that first round exit has clouded everyone's vision. they were a spent team that didn't have a lot left in the tank.

but nope most people rant about the choke job or how we were lucky yo win a cup and last year's team is more the reality.

whatever. this is a really good team as is.
- Fountain-San

We do not agree very often but I couldn't have said this much better myself. Everyone STFU the team is fine it is next to impossible to win the cup and rest for 3 months then be back at it and win another cup team was just tired and beat up. we are rested this year and just watch the production. Tuukka has the starting job this could be another magical year for Bruins fans just sit back and watch but enough with the OHH we need nash no he isnt worth his price and for that money he is overrated for the production we get from players for far less $$$. I just want to see Young guys step up and learn the Bruins style because we will have a great team for a long time looking at our youth and talent, well deserved for us fans who sat though the dog years!

I want to see Spoooooner get some minutes with the third line this year. Might be too early but i liked what i saw from him in the rookie games two years ago.

I honestly hope they don't do anything drastic and leave a spot open for Caron, Spooner, Knight, Sauve!. Give them a chance. If it doesn't work, try something small at the deadline.

Healthy, this team can play with ANYONE. I can't wait for hockey to be back.

I think the only people making a big deal about the Bruins not making moves are the local mainstream media types and the wackos that call their radio shows. These people cant be OK with the Bruins 1st round exit, they demand a conference final or Cup every season. No Horton, McQuaid, injury riddled forewords, and a first line center that got hit by a pane of glass and never looked right after. Not to mention a Cup run the season before. Mike Mottau playing playoff minutes?

These are all excuses some media types won't stand for, but to me they are a recipe for a first round exit. This team was demolishing opponents at will for a 20+ game span when everyone was healthy. Add Seguin hopefully continuing to get better and Hamilton hopefully being able to become serviceable piece. Maybe a real surprise would be Chris Bourque finally makes the jump to the NHL after leading the AHL in points.

The only criticism I have of the team is keeping the 4th line together long term creates kind of a log jam for younger players to get a chance on that 4th line instead of having to play on the 3rd.

I think the only people making a big deal about the Bruins not making moves are the local mainstream media types and the wackos that call their radio shows. These people cant be OK with the Bruins 1st round exit, they demand a conference final or Cup every season. No Horton, McQuaid, injury riddled forewords, and a first line center that got hit by a pane of glass and never looked right after. Not to mention a Cup run the season before. Mike Mottau playing playoff minutes?

These are all excuses some media types won't stand for, but to me they are a recipe for a first round exit. This team was demolishing opponents at will for a 20+ game span when everyone was healthy. Add Seguin hopefully continuing to get better and Hamilton hopefully being able to become serviceable piece. Maybe a real surprise would be Chris Bourque finally makes the jump to the NHL after leading the AHL in points.

The only criticism I have of the team is keeping the 4th line together long term creates kind of a log jam for younger players to get a chance on that 4th line instead of having to play on the 3rd.
- GSDIV

So being upset at 1st round bounce makes me a wacko? Let's raise another division banner. Whoopty doo (makes fart noise)! It's difference of point of view plain and simple. You think staying pat is fine. I think if you're not getting better you're getting worse. The price for trades and free agents are at an all time high right now, I get it. Doan, Nash or Ryan are not coming to Boston. But there were other deals out there that could have helped the team, like Sullivan or Smyth for example. PC said himself that he would like to add vet and I agree with him . Yes injuries factored in but some of these guys got lazy too and a vet would help there. Also last year they took a gamble on POOliot, why not a Wolski or a Mueller? All they've done is sign Garnet Exelby who hopefully never dons a spoked B and is just a Providence move.

So being upset at 1st round bounce makes me a wacko? Let's raise another division banner. Whoopty doo (makes fart noise)! It's difference of point of view plain and simple. You think staying pat is fine. I think if you're not getting better you're getting worse. The price for trades and free agents are at an all time high right now, I get it. Doan, Nash or Ryan are not coming to Boston. But there were other deals out there that could have helped the team, like Sullivan or Smyth for example. PC said himself that he would like to add vet and I agree with him . Yes injuries factored in but some of these guys got lazy too and a vet would help there. Also last year they took a gamble on POOliot, why not a Wolski or a Mueller? All they've done is sign Garnet Exelby who hopefully never dons a spoked B and is just a Providence move.

- glove_was_stuck

possibly yes. you're urge to sign SOMEBODY! ANYBODY!! definitely does. we're fricken two weeks into free agency. wolski and mueller aren't that good. smyth was never leaving edmonton and sullivan signed with phoenix. that says a lot. this team with ample rest and recovery this off season will be a top team in the east this year. relax or take it to HF.

possibly yes. you're urge to sign SOMEBODY! ANYBODY!! definitely does. we're fricken two weeks into free agency. wolski and mueller aren't that good. smyth was never leaving edmonton and sullivan signed with phoenix. that says a lot. this team with ample rest and recovery this off season will be a top team in the east this year. relax or take it to HF.
- Fountain-San

It's not an urge to sign somebody anybody. The team has holes and questions up front. So agree with you or leave then? God forbid someone has difference of opinion. Right douchebag?

