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Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

A celebration of Claude Julien's outstanding career with the Bruins is clouded by yet another goal controversy

By Giesse
It should have been a big night celebrating the accomplishments Claude Julien.
It should have been a big night celebrating the accomplishments Claude Julien.
Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Forget the Panthers. On to Toronto for Saturday evening, 7:00PM.

  • Do, or do not- there is no try. Sequentially inexplicable NHL war room goal reviews only highlight the play of the stumbling Bruins.[TheBostonGlobe]

  • Roberto Luongo spoke about appreciating a lucky break, and Patrice Bergeron about not finding a way to win regardless. [TheBostonGlobe]

  • Here's the game in five bites, including hard to swallow bits.[WEEI]

  • Between a rock and a hard place, the Bruins face making the playoffs only to face an unfavorable matchup in round one.[WEEI]

  • This game recap offers a level-headed, measured explanation of the call (if you're ready to read it.)[Hockeybuzz]

  • The current review system is an embarrassment, and Gary Bettman owes the fans and players a better one.[ScoutingPost]

  • Another NHL coach texted Claude Julien to question the no-goal call, tersely using three letters to describe it.[WEEI]

Elsewhere around the rink:

  • Watch for former Bruin Vladimir Sobotka to return to the Blues.[TheHockeyNews]

  • Enjoy some hockey team art (both real and concept) including a concept for the JagrBombers.[BarDown]

  • Today's long read is an account of the Canadiens vs. the Nordiques "Good Friday Massacre." Mon dieu![Sportsnet]

  • Meanwhile, in Newfoundland, John Scott was "Screeched In." Have a long visit with the unlikeliest All-Star.[Sportsnet]

  • A singular set of game-worn goalie pads is on sale to benefit the NWHL.[InGoal]