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Hey when ya gotta go....

 

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In all seriousness the Bruins look very, very good this year, so I guess the only question is......

Will they choke yet again?

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Freaking B's.

 
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There are no valid hockey reasons they should lose to any team in the East IMO Lipps. So really I think it is just a matter of heart.

Goaltending, Defence, Offense... I think they are the most complete team in the East. I would say my Flyers but ofcourse we know the same old question mark there, same one as every year and they wear pads....

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Bruins have one big weakness and thats their PP. It could prove to be important in the playoffs
 
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classic series
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Quote Originally Posted by delasoul_iam:

Bruins have one big weakness and thats their PP. It could prove to be important in the playoffs
Could not agree more. They got Kaberle to solve it but so far that has not panned out. My Flyers are struggling with the same issue which is bizaar with the talent up front...
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Quote Originally Posted by Johnnypicks:

classic series
There he is! No doubt Johnny...Can't wait...These two almost never disappoint...2009 aside ....
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lucic on your left any given hab on your right

bruins +425 to win the east...


although the fact the B's won 7-0 last game...gm 1 looks dicey


 
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To me a lot of this series will come down to the refs. The Bruins are surely the superior team, but the matchup is lousy for them as Montreal can exploit a relatively slow defense with their small, speedy forwards. The Bruins need to be physical, early and often, and wear down a Habs team that is likely to both wear down easily, and quit. 

The trouble is that if the refs call it tight and the physical game is a challenge for Boston, advantage Montreal. They have a better power play and can exploit the Bruins defense. Now I still think Boston can beat them in a skill matchup as they have more talent, but it's a closer comparison there. So to me, it comes down to the refs. 
 
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Quote Originally Posted by mrweed13:

To me a lot of this series will come down to the refs. The Bruins are surely the superior team, but the matchup is lousy for them as Montreal can exploit a relatively slow defense with their small, speedy forwards. The Bruins need to be physical, early and often, and wear down a Habs team that is likely to both wear down easily, and quit. 

The trouble is that if the refs call it tight and the physical game is a challenge for Boston, advantage Montreal. They have a better power play and can exploit the Bruins defense. Now I still think Boston can beat them in a skill matchup as they have more talent, but it's a closer comparison there. So to me, it comes down to the refs. 

Well said. A lot will depend upon if the Bruins can play physical "smart" hockey without being overly aggressive and taking stupid penalties trying to intimidate the Habs. THe Bruins do that and they will be in some trouble.

 How the refs call the series will ofcourse matter with Montreals skilled and dangerous pp compared to Bostons ineffective one.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ne1y0QCOQOM&feature=related 

Let's Get It On!

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Quote Originally Posted by mrweed13:

To me a lot of this series will come down to the refs. The Bruins are surely the superior team, but the matchup is lousy for them as Montreal can exploit a relatively slow defense with their small, speedy forwards. The Bruins need to be physical, early and often, and wear down a Habs team that is likely to both wear down easily, and quit. 

The trouble is that if the refs call it tight and the physical game is a challenge for Boston, advantage Montreal. They have a better power play and can exploit the Bruins defense. Now I still think Boston can beat them in a skill matchup as they have more talent, but it's a closer comparison there. So to me, it comes down to the refs. 


This is exactly what I am worried about.  Bruins don't play well vs fast teams.  I don't think it is a good matchup for them.  I am also worried about Montreal flopping all over the ice and no goal scorers stepping up for the Bruins.


 
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Quote Originally Posted by BigBadBruin:



This is exactly what I am worried about.  Bruins don't play well vs fast teams.  I don't think it is a good matchup for them.  I am also worried about Montreal flopping all over the ice and no goal scorers stepping up for the Bruins.



Well if no goal scorers step it up for the B's then they weren't meant to be here anyway. As far as I'm concerned, some things need to be a given, and if they don't pan out, then it wasn't meant to be. If Thomas isn't stellar, this team may as well lose anyway as they'd be dead without him. Further, if we learn that Horton, Marchand etc. aren't playoff guys, then it wasn't going to happen either. 

Reasonable, controllable things are the only things worth worrying about. Special teams and smart hockey are two keys for Boston, and attainable.  They must get something from their PP, and they must adapt to the officiating, all the while playing as physically as the officials will allow. 
 
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Let's get this party started already.....

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been watching the old school bruins habs fights on youtube,ready to get this shit going
 
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Quote Originally Posted by beantown6171:

been watching the old school bruins habs fights on youtube,ready to get this shit going
post 12..
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 like the one with chris nilan when the benches clear and fight down the hallway
 
 
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