Tag Archives: Seguin

Jan 28 2013

Bruins @ Carolina

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I absolutely love when the Bruins play the Hurricanes because no matter how good or shitty either team is, it’s always a good game. For some reason the Bruins always have trouble with them and this year shouldn’t be any different. The Hurricanes are coming off of back to back wins, although both were against the Buffalo Sabres. The ‘Canes are pretty deep at the top 6 forwards with both Staal brothers anchoring the 1 and 2 lines. However, I don’t see that being an issue for the B’s defense. The biggest weakness the ‘Canes have right now are in their own end. They aren’t very sound and Cam Ward hasn’t been playing well at all.

If the B’s can pepper Ward early and get at least one on the board without Cam getting any confidence, then they shouldn’t have an issue. The B’s are a very balanced team and with the 4th line rolling like they have been it’ll keep the top 2 lines fresh for the third period run. I would really love to see the power play produce tonight. I’ve seen flashes where they are moving the puck incredibly well but they can’t hesitate to shoot. Sometimes making the extra pass isn’t the right move. Oh and by the love of God when we do decide to shoot can we not get our shot blocked. I swear 50% of the time we shoot right into the other teams shot blockers. It’s infuriating.

I don’t think tonight will be a blowout but the B’s win 3-1 or 3-2 on the road.

Jan 27 2013

Who Would You Rather Lose For The Year – Rondo Or Seguin

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This is a really tough one for me. I guess you can easily make the case for Rondo and I know a lot of people will point directly to him. They will say there is absolutely no way you can lose him. He is the floor general, hes the driver of the bus and without him the team is like a rocking chair… moving but going no where. But here me out.

With rondo, yes you lose an incredible athlete and your sole ball handler but with the Celtics you still have Pierce. You can ride him on the offensive side of the ball even if he’s getting old. Not too mention that Rondo has looked wicked sloppy on the defensive side of the ball. Not to mention Rondo is a big baby, I don’t care how good of an offensive year he is having. Sure there will be some growing pains with him out of the lineup but this team needed a shake up. They always looked so flat. Maybe now you give those added minutes to Terry and Lee and they can start to get in their groove and fill a bigger role.

With Seguin, you lose your only star on the team. This Bruins team is made of a lot of good players like Krejci, Bergeron and Horton. But they can’t carry a team quite like Seguin can. He anchors the power play that’s getting better with the addition of Hamilton. He is a true #1 center in this league that you don’t find in many places. He will solely be responsible for 100 plus goals this year without a doubt even with Claude’s pack it in defense. You lose him, you’re left with a team that can’t put up more than 2 goals a game.

A lot of people are quick to say Rondo is so important. But if you break it down, I think the Celtics will be fine. And let’s hope we don’t have to see the B’s without Seguin.

EDIT: Would you look at that… Thank you Kaitee