Hitting the Links: Back on Track Weekend Edition

by Scott Frano on Feb 12, 2012 10:00 AM EST in Hitting the Links

After a 6-0 drubbing at the hands of the Sabres, the Bruins needed a strong effort, and more importantly points, against Nashville yesterday. But Nashville might be the toughest team in the league to play against, and after taking a 2-1 lead in the third, Nashville climbed back to lead 3-2 with 3:32 left to play. It looked like the Bruins, despite a good effort, wouldn't come up with the two points.

But ex-Hab Sergei Kostitsyn tripped Milan Lucic with 2:18 left, and Looch tied the game with 1:07 left. The Bruins almost scored again in regulation, but couldn't bury the game-winner. They got it done in the shootout though, with Tim Thomas stopping two Preds and Tyler Seguin and Patrice Bergeron beating Pekka Rinne. It was a huge win that hopefully they will build off as the first-place Rangers come to town Tuesday night.

After the jump, talk about the big win, Nathan Horton has a setback, and will Teemu Selanne be moved at the trade deadline?

Bruins News

Yesterday's win showed the Bruins' character once again. [WEEI]
Oh no! Tuukka Rask wants to be a starter . . . Isn't that a good thing? [WEEI]
Tim Thomas has nothing to say on his latest political statement. When is he going to realize that if you post political things on Facebook you're going to be asked about it? [ESPN]
After good news on Nathan Horton a few days ago, he's stopped skating due to concussion symptoms. Get well Nate. [ESPN]
Milan Lucic was immense yesterday, giving one of his best performances of the year when his team needed it most. Haggs says he's becoming more and more of a leader, and you can certainly tell. [CSNNE]
Peter Chiarelli's wish list is a forward and a defenseman "without subtracting anything." Joe Corvo and Benoit Pouliot apparently should be worried. [Pro Hockey Talk]

NHL News

An interesting look at Mats Sundin's refusal to waive his no-trade clause a few years ago and how it changed the view on loyalty in the NHL. [Puck Daddy]
Weird story out of Lynn: A 9-year old scored his 200th goal last month, which is a ton of goals in my opinion, and when he asked the referee if he could keep the puck the ref reportedly called the kid selfish and refused. This is according to the boy's parents. His coach denies that the ref did anything, and says that the boy's mother is an overbearing hockey mom. Good ol' Lynn. [Puck Daddy]
Can we just give Evgeni Malkin the MVP already? [NHL]
Mike Smith made 38 saves, and the Coyotes gave the Blackhawks their 8th straight loss. [TSN]
With Anaheim struggling, might Teemu Selanne get moved? I think we'd all flip if Teemu ended up with a spoked-B on his chest. [Puck Daddy]
GMs want an one-time "amnesty clause" to be in the new CBA, like the NBA installed this season. Basically, this means Scott Gomez could be cut at no cost, which is terrible. Plus the guy is on a tear right now. [Calgary Sun]

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I honestly forgot Pouliot is even on the team

That’s a bad thing. And this has been happening for about a month.

by Crazychf on Feb 12, 2012 10:16 AM EST reply actions

forwards on the ice for looch’s game tying goal: 17, 23, 46, 49, 67

which I thought was interesting.

by androxin on Feb 12, 2012 11:09 AM EST up reply actions

he hasnt been bad...

for a third line winger

Bergeron for Selke.
Give Nifty his number back!

by muffinman2 on Feb 13, 2012 1:03 AM EST up reply actions

When is he going to realize that if you post political things on Facebook you're going to be asked about it?

when are people going to realize he doesn’t have to answer to anybody about anything?

by delta on Feb 12, 2012 1:13 PM EST reply actions 2 recs

I’m not saying he has to answer anything, just that he can’t act all upset when he gets asked questions about what he posts. It’s a Catch-22. If he posts stuff, he’s going to get asked questions that he won’t want to deal with. If he doesn’t post anything, a) he’ll get asked why he’s not posting anything and b) he won’t be doing something that I think he feels is important.

For Horton!

by Scott Frano on Feb 12, 2012 3:39 PM EST up reply actions

he’s allowed to post whatever he wants on his own facebook. he doesn’t need to explain to the media why he feels the way he does…..i think it’s kinda ironic that people will complain that he’s commenting and that politics has nothing to do with sports, yet they flood him with questions and write articles about him.

don’t get me wrong, i think he should just lay off the facebook comments because we live in one of the most liberal states in the country. whatever he says the Glove and every other media outlet will jump on his back about it, simply because they disagree with his stance on politics. if this was any other state, most of this stuff would’ve blown under the radar. that KPD article today made me want to puke.

by delta on Feb 12, 2012 4:33 PM EST up reply actions

if he doesn’t want attention, he could try toning down his rhetoric a tad and not Godwin-ing with the holocaust references

I'm out, peace - Tim Thomas

by TomServo42 on Feb 12, 2012 5:03 PM EST up reply actions

Or just keep make sure your rhetoric is liberal friendly so the mass media won’t go apeshit over it

Our intention isn't to discuss this... it's to see if you can bleed.

by BobbyOrrsBastard on Feb 12, 2012 5:08 PM EST up reply actions

suits me dandy

I'm out, peace - Tim Thomas

by TomServo42 on Feb 12, 2012 5:14 PM EST up reply actions

Pathetic.

