Yeah, I'm thinking the Bruins will start to slow down a little.


Well, I hope, anyway.
- Pecafan Fan

(frank) Boston

(frank) Boston
- fidopro

Precisely.


Oh, and they are playing against them tomorrow night.

Very true. The sophomore slump doesn't hit every player either. I'm sure you'll agree that the more you play, the more you know what to expect. Experience is priceless, especially for young players.
- QuebecPride

yeah but i just think that unless you're talking superstar talents finding their superstar level (Crosby/Malking, Toews/Kane, Kopitar/Doughty) it's never a sure thing that the individual growth will lead to team growth. because every team in the NHL has young guys poised to take that next step. look at Montreal with Galchenyuk, Gallagher, Beaulieu, Eller (that's a reach)... Toronto with Rielly, Gardiner, Kadri...

this is the wrong crowd for that Eric.
- DoubleDown

thankfully, you guys aren't the only ones that read this...

thankfully, you guys aren't the only ones that read this...
- EricEngels

-fixed.

Yeah, I'm thinking the Bruins will start to slow down a little.


Well, I hope, anyway.
- Pecafan Fan

Iginla is a tough loss, and it remains to be seen who else they lose in the cap crunch. but i still see them cruising to 100-105 points.

thankfully, you guys aren't the only ones that read this...
- EricEngels

are you saying it was translated to be printed in the journal de mourial?

yeah but i just think that unless you're talking superstar talents finding their superstar level (Crosby/Malking, Toews/Kane, Kopitar/Doughty) it's never a sure thing that the individual growth will lead to team growth. because every team in the NHL has young guys poised to take that next step. look at Montreal with Galchenyuk, Gallagher, Beaulieu, Eller (that's a reach)... Toronto with Rielly, Gardiner, Kadri...
- DoubleDown

Obviously, Tampa got better. it's undeniable. But so did Montreal. The difference is that there are a lot of new faces on Tampa--specifically in prominent roles. Montreal's core hasn't changed really at all. They're a very tight group.

Eager to see how Tampa responds to playoff failings, and with their coach. He's a great coach, and I'm eager to see what he learned from the playoffs too.

I don't believe the Lightning are better than the Canadiens.

did I miss anything?

Iginla is a tough loss, and it remains to be seen who else they lose in the cap crunch. but i still see them cruising to 100-105 points.
- DoubleDown

a lot of weakness became evident in the playoffs.

While Chara's play has deteriorated a bit...he's still a top 5 D in the league IMHO. The bigger concern is that guys like Lucic and Marchand have forgotten how to play hockey and are more concerned with the Big Bad Bruins mystique.

That falls on the coach.

be nice to your blogger, les gars

did I miss anything?
- dt99999

a passionate piece of writing

Obviously, Tampa got better. it's undeniable. But so did Montreal. The difference is that there are a lot of new faces on Tampa--specifically in prominent roles. Montreal's core hasn't changed really at all. They're a very tight group.

Eager to see how Tampa responds to playoff failings, and with their coach. He's a great coach, and I'm eager to see what he learned from the playoffs too.

I don't believe the Lightning are better than the Canadiens.
- EricEngels

Last season and the playoffs showed they were pretty much even. Had Bishop been there, it would have been a 7 game series.

did I miss anything?
- dt99999

I had a pretty sweet "fixed" a few posts up that is getting absolutely no love.

Last season and the playoffs showed they were pretty much even. Had Bishop been there, it would have been a 7 game series.
- Pecafan Fan

and Stamkos was playing on one leg

a lot of weakness became evident in the playoffs.

While Chara's play has deteriorated a bit...he's still a top 5 D in the league IMHO. The bigger concern is that guys like Lucic and Marchand have forgotten how to play hockey and are more concerned with the Big Bad Bruins mystique.

That falls on the coach.
- stormeyAlterEgo

They look so (frank)ing stupid.


It's actually pretty funny.

I had a pretty sweet "fixed" a few posts up that is getting absolutely no love.
- stormeyAlterEgo

I read the blog

Obviously, Tampa got better. it's undeniable. But so did Montreal. The difference is that there are a lot of new faces on Tampa--specifically in prominent roles. Montreal's core hasn't changed really at all. They're a very tight group.

Eager to see how Tampa responds to playoff failings, and with their coach. He's a great coach, and I'm eager to see what he learned from the playoffs too.

I don't believe the Lightning are better than the Canadiens.
- EricEngels

That question really comes down to Bishop. The lightening may be the best team in the east if Bishop repeats.

I had a pretty sweet "fixed" a few posts up that is getting absolutely no love.
- stormeyAlterEgo

I'll take a look I usually like those.

give me a sec.


edit: ok I checked it out

They look so (frank)ing stupid.


It's actually pretty funny.
- Pecafan Fan

The worse thing is...they are actually very good hockey players.

Neely looked pissed.

-fixed.
- stormeyAlterEgo

Iginla is a tough loss, and it remains to be seen who else they lose in the cap crunch. but i still see them cruising to 100-105 points.
- DoubleDown

Of course, the East is very weak. Getting 100 pts in the West is much more difficult IMO. But even if Chara is slowing down, they have a good GM, and good young players coming up. They would be a lot more "likable" if they traded Marchand and hide Lucik's pills.

and Stamkos was playing on one leg
- Symba.007

14 points in his last 20 regular season games.

4 points in 4 playoffs games.

He wasn't playing on one leg.

- dt99999

thanks buddy.

thanks buddy.
- stormeyAlterEgo

it was a pity laugh