Anthony Travalgia: Bruins response to hit on Rask was embarrassing Tuukka Rask left Tuesday's 3-0 loss just 1:12 into the contest after taking a hit to the head from Blue Jackets forward Emil Bemstrom

I know the Bruins sent several crosschecks and shoves Bemstrom’s way. And I know they asked Bemstrom to drop the gloves in which according to Carlo he responded with a “I’m not doing that.”
- Anthony Travalgia

I bet that, had Bemstrom asked Rask if he could elbow him in the head, Rask would have said the same thing. But too bad, it happened. I don't know how you feel, but if a dude picks your goalie's head, you beat the piss out of him whether he wants you to or not. If he keeps his gloves on and you get a 5-minute PK, so be it.

Anthony Travalgia: Bruins response to hit on Rask was embarrassing
Tuukka Rask left Tuesday's 3-0 loss just 1:12 into the contest after taking a hit to the head from Blue Jackets forward Emil Bemstrom
- Anthony Travalgia

If you look at the second angle you posted, it doesn't look like an elbow - more like the glove.

Kinda hard to imagine it was intentional - ffs, the guy has 2 PIM in 33 NHL games.

Anyhoo, I hope Rask is OK. Yes, I want the Bruins to lose, but no, I don't want it to happen this way.

"If you look at the second angle you posted, it doesn't look like an elbow - more like the glove"

AKA, fist with a stick in it inside a glove. It was intentional and Bruins did nothing about it, either on the scoreboard or going to the box for making him pay. I guess "Don't poke the bear" has been replaced with "Please poke the bear, right in the head, we won't do anything about it".

And I'm tired of hearing the league has gone to faster more skilled players...hmmm, the last two Stanley Cup champs looked a lot like the Big Bad Bruins of the 2011 cup team. Last final we got "Canucked" by a Blues team that looked a lot like the 2010/2011 team...plain and simple.

If you look at the second angle you posted, it doesn't look like an elbow - more like the glove.

Kinda hard to imagine it was intentional - ffs, the guy has 2 PIM in 33 NHL games.

Anyhoo, I hope Rask is OK. Yes, I want the Bruins to lose, but no, I don't want it to happen this way.
- Atomic Wedgie

Lots of high-sticks that end up drawing blood are unintential - but can still end up as double-minors. And it's not like Rask was out in no-mans land - the guy skated through his crease and made contact to the head.

Players in the crease needs to have care-and-control just like players need to with their sticks. If it's too hard to avoid contact with goalie - then maybe they should not be in the crease.

I bet that, had Bemstrom asked Rask if he could elbow him in the head, Rask would have said the same thing. But too bad, it happened. I don't know how you feel, but if a dude picks your goalie's head, you beat the piss out of him whether he wants you to or not. If he keeps his gloves on and you get a 5-minute PK, so be it.
- jmatchett383

I’m with you on this ... it’s the Tkachuk thing... cheap shot someone then keep your gloves cemented on... Nuts to that, you tune the guy up like Kassian did whether he likes it or not.

"If you look at the second angle you posted, it doesn't look like an elbow - more like the glove"

AKA, fist with a stick in it inside a glove. It was intentional and Bruins did nothing about it, either on the scoreboard or going to the box for making him pay. I guess "Don't poke the bear" has been replaced with "Please poke the bear, right in the head, we won't do anything about it".

And I'm tired of hearing the league has gone to faster more skilled players...hmmm, the last two Stanley Cup champs looked a lot like the Big Bad Bruins of the 2011 cup team. Last final we got "Canucked" by a Blues team that looked a lot like the 2010/2011 team...plain and simple.
- bluemoon737

this is going to be a wild revolution for you....you ready? Are you sitting down?

It's actually not that plain and simple, and never has been.

I’m with you on this ... it’s the Tkachuk thing... cheap shot someone then keep your gloves cemented on... Nuts to that, you tune the guy up like Kassian did whether he likes it or not.
- dozerD10

Nope.

You tune up one of their stars.

I could give a bajillion examples on this one, but let's just go with when Cam Janssen killed Tomas Kaberle:



No Leaf actually saw it, so they couldn't "get their revenge" that game (the hit was that late).

So Janssen is suspended three games - which actually benefited the Devils, because he couldn't hockey.

Kaberle misses 8 games with a concussion.

Next time the Leafs play the Devils, Belak fights Janssen, which is essentially the only thing Janssen is paid to do.

What kind of deterrent was that? None.

If a plug deliberately targets your star, don't go after the plug. Do the same to one of their stars.

It's what kept both sides from launching nukes during the Cold War.

Nope.

You tune up one of their stars.

I could give a bajillion examples on this one, but let's just go with when Cam Janssen killed Tomas Kaberle:



No Leaf actually saw it, so they couldn't "get their revenge" that game (the hit was that late).

So Janssen is suspended three games - which actually benefited the Devils, because he couldn't hockey.

Kaberle misses 8 games with a concussion.

Next time the Leafs play the Devils, Belak fights Janssen, which is essentially the only thing Janssen is paid to do.

What kind of deterrent was that? None.

If a plug deliberately targets your star, don't go after the plug. Do the same to one of their stars.

It's what kept both sides from launching nukes during the Cold War.
- Atomic Wedgie

But Tkachuk is one of Calgary's stars.