It's not an urge to sign somebody anybody. The team has holes and questions up front. So agree with you or leave then? God forbid someone has difference of opinion. Right douchebag?
- glove_was_stuck

calm down. you just sound like one of those guys on HF boards. any hole that we have need not be filled with another third line pouliot type.

it's july 12th. we have no idea what this team will look like come october and then the deadline.

but we really don't need much. sorry.

So being upset at 1st round bounce makes me a wacko? Let's raise another division banner. Whoopty doo (makes fart noise)! It's difference of point of view plain and simple. You think staying pat is fine. I think if you're not getting better you're getting worse. The price for trades and free agents are at an all time high right now, I get it. Doan, Nash or Ryan are not coming to Boston. But there were other deals out there that could have helped the team, like Sullivan or Smyth for example. PC said himself that he would like to add vet and I agree with him . Yes injuries factored in but some of these guys got lazy too and a vet would help there. Also last year they took a gamble on POOliot, why not a Wolski or a Mueller? All they've done is sign Garnet Exelby who hopefully never dons a spoked B and is just a Providence move.

- glove_was_stuck

Considering how young the core of this team is, standing pat will likely mean a positive progression. I expect Lucic, Krejci,Seguin, Marchand, McQuaid, Rask to get better. Pouliot for Caron/Ray Jr/Knight/Spooner etc is unlikely to be a significant hit to this team. As for a Corvo/Hamilton/Krug swap, chances are that's addition by subtraction already.

Timmy for Rask might be a downgrade but there's hardly anything PC could do about that.

Last year going into the season and during the tear where the team dominated the consensus was by and large that this team was better than the cup winner, now apparently not so much.

Given CBA uncertainty, a bit of a cap crunch, and a huge volume of IMPORTANT RFA's and UFA's to lock up next year, standing pat might be the best plan of attack.

I certainly wouldn't have complained about adding Sullivan, Mueller, etc but it's hardly chicken little time because they didn't.

calm down. you just sound like one of those guys on HF boards. any hole that we have need not be filled with another third line pouliot type.

it's july 12th. we have no idea what this team will look like come october and then the deadline.

but we really don't need much. sorry.
- Fountain-San

You've hurled an insult and told me and I need to calm down. Whatever pal we're not going to agree there.

Considering how young the core of this team is, standing pat will likely mean a positive progression. I expect Lucic, Krejci,Seguin, Marchand, McQuaid, Rask to get better. Pouliot for Caron/Ray Jr/Knight/Spooner etc is unlikely to be a significant hit to this team. As for a Corvo/Hamilton/Krug swap, chances are that's addition by subtraction already.

Timmy for Rask might be a downgrade but there's hardly anything PC could do about that.

Last year going into the season and during the tear where the team dominated the consensus was by and large that this team was better than the cup winner, now apparently not so much.

Given CBA uncertainty, a bit of a cap crunch, and a huge volume of IMPORTANT RFA's and UFA's to lock up next year, standing pat might be the best plan of attack.

I certainly wouldn't have complained about adding Sullivan, Mueller, etc but it's hardly chicken little time because they didn't.
- Double_A

C'mon Double A really? There is nothing else to talk about in the malaise that is July. Man you guys are testy today...

So being upset at 1st round bounce makes me a wacko? Let's raise another division banner. Whoopty doo (makes fart noise)! It's difference of point of view plain and simple. You think staying pat is fine. I think if you're not getting better you're getting worse. The price for trades and free agents are at an all time high right now, I get it. Doan, Nash or Ryan are not coming to Boston. But there were other deals out there that could have helped the team, like Sullivan or Smyth for example. PC said himself that he would like to add vet and I agree with him . Yes injuries factored in but some of these guys got lazy too and a vet would help there. Also last year they took a gamble on POOliot, why not a Wolski or a Mueller? All they've done is sign Garnet Exelby who hopefully never dons a spoked B and is just a Providence move.

- glove_was_stuck

I'm saying some people in the media are going completely overboard with the lack of signings and being a first round exit. On top of that free agency opened not even two weeks ago. My beef is more with media than the real hockey fans of this team, and I don't think you are a wacko because you can provide a rational suggestion for what the team should do. I was upset they lost in the first round because I'm a fan of the team, but I gauged my expectations on the state of the roster and how tired they looked.

I respect differing opinions, but mine is to wait to see what the roster looks like at the opening of camp before complaining that they have not done anything.

I didn't see any players at the deadline moved that would have made an impact on the Bruins. Jeff Carter was only going to one team. Imagine if the Bruins traded Tuukka for some big name? They would be totally screwed right now.

You've hurled an insult and told me and I need to calm down. Whatever pal we're not going to agree there.
- glove_was_stuck

actually you are one of those "don't talk to me that way" HF guys aren't you?

and i'm happy to disagree with you.

So being upset at 1st round bounce makes me a wacko? Let's raise another division banner. Whoopty doo (makes fart noise)! It's difference of point of view plain and simple. You think staying pat is fine. I think if you're not getting better you're getting worse. The price for trades and free agents are at an all time high right now, I get it. Doan, Nash or Ryan are not coming to Boston. But there were other deals out there that could have helped the team, like Sullivan or Smyth for example. PC said himself that he would like to add vet and I agree with him . Yes injuries factored in but some of these guys got lazy too and a vet would help there. Also last year they took a gamble on POOliot, why not a Wolski or a Mueller? All they've done is sign Garnet Exelby who hopefully never dons a spoked B and is just a Providence move.

