I still haven't watched a full baseball game yet, but I'm already itching to get back into hockey.
After coming to an agreement allowing NHL players to participate in the upcoming winter Olympics (YES!), the 2013-2014 schedule has been released.
Here are my top 10 games that I will either be attending or glued to the TV for:
#10 December 10, 2013 @ Calgary Flames
This could be the only time you ever see me put the Flames in a "top 10" games to watch. This will be Jarome Iginla's first game back to Calgary since being traded last season. Do you guys remember that? It was one of those moves that no one really talked about, nor did it ever come up in the playoffs. Especially not the Eastern Conference finals. It'll be pretty cool to see the fans react to Iginla and I expect him to be amped up to perform.
#9 November 14, 2013 vs Columbus Blue Jackets
Flames...and now the Blue Jackets?!? I promise I'm not high. This will be Nathan Horton's return to the garden. While I wish there was a way to keep him, he clearly desired a market significantly more lax than Boston. Well, Nathan, you found it. Still think he'll get a good ovation.
#8 November 5, 2013 vs Dallas Stars
The big trade for the B's this offseason was obviously unloading Plexiglass Peverley and Party Boy Seguin to the Stars in order to increase our Swedishness (Loui Eriksson). I'll discuss more about the trade in a later post, but it should be interesting to see this game. I'd assume Seguin will want to show the B's that they gave up on him a little too soon.
#7 February 4, 2014 vs Vancouver Canucks
Boom.
Bring me right back to June 2011.... LLLUUUOOOONNNGGGOO, the Swedish Sisters and the Vegetarian come back to Boston for another 2011 Cup
Finals rematch. They have a new but familar coach in ex-Rangers head
coach Tortarella, but mostly the same key players on the team. Oh man,
this is going to be a good one, just for the fact I love our fans and
they will never let this team forget what happened in 2011.
#6 November 29, 2013 vs New York Rangers
Besides last year, the B's have always had a home matinee game on Black Friday and I LOVE IT. Just like they did in 2011, the NHL has decided to piggy-back off of this and air the game on NBC. I personally think this is a great time to try and get an annual national game. NFL has Thanksgiving day, and you can't compete with college football and NFL on the weekends. I'll be recovering from turkey and beer on the couch watching this game!
#5 October 5, 2013 vs Detroit Red Wings
Ladies and gentlemen, I introduce to you one of our newest members to the Atlantic Division (yes we are now the Atlantic Division, while the old Atlantic division is now the Metropolitan Division). We add another original 6 team into the fold and our second game of the season is the first time we'll play them as division rivals. My Swedish crush, Daniel Alfredsson, also spurned us for the Wings. Just a little added fuel to the fire. Welcome East, Wings. Did I mention this is a Saturday NIGHT game?? Get your drank on fans.
#4 November 9, 2013 vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Remember the feeling you had back on May 13th when you thought the hockey season for Boston was ending? Then the beyond excitement feeling knowing you just completely ruined Toronto fans spring? I do and I'm sure the Leafs do too. This should be a very intense match up as the two teams play each other for the first time since Game 7 of the first round. If Loui Eriksson scores, can we still chant "Thank You, Kessel"?
#3 October 30, 2013 @ Pittsburgh Penguins
The Bruins will have March 27th circled on their calendars (see #1), but I can guarantee you the Penguins will have 10/30 circled on theirs. That is the date the B's will travel to Pittsburgh in an Eastern Conference Finals rematch. Remember that one? The series in which the Penguins were suppose to just man handle us offensively? Oh yeah..the B's completely embarrassed the team and the two best players in the world by SWEEPING them. #BoomThatHappened
#2 Any game vs Montreal Canadiens
Best rivalry in all of sports. I'll take on anyone in this argument. These games never ever lack drama or emotion. They will be a more skilled team with the addition of Danny Briere and they will definitely be a tougher team with the addition of George "Best Mustache in Sports" Parros. I guarantee a Thornton vs Parros bout in the first period of the first game against these two teams. Both teams will be competing for the division title again. Sad the B's handed it over to the Habs late last season.
#1 March 27, 2014 vs Chicago Blackhawks
Normally the #1 spot is reserved for the Candiens, and while the 4 games against the Habs would take #2-#5, I have to give the Cup Finals rematch the #1 spot. I'll just say that again, Stanley...Cup...Finals...rematch. Less than 2 minutes away from forcing Game 7. I expect the B's and the crowd to be on a different planet with intensity. I don't even know if that statement makes sense, but it does to me.
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Friday, July 19, 2013
Friday, June 28, 2013
Recovering...
My apologies for complete absence from posting over the past several months. I'll try to be more consistent this offseason...
