Ty Anderson: Just like old times: B's down Luongo in Boston

This was expected. Bruins are a better team than what vancouver had out there.. they should win

This was expected. Bruins are a better team than what vancouver had out there.. they should win
- lkeh73

I'm actually a little bit disapointed that the bruins didnt hit the double digits. The team Gillis is icing these days sucks choda & he needs to see that he has to address it.

Personally, I think St. Louis will be a great test for the Bruins. Now that 99% of our roster is healthy, it will be a great test of our readiness for a real battle in the playoffs. I just wish Chara could be there to lead the way. If we pull off a win without him, we know we have an elite team on our hands.

Elite? Maybe the 4th best team right now.
Beating a Vancouver team that's decimated with injuries and obviously suffering through a difficult coaching transition is not a significant mile marker for the B's.

The effort that is put forth in the upcoming St. Louis game, minus Chara, may provide a better picture of this team. I still believe the team needs to rework the 4th line. When the playoffs arrive the 4th line as constituted becomes useless, virtually bench anchors. The lack of a legitimate 4th line during the Cup finals forced too much ice time on the top 3 lines and when they did step on the ice they were a defensive liability against a Hawks fourth line that could score.

I'd like to see them acquire a forward that can bury the puck when given the clear cut chances and replace Thornton and also pick up solid stay at home D-man.

the number of goals the bruins are getting taken away from them this year is becoming comical...I know it was a debatable call last night, but luongo made no effort to get up and was a foot and a half outside the crease. On top of that, the referee standing RIGHT AT THE NET!! called it a good goal. Krug did bump him originally, but by the time marchand got the puck luongo had plenty of time to make an attempt at stopping that, but instead was still on his stomach. Also wish krug lit him up after that blocker shot by luongo.

the number of goals the bruins are getting taken away from them this year is becoming comical...I know it was a debatable call last night, but luongo made no effort to get up and was a foot and a half outside the crease. On top of that, the referee standing RIGHT AT THE NET!! called it a good goal. Krug did bump him originally, but by the time marchand got the puck luongo had plenty of time to make an attempt at stopping that, but instead was still on his stomach. Also wish krug lit him up after that blocker shot by luongo.
- dkilo11087

Marchand should have had a hat trick. Oh well. Glad Tuukka's back.

Marchand should have had a hat trick. Oh well. Glad Tuukka's back.
- yinzer_nation

If there's one guy on the B's I'd love to see in the Indianhead Sweater, it's Marchand. OK, there's several others too but he'd be my first choice.

Elite? Maybe the 4th best team right now.
Beating a Vancouver team that's decimated with injuries and obviously suffering through a difficult coaching transition is not a significant mile marker for the B's.

The effort that is put forth in the upcoming St. Louis game, minus Chara, may provide a better picture of this team. I still believe the team needs to rework the 4th line. When the playoffs arrive the 4th line as constituted becomes useless, virtually bench anchors. The lack of a legitimate 4th line during the Cup finals forced too much ice time on the top 3 lines and when they did step on the ice they were a defensive liability against a Hawks fourth line that could score.

I'd like to see them acquire a forward that can bury the puck when given the clear cut chances and replace Thornton and also pick up solid stay at home D-man.
- OReilly24

What he is saying is that if they beat the Blues without Chara he'll consider them elite. I don't think anyone in their right mind declares this after beating EDM and a struggling VAN. If the Bruins are 4th of 30 teams I would consider that the upper echelon of the league or...elite. Call me crazy.

Not sure what your beef with the 4th line is about. One of the best 4th lines the league still. The Bruins are getting balanced scoring across their top 9 and some bonus scoring from the 4th. Don't see a burning need at the moment for a scoring winger.

The only issues I see here is the lack of a real NHL caliber backup in Johnson and that Seidenberg is missing for the year. The latter is a tough solution, you don't actually replace him but getting a top 4 guy is going to cost more than Caron(nobody wants him) and a D prospect.

If there's one guy on the B's I'd love to see in the Indianhead Sweater, it's Marchand. OK, there's several others too but he'd be my first choice.
- casajari

I'll be honest, put Marchand in any other sweater and I would hate his guts. He is such an effective pest and I understand why players want to rip his head off. However, he is our pest and you can't have him.

What he is saying is that if they beat the Blues without Chara he'll consider them elite. I don't think anyone in their right mind declares this after beating EDM and a struggling VAN. If the Bruins are 4th of 30 teams I would consider that the upper echelon of the league or...elite. Call me crazy.

Not sure what your beef with the 4th line is about. One of the best 4th lines the league still. The Bruins are getting balanced scoring across their top 9 and some bonus scoring from the 4th. Don't see a burning need at the moment for a scoring winger.

The only issues I see here is the lack of a real NHL caliber backup in Johnson and that Seidenberg is missing for the year. The latter is a tough solution, you don't actually replace him but getting a top 4 guy is going to cost more than Caron(nobody wants him) and a D prospect.
- glove_was_stuck

4th line was fine in the playoffs until geno broke Campbell's leg.

I want Chia to grab a 3rd line RW at the deadline since Yeti looks even better at center. Move Kelly down to the 4th line and scratch Thornton. People get hurt so the latter will likely see action. That's 6 centers if you count Spooner.

With Z out, Warfosky has a chance to prove he can be the 7/8 lefty blueliner.

What he is saying is that if they beat the Blues without Chara he'll consider them elite. I don't think anyone in their right mind declares this after beating EDM and a struggling VAN. If the Bruins are 4th of 30 teams I would consider that the upper echelon of the league or...elite. Call me crazy.

