Have the Boston Bruins Hit Rock Bottom? | Game 20 Recap

[@bruinsdiehards]

What should the Bruins do?

[@SnailGameHereToFkU]

Start with the coach, maybe get Poitras back ffs and get Quenville in imo.

[@rogerarchibald2627]

Send every player down to Providence and bring every Providence player to Boston. Why not? 🙃

[@Twotabbymom]

Neely needs to go

[@Giofear]

I started writing some things down but it came out as a wall of text so I'll just pinpoint the obvious. Defense needs to focus (Lohrei, Carlo, god what a bad game for these 2) PP entering the ofensive zone and movement of players - not just the one who has puck and the one next to him Playing closer together - 2nd and 3rd period was all about swirling pucks around the boards where only 1 player went to battle for the puck and the rest watched. Getting out of their heads. They need to enjoy the sport. It seems like a chore for them everytime they start losing. Maybe this is a good lesson for them to learn how to lose and stop caring about it so much and just play the game instead.

[@tempo529]

Seeing as the team is not responding to Monty he has to go for starter's. 🏑

[@LoveThoseCubbies]

Absolutely disgusting. It's been a long time since I've seen a Bruins team this lackluster.

[@TheFoolintherainn]

And it's going to make the wins even sweeter! This is the stuff that champions are made of! It hurts to watch. But we've been spoiled!

[@bryanspink8042]

Let's be realistic...the Bruins power play is the best thing that can happen to an opposing team. Pass...Pass...Pass...Shot...Cleared from the O-Zone. Wash, Rinse, Repeat. This team can't score even strength, they can't score on the power play and they have a hard time defending when shorthanded. You can't blame the 12 goals in 2 games for Swayman on poor defense, either. This team is lacking any identity right now. There are flashes of effort and then it's gone again. We're a quarter of the way through the season and I'm beginning to think a wild card berth would be expecting a lot. There's still a lot of hockey to play but time is running out to right the ship.

[@bruinsdiehards]

I literally called out Swayman in the video

[@bryanspink8042]

@@bruinsdiehardsDo you think they’ll play Korpisalo more than originally planned?

[@JESL_Only_1]

They have half a dozen starters worth a damn. Other than that, tank it, seriously. Better in the long run. Two years ago, I questioned Montgomery's judgment when he didn't start Swayman in Game 5. Up 3-1 and Ullmark had had little rest for a month. Swayman would've won that game on desire alone. I'm not a pro coach, but...I questioned that.

[@bruinsdiehards]

@ yes

[@bleve97]

The disaster started in G2 against Florida in the playoffs 23/24, that utter shitshow of a game was a complete failure of leadership. A winnable series, turned into an embarrasment. That's where the room was lost.

[@dipeachio6832]

Winnable? Lol. Swayman kept them in every game more like it.

[@bruinsdiehards]

I didn't think last year was winnable

[@bleve97]

@@bruinsdiehards Not the year, but certainly that series, they should have made R3

[@bleve97]

The fact that Florida worked out how to beat them, over and over (hint, it's the cross ice passes out of D that Boston rely on so much), that's a structural problem. Combine that with the niggle from Bennett & T-chuck that they should not be wound up by (WTF? Are you 16y'old?!), is a failure of leadership and coaching

[@368engbn]

The way the Bruins look, Montgomery probably can't wait to get fired.

[@bruinsdiehards]

Well he still gets paid regardless

[@inner__]

yep what a bad team comp. feel bad for whatever coach gets to take over

[@SnailGameHereToFkU]

I personally can not wait for Monty to get fired.

[@TheFoolintherainn]

@@368engbn I want to see this coach & team overcome this adversity to become champions. That's how champions are made. Overcoming adversity. May 13, 2013.

[@quinnlacon9456]

Just got fired saw it on IG

[@kennethwalker9354]

It's now official. Don Sweeney himself (GM) has posted that Jim Montgomery is gone as the head coach.

