Game 3 Public Skate: Bruins @ Canadiens
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Apr 20, 2009 6:00 PM EDT
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Boston Bruins at Montreal Canadiens, Apr 20, 2009 7:00 PM EDT
Bell Centre, Montreal, QC
Bruins lead series 2-0
7:00
NESN
Watch the game and discuss it with other B's fans (and fans of non-playoff teams that are jumping on the Black & Gold Bandwagon). Have at it, Chowdah Heads!
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I am kind of surprised that the Bruins didn’t call anyone up from Providence today.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Apr 20, 2009 6:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
im surprised too……..i figured that sobotka or boychuk would be up
by timmorrison23 on Apr 20, 2009 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They now have no one left that is healthy besides the guys that are in the lineup tonight.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Apr 20, 2009 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I got an email from a French language radio station to answer some questions about the series. I did it because I am a huge media whore. Since my understanding of French is somewhat limited I will have no idea what kind of slanderous thing will be said about me on the air.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Apr 20, 2009 6:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey Timmy, nice little post today.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Apr 20, 2009 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have a question how can they change a game misconduct to a match penalty AFTER the game???
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Apr 20, 2009 6:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Price will start
http://www.boston.com/sports/hockey/bruins/extras/bruins_blog/2009/04/price_tonight_1.html
Gainey was just trying to play cute little mind games
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Apr 20, 2009 6:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thanks bud…….its just something that i had been thinking about since saturday…….and the more i thought about it the more it made sense…………i think maybe it was the same kind of situation as when Chiarelli asked that the league review the tape after game 1, maybe the Canadiens brass asked the league to look at the Lucic hit
by timmorrison23 on Apr 20, 2009 6:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, if it is a match penalty, the league has to look at the tape.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Apr 20, 2009 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i meant to put this in my post earlier today……..i did some math since i was home playing Xbox all day………Carey Price has a career GAA in playoff road games of 3.85
by timmorrison23 on Apr 20, 2009 6:38 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Awesome
What’s he at home?
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Apr 20, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cornelius, you misquoted me in your preview today.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Apr 20, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s entirely possible.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Apr 20, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow brick totally forgot the hairgel on this trip – hahaha he looks like he got mugged
by andie on Apr 20, 2009 6:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I did notice that. With this economy, NESN just couldn’t afford to fly the hair and makeup people up to Montreal.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Apr 20, 2009 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's look like the Laraque first line experiment is over
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Apr 20, 2009 6:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ryan the Purse-snatching Turtle is in the lineup for the Habs.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Apr 20, 2009 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
damn! damn damn damn! gainey’s onto the fact that that “hot tip” came from a bruins fan.
in good news, however, they are starting pleks (ahahaha) and demoting metropolit to the 4th line….despite the fact that he’s been one of their best players in the series thus far.
oh montreal….will they ever learn how to properly structure a lineup? i sure hope not!
by andie on Apr 20, 2009 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bruins Lines
The B’s line will be the same as I reported earlier today. Bish has Bitz on the left wing, while Fluto has him on the right wing.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Apr 20, 2009 6:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There were definitely boos mixed in there. I hate when fans on both side make it US vs.Canada
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Apr 20, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not a great start for the B’s
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Apr 20, 2009 7:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tim Thomas is unreal right now.
defense in front could be better.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Apr 20, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lots of energy from the Habs early
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Apr 20, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
are you kidding me? we got a powerplay?!?!??!
by andie on Apr 20, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Of course! When they’re flying like that, bound to happen.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Apr 20, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh shit back it up now let me see that momentum SWING!
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Apr 20, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Booing Chara every time he touches the puck is beyond played out
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Apr 20, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn.
Higgins.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Apr 20, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he wouldn’t have had to make to try to make a save if Savvy doesn’t turn the puck over.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Apr 20, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I LOVED seeing Bergy fight his own fight
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Apr 20, 2009 7:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
by andie on Apr 20, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
KESSEL
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Apr 20, 2009 7:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
they had better find some way to get kessel resigned for atleast 4-6 years
by timmorrison23 on Apr 20, 2009 7:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Over krejci, though?
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Apr 20, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If it comes down to Krejci or Kessel, I say let Kessel walk. Krejci is a more complete player.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Apr 20, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me too
But both are awesome.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Apr 20, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i would rather see them trade axelsson,kobasew,ward to make room to keep them both
by timmorrison23 on Apr 20, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If you have one-way forwards like Kessel and Savard you need guys like Axelsson
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Apr 20, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kobasew and Axelsson are awesome.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Apr 20, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i dont think you could let either of them go……..
by timmorrison23 on Apr 20, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Chiarelli certainly has his work cut out for him.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Apr 20, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kessel is going to want a big pay day
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Apr 20, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
THORNTON
Is that Byron Bitz’s first NHL point?
