Game Thread 29: Boston Bruins at Columbus Blue Jackets
by Matt Wagner on Dec 10, 2011 6:00 PM EST
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PrintBoston Bruins at Columbus Blue Jackets, Dec 10, 2011 7:00 PM EST
Start #12 for Curtis Sanford, against the team where his streak began.
In some non-Jackets feel good news: A reconstituted Lokomotiv Yaroslavl team will take the ice for their first game since the tragic plane crash earlier this year in a few days. Tickets sold out within hours of going on sale. Best of luck to them.
Meanwhile, back at home, Scott Howson held another Season Ticket Holder meeting today. I wasn't able to attend this one, but there was a lot of interesting talk on Twitter as the GM once again faced hard questions with frank answers.
- On James Wisniewski and Brendan Shanahan: "I think he was made an example of, and Andy Sutton had better get nailed."
- On hosting an All Star Game: "We're on the radar and it looks good, but no commitment for when."
- On Jeff Carter: "His mental state is not where we want it to be, given the struggles."
- Areas of Focus going forward: "We've got to get better in goal and defense."
- Derick Brassard: "It's up to Brass to take advantage of the opportunities he's given."
I give Howson credit for some hard truth, but I wonder how that's going to affect how people look at Carter, Brass, and especially Steve Mason and Curtis Sanford. When your current starter is the third string goalie, it's not a great day, but he's still 5-3-3. Not exactly setting things on fire, but not terrible either. It's a big game tonight - do we need to put more pressure on the netminder's shoulders?
For additional reading and a change of pace, check out Ten Minute Misconduct, where he took in the OSU / Miami U men's hockey game at the Schott last night.
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That was almost a fight between Boll & Thornton. Almost.
Just once I'd like someone to call me "Sir," without adding, "You're making a scene."
Nasher!!!
Ecxellent pass—excellent goal!
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Excellent. Spelling fail.
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I'd feel better if the Jackets had about 5 more goals...
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WOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Keep it up, boys!
Nicely done!
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Thomas is a dirty player.
Lucic has zero discipline—what a goon…
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Nope. Not a period nor a game.
sigh
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UNBELIEVABLE.
4 minutes wasted then 2 quick goals. Ridiculous.
Just once I'd like someone to call me "Sir," without adding, "You're making a scene."
CBJ need to use this 1st intermission as a bag skate. Resting between periods is for smart players.
Getting harder and harder to watch this team. For free. On TV.
When will they mature and move forward instead of constantly regressing?
Just once I'd like someone to call me "Sir," without adding, "You're making a scene."
That's it. Goodnight.
Just once I'd like someone to call me "Sir," without adding, "You're making a scene."
Sure this won’t happen, but I think mason should start second. Two pretty standard wrist shots. I don’t see how it could hurt throwing mason in there even though he’s probably a little rusty
by cbjfan14 on Dec 10, 2011 8:07 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
I agree. Jackets lose by 1 or by 5--same difference. Sanford must be wearing down...
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Oh my. Hope Dorsett is OK.
Just once I'd like someone to call me "Sir," without adding, "You're making a scene."
Are you fucking kidding me??? Horrible horrible call. Unbelievable
by cbjfan14 on Dec 10, 2011 8:28 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
That has to be all the proof needed to show that the NHL hates the Jackets.
Ridiculous bullshit call.
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Bettman, Shanahan, the War Room and every on-ice official can go straight to hell.
Just once I'd like someone to call me "Sir," without adding, "You're making a scene."
Is Lucic a moron or what? Serious anger management issues...
Just once I'd like someone to call me "Sir," without adding, "You're making a scene."
Knee on knee with intent. Well, Shanahan? Your move.
Suspend this asshole!
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Dorsett out for the game.
Just once I'd like someone to call me "Sir," without adding, "You're making a scene."
Wow. Thomas out as well as Chara. Interesting about Thomas. Fearful of CBJ retaliation perhaps?
Just once I'd like someone to call me "Sir," without adding, "You're making a scene."
Gutless. Thomas has earned a smack--needs to take it like a man...
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lol!
I’m a Jackets fan first, but I guarantee Thomas isn’t fearful of any form of retaliation. He seems to relish that kind of play. If you’re referring to why he didn’t start the third, it’s because the coach pulled him. I didn’t get to see most of the game, but I did see the third goal, and it was awful. I don’t doubt letting in three goals to the league’s worst team was the reason he was pulled.
Thomas always plays with an edge, and when you play with an edge, you know the other team might respond. To suggest he pulled himself out because he was “scared” is incredibly ridiculous.
by Toxichighway on Dec 10, 2011 11:27 PM EST up reply actions
Tim Thomas dont get run, ’cause Tim Thomas dont give a shit. Tim Thomas hit you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfxXnNpInpI
But seriously, how can someone not not like Tim Thomas? He probably has best success story in the game.
Agreed. Hands down my favorite player in the league.
by Toxichighway on Dec 11, 2011 10:37 AM EST up reply actions
Is that the Sutton 8-game suspension hit?
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No, that’s from tonight. I would make fun of Orpik for diving but I guess his own stick did catch him in the face and he had to get stitches. But the ref called a penalty, which is a terrible call.
I see. Who is that playing the Pens? Can't make out the uni.
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No rhyme or reason--play to play, game to game.
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Crap. PP goal for the Bruins.
Just once I'd like someone to call me "Sir," without adding, "You're making a scene."
I think Sanford needs a night off as scary as his replacement will be...