Our intention isn't to discuss this... it's to see if you can bleed.

by BobbyOrrsBastard on Feb 12, 2012 5:14 PM EST up reply actions

pardon me for not wanting an athlete I admire spouting off about social conservatism and religious morality

I'm out, peace - Tim Thomas

by TomServo42 on Feb 12, 2012 5:15 PM EST up reply actions

Pardon me for thinking its bloody pathetic when people can’t be respectful of the opinions and viewpoints of others. Expecting others to agree with all facets of your worldview reeks of fascism to me

Our intention isn't to discuss this... it's to see if you can bleed.

by BobbyOrrsBastard on Feb 12, 2012 5:30 PM EST up reply actions

I can be respectful of opinions when the opinion in question is that others should be forced to share the moral tenets of one’s belief system. I have no patience or respect whatsoever with social conservatism and the so-called “culture wars” that eat up the vast majority of political discourse in this country.

And casting a government’s attempt to prevent a religious institution from impinging on rights as religious persecution is just that

I'm out, peace - Tim Thomas

by TomServo42 on Feb 12, 2012 5:39 PM EST up reply actions

I ~~can~~can’t be respectful of

I'm out, peace - Tim Thomas

by TomServo42 on Feb 12, 2012 5:42 PM EST up reply actions

Funny bit is, apparently Obama agrees with Timmy’s opinion on the matter…

Our intention isn't to discuss this... it's to see if you can bleed.

by BobbyOrrsBastard on Feb 12, 2012 5:45 PM EST up reply actions

I’d have to search pretty hard through my posts to unearth anything that stated my agreement with the president

I'm out, peace - Tim Thomas

by TomServo42 on Feb 12, 2012 5:46 PM EST up reply actions

I can be respectful of opinions when the opinion in question is that others should be forced to share the moral tenets of one’s belief system. I have no patience or respect whatsoever with social conservatism and the so-called "culture wars" that eat up the vast majority of political discourse in this country.

The contradiction in the above statement just killed me. Thanks.

by dudebro on Feb 13, 2012 12:02 AM EST up reply actions

I guess you missed the typo edit.

I'm out, peace - Tim Thomas

by TomServo42 on Feb 13, 2012 8:17 AM EST via Android app up reply actions

there’s no contradiction. the debate timmy brought up is whether the church, through social service organizations, has the right to impose its beliefs on those it serves by denying certain provisions of health care legislation that got against its tenets

I can have respect for those who don’t share my views and beliefs, but not for those who actively lobby to enforce theirs on others.

I'm out, peace - Tim Thomas

by TomServo42 on Feb 13, 2012 8:24 AM EST via Android app up reply actions

Tim Thomas doesn't need to do any more explaining

Tim made a bold statement on Facebook and in snubbing the President. Though I completely disagree with his views, that took testicles. Tim explained why he did what he did on Facebook in pretty clear language that, in my rattled cage, needs no further explanation. The press keeps asking, what did you mean by this? what were you thinking about that?…just because they have nothing better to do. This is sport for reporters…see who can get someone to talk and say something newsworthy.

We shouldn’t victimize Thomas for taking political action; more people should do it.

Also, let’s keep in mind the 1968 Olympic Black Power (or “Human Rights”) Salute. Thomas’ actions are minor league in comparison…but it should be noted that the treatment Smith and Carlos received (and Norman, the Australian also on the podium), was mean-spirited and cruel, in form very similar to the forces being protested with raised fists.

You can challenge people making political statements, but when they say there’s nothing more to be said…there’s nothing more to be said. Leave them alone; don’t penalize them for being political. As Jack Edwards mentioned in a rant before a Montreal game, we decided to rule ourselves a few hundred years ago; it’s everyone’s responsibility to be political.

by rattle6288 on Feb 12, 2012 3:15 PM EST reply actions

I LOVE TIMMY but ...

Tim Thomas is an idiot if he thinks he can post his views on facebook and not be asked about it by the media. When you post something on facebook it is no longer private. If you don’t want to talk about it, don’t post it.

I honestly don’t understand what he’s trying to do here. He posts his views because he wants to use his high profile to make people aware of something, yet when asked about it he refuses to talk about it, say it’s his personal life. It just doesn’t make sense. It’s almost like he has no idea of his surroundings and the way our society works.

I am Timmy’s biggest fan. The way he played last year has made him a god to me, but the way he has been acting lately is extremely disappointing. He is either extremely naive or extremely stupid.

(it doesn’t matter what his views are, it’s completely irrelevent if he’s a conservative or liberal)

by MTLsBiggestBsFan on Feb 13, 2012 10:06 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Bodnarchuk callup!?

ALERT! TRADE COMING!!!

I'm out, peace - Tim Thomas

by TomServo42 on Feb 13, 2012 10:00 AM EST reply actions

just saw that. Bye-bye Kampher?

by Federko on Feb 13, 2012 10:01 AM EST up reply actions

The P-Bruins are off til Friday, he’s probably just practicing with the team.

by MTLsBiggestBsFan on Feb 13, 2012 10:08 AM EST reply actions

Why not Kampfer?

by Federko on Feb 13, 2012 10:15 AM EST up reply actions

Good point, didn’t realize Kampfer was sent down on Saturday. You are either right about a trade or they are just giving someone else a try out to be #7

by MTLsBiggestBsFan on Feb 13, 2012 10:19 AM EST up reply actions

They want Kampfer to get some game work…. he hasn’t played for a long time now so makes sense to let him get some work down in Providence while you cover him with another guy who can learn from watching the big boys practice.

Our intention isn't to discuss this... it's to see if you can bleed.

by BobbyOrrsBastard on Feb 13, 2012 10:26 AM EST up reply actions