Julien: Punchless power play not the problem

Vraiment Claude? Going 0-for-6 in a 1-0 sure doesn't help.

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Originally posted 08:33 AM ET  06.03 by Stranger

Vraiment Claude? Going 0-for-6 in a 1-0 loss sure doesn't help.

Oops...

Note to Clod: You can't win, if you don't score.

Ok...so the PP can't score but not to worry...
Ok...so Clod admits that the Canucks are better 5 on 5...(Bruin strength)
Thomas is going to be told to stop clipping forwards...
and Chara can make Greg Louganis look like a gayy diver...??? Ok, next.

Anyone else think this is going to be close?
No.
I think the Canucks were just a tad off on their timing in game one after the layoff...should be better on Saturday.
And a good morning to Bono too.

Hmmmm first game 1-0 and 18.5 seconds away from OT, yes, I think that bodes well for a close series. Yes the Bruins' PP has been pathetic at best, but it has been that way through three rounds and they are still in the final. I think both teams had spurts, good and bad, 5-5, and disagree that the Bruins were outplayed.....and that is, the Bruins sole advantage (at least statistically). Chara in front of the net could work, he should switch to a slightly shorter stick when playing PP though, Kaberle for puck control and passing and Boychuck booming "Johnny Rockets" at the points and Horton and Seguin sniping from the half boards.

Sequins has done nothing since his 4 pt outbreak as a surprise start but has since been shut down after the scouts have looked at him. Bruins may take a game in the Toronto Dominion Center...but figure this for 4-1 Vancouver.

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Originally posted 08:50 AM ET  06.03 by Baun-ded=PH in MOTION

I think the Canucks were just a tad off on their timing in game one after the layoff...should be better on Saturday.And a good morning to Bono too.

That's the way I saw it too. Things can change, but it looked like the Nucks were a little out of sync, especially early on. As the game wore on the they started clicking, put some pressure on and got a couple breakaways. Boston has to tighten down on defense, but I still don't think they'll be able to stop the Nucks.

PP might not be THE problem.................but, its a problem

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Originally posted 09:20 AM ET  06.03 by Baun-ded=PH in MOTION

Sequins has done nothing since his 4 pt outbreak as a surprise start but has since been shut down after the scouts have looked at him. Bruins may take a game in the Toronto Dominion Center...but figure this for 4-1 Vancouver.

Seguin's production has dropped off, yes, but the kid still has skills. OK, so replace him with Ryder on the PP. I still see a 6 or 7 game series with Boston drinking from the Cup in the end.

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Originally posted 09:28 AM ET  06.03 by Slapshot

PP might not be THE problem.................but, its a problem

According to B's fans it's not a problem Slappy, it's an "opportunity to adjust."

...or Marchand...that kid can move a puck and skate, knows his defensive responsibilities (most of the time), and maybe even instigates the Canned Ducks into taking an additional 2

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Originally posted 09:29 AM ET  06.03 by BeezHockey

Seguin's production has dropped off, yes, but the kid still has skills. OK, so replace him with Ryder on the PP. I still see a 6 or 7 game series with Boston drinking from the Cup in the end.

You can get that fixed in about an hour at Lenscrafters.

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Originally posted 09:32 AM ET  06.03 by Canuck eh?

You can get that fixed in about an hour at Lenscrafters.

Naw, it should take a week or two.

Vancouver won the first game in 1994 as well. Not sure how the Rangers PP was in that game though. A lot of series left.

Chara back to point. He has to shoot the puck. Granted it takes him forever to get a shot off but he has to shoot the puck. It's just about the only PP weapon they have.

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Originally posted 10:30 AM ET  06.03 by santapig

Vancouver won the first game in 1994 as well. Not sure how the Rangers PP was in that game though. A lot of series left.

The closer they get before they lose makes it better.

While I want the frenzy to end, losing is the main thing.

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Originally posted 10:43 AM ET  06.03 by Hank Kingsley

Chara back to point. He has to shoot the puck. Granted it takes him forever to get a shot off but he has to shoot the puck. It's just about the only PP weapon they have.

Forever?

I think Montreal changed their PK during his windup.

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Originally posted 10:44 AM ET  06.03 by Hank Kingsley

The closer they get before they lose makes it better.

While I want the frenzy to end, losing is the main thing.

Hold on to your ass Hank....it could be a very long year.

QUOTE(#18):

Originally posted 10:43 AM ET  06.03 by Hank Kingsley

Chara back to point. He has to shoot the puck. Granted it takes him forever to get a shot off but he has to shoot the puck. It's just about the only PP weapon they have.

I disagree, Chara screening in front with a shorter stick would be more effective. Boychuk can bring it pretty hard too, leave him on point with Kaberle. Shots high to blocker side. Luongo was reacting and dropping into butterfly at the sound of the shot almost every time with Chara in front of him, he couldn't actually see the shot. Bruins were driving in low shots, however, and Luongo would stop them.

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Originally posted 10:49 AM ET  06.03 by BeezHockey

I disagree, Chara screening in front with a shorter stick would be more effective. Boychuk can bring it pretty hard too, leave him on point with Kaberle. Shots high to blocker side. Luongo was reacting and dropping into butterfly at the sound of the shot almost every time with Chara in front of him, he couldn't actually see the shot. Bruins were driving in low shots, however, and Luongo would stop them.

id say boychuk and bergeron on the point with chara screening...rather have bergy or krecji controling the puck than karberle..