Pre-Game Talk: Game 56: 2/19 | Monday Matinee | Bruins vs. Dallas Stars | 1pm ET | NESN, 98.5 FM

[Alicat]

I will be there!

by: Alicat

Marchand is being honored for his 1,000th game prior to puck drop.​

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Bruins to Honor Brad Marchand for 1,000th NHL Game in Pregame Ceremony on Monday, February 19


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[Ladyfan]

Looking forward to goalie hugs at the end of this one.

 

[DarrenBanks56]

they need a bag skate.
no pucks.

 

[Ladyfan]

Another early game. I like it and hope the Bs wake up in time for puck drop.

 

[Alicat]

TD Garden has a new bag policy they just posted on social media. I can’t post it as I am mobile. There are medical and child exceptions.

 

[Ladyfan]

TD Garden has a new bag policy they just posted on social media. I can’t post it as I am mobile. There are medical and child exceptions.

To ensure safety and a swifter entry process, TD Garden strongly discourages guests from bringing bags to events. If a bag is necessary, the following restrictions and processes apply:

• No bags larger than 4in x 6in x 1.5in will be permitted into TD Garden.
• All permitted bags are subject to visual or x-ray screening upon entry.
• Backpacks and oversized bags are NOT permitted.
• Guests with non-complying bags can store their items for a $15 fee at The Mobile Locker Company located on Legends Way. The Mobile Locker Company will be available for all events 2 hours prior to the event's start time and close 1.5 hours after the event concludes. Items must be retrieved from The Mobile Locker Company on the same day.
• Medical and diaper bags that exceed 6”x4”x1.5”are permitted. All guests entering with medical or diaper bags are subject to x-ray screening upon entry.

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

This game can go one of two ways.....

 

[ProdigalFan]

Huh, all you can fit is your phone and a tampon in a bag that size.

 

[McGarnagle]

If you ever needed a Dallas game, we need a Dallas game right about now

 

[smithformeragent]

This game can go one two ways.....

• Come out flat in the matinee and lose a snoozer 2-1

• Come out flat in the matinee, go down 2-1 and come back to tie it but lose 3-2 in overtime

 

[Bruinaura]

Out of curiosity I looked at Seguin's stats and saw that he's played 955 career games and I'm sorry but that's not possible because he was just a rookie on the Bruins yesterday and I may or may not be aging exponentially

 

[the negotiator]

To ensure safety and a swifter entry process, TD Garden strongly discourages guests from bringing bags to events. If a bag is necessary, the following restrictions and processes apply:

• No bags larger than 4in x 6in x 1.5in will be permitted into TD Garden.
• All permitted bags are subject to visual or x-ray screening upon entry.
• Backpacks and oversized bags are NOT permitted.
• Guests with non-complying bags can store their items for a $15 fee at The Mobile Locker Company located on Legends Way. The Mobile Locker Company will be available for all events 2 hours prior to the event's start time and close 1.5 hours after the event concludes. Items must be retrieved from The Mobile Locker Company on the same day.
• Medical and diaper bags that exceed 6”x4”x1.5”are permitted. All guests entering with medical or diaper bags are subject to x-ray screening upon entry.

They are probably getting a flood of complaints over how poorly this was communicated .....yesterday I saw a bunch of people ( many with kids) being told they had to check their bags before going in ...at a cost of $15. You could see most pepople had no idea of the change in bag requirements and had bags that would have been no problem under the prior process.

Delaware North may be a multi billion dollar company but the quality of its management would be challenged running a lemonade stand at the beach on a hot August day.

 

[Ladyfan]

They are probably getting a flood of complaints over how poorly this was communicated .....yesterday I saw a bunch of people ( many with kids) being told they had to check their bags before going in ...at a cost of $15. You could see most pepople had no idea of the change in bag requirements and had bags that would have been no problem under the prior process.

Delaware North may be a multi billion dollar company but the quality of its management would be challenged running a lemonade stand at the beach on a hot August day.

One lady who comes by herself and walks with a cane (STH) was so pissed that she said she was giving up her tickets. Fans need to remember it is not the folks who work there who are at fault.


