Bruins’ Kelly, Peverley have passed chemistry test, now need production
The Bruins are going to need more than just the single goal they’ve gotten from Kelly and the two (one shorthanded) Peverley’s provided to make the lengthy playoff run the pair of forwards were brought to Boston to extend. Both players acknowledge there has to be more points on the board to make all the intuitive passes and speedy skating they’re able to display count for something. Peverley’s confident neither he nor Kelly will waste this opportunity to be part of a special experience in Boston.
“I think we’re both really excited about the opportunity we have here,” he said. “Next week, the real season starts.”
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If we play the Habs i would want home ice advantage. Beyond that I don’t think home ice for the Bruins matters that much. Our road record is better than our home record (or at least it was-haven’t check recently).
I am not a fan of Ryder at all-and I will be glad when they let him go this summer (and will be quite cranky if they keep for anything close to his current salary). I would rather keep Paille-he comes with a smaller cap hit and at least can forecheck and kill penalties.
They suck at home. I too could care less about these last three games (four even.)
MCK, exactly what I was thinking!!!
I think Claude’s abilities have to be questioned. The bruins have lost 3 straight game 7′s, blew a 3-0 series lead, and when they are up 3-0, like against the Rangers, everybody holds their breath once we give up a goal, even with a Vezina winner and Norris Trophy defenseman on the squad. The team lacks the killer instinct, i dont care who/when/why, if your a stanley cup contender, you dont blow a 3-0 lead. I know the Bruins cant play their beat em up physical brand of hockey every night, but they can skate. The HuLK line doesnt skate hard every night, and you cant just flip the switch going into the post season. Bergeron and Recchi need to pick up there games, and we need to finish the season with 2 well played games. The team that wins the cup plays the hardest consistently and has solid goaltending. We know the latter is pretty much a given, so if the Bruins dont win at least 2 rounds, get Claude out of here.
On a side note, I understand the Seguin situation is tricky and difficult to handle. Yet, by Claude putting Ryder is Seguins spot when he scores ONE goal, hes sending hte message to Seguin that hes one goal away from being in the pressbox, and lets Ryder think that all he has to do is score a goal to make up for his 2 weeks of wandering the ice with less passion then joe friggin thornton.
I love the B’s, and hope they can figure this out and play a consistent, physical brand of playoff hockey and bring home the cup.
Have faith guys, Kelly is a solid, smart player.
Soon the real season begins and we will see if the Bruins can pass the psychological test from last year.
Go B’s
Tom, I agree. Peverly was a solid pickup, but I’m not sure Kelly was worth a second-round pick. Seems like Kelly doesn’t bring anything to the table that you didn’t already have in Campbell and/or that you didn’t get when you acquired Peverly. Not sure why you’d trade for Kelly, and then go trade for Peverly a few days later. Seems like there were other, less expensive options available than Chris Kelly, whether on the current roster or down on the farm. Those options wouldn’t have cost you a second round pick, and you’d have to think that whomever filled Kelly’s spot (assuming they’d never traded for him in the first place) could have generated a goal by now.
Yeah MCK you’re right. Those bums should have won every single contest including the pre-season. What a bunch of ninnys!
Unless they have a perfect season, its hardly worth playing. Should have packed it in after the first contest in Europe.
Bums.
I don’t know about you guys, but I love Peverly. The guy is fast, has skills and plays very smart. I am not sold on Chris Kelly.
“Next week, the real season starts”
Great attitude guys. Why not forfeit so no one gets hurt. It isn’t like home ice would matter.
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“Next week, the real season starts” is exactly why I’m not watching the last 3 games and why I didn’t care about the Rangers game.
I don’t think folks should be expecting much of Kelly offensively. He’s great on the kill, good positionally, not afraid to go get it.. but he’s a buzz kill on the other end. If anyone had looked at his numbers, you should have known.
In his best year he had 38 points and scored 15 times.
He shored up the 3rd line center problem though. That line will be sound with him in the middle. However, he’s a serious offensive drain for his wings. He’s really Campbell Light, and that’s too bad.
What did Nashville give up for Fisher again?
maybe Dan, i am now a finisher, Paille should be put on the line!
I think that line has great speed and moves well-it just seems like they can’t finish-hopefully they will find that finish before or at least for the play offs.