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Bergeron’s grandmother died. I don’t know why Recchi got the day off. Doubt that has an effect. I suspect that line tailed off because just like the rest of this team, they’re not capable offensively of producing regulary over 65-70 games.
MK
so, Matt… break this story: what is wrong with that line that was clicking so well all season? why did both veterans get personal days last week? that line is important, but slipping. there will be no postseason if Bergeron and Recchi finish the regular season down in the Ryder territory on this chart: http://www.nhl.com/ice/playerstats.htm?fetchKey=20112BOSSASAll&sort=plusMinus&viewName=plusMinus
[...] In the aftermath of the benching, Marchand said he knew he had to tone down his act. Well, he obviously has an odd sense of “toned down.” [...]
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Bergeron’s grandmother died. I don’t know why Recchi got the day off. Doubt that has an effect. I suspect that line tailed off because just like the rest of this team, they’re not capable offensively of producing regulary over 65-70 games.
MK
so, Matt… break this story: what is wrong with that line that was clicking so well all season? why did both veterans get personal days last week? that line is important, but slipping. there will be no postseason if Bergeron and Recchi finish the regular season down in the Ryder territory on this chart: http://www.nhl.com/ice/playerstats.htm?fetchKey=20112BOSSASAll&sort=plusMinus&viewName=plusMinus
I hope Marchand gets back in the line soon.
Claude is great at benching rookies
@TomG – and his extremely slow skating…
Maybe he can be an example to Recchi. Now Rex can be accountable for his bad passes and turn overs.
Matt, you should install a “like” section to posts… its good to scroll through and read the good ones.
It’s good to see how he is taking it. It’d be great to see him go out and hit that 20 goal mark Tuesday night against Columbus.