Discussing the Bruins’ game against the Lightning including some notable moments for David Pastrnak that have sparked more conversation about the Bruins’ open captain role. Plus, are the Bruins going to be a better comeback team this year? And, thoughts on the 2nd line, power-play units and a goalie prospect the Bruins may be targeting.
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00:00 – Are the Bruins going to be a better comeback team this year?
7:00 – Pastrnak shows leadership ability in effort vs TBL
11:00 – Can Jordan Harris carve a larger role for himself?
20:00 – When will Beecher or Viel get in the lineup?
23:00 – Bruins second line is clicking
29:00 – Thoughts on the Bruins two power-play units through 4 games
33:00 – Is McAvoy the right guy to QB PP1?
44:00 – Is Pastrnak showing that it’s time to make him the captain?
58:00 – Checking in on Bruins prospects in the NCAA including Dean Letourneau
1:06:00 – We bring back the game “Swayman quote or fortune cookie note?”
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13 Comments
very different team from last year so far. this road trip is gonna be a big test for them.
Pasta for cap. definitely.
Wouldn’t hate to see Lysell get another shot as 3rd line RW. Maybe Poitras, but not sure how he’d be as a winger.
The McAvoy incident needed to be called out. Quitting on a play is intolerable.
Scott , you could not be more correct about Mcavoy… catering to his contract!!
He is an excellent DEFENSIVE defenseman. Unfortunately his offense stinks on the PP.
I laugh or cry when the play by play guy says Mcavoy winds up, because I know nothing is going to happen
Thank you for mentioning this obvious shortcoming
Even with the man advantage it is difficult to score goals. That's why I want to see more "tippable" shots coming from the point. Goalies can't prepare for a redirect. Plays can be drawn up to clear someone to tip a shot. It was one thing that Jake Debrusk did well.
QUESTION FOR BRIAN, BRIDGETTE, AND SCOTT: looking back, can we all agree that naming Marchand captain was a mistake? I'll concede that he's a great player and a great Bruin, just not captain material. The team certainly fell flat under his leadership. McAvoy or Pasternak will turn out to be a better choice.
I think Hampus Lindholm should be on PP1 when healthy. Lohrei on the second unit.
Pasta for C! I personally never considered McAvoy as a B's captain or PP1 QB and he's definitely not a top-10 D in the league. He can play but i doubt he can really lead. He's not that type of person in my eyes🤷♂
Question: Do you guys think McAvoy's game is declining? The last 2-3 years had been tough to watch, even Monday game against Tampa, the first goal we gave up, his lack of awareness is mind-boggling. I want to believe he is the #1 defenseman on our team, but after watching Dallas vs Colorado over the weekend, he is nowhere close to someone like Makar, Heiskanen, or even Harley to be a #1. Would like to hear your take on this.
I was Star Struck meeting and talk to Kenny Lindsman! The Rat ! I told him I forgot what I wanted to say to him, And of course he laughed at me and walked away, embarrassing 😊
Steve Conroy put it best, against the Lightning The Bs couldn’t out hustle there mistakes . Well Said Boston Herald
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