In the case of CBJ, why not beat the tar out of him AND run their goalie? Can't we do both?

But Tkachuk is one of Calgary's stars.

In the case of CBJ, why not beat the tar out of him AND run their goalie? Can't we do both?
- jmatchett383

it's a bold strategy cotton. Let's see if it pays off for 'em.

Anthony Travalgia: Bruins response to hit on Rask was embarrassing
Tuukka Rask left Tuesday's 3-0 loss just 1:12 into the contest after taking a hit to the head from Blue Jackets forward Emil Bemstrom
- Anthony Travalgia

fake news it was an errant fist

But Tkachuk is one of Calgary's stars.

In the case of CBJ, why not beat the tar out of him AND run their goalie? Can't we do both?
- jmatchett383

Yes.

Yes we can.

I didn't think it was malicious or on purpose. You can see the other end of his stuck get caught on Krug as hes driving through the front of the crease, which forces his other hand to drive into Rask. Super unfortunate, and I can see why Bruins and fans are mad, but i truly dont think it was intentional.

It's not the same big bad Bruins from years ago. Outside of Chara who is now in his 40"s who else is going to do anything? That intimidation factor they carried all those years is gone.

I didn't think it was malicious or on purpose. You can see the other end of his stuck get caught on Krug as hes driving through the front of the crease, which forces his other hand to drive into Rask. Super unfortunate, and I can see why Bruins and fans are mad, but i truly dont think it was intentional.
- Codes1087

Intentional or not - if you injure a goalie while skating through his crease there needs to be a punishment - if only to reduce the number of incidents.

Absolutely unintentionally intentionally done.

As a 40 year plus flyers fan i have always admired the bruins...flyers even called the baby bruins back in the 70’s.

Need to respond in the next game...no need to advertise it publicly then BS league steps in...but yeah...you HAVE TO get retribution.
That tortarella is such a little weasel of a coach!!!

Yes.

Yes we can.
- Atomic Wedgie

Intentional or not - if you injure a goalie while skating through his crease there needs to be a punishment - if only to reduce the number of incidents.
- Nasty_Duck

i can see your point. my biggest issue with the play is him driving through the blue, cause if it was outside, much different outcome. I still dont believe it was intentional, but that might not be the point

Tuukka should have finished the game.
He was mad cause no one came to his rescue.
Ritchie should have done something. Anything actually.
Edit: Ritchie on Waivers.

Tuukka should have finished the game.
He was mad cause no one came to his rescue.
Ritchie should have done something. Anything actually.
Edit: Ritchie on Waivers.
- shoreorrpark

I certainly wouldn't blame Tuukka for being mad, imagine if Thorty was still on the team (those two are very close friends)...I suspect a Thornton suspension would be on the street today (for having pummeled Bemstrom, willing or not) and he wouldn't have looked back.

Interesting on Ritchie...response to the no response, or clearing a bit of cap (figuring someone is going to pick him up) for some upcoming move?

I certainly wouldn't blame Tuukka for being mad, imagine if Thorty was still on the team (those two are very close friends)...I suspect a Thornton suspension would be on the street today (for having pummeled Bemstrom, willing or not) and he wouldn't have looked back.

Interesting on Ritchie...response to the no response, or clearing a bit of cap (figuring someone is going to pick him up) for some upcoming move?
- bluemoon737

Toffoli and Clifford, incoming.

Tuukka should have finished the game.
He was mad cause no one came to his rescue.
Ritchie should have done something. Anything actually.
Edit: Ritchie on Waivers.
- shoreorrpark

NHL concussion protocol disagrees.

NHL concussion protocol disagrees.
- Atomic Wedgie

That's fine.

"If you look at the second angle you posted, it doesn't look like an elbow - more like the glove"

AKA, fist with a stick in it inside a glove. It was intentional and Bruins did nothing about it, either on the scoreboard or going to the box for making him pay. I guess "Don't poke the bear" has been replaced with "Please poke the bear, right in the head, we won't do anything about it".

And I'm tired of hearing the league has gone to faster more skilled players...hmmm, the last two Stanley Cup champs looked a lot like the Big Bad Bruins of the 2011 cup team. Last final we got "Canucked" by a Blues team that looked a lot like the 2010/2011 team...plain and simple.
- bluemoon737

I understand your frustration. Reimer was concussed/whiplashed in a game against the Canadiens a few years ago, where somehow Gionta accidental ass-checked the goalie, in the paint.

However, what you seem to be selectively ignoring is that the officiating has been "just a little different" in the post season than the regular season - shouldn't be that way... but it is. Before you get "too tired" about hearing this ... consider that - the differences in officiating in the playoffs have benefited the Bruins far far more than they have been hurt by them.

Ritchie did nothing in the Capital game, did nothing last night. He had to know he was brought in for physical play. What did he think he could get by on his scoring. The B's have an answer in Providence. Bring up Frederic who can skate, hit and fight. They are going to make a move for a winger. Didn't like when they let Acciari go. He was always a physical presence who killed penalties and really solidified the 4th line. Now he is scoring too. The money they thought was saved with Ritchie was a blunder. Like I said in last thread the B's have hard working players that aren't afraid but they need some nasty to go along with a trade for a winger with size.