Posted in Uncategorized July 31st, 2008
Shaking off the cobwebs
Wow, it’s been three months already? The last I checked in, I was a cautiously optimistic man, hoping, praying, that something good was in the cards for the Bruins. But then reality, that ultimate killjoy, set in. It was the Canadiens, the goddamned Canadiens, that they were up against in the playoffs…fate was not on the Bruins’ side. But then after the game seven loss (which was at least painlessly one-sided), I went into a self imposed hibernation. Partly because of the depression of losing yet another series to the Habs, but also because I’ve been a damned busy guy recently. (I’m that Dziubek guy who pops up periodically on the podcasts…specifically, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday night).
But enough about my excuses, back to the Bruins and Habs. Despite the heartbreaking loss, the Bruins still gave them one hell of a fight in the series. The youth of the team, like Lucic and Kessel, gained invaluable playoff experience…something to build on for the 2008-09 season. But for yet another year, it’s going to have to be enough as the front office did only light spending in the offseason (see Michael Ryder). Sadly, the team parted ways with Glen Murray, but that wasn’t without warning (performance vs. contract), and the team also extended the contract of Dennis Wideman (who’s better, but is still seriously lacking defensively, IMHO).
There’s a lot of optimism for 2008. This is a team that played without Patrice Bergeron (concussion) and Manny Fernandez (knee) for the bulk of the season. Reports are that Bergeron has been symptom-free all summer and, barring a setback, should be ready to go at the beginning of the season. Fernandez’s return will be welcomed, but Thomas’ performance last year may have put an end to any further goalie platoon talk…or at least until Tuukka Rask is ready. You know, because we just can’t go a season without questioning Tim Thomas’ #1 goalie status. (I plead guilty as charged)
Well, I’ll leave it at there right now. I don’t want to rush right back into this blogging thing after a three month vacation…I might herniate something.
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