[@daverattigan8804]

You took the words out of my mouth great job

[@bruinsdiehards]

Thank you

[@jlegend__]

According to multiple reports, the Boston Bruins have fired Jim Montgomery 😥

[@bruinsdiehards]

According to one report which is WEEI he is getting fired. In that same report the podcast says Thursday. No reliable source can confirm he is fired

[@user-mf4pl8tl9z]

The Keefe report does have an aspect of legitimacy in that they have Razor on their show often who was sitting next to Bergeron, Rask, and Z on a couch yesterday giving play by play of last nights game. IOWs, he’s a text message away from getting insider information from the locker room from Razor from Bergy, etc. I do agree with you that there still hasn’t been the official word from Sweeney or upper mgmt.

[@bruinsdiehards]

@ but the team has said now its not true. He could be fired but as of right now he isnt

[@bruinsdiehards]

@ he was also wrong about Swayman. Heck I have sources and they all say he isn't fired right now

[@user-mf4pl8tl9z]

@@bruinsdiehards You may be right. But you yourself have surmised it’s coming. Whether it’s tonight, next week, or next month is mute - unless a new coach does what happened to the oilers last year. But then again we don’t have McDavid and Dri.

[@jamiecase5032]

It was a long time ago, I know, but I remember when the Bruins traded Esposito and Hodge for Ratelle, Park (and a young Rick Middleton). A big trade which made lot of noise but was the shakeup needed and it worked. A new coach and a real shakeup type trade needed here right now!

[@bruinsdiehards]

Park was amazing

[@ComicBookRadio]

Good assessment!

[@bruinsdiehards]

Thank you

[@peteparker708]

Swayman is an absolute joke. Should’ve seen it coming. Messed with Karma and LOST!!!!!!! 64 Million down the shitter. Not to mention the effect it’s had in the locker room.

[@bruinsdiehards]

You realize they’re not mad at Swayman but they are at Neely

[@bvrod]

You can’t expect to have numbers when D is not engaged and not moving. Exacerbated with number of penalties along with a dismal PK. Can’t play offence during PK’s and 5 on 5 is lifeless. I might agree that Swayman’s energy is consistent with the rest of the team - hardly worth his paycheck.

[@iWildman74]

Monty can only work with what he has been given yall. Marchy and Pasta can't do it by themselves

[@bruinsdiehards]

Dont disagree

[@gregwiens35]

I watched the goals against, frame by frame, from last night's game (I only watch highlights for now as I can't get through watching 10 minutes of this. Pasta floated around the blue line when the defense needed him. Zacha broke away from his guy, Geekie was -3 and Lohrei was -4. We can all see the lack of effort. Why can't they?!

[@bruinsdiehards]

@@gregwiens35 lohrei had his worst game as a Bruins last night

[@TheFoolintherainn]

Send as many players as possible to participate in four nations - let them get out there and have fun, with other elite athletes - get into the mindset of a Matthew Tkachuck! Send them off to have fun. Hockey players don't produce if they're not having fun Playing games that don't really matter beyond pride I hope Monty is not the Fall Guy I've been seeing recent videos out about cam Neely's legacy...... Seems to me that might be the direction they're going? Why am I suddenly seeing videos on cam Neely's legacy lately? 🤔

[@bruinsdiehards]

Cam has a leagcy? Besides on ice

[@TheFoolintherainn]

@bruinsdiehards NESN just put out a feature video on Cam Neely's legacy as a right winger. I saw it pop up three days ago After I heard it come up in other discussions over the past week The timing makes me wonder? 🤔 There is no such thing as a coincidence in PR and media! Of course it could be a coincidence. But in light of everything going on and hearing him flap his gums in the media? Unlike years prior? 🤷

[@dylan403]

The only way it could get worse is if we get more injuries. That being said, the only way out is up, right? Right?

[@bruinsdiehards]

@@dylan403 no more Injuries please

[@rduke325]

I mean, injuries might actually help this team in the long run. What does this years draft class look like?