Not sure what your beef with the 4th line is about. One of the best 4th lines the league still. The Bruins are getting balanced scoring across their top 9 and some bonus scoring from the 4th. Don't see a burning need at the moment for a scoring winger.

The only issues I see here is the lack of a real NHL caliber backup in Johnson and that Seidenberg is missing for the year. The latter is a tough solution, you don't actually replace him but getting a top 4 guy is going to cost more than Caron(nobody wants him) and a D prospect.
- glove_was_stuck

The bruins are elite and especially for the East. Besides boston, Pit is incredibly streaky and the east after that is anyone's game. The west is clearly the better conference, and by a mile.

the number of goals the bruins are getting taken away from them this year is becoming comical...I know it was a debatable call last night, but luongo made no effort to get up and was a foot and a half outside the crease. On top of that, the referee standing RIGHT AT THE NET!! called it a good goal. Krug did bump him originally, but by the time marchand got the puck luongo had plenty of time to make an attempt at stopping that, but instead was still on his stomach. Also wish krug lit him up after that blocker shot by luongo.
- dkilo11087

Bump?

Krug was on top of Luongo for long enough that he wasn't able to get back into the goal by the time Marchand shot the puck.

The right call was made, and it's not even "debatable."

Besides, everyone knows you only need 2 goals to beat this team—don't get greedy

Bump?

Krug was on top of Luongo for long enough that he wasn't able to get back into the goal by the time Marchand shot the puck.

The right call was made, and it's not even "debatable."

Besides, everyone knows you only need 2 goals to beat this team—don't get greedy
- Fosco

He bumped him but they were lying next to each other. I'm okay they disallowed it for the bump.

Bump?

Krug was on top of Luongo for long enough that he wasn't able to get back into the goal by the time Marchand shot the puck.

The right call was made, and it's not even "debatable."

Besides, everyone knows you only need 2 goals to beat this team—don't get greedy
- Fosco

Call didn't bother me. Krug falling on Lu was not intentional but let's see anyone jump up and make a save with a person lying on top of them. In the replay, you could clearly see Lu was impeded from making that save.

Not that it mattered ,the Bruins bucked up and scored again anyway. BREAKAWAY PAILLE!!

The bruins are elite and especially for the East. Besides boston, Pit is incredibly streaky and the east after that is anyone's game. The west is clearly the better conference, and by a mile.
- clark_griswold

Good for the west. I don't care about east vs west this isn't a (frank)ing all star game. I am so sick of hearing that bullpoop. Anything can happen in the playoffs east or west, Tupac or Biggie. Don't care!!!

4th line was fine in the playoffs until geno broke Campbell's leg.

I want Chia to grab a 3rd line RW at the deadline since Yeti looks even better at center. Move Kelly down to the 4th line and scratch Thornton. People get hurt so the latter will likely see action. That's 6 centers if you count Spooner.

With Z out, Warfosky has a chance to prove he can be the 7/8 lefty blueliner.
- yinzer_nation

That line works just fine with Thornton. I don't yet see a reason why it doesn't. I think a depth wing move will be smart. But if I'm Chia I am waiting closer to the dead line to see what teams are selling and what's for sale.

Elite? Maybe the 4th best team right now.
Beating a Vancouver team that's decimated with injuries and obviously suffering through a difficult coaching transition is not a significant mile marker for the B's.

The effort that is put forth in the upcoming St. Louis game, minus Chara, may provide a better picture of this team. I still believe the team needs to rework the 4th line. When the playoffs arrive the 4th line as constituted becomes useless, virtually bench anchors. The lack of a legitimate 4th line during the Cup finals forced too much ice time on the top 3 lines and when they did step on the ice they were a defensive liability against a Hawks fourth line that could score.

I'd like to see them acquire a forward that can bury the puck when given the clear cut chances and replace Thornton and also pick up solid stay at home D-man.
- OReilly24

They arguably have one of the most serviceable 4th lines in hockey. Losing Campbell did not help in the finals. They push tempo, dont surrender goals and generally wear down the opponent. Paille and Campbell are both huge on the PK. They fit perfectly in the system we have. Which has brought us to two stanley cups in three years.

I dont see the problem.

My opinion is based on the fact that Thornton sat just about the entire finals. He's useless.
Campbell is fine on PK but unable to score.
As an example, that line was hemmed in last night repeatedly by a subpar Canuck team and eventually ended up a -1 for the night.
No issue with Paille.
Look around at the 4 best in the West, especially Anaheim and Chicago, 4 lines that score. B's are going to need scoring.
Trying to be a realist about this. I doubt they will have two sweeps in the East on their way to a Cup Finals appearance. As far as picking up a D-man, I've seen enough injuries this season and March into April is just about an every other night schedule, someone will get injured.

Call didn't bother me. Krug falling on Lu was not intentional but let's see anyone jump up and make a save with a person lying on top of them. In the replay, you could clearly see Lu was impeded from making that save.

Not that it mattered ,the Bruins bucked up and scored again anyway. BREAKAWAY PAILLE!!
- glove_was_stuck

Like I said, it only takes 2 against this Canucks team...

drop it like its hott drop it like its hottt

Blues Fox Sports reporting Z is carrying the flag for Slovenia.

The bruins are elite and especially for the East. Besides boston, Pit is incredibly streaky and the east after that is anyone's game. The west is clearly the better conference, and by a mile.
- clark_griswold

Just perspective from a fan of a team with no major feelings on the Bruins either way, I think of the Bruins as one of the leagues elite teams.

(frank)ing Rask should have left early for Sochi along with Z. Gonna get pulled again.