Just checking in on the general concern level. Obviously still in good shape overall and constantly churning points, but they are just off pace to set the record for overtime games (I think B’s previously set record with 30) and they are third worst in the league with late game blown leads.
They also are the league leader in goals allowed with the opponents goalie pulled. They are middle of the pack on scoring on opponents empty net. It is almost equally as likely one is to happen than the other this year.
Is it luck, stamina, a strategic flaw? Just curious.
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My concern level was high a month ago. Their record is not indicative of a first place contender. They need to figure out how to be collaboratively consistent. Meaning 1-3 players can’t carry the team every game. It’s gotta be a complete team effort.
I said they needed to make a statement with last nights game (which got several people panties in a sandy bunch on here) and they did. They stated to the league that we are not serious contenders.
With that said, I did not expect them to be serious contenders this year. There are several large gaps in our roster. Forbort and Gryz need to go. Hampus Lindholm needs to get healthy and maybe play less minutes. We only have 3 championship level D men right now and he is playing too much for him to be effective. I bet he would be miles better than he has been this year with 3-4 minutes less played per game.
Jake DeBrusk is dead weight. “He has a great 200 foot game” is not good enough. We need him to score goals and he clearly isn’t putting in the effort. He can go at the end of the season. He can act like a mopey child elsewhere.
The bruins should not trade away assets on March 8th. The offseason will see an alleged increased cap and a decent amount of money to play with when some of these players don’t come back.
Swayman is clearly the future here. Don’t trade Ullmark this season since the trade market is ass. Maybe shop him in the off season? The goalie hug is nice and all but I want a cup. Swayman is an RFA this offseason and will likely be getting a pay raise. We can’t spend 12m on two elite goalies.
We need to get a large defenseman and at least another top line center who wins faceoffs.
Anyone who is saying “they are at the top of the standings” or “they have been playing great” is living in denial.
Overtime losses in the regular season translate to plain losses in the playoffs.
Hey a point is a point, no need to worry until April