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Apr 20, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jack Edwards on Belle Centre:
“A place that can be a punishing red cauldron in which to play”
Wow.
by HoneyBunchOfOates on Apr 20, 2009 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
As much as I knock, there is no denying that he is a wordsmith.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Apr 20, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shawn Thornton now has 5 less playoff goals than Joe Thornton had in Black & Gold.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Apr 20, 2009 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And one more goal this year.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Apr 20, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WOOOOOOOOO
can’t wait to redeem my points!
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Apr 20, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it’s worth 30 Schrute Bucks
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Apr 20, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
SICK
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Apr 20, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They are trying go after the B’s new enforcer.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Apr 20, 2009 8:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NICE DIVE
Kovalev
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Apr 20, 2009 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bitz got his stick on his skate blade.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Apr 20, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's kovalev
HE NEVER DRAWS A GOOD PENALTY HE ALWAYS DIVES COME ON
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Apr 20, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They are going to call that 9 times out of 10
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Apr 20, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Duh. But for old time’s sake…
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Apr 20, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
RYDER
That was closer.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Apr 20, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bitz
is really playing well tonight. Throwing his body around per usual.
by HoneyBunchOfOates on Apr 20, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
can timmy end a period without giving me a coronary? just once?
by andie on Apr 20, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nope.
But he’ll keep stopping it most of the time.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Apr 20, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Much better period for the Bruins
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Apr 20, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jack Edwards stealing our material now???
Is he lurking on the open thread in the broadcast booth?
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Apr 20, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What’d he say, I changed it to the Celtics
by HoneyBunchOfOates on Apr 20, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shawn Thornton has one more goal than Joe Thornton
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Apr 20, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hahah nice. Maybe he’s blog browsing. They’re not related, are they?
by HoneyBunchOfOates on Apr 20, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, they are not related.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Apr 20, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ev, while i will defend to the death your right to say it, i disagree with your analysis of Kessel and more specifically Savard as one way players……..i think Savard has gotten lightyears better on the defensive end of his game……and while not exactly a cadidate for a Selke trophy i dont think kessel is a liability
by timmorrison23 on Apr 20, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree that they have both improved in their own end this year.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Apr 20, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
….but
Those guys have 31 hits combined this season (6 for Kessel) and rank # 3 and 4 in giveaways on the Bruins.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Apr 20, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Savard and kessel do lead the bruins in playoff scoring, though.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Apr 20, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Their offensive abilities where never questioned.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Apr 20, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
were
Me fail English? That’s unpossible.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Apr 20, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I’m just hyper-sensitive to people being all “Oh he sucks he never hits anyone”
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Apr 20, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
while ranking that high in giveaways isnt exactly a good thing, i think that they are both more often then not pretty sound positionaly when playing in their defensive zone……..i know neither player is a crux of the PK ( although kessel did get alot of PK minutes down the stretch)……….basically i think it comes down to role on the team…with the amount of time Kessel and Savard have the puck over the course of the year in relation to the role they play in the offense i dont think that being #3 and 4 in giveaways is that big of a problem…..i dont think the Bruins look at either of those guys to be their defensive leaders, they definitely have the Bergerons and the Axelssons of the world who they would value higher when it comes to defense…….
by timmorrison23 on Apr 20, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
True, I was stretching to find some sort of statistical proof but I failed.
I still think both players could improve in their own end of the rink.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Apr 20, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Price has been giving up alot of rebounds
by timmorrison23 on Apr 20, 2009 8:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Huzzah!
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Apr 20, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I haven’t read as many Ryder sucks columns coming out of Montreal as the series has progressed.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Apr 20, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He hasn’t sucked all year. Especially once he started finding the net.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Apr 20, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he has been awesome this year and not just for his goal scoring.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Apr 20, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hell yeah, I’m loving that pickup.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Apr 20, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, 2 Jeremy Jacobs sightings in one week! and at a road game to boot
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Apr 20, 2009 9:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Savard
with a pretty nice defensive play
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Apr 20, 2009 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
beautiful play.
now if only he had that much dedication all of the time….
by andie on Apr 20, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ovie must have picked up something from NYR’s practice this morning
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Apr 20, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Get your brooms ready!!!!!
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Apr 20, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jack Edwards
Making Revolutionary war references.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Apr 20, 2009 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He was waiting all night for that
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Apr 20, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You Bet
As you said, a wordsmith
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Apr 20, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
is it safe to say we will see all the fights in game four that almost happened in the first three?
by timmorrison23 on Apr 20, 2009 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
In the third period
when the bruins are up….maybe.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Apr 20, 2009 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
great win
by the boys! Let’s take care of business and wrap things up next game.
Kobasew’s ENG was my favorite of the night. Yes, it was from two feet out, but he just wanted the puck more.
by jctsai12 on Apr 20, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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