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Read the GDT last night after the game.
1/2 through the first period all these posters are saying how the B's suck.
Season might as well be over.
Might as well play for a draft pick.
Who are these loons?
Checked who the posters were, and didn't recognize most of them.
They have a few hundred posts.
Good grief.
The team starts the season a little slow.
Have a few injuries, which won't help, and they write the team off.
Can we institute a new forum feature, to be able to vote a poster off the board?
This panic is pretty much universal for most teams who more is expected from. I am guilty of it myself, but I need to remember, it was merely 3 years ago that I thought this team was a good 5 years away from displaying any hope of merely being a playoff team, let alone a team who could compile 116pts. A few major injuries, lots of new faces and young faces, my hope is that the boys can play a little above .500 hockey, any better than that is a bonus, and when Savvy/Lucic return, they will make a strong push.
Another personal belief or opinion, I could care less about 1st place/ home ice for the playoffs, I think in some ways, having so much success seemingly so easily hurt them more than if they had of busted their arses more to snag first.
Those are the same people that go to the Garden and make fun of other teams fans thinking they are great and know everything about hockey,Don't need those people
While the season's not over, there may be systemic issues with the team.
Too early to tell to what degree the effects of losing Kessel and the long term injuries to two of our best players will be, but those factors, and the relatively lackluster effort put forth by the team at large thus far, is, justifiably. of concern to many.
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While the season's not over, there may be systemic issues with the team.
Too early to tell to what degree the effects of losing Kessel and the long term injuries to two of our best players will be, but those factors, and the relatively lackluster effort put forth by the team at large thus far, is, justifiably. of concern to many.
For sure it's a concern but they aren't out for 3 months and we should have plenty of time to catch up in case we are behind when both Lucic and Savard get back.If we could play 500 we will be just fine and I think this team can do it
Not!
Read the GDT last night after the game.
1/2 through the first period all these posters are saying how the B's suck.
Season might as well be over.
Might as well play for a draft pick.
Who are these loons?
Checked who the posters were, and didn't recognize most of them.
They have a few hundred posts.
Good grief.
The team starts the season a little slow.
Have a few injuries, which won't help, and they write the team off.
Can we institute a new forum feature, to be able to vote a poster off the board?
That's the problem with reading the GDT, especially the posts from mid-game. Some are just way too emotional & reactive. I will say, though, that I don't know why the number of posts is relevant ... how many posts does someone need before their opinion matters?
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Originally Posted by ap3lovr
I'm still reserving judgment until tonights game. We need to string a couple of wins in a row together.
Not just wins ... good performances. While I recognize that winning is the most imporant thing, I personally would feel more comfortable about the team's legitimacy if they play well but lose
As long as this team can keep it's head above .500 and it continues to improve its systemic flaws, I'm going to be a lot more interested in how they are playing after the Olympic break. I mean yeah, I want to see them dominate all the time and I realize that good habits come from repetition. But I am resering hope that they will finish strong and head into the playoffs with determination and a machine-like adherence to systems.
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I'm not panicking or losing my belief in this team...no need to. It's like starting from square one again without Savvy and Looch in the lineup. The new combinations are going to need time to develop chemistry, and that was evident in the first period last night, everyone looked a little out of sync. Tonight is going to be a tough test for this group, sucks I'm working and won't be able to see it. Anyway, those saying all that stuff in the GDT should have their user names highlighted in pink.
The GDT is reactionary and a live conversation once the game starts. Someone will (for example) say a player sucks then tout the player as the greatest thing ever 3 minutes later. Its bascially like watching a game with emotional friends in the bar...
I don't hold anything against anyone for game time reaction posts in the GDT, that's what its there for, and its gotten me through some lonely games when I needed someone to cheer with.
Though it is funny to read the next day and watch the highs and lows play out.
I'm still reserving judgment until tonights game. We need to string a couple of wins in a row together.
While I agree that sustaining a winning streak is important, I'll always give them a pass when it's the second game in two nights and it's on the road. It's why I didn't freak out about Phoenix.
The Flyers haven't played since last Friday and have been sitting around waiting for the Bruins. Tack on to this arguably the best D in the league and one of the most dominant, complete groups of forwards and the Bruins had better be getting a lot of shots on the shaky goalies if they hope to win.
I will say, though, that I don't know why the number of posts is relevant ... how many posts does someone need before their opinion matters?
# of posts doesn't matter to me. They can express their opinion.
I guess I was trying to point out that these reactionary posters are new, and
if I had to guess, are card carrying members of the bandwagon fan club.
