I dunno, it's gotta be better than the year Dave Lewis was behind the bench. . . or 96/97 when the Bruins came in DEAD LAST. remember when Thornton was supposed to be this teams savior? Just to be traded away for Sturm and a bag of pucks? Being a Boston sports fan is always a rollercoaster ride with ups and downs. It's part of the "fun".
- Charlie.Conway

pretty sure he's a young guy that didn't experience much of that.

pretty sure he's a young guy that didn't experience much of that.
- Fountain-San

pretty sure he's a young guy that didn't experience much of that.
- Fountain-San

We sure did get our moneys worth out of the Sturmenator.

Honestly if we tank this year, it wouldnt be the worst year to do it. Just secretly hoping we draft a superstar kid and actually keep him. Its not likely to happen, but a guy can dream.

What do you guys think this lineup can produce? Optimistically. 5 guys with 20 or more goals (a stretch i know)? I cant see anyone being a 30 goal scorer this year. Rask will pretty much have to mimic Price last year if the D core remains the same.

We sure did get our moneys worth out of the Sturmenator.

Honestly if we tank this year, it wouldnt be the worst year to do it. Just secretly hoping we draft a superstar kid and actually keep him. Its not likely to happen, but a guy can dream.

What do you guys think this lineup can produce? Optimistically. 5 guys with 20 or more goals (a stretch i know)? I cant see anyone being a 30 goal scorer this year. Rask will pretty much have to mimic Price last year if the D core remains the same.
- dothedougie

A playoff spot.

A playoff spot.
- glove_was_stuck

100 points and a final wild card seed is a glass all the way full kind of prediction.

100 points and a final wild card seed is a glass all the way full kind of prediction.
- dothedougie

they were 2 points out last year. A healthy Chara and Krejci makes the difference. They're not going to light the world fire but it's also not the Red Sux we're talking about here either. I feel a playoff spot is not at all out of the question

they were 2 points out last year. A healthy Chara and Krejci makes the difference. They're not going to light the world fire but it's also not the Red Sux we're talking about here either. I feel a playoff spot is not at all out of the question
- glove_was_stuck

nope

We sure did get our moneys worth out of the Sturmenator.

Honestly if we tank this year, it wouldnt be the worst year to do it. Just secretly hoping we draft a superstar kid and actually keep him. Its not likely to happen, but a guy can dream.

What do you guys think this lineup can produce? Optimistically. 5 guys with 20 or more goals (a stretch i know)? I cant see anyone being a 30 goal scorer this year. Rask will pretty much have to mimic Price last year if the D core remains the same.
- dothedougie

Every player in the top 9 except maybe Krejci has hit and/or should reasonably be expected to hit 20 G. We don't have a stud but i think we can keep up scoring by committee. 100 pts is a reasonable expectation I think.

We sure did get our moneys worth out of the Sturmenator.

Honestly if we tank this year, it wouldnt be the worst year to do it. Just secretly hoping we draft a superstar kid and actually keep him. Its not likely to happen, but a guy can dream.

What do you guys think this lineup can produce? Optimistically. 5 guys with 20 or more goals (a stretch i know)? I cant see anyone being a 30 goal scorer this year. Rask will pretty much have to mimic Price last year if the D core remains the same.
- dothedougie

I can see Marchand, Bergy, Beleskey(hopefully), and one of the kids hitting 20.

Really isn't room in Julian's system for a 30 goal scorer. That a recipe for trade right there.

they were 2 points out last year. A healthy Chara and Krejci makes the difference. They're not going to light the world fire but it's also not the Red Sux we're talking about here either. I feel a playoff spot is not at all out of the question
- glove_was_stuck

I think it's possible. it all depends on how quick the new guys can catch on to Claude's system. Or if Claude lasts past Thanksgiving.

they were 2 points out last year. A healthy Chara and Krejci makes the difference. They're not going to light the world fire but it's also not the Red Sux we're talking about here either. I feel a playoff spot is not at all out of the question
- glove_was_stuck

Nope, not true. Everything is terrible because they had a down year and there is ....ZERO.... percent chance they can turn it around. Teams know....EXACTLY... What were gonna do and even bothering to consider a scenario where the team doesn't totally bottom out and eventually get sold is a waste of time.