At the same time, the Jackets aren’t doing him any favors.
Just once I'd like someone to call me "Sir," without adding, "You're making a scene."
I agree, after not playing in the NHL for so long, 12 straight i tough. For any goalie really.
#30 Curtis "Sandman" Sanford
Exactly. Unless you're Marc Denis, ha ha!
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Sanford has really not looked that good for the last few games to be honest. Maybe that 8-10 game first “great play bump” is over. If that’s the case we are in trouble!
What??!!
Apparently, if you’re the current Stanley Cup champ you can run our goalie with impunity.
Double AND triple standard regarding the CBJ…sad.
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As it should to any one with a sense of justice and fair play.
Just once I'd like someone to call me "Sir," without adding, "You're making a scene."
I realize the Jackets do not have the talent to stack up with a lot of teams...
…I just wish the playing field was level. Let the CBJ pass or fail by their own talent.
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Isn't every team running Miller this year? Ridiculous.
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What a crock. Give the Stanley Cup champs a penalty in the final 90 seconds.
Tyutin with a bad turnover and a worse correction of it…
Just once I'd like someone to call me "Sir," without adding, "You're making a scene."
I think the Jacket’s have held their own today against a great team, except for the last 2 minutes of the first period. However, that’s the probelem with this team isn’t. They just can’t seem to win the games the should have won. Good game from Johansen and Umby today. Too bad the Sandman didn’t show up. Okay boys – one more push. Let’s go!
The back breaker was not scoring with 4 minutes of power play.
Then allowing Boston to score immediately. Twice.
And then the Dorse injury. And the insult of the penalty against US. Jackets aren’t mentally tough enough to counter all of that.
Just once I'd like someone to call me "Sir," without adding, "You're making a scene."
They actually played really well on that 4 minute penalty but what does it matter when you don’t score. i wish I could explain the mental issue but I can’t. I watched the Bruins feed tonight and they commented that the Jackets completely stopped skating at the end of the 2nd period which is something I have also noticed when we get up by a goal or 2, especially at the end of a period. Why? – that’s the question.
I tell you, if you can figure that out you'll be King in Columbus.
And yes, they did well on the 4 minute PP, but to come up empty is inexcusable.
A LOT of work needs to be done in a LOT of areas. PP, PK, mental issues, physical issues…sigh.
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All I know is that it seems to be the difference between winning and loosing. It’s almost as if the players look like they got away with one when they win, because they expect to loose.
And therein is the mindset--they're playing like their waiting for the other skate to drop.
Other teams go into a game knowing and expecting they’ll win. The Jackets go through the game expecting the worst…
They need a psychologist…
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*they're. sigh. Contraction fail.
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Wow. 23 all by himself in front of the net.
How many times are the Jackets victimized by that play???
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Too many times I think “Why did I watch this whole game?” after watching a game featuring a team I follow.
Mommy issues? Daddy issues?
Lol…I wish I knew the answer as to why I do it as well…
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Yep...
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
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CBJ did themselves no favors tonight.
Blowing a 2 goal lead.
Failing to score on 4 minutes of PP.
Bad penalties.
BUT
The refs also did them no favors. No respect until the Jackets win and win consistently.
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Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
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Gotta work in the morning, so I’ll write the recap tomorrow, but man, that was a great game…except for the endings.
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The sad thing is, how many times have you said that this season? lol
by Toxichighway on Dec 11, 2011 10:37 AM EST up reply actions
VERY fun game to watch. Great game.
Usually after the game, i find myself pointing out elements of the game that the Jackets failed to capitalize on, but after tonights game my only thought was how this game showed how good the Bruins really are. They never seem to panic, they dont shy away from the uptempo, rough style. Its amazing.
I do think Sanford is back to his AHL self, he was bad tonight and really hasnt been good for last 6 games.
I think what it came down to tonight was that we got out coached. Claude Julien made the tough decision of pulling Thomas at a tie game, and we should have done the same. Both goalies had allowed bad goals. Unfortunately, they do have the luxury of pulling a starting goaltender only to replace him with a starting NHL goalie. That helps.
Lastly, who the hell gives Chara enough time to take a clean slapper from the point? That shot probably went right through Sanfords glove.
Arniel is a complete idiot that doesn’t know how to run ANYTHING at the NHL level. I know you and I have gone through lots of back-and-forth discussions on Steve Mason…so you know exactly where I stand on him, and how worthless I think he is.
That being said, even I would have put him in last night…and not in response to Sanford’s lame play. I would have made him the starter. This is not the first game Sanford has started taking a nose dive. He hasn’t been great the last few. He’s still a league better than the only other option we’ve got, but he’s a far cry from the way he started the season. He CLEARLY needs a break. What other coach would watch his main goalie crumble right before his very eyes, and still continue to toss him out there?
The team obviously doesn’t care about losses any more, so why so hesitant about throwing Mason back to the wolves? After all, Arniel didn’t seem to think twice about doing it for the 16 games to start the season. And whatever happened to the assurance that they were looking for a solid veteran netminder to either backup Sanford or Mason? I’ve heard for months that was on their “to do” list, but apparently it’s been put on hold thanks to the holiday season.
by Toxichighway on Dec 11, 2011 10:51 AM EST up reply actions
Theres not much of a market for a goalie right now. Isles probably want to hold on to Nabokov because of the Dipietro injuries and Florida probably wants to keep on to Clemmenson because, well, they cant solely rely on Theodore and they want Markstrom to stay in minors for now (like we should have with Mason).
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