Comments on: Habs & Bruins: Eastern Conference Quarter Final

By: lucicbergeronchara

lucicbergeronchara — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 02:44:09 +0000

Senet as a B’s fan even I knew that Bruins had to win that game outright two points to none.I Don’t think Boston wanted to play Montreal in playoffs again-Rangers would have been a change..that said, definitely Bruins won the “battle” last Thursday but Canadiens won the “war.” Game 2 should be off the hook, we’ll see if Bruins can keep their composure. D’Agostini-you guys got a good one there-he scares me..

By: CH

CH — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 02:37:43 +0000

Habs played an awesome game tonight even though they lost. They showed passion and drive. If they stay focused and do what they are supposed to do, they will surprise everyone and finish on top!
They had a rough season from administration to coaches to players’ issues, they must continue to pull together as a team. They can do it – no doubts.

By: Senet1

Senet1 — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 02:17:16 +0000

Well Joseph, all signs show that you are correct and that the Bruins will take us out in five maybe six possibly four. But as a habs fan I have to believe that our team came together last Thursday night for the first time all year. Yes we lost that game but we won something more than a point. He won confidence in our capabilities, confidence in our goaltending and confidence that we can get into Boston’s head and put pressure on them to prove they are the better team. If our power play continues to be successful then I think we have a shot. So as a habs fan I believe.

By: habknot

habknot — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:35:07 +0000

This is a beautiful time of ‘IF’s. My brain says “Habs Beware”, but my guts are thinking “I know both these teams at their best, and if the best Habs team shows up it will squeak by the best Bruins team; I just don’t think the best Bruins team will show up.” Going with my guts [and my heart]: Habs in 5!!!!!!!

By: Joseph

Joseph — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 19:01:14 +0000

I think that people tend to look at history too much when it comes to a matchup like this. Yes, the Habs have had the Bruins’ number for quite some time. But things inevitably change. If they didn’t, the Yankees would win the World Series ad nauseum, Brasil the World Cup. Speaking of which…

One might say that Argentina has a pretty good soccer team. But when that team plays against Brasil it loses its confidence, plays scared, and ultimately loses the game. Understandable as Brasil is Brasil. But signs of the tide turning are certainly there, and even Brasil, despite its plethora of talent and high expectations, has faultered as of late. This story is not at all unlike that of the Habs and Bruins. The Bruins have the team to get the job done this season and they know it. The Habs, on the other hand, don’t appear to have much of anything going in their favour.

We shall see what unfolds soon enough.

By: Mats Naslund

Mats Naslund — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:43:35 +0000

I’m as big a homer as the next guy, but I have to say going into the series the Habs just don’t match up well against the Bruins. I’m not overly concerned with the top line, but given that the Plex, Kostitsyn, D’Agostini line have been in hibernation for all of recent memory, I do not like our chances. Boston can key in on one line to shut us down, and as we all saw last game, Boston rolls three lines that can score. I’m sure the Lapierre line will give everything they have, and the fourth line will do their best to shut the B’s down, but the 2nd line combined with our defensive injuries are making it very hard to predict a positive outcome for the Canadiens. We’re small on defense at the best of times. Right now we’re small and wounded and that is a scary combination when you’re up against a team of crashers and bangers like the Bruins.

Its playoff time, and I wouldn’t be ok with writing all of this if I didn’t mention that an upset is not out of the realm of possibilities when talking about Habs-Bruins series, but that thought will only take you so far. Price will need to stand on his head. The second line will need to find a way to contribute. The defense will have to play smart, mistake-free hockey. The only problem being that considering the year we’ve had, to expect all, if not any, of those things to happen is being wishful.

Good luck to the Bruins. I’ll be watching the series from Boston with my sound on mute so I don’t have to hear the tripe that is a NESN hockey broadcast. I’m hoping for a quiet and anxious city after game one… or should I say wishing?

By: tonyfromnb

tonyfromnb — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 22:26:04 +0000

Very nice read, and I agree, anything is possible.

I can’t tell you how many of my b’s buddies didn’t want this matchup in the first round, they may say publically bring on the Habs, but privately, no way.

Too much bad history, 71, 79, 02 & 04….too many crying nights in my youth

This game is never played on paper, and this series is no different. I say this one goes to 7th Heaven, and the b’s have the hammer.

To me it plays out like this:
Price steals one, Chara blows one, and a role player, maybe Kostopoulos scores one in OT…all b’s wins are by a wide margin, including the 7th game.

Good Luck Habs fans…this is the only reason I still follow hockey.

Tony from NB.