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[Roflobear]

As much as I dislike the Bruins, I'll be cheering for them against the Habs so we can have an all American playoffs. The way it was meant to be

 

[Sanjuro]

Iginla is actually pretty likable. Wish he could've done more for us last year

I don't think he was ever really unlikable. He reminds me a lot of Bourque in his demeanor.

 

[Sanjuro]

Habs/Bruins Round 16 in my 31 years on this planet. Bring ittttttttttt. Can't wait to be in the Bell Centre for Game 3.

Come down to Boston! I'll get you drunk.

 

[scissorfight]

good series, bruins.

wings special teams were beyond awful. that was the series.

 

[Solo]

Come down to Boston! I'll get you drunk.

Why do that when I can get drunk, wear my Habs red without getting stabbed, and see beautiful french Canadian chicks everywhere?

OH, CANADA!

 

[Sanjuro]

Why do that when I can get drunk, wear my Habs red without getting stabbed, and see beautiful french Canadian chicks everywhere?

OH, CANADA!

Nah, you wouldn't get stabbed.

I agree with you on the women up there. However, we can offer you a chubby assorted gift basket...

...and booze!

 

[ShaneB]

Plenty of fun first round series, good to know one in the second round will be fantastic. Habs/Bruins will be fun to watch.

 

[BY2K]

YO, BOSTON!

 

[Solo]

Nah, you wouldn't get stabbed.

I agree with you on the women up there. However, we can offer you a chubby assorted gift basket...

...and booze!

NO THANK YOU I'LL PAY $11.50 FOR WATERED DOWN MOLSON PRODUCTS AND ENJOY IT

 

[Sanjuro]

NO THANK YOU I'LL PAY $11.50 FOR WATERED DOWN MOLSON PRODUCTS AND ENJOY IT

I hope you're thirsty, friend.

It's always great to see the Montreal (and other visiting teams) fans roam around the city. They are usually always wearing their sweaters around town, fun to just welcome them and chat them up.

 

[BY2K]

NO THANK YOU I'LL PAY $11.50 FOR WATERED DOWN MOLSON PRODUCTS AND ENJOY IT

Better wash that down with some nice poutine.

 

[Solo]

This is going to be a VERY interesting series, I think. As usual, it will likely come down to whether Montreal can effectively use their speed and transition game or if Boston can impose their will physically. Oh, and special teams and luck, of course.

Prediction: PAIN

 

[ActStriker]

Good series, but Round 2 is gonna be nuts

 

[SmackCrackleNPop]

Alfredsson needs to pull a Quick and try to get dragged into the next round

 

[Red_Man]

If Murray doesn't play, we have a decent chance. If he does play, we're toast.

 

[Solo]

This will mark the 34th time the two teams will meet up in the springtime in the 90-year rivalry, a record in North American pro sports.

Nice.

 

[Acid08]

If Murray doesn't play, we have a decent chance. If he does play, we're toast.

I feel like putting Murray in is such a coaches move though. Playing a bigger, stronger team? Better put a physical presence in to counteract that.

 

[Solo]

I don't see a reason to make ANY roster changes until we get beat, personally. If the Bruins hammer us in Game 1, okay, bring in the thugs. Until then though? Ride the wave!

 

[wsoxfan1214]

I was alright with either team between the Bruins and Wings losing.

Bruins over the Habs in 5.

 

[Red_Man]

I feel like putting Murray in is such a coaches move though. Playing a bigger, stronger team? Better put a physical presence in to counteract that.

It's definitely a Therrien move, but he made a complete 180 in the first round and kept up with Cooper. I hope he doesn't reverse on that success and put him in.

 

[A Serious Man]

It's a gross, twisted world where I cheer for the Habs in a playoff series, but that day has come.

 

[ZeroGravity]

Orpik's not on the ice for warmups.

 

[Deraldin]

I feel like putting Murray in is such a coaches move though. Playing a bigger, stronger team? Better put a physical presence in to counteract that.

If you are going to put in a big physical guy to play against the Bruins, at least put the one that can actually play hockey in. We have Tinordi for a reason.

 

[Solo]

If you are going to put in a big physical guy to play against the Bruins, at least put the one that can actually play hockey in. We have Tinordi for a reason.

Tinordi had a rough playoff last year though. I'm guessing they'll try to get another year of seasoning into him before getting him back out there in the playoffs.

 

[BY2K]

This is going to be a VERY interesting series, I think. As usual, it will likely come down to whether Montreal can effectively use their speed and transition game or if Boston can impose their will physically. Oh, and special teams and luck, of course.