As painful as the Game 6 loss to Chicago was, I find myself not nearly as angry anymore. For starters let's be completely honest with ourselves. The Bruins NEVER EVER do anything the easy way. They win in fantastic fashion and lose just the same way. Overtimes, Game 7's, being the sweeper, being the sweepee, you name it. A waiver needs to be created for Bruins fans stating that the team is in no way responsible for your physical and mental health throughout the season and playoffs.
While the loss to Chicago flat out sucked, I am actually fairly pleased with how the season and playoffs turned out. A month and a half ago, every single person except for the players in Black and Gold thought the season was over.
After a historic comeback to advance to the next round, we need to insert not one, not two, (no I'm not doing my best Lebron impression), but three rookie defensemen into the line up. What we got was glimpse into the very bright future of the B's blueline. Hamilton will ultimately be significantly better than Krug and Bartkowski, but there was no way the coaches could take Krug out of the lineup. The kid was on FIRE. Fans should be happy and excited about the depth the B's posses at that position.
Next up was the most potent offense in the game. The two best players in the world, a Norris trophy candidate defenseman, and the player that stood you up at the prom. I personally didn't think the B's had a chance. Talking to a coworker, we said that the only outcome of this series that 100% won't happen would be a Bruins sweep... anyone keeping track on how often I'm wrong? anyone still reading this blog? No and no... alright, moving on...
And while it still stings, the B's were less than 2 minutes away from forcing a Game 7 to the best team in the league. They lost to a very good team and provided some very very entertaining hockey. It's pretty hard to complain.
It would've been a storybook ending if the B's were able to bring the Cup back to Boston after everything the city has been through, but I think they did their part in taking our minds to a different place during this run.
Coming up: Offseason Priority Numero Uno - Tuukka Tuukka Tuukka
As painful as the Game 6 loss to Chicago was, I find myself not nearly as angry anymore. For starters let's be completely honest with ourselves. The Bruins NEVER EVER do anything the easy way. They win in fantastic fashion and lose just the same way. Overtimes, Game 7's, being the sweeper, being the sweepee, you name it. A waiver needs to be created for Bruins fans stating that the team is in no way responsible for your physical and mental health throughout the season and playoffs.
While the loss to Chicago flat out sucked, I am actually fairly pleased with how the season and playoffs turned out. A month and a half ago, every single person except for the players in Black and Gold thought the season was over.
After a historic comeback to advance to the next round, we need to insert not one, not two, (no I'm not doing my best Lebron impression), but three rookie defensemen into the line up. What we got was glimpse into the very bright future of the B's blueline. Hamilton will ultimately be significantly better than Krug and Bartkowski, but there was no way the coaches could take Krug out of the lineup. The kid was on FIRE. Fans should be happy and excited about the depth the B's posses at that position.
Next up was the most potent offense in the game. The two best players in the world, a Norris trophy candidate defenseman, and the player that stood you up at the prom. I personally didn't think the B's had a chance. Talking to a coworker, we said that the only outcome of this series that 100% won't happen would be a Bruins sweep... anyone keeping track on how often I'm wrong? anyone still reading this blog? No and no... alright, moving on...
And while it still stings, the B's were less than 2 minutes away from forcing a Game 7 to the best team in the league. They lost to a very good team and provided some very very entertaining hockey. It's pretty hard to complain.
It would've been a storybook ending if the B's were able to bring the Cup back to Boston after everything the city has been through, but I think they did their part in taking our minds to a different place during this run.
Coming up: Offseason Priority Numero Uno - Tuukka Tuukka Tuukka
Monday, October 17, 2011
8 Golden Points: Game 5 vs. Blackhawks
Bruins 3 - Blackhawks 2 SO
8 Golden Points:
1.) Seguin is making a strong case to remain part of the top line even when Krejci returns. Do I actually think this will happen? As of right now, no. But if Krejci returns and that line continues to struggle, Seguin has shown that he's more than capable of being the #1 center. Another strong game from the young man, assisting on the game tying score and netting the only goal in the shootout. [Kessel is having a nice start to the year as well]
2.) Timmy friggin' Thomas. There isn't any Cup hangover with this guy (27 saves). I think Edwards was trying to get Shane "Sheriff" Hnidy's attention at one point, calling Thomas a "thief" (at least all of Chicago didn't call 911). Who thinks Thomas should incorporate the Dikembe Mutombo "not in my house" finger gesture in his repertoire? I also love how after he makes an insane save they go to a close up of his face and he's just got this "yeah...that just happened" smirk on his face.
3.) As Joe Haggerty tweeted (@HackswithHaggs), Boychuk played like a "boss" the other night (1 A, 6 hits). That was one of the best games I've seen Boychuk play, if not the best. He was blocking shots, playing good defense, and did 99% of the work on Horton's goal. Maybe Boychuk should Occupy Horton's Locker to get that 1% to work harder.
