Ty Anderson: Tuukka Rask steps up for big win over Preds

Let's face facts Bruins fans if this Team Is going to lock up one of those playoff spots it's going to be on Tuukka's back

Let's face facts Bruins fans if this Team Is going to lock up one of those playoff spots it's going to be on Tuukka's back
- BruinBlood

Doesnt help that Marchand has gone cold for a couple of games. For a while he was the offense. Depth scoring is going to be big the last few games. No one is going to get to rest.

Doesnt help that Marchand has gone cold for a couple of games. For a while he was the offense. Depth scoring is going to be big the last few games. No one is going to get to rest.
- dothedougie

Noticed Marchand has been still making his little shifty plays on his edges and finding separation but seems to be mishandling the puck when he tries to finish the play. Happened at least 3 times I noticed last night. He will come around.

What's up with Nash all of a sudden? Racking up points, and getting under the opponents skin. Throwing gloves on hay makers with Forsberg and Fiddler starting with him before miller's scrap. Good to see.

What's up with Nash all of a sudden? Racking up points, and getting under the opponents skin. Throwing gloves on hay makers with Forsberg and Fiddler starting with him before miller's scrap. Good to see.
- highstick87

He is making himself useful. Meanwhile, in Jimmy Hayes land, he still racks up minutes without explanation.

Let's face facts Bruins fans if this Team Is going to lock up one of those playoff spots it's going to be on Tuukka's back
- BruinBlood

Let's see if he rises to challenge. They're not in yet. It's perfectly OK for you feel that way as it is for me to question his resolve at this point. Which I do SEVERELY.

In other news, McAvoy might be joining the B's soon. He is expected to sign an ATO in short order here. Might be nice to get him in the fold. The D could use a shot in the arm.

In other news, McAvoy might be joining the B's soon. He is expected to sign an ATO in short order here. Might be nice to get him in the fold. The D could use a shot in the arm.
- dothedougie

A pudgy face shot in the arm. Any word on JF-K?

Let's see if he rises to challenge. They're not in yet. It's perfectly OK for you feel that way as it is for me to question his resolve at this point. Which I do SEVERELY.
- glove_was_stuck

Glad i'm not the only one. Everyone jumps down my throat when i question anything about Rasks game, whether it's his resolve or the gaping hole in his glove hand.

In other news, McAvoy might be joining the B's soon. He is expected to sign an ATO in short order here. Might be nice to get him in the fold. The D could use a shot in the arm.
- dothedougie

which means he will be in Providence not the big club

Glad i'm not the only one. Everyone jumps down my throat when i question anything about Rasks game, whether it's his resolve or the gaping hole in his glove hand.
- Charlie.Conway

which means he will be in Providence not the big club
- highstick87

yeah, pretty much that deal is just fancy speak for being able to play for the P B's and not burning a year from an ELC

Glad i'm not the only one. Everyone jumps down my throat when i question anything about Rasks game, whether it's his resolve or the gaping hole in his glove hand.
- Charlie.Conway

Nothing like a goalie controversy(kinda) to divvy up a fanbase.

- Fountain-San

which means he will be in Providence not the big club
- highstick87

He can still sign an ELC after an ATO, He just burns a year off the contract if he plays a game with the big club this year.

Nothing like a goalie controversy(kinda) to divvy up a fanbase.
- glove_was_stuck

EDIT: There are many many examples here that should prompt you to just question it. Not on the trade Rask train, and I'm not saying he sucks because he doesn't But this last "LBI" has me questioning his resolve. I have to imagine there are some if not all in the locker room wondering if this guy is going to nut up or fold...again.

He is making himself useful. Meanwhile, in Jimmy Hayes land, he still racks up minutes without explanation.
- dothedougie

He sucks, but Reilly Smith only has 14 goals this year. It was around this time last year that everyone was questioning if the b's gave up the next gretzky.

He sucks, but Reilly Smith only has 14 goals this year. It was around this time last year that everyone was questioning if the b's gave up the next gretzky.
- highstick87

Neither player is any good.

Humongous win against a great team and the discussion is still Jimmy Hayes and his 8 minutes of ice time....

I do think the third line should be Spooner Cehlarik and Vatrano. I dont really know why Cehlarik didnt stick. I thought he played well.

He sucks, but Reilly Smith only has 14 goals this year. It was around this time last year that everyone was questioning if the b's gave up the next gretzky.
- highstick87

Hey, I enjoyed the smith for Hayes trade at the time. Now I have extreme buyer's remorse. I have seen enough of what Hayes has to offer. He is just awful.



Smith might only have 14 goals and be a peripheral player, but I think Florida got the better trade. I would just be a lot happier if Hayes was perma-parked in the press box or sent down to providence.

I do think the third line should be Spooner Cehlarik and Vatrano. I dont really know why Cehlarik didnt stick. I thought he played well.
- Mahewman

Anyone but hayes on the third line. He is a hindrance to this team. Every time I see him on the ice I want to punt a kitten.



To your other point....we won a game.....yaaay.....back to work.

Easy there Ty, Risk stepped up big?
I would say Nashville's goal was a softy. Luckily it didn't cost the game or a reason for a late game push by the Preds.

the Wheeler trade really hurts right now. hes become a complete player