CBC sure loves their Bruins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoZed Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 I think last year really hurt us. The team over achieved and Gainey though we were a tough guy and a winger away from the cup. He let Streit go, which killed our PP. (he did attempt to get Sundin, so props for that). The fact remains that we are progressing, but last year was an abberation. It got our hopes up. We are a playoff contender, not a cup contender. If Gainey can land a Vinny by trading some of our soft forwards, I think that would be a huge step in the right direction. Add in a reliable defenseman who can actually shoot for the PP and we will move up a notch. For the record, I suspect Boston is over achieving too. They remind me of us last year where all the young guys were having career years. They might fold in the playoffs like we did, but they are tougher for sure. The only difference I see from last year from the Habs is Kovy, who elevated Plex & Akost last year and dragged them down this year. I mean most of the other players on the roster are upgrades on last year: Markov, Price, Gorges, Lapierre, Latendresse, Lang. PP Habs... Better work this time. Great, Saku & Lang not on the same unit MUUUUCH better PP... and Kovy's not on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brobin Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 The only difference I see from last year from the Habs is Kovy, who elevated Plex & Akost last year and dragged them down this year. I mean most of the other players on the roster are upgrades on last year: Markov, Price, Gorges, Lapierre, Latendresse, Lang. PP Habs... Better work this time. Great, Saku & Lang not on the same unit I agree, but I don't think Pleks is as good as last year made some people believe... Higgins too. Kovalev probably has to go.. one good season is not enough.. we need a guy who has skill and energy.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brobin Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Kovy benched so far.. good.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoZed Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Kovy benched. Lats & AKost seems to be developing some chemistry there... 2 good shots by AKOst on Lats set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brobin Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Damn.. they put him out... maybe he promised to play now.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brobin Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Yikes.. not lang.. there goes our scoring. Ankle.. that is not good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoZed Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Uh-oh... Lang down... trainer's there... ankle bended outward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brobin Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 well, as predicted.. they gave up a lead and Boston will trap them into the ground... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoZed Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Why do they ALWAYS wait until there's 10 mins left in the 3rd to start playing with urgency? F*CK that pisses me off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brobin Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Chara.. hit from behind on Dags.. no call... if this keeps up we will have to put Kovy out there.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habber Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 well, as predicted.. they gave up a lead and Boston will trap them into the ground... ans what is wrong with that?? I wish our coach had the brains to do the same. This team is going to have to be much better to overcome their handicap behind the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brobin Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Can someone teach Komi how to get a point shot thru??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brobin Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 ans what is wrong with that?? I wish our coach had the brains to do the same. This team is going to have to be much better to overcome their handicap behind the bench. Bah.. the problem is the players on the ice, not the coach. What do you want him to do? He had a good game plan but it required the team to play tight, not give the puck away in their own end. He benched Kovy and is playing the guys willing to compete. Unfortunately, none of our skill players fall into the category. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habber Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Bah.. the problem is the players on the ice, not the coach. What do you want him to do? He had a good game plan but it required the team to play tight, not give the puck away in their own end. He benched Kovy and is playing the guys willing to compete. Unfortunately, none of our skill players fall into the category. Game plan...that is the problem. There is none. They've got more talent than Boston but do you see the difference?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brobin Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Notice how when we play the bruins we lose several players... now Lats is down.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoZed Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Lats down now... shoulder first in the board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brobin Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Game plan...that is the problem. There is none. They've got more talent than Boston but do you see the difference?? There was a gameplan and it was working. It was to play a tight defensive game, come out hard, and no lose stretch passes. It has worked. We are down one goal. As for the talent level, they Bruins are at the top of the leader boards in many categories. I don't see too many habs up there. The bruins have skill players, they have grinders, and they have two of the top goalies in the league. Check it out. they are number one in the east for a reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForumGhost Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Holy cow, can we have a game where we don't lose a handful of players to injury? In this weekend alone, Gorges, Lang and Latendresse. Lats and Lang look serious... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brobin Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 When is tanguay due back? Dandy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brobin Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Nice trip by Chara to get the puck.. no call.. empty net.. all done... There could have been several penalties against the Bruins in the 3rd.. ah well.. the habs didn't earn a win anyway... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhfarber Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 not sure if this has been said yet... but... worst player on the ice today... no question... KOVALEV!! What is it with this guy? he plays great when he's wearing the C and then plays like garbage when Koivu is back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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