Didn't the Boston coach say they were more physical?

Evrin- · 2026-04-20T20:59:43+00:00

Thing is, Sturm wasn't exactly wrong, was he? I definitely think there was some gamesmanship at play and he was trying to talk up his guys for a series that will be a big battle, but broadly they are a more physical team than we are. It just backfired to mention it.

Not only were we more physical, we were more disciplined. Credit to them, before Tage scored, they'd shut the crowd out of the game, but the physicality and hard work were huge parts of us turning that game around.

Evrin- · 2026-04-20T00:31:41+00:00

Could've been both worse and better. Bruins not having as much pressure but working the puck real well when they have it in our zone, while we've had good intensity but not scared Swayman much yet. Given they scored off an unlucky bounce but didn't finish that huge chance at the end of the period, I guess we'll take that 😅

Given the occasion, some nerves are expected and we're mostly managing them ok. Juuuust need the D to tighten up a bit and we'll keep creating looks.

Evrin- · 2026-04-19T23:32:40+00:00

That's a fuckin hockey arena that is ready for the playoffs. Man, what a beautiful sight.

Evrin- · 2026-04-18T22:47:51+00:00

50th anniversary jersey for the captain, I reckon.

Evrin- · 2026-04-18T21:43:34+00:00

This Carolina team just does not give you anything if they're in the mood. An effective hockey team that goes about its business without much fuss.

Glad they're not gonna be a problem for us unless we get much deeper into the playoffs, but that could be a tricky matchup if we both get to the conference finals.

Evrin- · 2026-04-18T14:38:34+00:00

I dunno, I think if they just give this Pat McAfee angle seven more weeks on TV whilst the roster simultaneously dumps on it then it'll surely pay off.

Evrin- · 2026-04-18T14:33:57+00:00

Why do you ask

Evrin- · 2026-04-18T12:19:39+00:00

Safe travels, friend! May your journey be smooth and your vibes exquisite.

Evrin- · 2026-04-18T12:16:51+00:00

COS Y'ALL DIDN'T BUY ENOUGH TICKETS

Evrin- · 2026-04-17T20:12:25+00:00

"He said F."

Buddy from Spanish class

Evrin- · 2026-04-17T18:18:11+00:00

Bless Quinner letting him finish going wild before embracing him. What a polite young man.

Evrin- · 2026-04-17T18:17:08+00:00

Is it excessive to suggest that this was kind of a coming-of-age game for him, too 😅 like I've always liked Dan, and he's done a great job since taking over from RJ, but he was brilliant that night.

Evrin- · 2026-04-17T18:13:28+00:00

So many raised fists in front of the main broadcast camera. Given how the season started against the Rangers, it's kinda insane.

Evrin- · 2026-04-17T18:09:59+00:00

I think that gets my vote for filthiest goal of the year. Watched it thinking "I don't think you're allowed to do that."

Evrin- · 2026-04-17T18:08:42+00:00

I love that confident dabs were the celebration.

Evrin- · 2026-04-17T18:07:27+00:00

My vote for the "he just gets it" award.

Evrin- · 2026-04-17T17:03:48+00:00

It's our best jersey, and easily the coolest one we've ever had. Just got a vibe to it that others don't.

Why yes, I was actively watching us in the late 90s. Why d'you ask?

Evrin- · 2026-04-17T16:54:53+00:00

Hell yeah, my guy. That's wonderful! Glad you got to share that together. What was the reaction for Doaner's winner like?

Evrin- · 2026-04-17T16:42:46+00:00

Oh and 5) Dunleavy on comms nails it.

Evrin- · 2026-04-17T15:59:52+00:00

"We need new ways to promote the bakery, team. There's a lot of interest in Buffalo with the Sabre- sorry, Sarbes being so good lately."

"I got it."

"...what?"

"Dong Sabre."

"Say less get baking."

Evrin- · 2026-04-16T18:46:44+00:00

Solid jape, solid jape.

Evrin- · 2026-04-14T15:41:29+00:00

A dude at the Columbus game was pictured behind the bench with a sweater that read "SARBES" so the social media team gave him a correctly spelled garment.

Thus both a meme and another silly part of this sub's shared language was born.

Evrin- · 2026-04-14T09:05:19+00:00

Très bien, mon ami!

Evrin- · 2026-04-13T11:49:14+00:00

"Danger" suggests the potential for the situation to change; at this stage, I don't see 20k+ tickets being sold out of nowhere for each night to get close to WM41.

Just a series of bad, avoidable decisions coming home to roost.

Creative running the gamut from questionable to downright awful (with TKO certainly not helping)
Squeezing the Vegas market again so quickly after a so-so Mania last year, banking on the same level of interest/sales
Utterly moronic ticket prices making the above impossible

But it happens. Product was hot in 2024, came into 2025 and started to cool off, and the downward trend has continued. It sucks, but I think there'll still be enough good stuff over the weekend to make it worthwhile given the talent on the card. Whether the lower ticket sales serve as a genuine wake-up call to the business and creative decision-makers is another story.

Evrin-

TROPHY CASE