Anthony Travalgia: Do teams “smell blood” with Chara and Miller missing from Bruins lineup? Without Zdeno Chara and Kevan Miller in the lineup, the Bruins have been getting pushed around a bit more on the ice.

Didn’t see you mention that the reason Bertuzzi “took matters into his own hands and went after Marchand” was because Marchand took a chop at Howard on Howard’s way to the bench. Why’s that?

Didn’t see you mention that the reason Bertuzzi “took matters into his own hands and went after Marchand” was because Marchand took a chop at Howard on Howard’s way to the bench. Why’s that?
- LAkings96

Marchand not willing to drop them? Surprised he doesn't answer the bell more often. Tough as (frank) (and very very fair) that lad

Marchand is pretty awesome.

Marchand is pretty awesome.
- shoreorrpark

To throw rocks at!

To throw rocks at!
- NewfieStud

Savage.

What they Should do is re-acquire MacQuiad, he's only played 8-games, Sweeney you F'D up with that move. This Team has alot of young offensive minded kids, which I KNOW, I KNOW, the League is headed this way, But you need guys that will protect your best players, ALSO Props to Lutkowski for Not KILLING Nordstrom because he could have easily knocked him out COLD there.

What is going through Neely's head watching this Team get Run every night ?

What they Should do is re-acquire MacQuiad, he's only played 8-games, Sweeney you F'D up with that move. This Team has alot of young offensive minded kids, which I KNOW, I KNOW, the League is headed this way, But you need guys that will protect your best players, ALSO Props to Lutkowski for Not KILLING Nordstrom because he could have easily knocked him out COLD there.

What is going through Neely's head watching this Team get Run every night ?
- BruinBlood

McQuaid is always injured how does he help? He's only played 8 games because hes INJURED.

Loved him in Boston but he's far from the answer

McQuaid is always injured how does he help? He's only played 8 games because hes INJURED.

Loved him in Boston but he's far from the answer
- MrBeanTown

I'll do it.

I'll do it.
- shoreorrpark

Annoying hearing all the "we get ran cause we're soft"

Like who does TBAY, TOR or COL have that is a big goon that holds other teams accountable... And they are top 3 in the NHL.... stupid narrative

Annoying hearing all the "we get ran cause we're soft"

Like who does TBAY, TOR or COL have that is a big goon that holds other teams accountable... And they are top 3 in the NHL.... stupid narrative
- MrBeanTown

Because people who say this are old and stuck in a bygone era. Would be awesome if they (frank)ed off.

Annoying hearing all the "we get ran cause we're soft"

Like who does TBAY, TOR or COL have that is a big goon that holds other teams accountable... And they are top 3 in the NHL.... stupid narrative
- MrBeanTown

We need more goal scoring and a healthy roster.

Because people who say this are old and stuck in a bygone era. Would be awesome if they (frank)ed off.
- glove_was_stuck

So you guys are enjoying players like Marchand, Patrice and Krug getting targeted by goons like Roman Polak? Patrice getting run into the boards with no one to defend him except himself? I sure don't. The Bruins are top heavy and it would not hurt to have a player than can make other teams accountable.

The answer should be Backes and Acciari, but it isnt happening.

We need more goal scoring and a healthy roster.
- shoreorrpark

This is also a need. The positive in all of this is that we are seeing that players like Lauzon and Clifton are NHL capable.

So you guys are enjoying players like Marchand, Patrice and Krug getting targeted by goons like Roman Polak? Patrice getting run into the boards with no one to defend him except himself? I sure don't. The Bruins are top heavy and it would not hurt to have a player than can make other teams accountable.

The answer should be Backes and Acciari, but it isnt happening.
- Mahewman

But like I said... are Toronto and Tampa players getting run all the time?? They have no enforcers and roster is built a lot like Bostons is

So you guys are enjoying players like Marchand, Patrice and Krug getting targeted by goons like Roman Polak? Patrice getting run into the boards with no one to defend him except himself? I sure don't. The Bruins are top heavy and it would not hurt to have a player than can make other teams accountable.

The answer should be Backes and Acciari, but it isnt happening.
- Mahewman

Dude they're professional Hockey players playing a contact sport. What the hell are you talking about? Suddenly Polak is a thug? How many suspensions does he have?

Krug are Marchand are playing a high speed game with guys a lot bigger and faster than them. It most likely looks worse than it is. Also Marchand brings a lot of poop upon himself.

How many concussions does Backes have? You really want that guy fighting? I'm sure his family agrees with you.

Dude they're professional Hockey players playing a contact sport. What the hell are you talking about? Suddenly Polak is a thug? How many suspensions does he have?

Krug are Marchand are playing a high speed game with guys a lot bigger and faster than them. It most likely looks worse than it is. Also Marchand brings a lot of poop upon himself.

How many concussions does Backes have? You really want that guy fighting? I'm sure his family agrees with you.
- glove_was_stuck

Backes is a terrible fighter.
I wish he'd FO already.
Time for him to contribute something else other than a spot on the 4th line or IR.

Dude they're professional Hockey players playing a contact sport. What the hell are you talking about? Suddenly Polak is a thug? How many suspensions does he have?

Krug are Marchand are playing a high speed game with guys a lot bigger and faster than them. It most likely looks worse than it is. Also Marchand brings a lot of poop upon himself.

How many concussions does Backes have? You really want that guy fighting? I'm sure his family agrees with you.
- glove_was_stuck

I'm talking about Polak rag dolling Krug the other night. Hes not a thug but he's certainly mean. Takes pims, hits quite a bit, and gets a rare point. Hes closer to a Quaider than a Krug.

Whenever the game is getty chippy. It is our stars getting into it. I don't think it should be that way. It changed against Detroit which was good to see. Nordstrom stuck up for Krejci. Cave stuck up for Marchand. Perfect.

I don't need Backes fighting but I want him in someones face if they do something stupid.

The Bruins needs to be tougher to play against. They have held together pretty well considering the injuries but that is an area I see that they need to fix. Overall team toughness.

Either way. I think a move needs to be made. Realistically, who would you guys target?

I don’t give a F what you guys think. YES they do need a guy like Quaider back. When Miller and McQuaid played on this roster you ccould count on one of them being hurt so therefore you would at least have the other one around
TB has plenty of guys with Size that will protect Stamkos/ Kucherov

Wake up, If something doesn’t change Krejci is going to join Bergy very soon


I’m not saying I want goons on the team Quaider was a serviceable #7 dman that was more valuable than you guys thought
Now with Z and Miller out the Bruins are paying for it. It’s pretty simple

I don’t give a F what you guys think. YES they do need a guy like Quaider back. When Miller and McQuaid played on this roster you ccould count on one of them being hurt so therefore you would at least have the other one around
TB has plenty of guys with Size that will protect Stamkos/ Kucherov

Wake up, If something doesn’t change Krejci is going to join Bergy very soon


I’m not saying I want goons on the team Quaider was a serviceable #7 dman that was more valuable than you guys thought
Now with Z and Miller out the Bruins are paying for it. It’s pretty simple
- BruinBlood

Tom Wilson
Josh Anderson
Wayne Simmonds
Ross Johnston
Tyler Toffoli
James The female genitalia Neal
Milan Lucic
Some of these guys might be available.
Some will not.
What do you pay for any of the guys listed above?