4 x 6 is too small

 

[Fenian24]

They are probably getting a flood of complaints over how poorly this was communicated .....yesterday I saw a bunch of people ( many with kids) being told they had to check their bags before going in ...at a cost of $15. You could see most pepople had no idea of the change in bag requirements and had bags that would have been no problem under the prior process.

Delaware North may be a multi billion dollar company but the quality of its management would be challenged running a lemonade stand at the beach on a hot August day.

No, no. I am sure the plan was to get every penny from the crowd. Maybe beer sales are down at matinees and they had to find a way to recoup some of that.

 

[Fenway]

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[Caper Bruins fan]

Will the game be delayed. I wonder what time puck drop will be?

 

[eightspokedb]

Most of today's phones won't fit in a 6" bag. My Fjallraven High Coast Pocket is over the 6" and my phone barely fits. I stuff in my phone, earbuds, lady things, earplugs, mini foldable shopping bag, cash and cards into it.

 

[Aussie Bruin]

I like the Stars. One of the teams I watch the most apart from the Bruins. Pavelski, Hintz and Robertson are all very good, Duchene has done very well for them, Johnston is a real talent, even good ol' Seguin does a respectable enough job, he'll just never be worth his silly contract. Their D is solid and they play pretty hard. Put that all together and you have a very good hockey team.

They're definitely beatable though. The Bruins need to bring the same sort of intensity and effort we saw against the Kings, but with some better decision-making and finishing and less self-inflicted errors. Dallas are unlikely to give up a ton of chances, so make the ones you get count. Hoping for a positive end to this underwhelming home stand.

 

[GahdenRinkRat]

Most of today's phones won't fit in a 6" bag. My Fjallraven High Coast Pocket is over the 6" and my phone barely fits. I stuff in my phone, earbuds, lady things, earplugs, mini foldable shopping bag, cash and cards into it.

I’m going to have to find cargo pants and sew pockets inside my Pasta jersey..the size restriction on bags is getting insane….and Yes it’s about the money, they need fewer security guards at entrances and are getting a cut of the $15.00 bag check fee.
I’m certain the new items in the Pro shop are below

 

[the negotiator]

I’m going to have to find cargo pants and sew pockets inside my Pasta jersey..the size restriction on bags is getting insane….and Yes it’s about the money, they need fewer security guards at entrances and are getting a cut of the $15.00 bag check fee.
I’m certain the new items in the Pro shop are below
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Love it !!!!

 

[Alicat]

The garden is getting absolutely roasted online for their new bag policy and rightfully so.

All sporting venues need to adopt the NFL's bag policy and be done with it.

With a bag this size you can't even fit a normal size tampon or pad on top of your wallet, keys and in some cases, something like an epi pen.

 

[BMC]

I don't carry a bag when I go to a venue like TDGarden. If it doesn't fit in my coat or jeans pockets I don't bring it. Wallet, phone, car keys & that's it. I don't even carry my house keys when I get home I use the emergency key to let myself in.

Carrying a bag simply isn't worth the trouble IMO.

 

[Gordoff]

Out of curiosity I looked at Seguin's stats and saw that he's played 955 career games and I'm sorry but that's not possible because he was just a rookie on the Bruins yesterday and I may or may not be aging exponentially

Weird that Marchy only has like under 50 games more that TS in the NHL.

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

Weird that Marchy only has like under 50 games more that TS in the NHL.

Marchand's first season as a regular was the Cup year and also Seguin's rookie year which he turned into a regular almost instantly.

 

[BruinDust]

I like the Stars. One of the teams I watch the most apart from the Bruins. Pavelski, Hintz and Robertson are all very good, Duchene has done very well for them, Johnston is a real talent, even good ol' Seguin does a respectable enough job, he'll just never be worth his silly contract. Their D is solid and they play pretty hard. Put that all together and you have a very good hockey team.

They're definitely beatable though. The Bruins need to bring the same sort of intensity and effort we saw against the Kings, but with some better decision-making and finishing and less self-inflicted errors. Dallas are unlikely to give up a ton of chances, so make the ones you get count. Hoping for a positive end to this underwhelming home stand.

Their top pair of Heiskanen on his off-side and Harley on the left are one of the league's top pairs without a doubt.