# of posts doesn't matter to me. They can express their opinion.
I guess I was trying to point out that these reactionary posters are new, and
if I had to guess, are card carrying members of the bandwagon fan club.
There were quite a few reg's ready to throw in the towel in that GDT too if memory serves.
As others have said, heat of the moment, and a few folk were more susceptible to the sky is falling attitude that started making its way around after the Savard injury was announced.
# of posts doesn't matter to me. They can express their opinion.
I guess I was trying to point out that these reactionary posters are new, and
if I had to guess, are card carrying members of the bandwagon fan club.
The game day threads are there for basically nothing but venting. Again, don't put too much stock into it.
Look at the Islanders thread...The B's were terrible through 2 1/2 periods and were being ripped and came back to win. It is nothing but a thread for reactionary comments..
I understand people wanting to stay positive and I understand people who feel the need to be negative. I prefer to be in the middle. I think being totally aloof (saying that there is nothing to worry about yet ETC...) about the poor performance thus far is just as silly as being all doom and gloom and saying that the season is essentially over.
I think that there is a real cause for concern, but I take a wait and see approach. Do I feel as though we are favorites to win it all....no, not anymore. Until this teams shows me that they are the bruins of last year, I will just wait and see.
I understand people wanting to stay positive and I understand people who feel the need to be negative. I prefer to be in the middle. I think being totally aloof (saying that there is nothing to worry about yet ETC...) about the poor performance thus far is just as silly as being all doom and gloom and saying that the season is essentially over.
I think that there is a real cause for concern, but I take a wait and see approach. Do I feel as though we are favorites to win it all....no, not anymore. Until this teams shows me that they are the bruins of last year, I will just wait and see.
I'm on board totally with your approach, there seem to be two extremes here at times, those super positive and those super negative... and as always the truth is likely somewhere in between.
I think a lot of the negativity and interestingly enough the a lot of positiveness stems from the fact that people think we can be the Bruins of last year. This team is not that, there was quite a bit of roster turnover.
We lost our top goal scorer, our top defensive forward and PK specialist, our 4th line forward, and one of our top 3 dmen. That's a lot of churn, and something we didn't really have to contend with last year. Do we really want last years team anyway? People may forget but this team wasn't that impressive after the All Star break, and we only won one playoff series. I'd be quite happy without the overachievement in the regular season, and a better performance in the post season myself.
The game day threads are there for basically nothing but venting. Again, don't put too much stock into it.
Look at the Islanders thread...The B's were terrible through 2 1/2 periods and were being ripped and came back to win. It is nothing but a thread for reactionary comments..
Spot on. Plus with injuries, people are a bit scared around here. The B's just have to tread water for a month until we get our guys back.
The Penguins last year were out of the playoffs for a while early on, then came storming back and got hot for the last two months. You just have to make it to the playoffs.
I'm on board totally with your approach, there seem to be two extremes here at times, those super positive and those super negative... and as always the truth is likely somewhere in between.
I think a lot of the negativity and interestingly enough the a lot of positiveness stems from the fact that people think we can be the Bruins of last year. This team is not that, there was quite a bit of roster turnover.
We lost our top goal scorer, our top defensive forward and PK specialist, our 4th line forward, and one of our top 3 dmen. That's a lot of churn, and something we didn't really have to contend with last year. Do we really want last years team anyway? People may forget but this team wasn't that impressive after the All Star break, and we only won one playoff series. I'd be quite happy without the overachievement in the regular season, and a better performance in the post season myself.
perfectly worded my friend. I want to see a bruins team pass the stanley cup around once before I grow old and die.
I was looking at the thread last night... My damn NHL Gamecenter stopped working about 10 seconds into the the Bruins first PP in the 3rd period and I kept refreshing the thread to see if the Bruins scored. There was definitely a lot knee jerk reaction post... I myself was yelling aloud as well...
I do however think some people expected too much from this newly formed Bruins team. I was surprised by the middle of the second how well the team came together in just 30 mins. Nashville was playing like they havent won a game in 5 of their previous outings and I was proud of this team for beating them. I will be really pround if they are able to beat Philly tonight!!! BO BRUINS!!!
Not!
Read the GDT last night after the game.
1/2 through the first period all these posters are saying how the B's suck.
Season might as well be over.
Might as well play for a draft pick.
Who are these loons?
Checked who the posters were, and didn't recognize most of them.
They have a few hundred posts.
Good grief.
The team starts the season a little slow.
Have a few injuries, which won't help, and they write the team off.
Can we institute a new forum feature, to be able to vote a poster off the board?
What are you getting so upset for ? There is an ignore poster feature on this board for a reason. I use it and my blood pressure thanks me for it.
