Ty Anderson: Leftovers: Bergeron ties Schmidt, Gustavsson, and more

Maybe Claude is the issue at this point??? Heard the locker room is like a morgue after wins and losses. Scratching guys, limiting guys' roles until he needs a goal (Spooner), takes its toll on younger guys. Would they have a better record without CJ, maybe not but I think the Bruins for some reason think they are Cup contenders rather than trying to develop some of the younger guys.

Couldn't agree more on Hayes. Ice-time and coaching is the only thing that'll help him break his funk. Sitting upstairs watching the game is going to negatively affect him more than a guy like Rinaldo.

Issue? This team is what five games over .500 and just snapped an eight game point streak where, I might add they looked like they were giving it their all but the legs weren't there. And with that defense? Talk about an overreaction.

Hayes is a plug. He isn't a top 6 forward. I see no issue scratching him when he's borderline useless some nights.

I still don't understand why no one is commenting on the fact that C. Miller and Seids are scratched...

Judging by Colin's comments this morning, it sounds like he's a bit banged up. I'm assuming they're just being careful with Seids. It sounds as if Miller might play tomorrow. If Seids is still out, I'll be a bit concerned. Considering those two have been our best two d, I can't imagine it's performance related.

It would have been nice to see them plug hayes in on the 3rd or 4th line without recalling max talbot. they could have run:

Belesky-Krecji-Eriksson
Marchand-Bergeron-connolly
Vatrano-Spooner-Hayes
Rinaldo-Ferraro-Randel

and called up ferlin or seth griffith.....

Hayes isn't going to score anymore points from the press box. I was a huge CJ supporter and still am but I'm starting to wonder if maybe a new message from a new coach is required to get this group up and moving. The other issue is CJ and allegiance to Kevan Miller, I'm hoping sweeney drops him to prov at some point just to remove Claude's option of using him.

if we dress the right line up in MTL tonight the boys should be able to hang with the habs.

It would have been nice to see them plug hayes in on the 3rd or 4th line without recalling max talbot. they could have run:

Belesky-Krecji-Eriksson
Marchand-Bergeron-connolly
Vatrano-Spooner-Hayes
Rinaldo-Ferraro-Randel

and called up ferlin or seth griffith.....

Hayes isn't going to score anymore points from the press box. I was a huge CJ supporter and still am but I'm starting to wonder if maybe a new message from a new coach is required to get this group up and moving. The other issue is CJ and allegiance to Kevan Miller, I'm hoping sweeney drops him to prov at some point just to remove Claude's option of using him.

if we dress the right line up in MTL tonight the boys should be able to hang with the habs.
- Burnsy613

Kevan Miller would have to clear waivers. If McQuaid gets injured, there's no tough left in the defence. (Other than Chara)

The Habs seem to magnify the Bs issues.

Chara and Miller turnovers........Rask can't seem to catch and hold shots with his glove hand and gives easy rebounds........and McQuaid is so scared of (frank)ing up he simply decides to take a nap behind his own net with the puck (then panics and plays hot potato with it)..........

Haven't really watched Connolly this season, but his name numbers seem to be decent. How has his play been?

Haven't really watched Connolly this season, but his name numbers seem to be decent. How has his play been?
- Artyukhin76

A little inconsistent but I think he's a legit top 6 winger right now. Hes shown a few flashes of 30+ goal ability. Pretty gritty too, I like him.

Haven't really watched Connolly this season, but his name numbers seem to be decent. How has his play been?
- Artyukhin76

He shows flashes here and there. Was supposedly a sniper, but misses empty nets and shoots right at the goalie.

Most nights he is invisible and you forget he is on the ice, some nights he makes a play or two (usually a hard nosed power move in front of the net) but doesn't produce anything.........

He seems to be a third liner and maybe in a couple years something snaps and he becomes a solid second liner.......think benoit pouliot.

Should have just kept the two seconds in my opinion.

EDIT: he takes silly penalties too. That's probably the most consistent part of his game......at the worst times.

Want to see Vatrano - Spooner - Pasta play together.

About frickin time they stole one from Montreal. Hopefully it starts a trend.

About frickin time they stole one from Montreal. Hopefully it starts a trend.


- DuranDuran

Rask, Bergy and Krejci.......studs willed it tonight.

This team has the strength down the middle.

And a solid goalie.

We need a 1-2 D-man (everyone needs those)

And winger "depth."

What would Kessel cost us if Pitt is out of the playoffs........I know it's a dirty name around here but we have no winger that can "just finish." Grab the female dog turd if it's cheap and they want to go for the Cup.

Trade both our 1sts and Eriksson and a prospect for Weber........maybe Shattenkirk........

Still think we need a stud winger and a top pairing beast to be contenders.

But watching those three, Bergy, Krejci and Rask tonight, you just say, go get them some help and we will have a chance on there backs!

EDIT: Pitt has two of the best players in the world (possibly the two best, period.).....BOTH OF THEM........and a consistent 30 plus goal scorer AND a perineal Norris contender and they are "average."