Prediction: PAIN

Markov is gonna get injured in that series, won't they?

 

[Red_Man]

If you are going to put in a big physical guy to play against the Bruins, at least put the one that can actually play hockey in. We have Tinordi for a reason.

We beat the Bruins using our speed, putting in a big, fat, slow pylon completely goes against the game plan.

 

[SmackAttack]

I'm not too bummed about Detroit losing. Boston was the better team for the better part of the series and the injuries definitely took their toll by the end even though they had some great chances and shots that could have easily gone in. Still, 23 straight playoff appearances is something to take some pride in. Hopefully next year is better for us. Always cool to see players shake hands and chat at the end too.

Boston/Montreal will be interesting and that's about all I'll say.

Now I want to see them Jackets take a lead.

 

[Deraldin]

Tinordi had a rough playoff last year though. I'm guessing they'll try to get another year of seasoning into him before getting him back out there in the playoffs.

Would have been fine if they hadn't buried him in the minors all year in favour of Murray.

We beat the Bruins using our speed, putting in a big, fat, slow pylon completely goes against the game plan.

I don't care whether he Tinordi plays or not. I'm just saying if the coach insists on putting someone in for MOARBIG reasons, which regular season Therrien would do, I'd rather it be Tinordi than Murray.

The team has been playing well enough that they should just stick with the current roster for now so hopefully it won't be an issue.

 

[Alucard]

Go Pens. Do it. I expect them to come out looking to prove a point.

...and then lose 4-3 after going up by 3 goals in the first.

 

[Samyy]

I think I'm gonna have to cheer for Boston
#CupforIggy

 

[zroid]

samyy no...

don't do this

 

[Samyy]

samyy no...

don't do this

I don't really care if they are the last Canadian team or anything, that really means nothing to me. To be honest I like the way Boston plays.

 

[Red_Man]

I don't care whether he Tinordi plays or not. I'm just saying if the coach insists on putting someone in for MOARBIG reasons, which regular season Therrien would do, I'd rather it be Tinordi than Murray.

The team has been playing well enough that they should just stick with the current roster for now so hopefully it won't be an issue.

I agree, I don't think he can change the roster after the first sweep in 20 years.

I think I'm gonna have to cheer for Boston
#CupforIggy

Who are you?

 

[Clydefrog]

tabris was wrong! gasp

 

[Zeppeli]

Pulling for Boston just because if CBJ makes the ECF, I don't think they can handle MTL.

 

[DopeyFish]

tabris was wrong! gasp

all the ducks fans are crying

 

[Kifimbo]

Team Zatkoff.

 

[Quick]

I think I'm gonna have to cheer for Boston
#CupforIggy

Have some self-respek.

 

[Ryuuroden]

Let's go jackets

 

[Alucard]

Team Zatkoff.

Team Fleury.

Today, we are all MAF.

Or maybe just MAFfed.

 

[Curufinwe]

Bob needs a game like Mason had last night.

 

[Quick]

Let's go jackets

They aren't the Jets, so I could support them.

But #TeamNope

 

[zroid]

I don't really care if they are the last Canadian team or anything, that really means nothing to me. To be honest I like the way Boston plays.

IT'S BOSTON FFS!

 

[Cake Boss]

Hahahah traitersson I cant stop laughing.

Ruin your entire legacy for the extra 5 games hahahahahaha

 

[Alucard]

Goc back in the lineup for the Pens. Game changer, baby.

 

[Zeppeli]

Hahahah traitersson I cant stop laughing.

Ruin your entire legacy for the extra 5 games hahahahahaha

Alfy didn't owe Ottawa anything. He would have rather given himself a chance at a Stanley Cup before retirement and actually make the playoffs. It's not his fault Boston beat them.

 

[Alucard]

Hahahah traitersson I cant stop laughing.

Ruin your entire legacy for the extra 5 games hahahahahaha

Just imagine him walking around and having to hear random Sens fans yelling "I hope it was worth it, Alfredsson!" for the rest of his life.

 

[A Serious Man]

Goc back in the lineup for the Pens. Game changer, baby.

Tyutin and Ryan Murray are back for CBJ as well.

 

[MetatronM]

Bruins-Habs should be awesome.


Now then, for the fun stuff. We are all BJ fans.

 

[Red_Man]

Alfy didn't owe Ottawa anything. He would have rather given himself a chance at a Stanley Cup before retirement and actually make the playoffs. It's not his fault Boston beat them.

It is his fault that he destroyed his legacy for a team that everyone knew didn't have a chance at the cup.