4.) Peverley almost dropped about 8 spokes in my book. Luckily they won, so only 7.5. He found himself on a WIDE OPEN break away in OT. You have been named alternate captain of the defending Stanley Cup champions... in a "very close to a must" win game... OT.... you deked Crawford out of his onesie... and MISSED!! <insert curse word>
5.) Lucic and Horton, are you guys awake? I know you scored, Horton, but that is the ONLY time I noticed you. Plus didn't you read my 3rd point, Boychuk did all the work. These are two of my favorite players on the team, so it's really upsetting to me that they haven't shown up. Wait! I know! They are just lulling everyone into a false sense of security, then when we least expect it, they'll show up and score a double hat trick!! Brilliant!!
6.) It's a shame the NHL can't come up with a better way to get these two teams to play more. Original 6 match-up, great fans and these are two of the better teams in the NHL. Somethings got to be done. I don't know where I read it, but someone suggested an Original 6 round robin of sorts. I'd love to see that. One team gets the Original 6 trophy every 2 years of so. That was some damn good hockey.
7.) Ding ding ding. We had our first fight of the season! It wasn't anything to write home about. I appreciate Campbell trying to kick some life into the B's as they were zombie-esque in the early going. I'll really get excited once the Dude drops the mitts. Any chance he chokeslams someone through the ice?
8.) Power play. Yes, they have only scored once. Yes, that was the first power play of the season. I'm not saying I'm happy with the production, but anyone watching HAS to admit this looks better. If they keep playing like this on the power play the puck has to start going in. They are moving the puck a lot faster, they don't have Kaberle, and they aren't standing still. I guess I'm just a glass half full kind of guy.
Next up: REMATCH against the Carolina Hurricanes (2-2-1 5pts)
8 Golden Points:
1.) Seguin is making a strong case to remain part of the top line even when Krejci returns. Do I actually think this will happen? As of right now, no. But if Krejci returns and that line continues to struggle, Seguin has shown that he's more than capable of being the #1 center. Another strong game from the young man, assisting on the game tying score and netting the only goal in the shootout. [Kessel is having a nice start to the year as well]
2.) Timmy friggin' Thomas. There isn't any Cup hangover with this guy (27 saves). I think Edwards was trying to get Shane "Sheriff" Hnidy's attention at one point, calling Thomas a "thief" (at least all of Chicago didn't call 911). Who thinks Thomas should incorporate the Dikembe Mutombo "not in my house" finger gesture in his repertoire? I also love how after he makes an insane save they go to a close up of his face and he's just got this "yeah...that just happened" smirk on his face.
3.) As Joe Haggerty tweeted (@HackswithHaggs), Boychuk played like a "boss" the other night (1 A, 6 hits). That was one of the best games I've seen Boychuk play, if not the best. He was blocking shots, playing good defense, and did 99% of the work on Horton's goal. Maybe Boychuk should Occupy Horton's Locker to get that 1% to work harder.
4.) Peverley almost dropped about 8 spokes in my book. Luckily they won, so only 7.5. He found himself on a WIDE OPEN break away in OT. You have been named alternate captain of the defending Stanley Cup champions... in a "very close to a must" win game... OT.... you deked Crawford out of his onesie... and MISSED!! <insert curse word>
5.) Lucic and Horton, are you guys awake? I know you scored, Horton, but that is the ONLY time I noticed you. Plus didn't you read my 3rd point, Boychuk did all the work. These are two of my favorite players on the team, so it's really upsetting to me that they haven't shown up. Wait! I know! They are just lulling everyone into a false sense of security, then when we least expect it, they'll show up and score a double hat trick!! Brilliant!!
6.) It's a shame the NHL can't come up with a better way to get these two teams to play more. Original 6 match-up, great fans and these are two of the better teams in the NHL. Somethings got to be done. I don't know where I read it, but someone suggested an Original 6 round robin of sorts. I'd love to see that. One team gets the Original 6 trophy every 2 years of so. That was some damn good hockey.
7.) Ding ding ding. We had our first fight of the season! It wasn't anything to write home about. I appreciate Campbell trying to kick some life into the B's as they were zombie-esque in the early going. I'll really get excited once the Dude drops the mitts. Any chance he chokeslams someone through the ice?
8.) Power play. Yes, they have only scored once. Yes, that was the first power play of the season. I'm not saying I'm happy with the production, but anyone watching HAS to admit this looks better. If they keep playing like this on the power play the puck has to start going in. They are moving the puck a lot faster, they don't have Kaberle, and they aren't standing still. I guess I'm just a glass half full kind of guy.
Next up: REMATCH against the Carolina Hurricanes (2-2-1 5pts)
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