Game 1 Stanley Cup Finals Bruins at Blackhawks 6/12/13 7 PM CT

[Tjodalv]

Did they even get a shot on goal during that power play?

2 I think (neither of which were any good).

 

[Franko725]

So, I was thinking, if Stalberg is going to sit, wouldn't Montador be a better option than Bollig? At least he would provide a threat on the PP from the point.

 

[Tjodalv]

I hope to god we don't lose Bickell this offseason. He may demand a pretty high contract after the year/playoffs he's played.

 

[Gravis]

I could pass a kidney stone smoother than this team.

 

[Tampabear]

it's OK. We apply better pressure at even strength.

 

[Tjodalv]

So, I was thinking, if Stalberg is going to sit, wouldn't Montador be a better option than Bollig? At least he would provide a threat on the PP from the point.

Bollig plays LW/C...Montador is a D man. Unless you plan on playing 7 D and be short a forward...

 

[Franko725]

I hope to god we don't lose Bickell this offseason. He may demand a pretty high contract after the year/playoffs he's played.

I have an odd feeling that he might give a nice hometown discount to stay. Just a hunch.

 

[Franko725]

Bollig plays LW/C...Montador is a D man. Unless you plan on playing 7 D and be short a forward...

Wouldn't be the first time that they used a defenseman at one of the wings. See John Scott for instance.

 

[Tjodalv]

I have an odd feeling that he might give a nice hometown discount to stay. Just a hunch.

We can hope. He's easily our most skilled big man (not that we have too many big guys anyway). I still can't believe Boston got Lucic at 50th overall; I would kill for a guy of that size/skill level.

 

[Tjodalv]

Wouldn't be the first time that they used a defenseman at one of the wings. See John Scott for instance.

Scott was just out there to kick ass though, not really make any real hockey contribution...he didn't do anything else but fight. Byfuglien would have been a better example, except we actually converted him to wing for over a year rather than just plugging him up front in the finals.

 

[TL1961]

Period 3: Need better passes! Way off the mark, time and time again.

Tie this at 2 and Rask is no longer "other-worldly" as some believe.

And for God's sake, don't give up a 3rd goal.

 

[ClydeLee]

Q played Monty a few games on 4th line wing, he was there the game he got set back.

Hendry also got some wing time in 10-11

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[Diehardfan]

Wouldn't be the first time that they used a defenseman at one of the wings. See John Scott for instance.

Montador is a stiff who's exactly where he needs to be...outta sight. He couldnt hold down a spot when the Hawks were bad. That was one seriously inept FA signing, bordering on Huetlike ineptness.

 

[TL1961]

This is a GAME thread.

Free agency talk can wait until after we hoist the cup.

Thank you.

 

[Franko725]

This is a GAME thread.

Free agency talk can wait until after we hoist the cup.

Thank you.

 

[TL1961]

I was only half-kidding....but seriously, who frets DURING a Stanley Cup final about what will happen afterward? ENJOY!

(Plus, I think we keep him. No repeat of 2010)

 

[Diehardfan]

I was only half-kidding....but seriously, who frets DURING a Stanley Cup final about what will happen afterward? ENJOY!

(Plus, I think we keep him. No repeat of 2010)

again.............

 

[TL1961]

OK...fret if you need to.

As for me, I will enjoy the Stanley Cup run.

 

[Franko725]

Yeah, hadn't thought about it today until I read it elsewhere, but why Bollig over Ben Smith? I know why, because Q is trying to prove how "smart" he is again....

 

[Tjodalv]

Yeah, hadn't thought about it today until I read it elsewhere, but why Bollig over Ben Smith? I know why, because Q is trying to prove how "smart" he is again....

No, it's because we're playing a considerably more physical and larger team...so getting another big body out there to give our physical game a boost is a pretty standard move across the league.