- glove_was_stuck

we're testy?

i have to agree with glove_was_stuck here guys. this team needs to be improved. we are no better than the team that was atrocious against the caps in the playoffs this year. without a healthy horton, im not a huge fan of what the team looks like right now.

although i love that tuukka has been given the lime light (i've always believed he was stronger than TT) , the team still has some holes.

the depth players are minimizng as the free agency goes on and soon enough, all of the good players will be gone.

aside from a top nine forward, i think we need a top four defenceman as well. i was not a huge johnny b fan this season and i believe that we could get a solid top 4 defenceman for a package like caron and johnny b

i have to agree with glove_was_stuck here guys. this team needs to be improved. we are no better than the team that was atrocious against the caps in the playoffs this year. without a healthy horton, im not a huge fan of what the team looks like right now.

although i love that tuukka has been given the lime light (i've always believed he was stronger than TT) , the team still has some holes.

the depth players are minimizng as the free agency goes on and soon enough, all of the good players will be gone.

aside from a top nine forward, i think we need a top four defenceman as well. i was not a huge johnny b fan this season and i believe that we could get a solid top 4 defenceman for a package like caron and johnny b
- TendyLyfe02

ugh

ugh
- Fountain-San

hey but if youre happy with another first round exit, thats fine with me

hey but if youre happy with another first round exit, thats fine with me
- TendyLyfe02

again ugh.

i'd rather not look at the big picture either. much easier that way.

they were a game 7 overtime away from a first round exit when we won the cup.

it's july fricken 12th.

we're testy?
- Fountain-San

I asked some questions and disagreed with him. So my comment had an edge to it sorry if that broke one or all of your feelings. I don't remember insulting and/or telling anyone to leave. I've been to HF once when a friend recommended the legendary Ollie Jokinen and the Turkey girl thread(hilarious btw). Since you've brought it up several times now you must be be butt-hurt over that site. It's OK though you'll be fine. You're a big boy.

again ugh.

i'd rather not look at the big picture either. much easier that way.

they were a game 7 overtime away from a first round exit when we won the cup.

it's july fricken 12th.
- Fountain-San

And there is so much happening. But you let everyone know when it's OK to have an opinion about. K, pumpkin?

I asked some questions and disagreed with him. So my comment had an edge to it sorry if that broke one or all of your feelings. I don't remember insulting and/or telling anyone to leave. I've been to HF once when a friend recommended the legendary Ollie Jokinen and the Turkey girl thread(hilarious btw). Since you've brought it up several times now you must be be butt-hurt over that site. It's OK though you'll be fine. You're a big boy.
- glove_was_stuck

relax man. it's all words typed on a screen. they don't hurt.

i get really annoyed with have to sign a guy, chia is an idiot, being conservative sucks crowd.

i'm sorry. you really don't think the front office has clear vision of the landscape and how they want to move forward? a plan?

and we have a very deep team that even though got bumped in the first round (oh the horror!) finished 2nd in the league in scoring.

they will be fine. they know what they're doing.

hey but if youre happy with another first round exit, thats fine with me
- TendyLyfe02

Do you want ants??? Cause that's how you get ants!

Seriously though Fountain ...are you happy?!!?

And there is so much happening. But you let everyone know when it's OK to have an opinion about. K, pumpkin?
- glove_was_stuck

you're starting to sound like a woman.

i promise to be nice ok sweetie?

again ugh.

i'd rather not look at the big picture either. much easier that way.

they were a game 7 overtime away from a first round exit when we won the cup.

it's july fricken 12th.
- Fountain-San

we looked much better last year than this year...

people also look at the number of goals for that we had and say that we score alot of goals, but for people who actually watched the games, they would know that a lot of those goals came when we blew teams away 8-0, 7-0 6-1, etc.

it is july 12th but the number of availible players is not increasing

Do you want ants??? Cause that's how you get ants!

Seriously though Fountain ...are you happy?!!?
- Double_A

i am. yes. very good team that is one season removed from a championship. they got out played against washington because they were physically and emotionally zapped after all the hockey they played in a calendar year. i expect them to come out blazing.

i really don't get why people don't look at it that way and think we just have to have peter mueller or what ever retread when we have a lot of young talent pushing for those jobs.

And there is so much happening. But you let everyone know when it's OK to have an opinion about. K, pumpkin?
- glove_was_stuck

You're certainly entitled to your opinion GWS and you certainly aren't alone in it, but the notion that this team is in trouble because there is one top 9 spot vacant is kind of silly.

There's no doubt there is room for improvement, but you can't possibly think that PC thinks he's assembled the greatest 20 players on the planet and will go 82 - 0 next year. He's content with a team that is largely one that won a Cup 13 months ago, but if something comes up that makes sense and doesn't impede his ability to retain the important young pieces that were key in winning that cup he'll do it.