Also, I REALLY wanted a youth movement, and now that were getting it. There AREN'T enough vets!!! How could they let this happen?

Nope, not true. Everything is terrible because they had a down year and there is ....ZERO.... percent chance they can turn it around. Teams know....EXACTLY... What were gonna do and even bothering to consider a scenario where the team doesn't totally bottom out and eventually get sold is a waste of time.

Also, I REALLY wanted a youth movement, and now that were getting it. There AREN'T enough vets!!! How could they let this happen?
- Shaundre93

Nope, not true. Everything is terrible because they had a down year and there is ....ZERO.... percent chance they can turn it around. Teams know....EXACTLY... What were gonna do and even bothering to consider a scenario where the team doesn't totally bottom out and eventually get sold is a waste of time.

Also, I REALLY wanted a youth movement, and now that were getting it. There AREN'T enough vets!!! How could they let this happen?
- Shaundre93

In a sport where over 50% of the teams make the playoffs, never say ZERO

In a sport where over 50% of the teams make the playoffs, never say ZERO
- Charlie.Conway

Who will be the surprise player of the year? (in a good way)

I dunno, it's gotta be better than the year Dave Lewis was behind the bench. . . or 96/97 when the Bruins came in DEAD LAST. remember when Thornton was supposed to be this teams savior? Just to be traded away for Sturm and a bag of pucks? Being a Boston sports fan is always a rollercoaster ride with ups and downs. It's part of the "fun".
- Charlie.Conway

The Dave Lewis Era was an abomination, and that's putting it lightly. He'd plop in front of the camera and talk about "all the positives to take from the game, and all the good things the team did". After blowout losses or being shutout nonetheless. I always wanted to throw stuff at the tv just from the sight of him. That rollercoaster ride was definitely not fun.

The Dave Lewis Era was an abomination, and that's putting it lightly. He'd plop in front of the camera and talk about "all the positives to take from the game, and all the good things the team did". After blowout losses or being shutout nonetheless. I always wanted to throw stuff at the tv just from the sight of him. That rollercoaster ride was definitely not fun.
- ProvBrewin

the mike Sullivan era wasn't much better.

thins went to poop immediately after they moved into to the "fleet center".

The Dave Lewis Era was an abomination, and that's putting it lightly. He'd plop in front of the camera and talk about "all the positives to take from the game, and all the good things the team did". After blowout losses or being shutout nonetheless. I always wanted to throw stuff at the tv just from the sight of him. That rollercoaster ride was definitely not fun.
- ProvBrewin

Not to mention that moustache made him look a lot like Hitler. . .

Who will be the surprise player of the year? (in a good way)
- dothedougie

I'm hoping connolly, but not placing any bets. I think spooner should have gotten the 7th player award last year, so i'm hoping he can continue being the surprise player he was when he was recalled towardst he end of the season last year.

Who will be the surprise player of the year? (in a good way)
- dothedougie

Whichever young D steps up the most. There's like 5 guys fighting for a spot, ones bound to make an impact

the mike Sullivan era wasn't much better.

thins went to poop immediately after they moved into to the "fleet center".
- Fountain-San

Kasper was/is still the worst. (frank) that guy.

Nope, not true. Everything is terrible because they had a down year and there is ....ZERO.... percent chance they can turn it around. Teams know....EXACTLY... What were gonna do and even bothering to consider a scenario where the team doesn't totally bottom out and eventually get sold is a waste of time.

Also, I REALLY wanted a youth movement, and now that were getting it. There AREN'T enough vets!!! How could they let this happen?
- Shaundre93

I'm rage quitting now.

Kasper was/is still the worst. (frank) that guy.
- glove_was_stuck

kind of like putting Baby in a corner, you don't bench Cam Neely.

I'm rage quitting now.
- glove_was_stuck

kind of like putting Baby in a corner, you don't bench Cam Neely.
- Fountain-San

I hope he steps on a lego barefoot as I type this.

- dothedougie

Great...now there's a hole in my monitor. 3rd time this month. I'm so fired...