Ty Anderson: Bruins save their season with Game 7 comeback

Its a tough call on who gets the start. Have to think you check in with Sway and see how he is feeling. Ullmark is cold no matter what going in. If sway needs rest let ullmark start. If sway is good to go, give him the nod again.

I am ready for the revenge series. I am hoping that the series win will lift some weight off their shoulders.

Hampus should have a big boost in confidence. Something he has been lacking this season.

I didn't think Lohrei was quite ready but he has proven me wrong. He is adding an element along the offensive blue line that they lack. The ability to beat a forward and create high danger opportunities.

Underdogs. Revenge series. Lets go!

Its a tough call on who gets the start. Have to think you check in with Sway and see how he is feeling. Ullmark is cold no matter what going in. If sway needs rest let ullmark start. If sway is good to go, give him the nod again.
- dothedougie

It's tough choice given that without Swayman, the Bruins would've lost the series.

Linus Ullmark is 12-3-1 in 16 games with a goals against average of 2.47 and a save percentage of .929 versus the Panthers in his career.

Jeremy Swayman is 1-1-1 in 3 games with a goals against average of 3.69 and a save percentage of .875 against the Panthers in his career.

Based on the stats Ullmark would be the guy. However I think it should Swayman's net to lose. Any doubts on whether he can handle being a starter should be gone.

I am ready for the revenge series. I am hoping that the series win will lift some weight off their shoulders.

Hampus should have a big boost in confidence. Something he has been lacking this season.

I didn't think Lohrei was quite ready but he has proven me wrong. He is adding an element along the offensive blue line that they lack. The ability to beat a forward and create high danger opportunities.

Underdogs. Revenge series. Lets go!
- Mahewman

Agreed! Hopefully this a shift for Lindholm and he starts playing like the guy we thought he is. That was a huge game for him.

Hopefully now Pasta can get going with a little help Marchand.

Pavel Zacha needs to show up. Period.

However this goes down I hope Montgomery has learned to let these guy play and to stop tinkering when things are working.

It's tough choice given that without Swayman, the Bruins would've lost the series.

Linus Ullmark is 12-3-1 in 16 games with a goals against average of 2.47 and a save percentage of .929 versus the Panthers in his career.

Jeremy Swayman is 1-1-1 in 3 games with a goals against average of 3.69 and a save percentage of .875 against the Panthers in his career.

Based on the stats Ullmark would be the guy. However I think it should Swayman's net to lose. Any doubts on whether he can handle being a starter should be gone.
- glove_was_stuck

I also think Bruins should continue with Swayman. If he has a poor outing get Ulmark in.

It's tough choice given that without Swayman, the Bruins would've lost the series.

Linus Ullmark is 12-3-1 in 16 games with a goals against average of 2.47 and a save percentage of .929 versus the Panthers in his career.

Jeremy Swayman is 1-1-1 in 3 games with a goals against average of 3.69 and a save percentage of .875 against the Panthers in his career.

Based on the stats Ullmark would be the guy. However I think it should Swayman's net to lose. Any doubts on whether he can handle being a starter should be gone.
- glove_was_stuck

Swayman is gonna get paid.

I also think Bruins should continue with Swayman. If he has a poor outing get Ulmark in.
- Nasty_Duck

This

Swayman is gonna get paid.
- dothedougie

As he should. I think the focus is getting a deal done, than if possible getting a true 1C as neither Coyle or Zacha are that guy or ever will be.

Also Lohrei looks like he is for real. I know there has been a lot of desire for another top 4 guy. I'm wondering if you stand pat and give Lohrei a real shot or do you go in and try to get Montour or Pesce?

As he should. I think the focus is getting a deal done, than if possible getting a true 1C as neither Coyle or Zacha are that guy or ever will be.

Also Lohrei looks like he is for real. I know there has been a lot of desire for another top 4 guy. I'm wondering if you stand pat and give Lohrei a real shot or do you go in and try to get Montour or Pesce?
- glove_was_stuck

I would like them to target Lindholm for his faceoff ability but i also am a big fan of Chandler Stephenson. Sign me up for both.. You can then move Zacha to the wing since he does have chemistry with Pasta.

As he should. I think the focus is getting a deal done, than if possible getting a true 1C as neither Coyle or Zacha are that guy or ever will be.