Difference between flash in the pan and "will." Get Bergy and Krejci help up front. Kessel would turn into a saint.

Rask, Bergy and Krejci.......studs willed it tonight.

This team has the strength down the middle.

And a solid goalie.

We need a 1-2 D-man (everyone needs those)

And winger "depth."

What would Kessel cost us if Pitt is out of the playoffs........I know it's a dirty name around here but we have no winger that can "just finish." Grab the female dogy turd if it's cheap and they want to go for the Cup.

Trade both our 1sts and Eriksson and a prospect for Weber........maybe Shattenkirk........

Still think we need a stud winger and a top pairing beast to be contenders.

But watching those three, Bergy, Krejci and Rask tonight, you just say, go get them some help and we will have a chance on there backs!

EDIT: Pitt has two of the best players in the world (possibly the two best, period.).....BOTH OF THEM........and a consistent 30 plus goal scorer AND a perineal Norris contender and they are "average."

Difference between flash in the pan and "will." Get Bergy and Krejci help up front. Kessel would turn into a saint.
- JIwasinskiJr

Two firsts, and Eriksson, and a prospect? Are you kidding me? That's probably an overpayment for like, any player. Picks are overvalued, but Eriksson alone is worth a #2 defenseman. Throw in a 1st and a prospect and that should get you a Shattenkirk. Maybe I'm completely wrong, but I would not be happy with that trade and I love Weber.

Eriksson has been brilliant. Why does everyone want to dump him. When you mention Berg, Krej, and Rask, Erik is the next name to throw out there. Gives his all, Is responsible. Just an elite player. When they sign him, I will be ecstatic. He's a player we need to keep.

Kessel is cancer

Two firsts, and Eriksson, and a prospect? Are you kidding me? That's probably an overpayment for like, any player. Picks are overvalued, but Eriksson alone is worth a #2 defenseman. Throw in a 1st and a prospect and that should get you a Shattenkirk. Maybe I'm completely wrong, but I would not be happy with that trade and I love Weber.

Eriksson has been brilliant. Why does everyone want to dump him. When you mention Berg, Krej, and Rask, Erik is the next name to throw out there. Gives his all, Is responsible. Just an elite player. When they sign him, I will be ecstatic. He's a player we need to keep.

Kessel is cancer
- Videoj

Eriksson is going to be signing for WAY too much money and term. You will be ecstatic when they sign him and you will say, "I told you so!" for two or three more years.

But the last THREE years of the contract when he is 34-36 getting $6 million a year you will be pissed he is on the team.

This team is not a contender, IMO.

They need a top pairing guy, really, a top guy AND a "scoring" winger.

He is a "cancer" as you say..........he wasn't a "cancer" as bad as you make him out to be with the Bs and playing with his "big brothers" in Bergy and Krejci he may smarten up.

Odd......he did overcome cancer while on the Bs too.

Pitt should be an example of team makeup to the sports world. Bergy and Krejci would help Kessel...........in my dream scenario Kessel would return home and follow those twos' lead.

Doesn't matter at this point as only time will tell. I love Eriksson........$5 for 4 or 5 years.......in a heartbeat.

More than that then he needs to go.........the fact they haven't talked to him tells me that he will want more OR that the Bs will not resign him.

I would do the same with Marchand next season too...........

Kessel?

Rask, Bergy and Krejci.......studs willed it tonight.

This team has the strength down the middle.

And a solid goalie.

We need a 1-2 D-man (everyone needs those)

And winger "depth."

What would Kessel cost us if Pitt is out of the playoffs........I know it's a dirty name around here but we have no winger that can "just finish." Grab the female dog turd if it's cheap and they want to go for the Cup.

Trade both our 1sts and Eriksson and a prospect for Weber........maybe Shattenkirk........

Still think we need a stud winger and a top pairing beast to be contenders.

But watching those three, Bergy, Krejci and Rask tonight, you just say, go get them some help and we will have a chance on there backs!

EDIT: Pitt has two of the best players in the world (possibly the two best, period.).....BOTH OF THEM........and a consistent 30 plus goal scorer AND a perineal Norris contender and they are "average."

Difference between flash in the pan and "will." Get Bergy and Krejci help up front. Kessel would turn into a saint.
- JIwasinskiJr

Trading away Loui? I wouldn't do it, but at least I can understand the reasoning.
Trading for Kessel? Absolutely not.

Eriksson is going to be signing for WAY too much money and term. You will be ecstatic when they sign him and you will say, "I told you so!" for two or three more years.

But the last THREE years of the contract when he is 34-36 getting $6 million a year you will be pissed he is on the team.

This team is not a contender, IMO.

They need a top pairing guy, really, a top guy AND a "scoring" winger.

He is a "cancer" as you say..........he wasn't a "cancer" as bad as you make him out to be with the Bs and playing with his "big brothers" in Bergy and Krejci he may smarten up.

Odd......he did overcome cancer while on the Bs too.