Also Lohrei looks like he is for real. I know there has been a lot of desire for another top 4 guy. I'm wondering if you stand pat and give Lohrei a real shot or do you go in and try to get Montour or Pesce?
- glove_was_stuck

Lohrei has a better ceiling. He has also picked up the game pretty quick this year even though he has had some struggles. Need to keep him. Then sign a physical D man or trade for one.

I would like them to target Lindholm for his faceoff ability but i also am a big fan of Chandler Stephenson. Sign me up for both.. You can then move Zacha to the wing since he does have chemistry with Pasta.
- Mahewman

I am starting to wonder if Lindholm is a diminishing return. Maybe he would do better if he was the true #1? Torn on him.

Stephensen for sure. He would be a great option at 2C I think.

I dont think they will be in on stamkos. Would be neat but I seriously doubt it.

Do you take a chance on a player like Monahan at the right price? Lesser players like him or Wennenberg/Roslovic/Henrique? Not sure those guys move the ball.

Tough choices. Do you sign 1 guy or two? Where does Poitras fit next year? Lots of questions that need to be answered.

I agree with Glove, #1 priority should be Swayman.

Not to get off topic but, Matthews as a Selke finalist?????

Not to get off topic but, Matthews as a Selke finalist?????
- bluemoon737

Kinda a strange pick. My money is on Barkov winning though.

Wanna know what's gonna happen against Florida? This guy seems to have a pretty good idea, youtu.be/PFyYsQ4l5Ms?si=Pi-LA2lAgziZE_-1

Kinda a strange pick. My money is on Barkov winning though.
- dothedougie

Shouldn't even be a conversation. It's Barkov.

I am starting to wonder if Lindholm is a diminishing return. Maybe he would do better if he was the true #1? Torn on him.

Stephensen for sure. He would be a great option at 2C I think.

I dont think they will be in on stamkos. Would be neat but I seriously doubt it.

Do you take a chance on a player like Monahan at the right price? Lesser players like him or Wennenberg/Roslovic/Henrique? Not sure those guys move the ball.

Tough choices. Do you sign 1 guy or two? Where does Poitras fit next year? Lots of questions that need to be answered.

I agree with Glove, #1 priority should be Swayman.
- dothedougie

I see him as a 2C when developed in another season or so. Down the middle in the near and hopeful future could be:

1C: Lindholm/Stephenson/free agent
2C: Coyle
3C: Poitras
4C: Boqvist

Some the of P bruins may try for spot as well. Lysell was having a good season till he got hurt. Kuntar, Merkulov and Brunet all played well. Hopeing at least one of them takes a page from Lohrei and Poitras and forces their way in.

I see him as a 2C when developed in another season or so. Down the middle in the near and hopeful future could be:

1C: Lindholm/Stephenson/free agent
2C: Coyle
3C: Poitras
4C: Boqvist

Some the of P bruins may try for spot as well. Lysell was having a good season till he got hurt. Kuntar, Merkulov and Brunet all played well. Hopeing at least one of them takes a page from Lohrei and Poitras and forces their way in.
- glove_was_stuck

Merkulov I feel is knocking on the door. I have a feeling he will make the leap next year. Lysell maybe. Should be a pretty competitive camp.

Also wondering what they do with Ullmark. Kind of wondering if they are going to use him to either trade into the first round or maybe they get center help that way. Not sure what makes sense on that route though.

Merkulov I feel is knocking on the door. I have a feeling he will make the leap next year. Lysell maybe. Should be a pretty competitive camp.

Also wondering what they do with Ullmark. Kind of wondering if they are going to use him to either trade into the first round or maybe they get center help that way. Not sure what makes sense on that route though.
- dothedougie

Trade Ullmark to New Jersey for their first. Draft Cole Eiserman or Tij Iginla. I thought they both looked pretty damn good in the U18 final.

Trade Ullmark to New Jersey for their first. Draft Cole Eiserman or Tij Iginla. I thought they both looked pretty damn good in the U18 final.
- Mahewman

Ulmark has a (modified 15 team) NTC.
Possible to move him but could prove difficult.

Not to get off topic but, Matthews as a Selke finalist?????

I was shocked at the nomination as well, and I don't think he should (or will) win, but the stats make a case for a nomination.

Trade Ullmark to New Jersey for their first. Draft Cole Eiserman or Tij Iginla. I thought they both looked pretty damn good in the U18 final.
- Mahewman

If not, I also wouldn't mind Berkly Catton. Some exceptional talent there.

quick start, only one National Anthem tonight.

Bruin passing is just awful. They seem like the team with a week's rust.

Nice (frank)ing giveaway at the blue line.