Pitt should be an example of team makeup to the sports world. Bergy and Krejci would help Kessel...........in my dream scenario Kessel would return home and follow those twos' lead.

Doesn't matter at this point as only time will tell. I love Eriksson........$5 for 4 or 5 years.......in a heartbeat.

More than that then he needs to go.........the fact they haven't talked to him tells me that he will want more OR that the Bs will not resign him.

I would do the same with Marchand next season too...........
- JIwasinskiJr

Cap is reportedly going up $3 million next season, only to rise each year. Boston has their top two centers, goalie and several mid- level players under cap, along with a slew of young talent. Lucic's money coming off the books. I think 5.5-6 for 5 or 6 years for a rare talent like Erik is money well spent. Especially when Chara and Seids money will be gone in a couple years as well.

Cap is reportedly going up $3 million next season, only to rise each year. Boston has their top two centers, goalie and several mid- level players under cap, along with a slew of young talent. Lucic's money coming off the books. I think 5.5-6 for 5 or 6 years for a rare talent like Erik is money well spent. Especially when Chara and Seids money will be gone in a couple years as well.
- Videoj

I really hope we keep Eriksson, hes a guy who's gonna age well and produce into his 30's because of his style. Also, as far as scorers, why shouldn't we just wait and see what we have in Connolly, Vatrano and Pasta? There's no reason to add a forward right now (maybe a depth guy). What we need is defence.

Eriksson is going to be signing for WAY too much money and term. You will be ecstatic when they sign him and you will say, "I told you so!" for two or three more years.

But the last THREE years of the contract when he is 34-36 getting $6 million a year you will be pissed he is on the team.

This team is not a contender, IMO.

They need a top pairing guy, really, a top guy AND a "scoring" winger.

He is a "cancer" as you say..........he wasn't a "cancer" as bad as you make him out to be with the Bs and playing with his "big brothers" in Bergy and Krejci he may smarten up.

Odd......he did overcome cancer while on the Bs too.

Pitt should be an example of team makeup to the sports world. Bergy and Krejci would help Kessel...........in my dream scenario Kessel would return home and follow those twos' lead.

Doesn't matter at this point as only time will tell. I love Eriksson........$5 for 4 or 5 years.......in a heartbeat.

More than that then he needs to go.........the fact they haven't talked to him tells me that he will want more OR that the Bs will not resign him.

I would do the same with Marchand next season too...........
- JIwasinskiJr

We are 3rd in the entire NHL in scoring.... why do we need a "scoring winger?" The Bs have always been a scoring by committee team, and they're doing a pretty good job of that this year as well.

We're finally getting some younger guys making less money that are contributing to the team. Vatrano looks like an awesome pick up, but man, landing Ferrarro for nothing has been HUGE. He's pretty much stepping in on Kelly's special teams play, and he's fit into 5v5 quite nicely as well.

They need to solidify their defense... getting a #1 or #2 defender for this team would be HUGE. Our biggest issue is that while we're third in scoring per game, we're also 9th in goals allowed per game. They need to get rid of Chara, or severely limit his minutes. If he's playing 18-20 minutes a game, I'll be okay with that, but he should not be playing 25 like he did last night. Julien needs to get it through his fat (frank)in skull, and Chara needs to check his ego. If he averages 24 minutes by the end of the season, he is going to be complete toast, and we might as well just put him in the press box for the playoffs. Kevan Miller looks like he's been much better over the past few contests... I think he has the potential to be a good #2 if he can play to his full potential. Colin Miller is nice, and will only grow and get better. Seidenberg isn't playing bad, and I've always got love for Krug. McQuaid is playing solid as well. We're not terrible back on D, there's just too much turmoil.

I really don't think that they're not far off from being a contender... the team seems to be gelling pretty well, we've corrected our disaster of a PK, and Tuukka is playing like Tuukka... don't see why they can't be a contender if they just figure out something to do with Chara, and find some help on D. We have the picks and a bevy of D-man without spots right now, seems like they have the pieces to make a move. I don't know who they could or should target, but maybe around the deadline some pieces fall into place.

Cap is reportedly going up $3 million next season, only to rise each year. Boston has their top two centers, goalie and several mid- level players under cap, along with a slew of young talent. Lucic's money coming off the books. I think 5.5-6 for 5 or 6 years for a rare talent like Erik is money well spent. Especially when Chara and Seids money will be gone in a couple years as well.
- Videoj

I believe they've said that the cap could possibly go up by $3.1 million at the most, however they've also said that it could go up as little as $100,000.

They have A LOT of guys to sign next year....

Eriksson, Kelly, Connolly, Talbot, Kemppainen, Ferraro, Randell, Krug, Morrow, K Miller, Trotman, and C Miller will all be either UFA or RFA next year...

Now I know that they aren't going to resign all of those guys, but the point is that all of those players are from their pro roster, and we're going to have to replace them somehow, whether that's through free agency, or players coming up through the system. Either way, I guess they'll have a lot of room, but they'll also need to bring in/resign a lot of guys.