[@Mike___Honcho]

it looked like the Bs were playing summer league last night with everybody doing their own thing, not hitting, and giving minimal effort. i think when monty goes they need to send a couple of skaters, too, if only to demonstrate to the others that they have not escaped responsibility and now the scrutiny is strictly on them. if the skaters skate on this, they will feel empowered to quit on The New Boss ( same as The Old Boss ) when they feel like it. everybody should share some of the pain for this train wreck. P.S. lohrei was so bad last night it was surreal ( and i have high hopes for his future. ). he had his hands all over at least three goals against with sloppy, listless, and bad choices in plays. i cannot imagine another Dman this bad in the entire NHL. wow !

[@bruinsdiehards]

Oh they 100% all share the blame but that isnt how the NHL works

[@bruinsdiehards]

@ oh I think they will try to do a trade but they have handcuffed themselves with so many No move clauses it will be tough

[@jimharty1604]

I agree with you on Monty.....it's not if, it's when at this point. The question is who do you replace him with. From a purely hockey standpoint, I'd hire Quenneville. If you can't do that due to moral issues, then I'd say Gallant. I think Quenneville is the right coach to hold them accountable and push them forward, and honestly with all the bad media around the team this year might as well go all in!

[@TheFoolintherainn]

I say let this coach & (most of) this team work their way out of this adversity. Or bring in Mike Babcock! We could use a triple gold coach with a big chip on his shoulder! Without getting into his personal business, Monty knows overcoming adversity. I can't tell if he's lost the locker room. I can see that he has players who are uncoachable right now.

[@bruinsdiehards]

Yes Quenneville is the most qualified

[@bruinsdiehards]

Yeah I doubt Babcock ever gets another coaching job

[@johncrosio4380]

This was my last game watching them , don't mind watching a team that competes and loses but there's better hockey out there to watch even by team with worse records . I'll start watching them again when they start playing hard win or lose

[@bruinsdiehards]

I will let you know when you can come back

[@pocketsurprise3805]

Agree. It's not entirely Monty's fault. He led the team to round 1 and then round 2 his first two years. That is a track record of improvement. Now it is in shambles? So it's obviously not just him. It is a lot of things like the perfect storm. So many new faces and kids in the team, Swaymans contract, Monty, etc.. it's kind of like the perfect storm, and a hard shake-up is needed. Monty is the first and easiest target, unfortunately.

[@bruinsdiehards]

Perfect storm indeed

[@markkovac4285]

Lots of rhetoric from the players with no action. A coach that admits he has no answers. Top management bringing in players that they don't need now. Why are they waiting to replace the coach? How can anyone think that this season is going to end well?

[@bruinsdiehards]

No clue

[@zachhaist6426]

They're waiting for Sullivan to get fired from Pittsburgh

[@markkovac4285]

I was thinking the same thing

[@pjfpuck8]

Admit the failures and start the rebuild. this restructering of tweaking internally does not win games against non playoff contenders is counter productive. It looked like the Bruins were playing with a 500 lb puck

[@bruinsdiehards]

Jacobs doesn't like rebuilds

[@nore8141]

It was pathetic. You’re right they need a new coach. Will that help, not sure 🤔

[@bruinsdiehards]

It the only thing NHL GMs know how to do

[@char7607]

@@bruinsdiehardseven when it’s the wrong move and the GM needs to be fired

[@chriswright4990]

It's time to punt on 24-25 and look for solutions this summer.

[@billmarshall2536]

I was at the Dallas game last week and it was brutal. The only positive was the fight where Benn got beat down. :) The Bruins looked lost on both offense and defense and have no chemistry on either one. Perhaps constantly screwing with the lines was a bad idea coach. Montgomery needs to go immediately!

[@bruinsdiehards]

Yeah it hasn't looked good

[@Twotabbymom]

Front office, coach and players are defeating themselves mentally. May as well accept the fact you’re not going to be in the playoffs and get rid of some stress, maybe they would play better

[@bruinsdiehards]

Maybe

[@stever5175]

Montgomery FIRED

[@Chaos_v81]

i look forward to watching these games after work and its just been a major waste of my time. I get we aren't playing great but these lower ranked teams should be wins. Very disappointing!!

[@bruinsdiehards]

Agreed

[@Hasmik-r1q]

Monty's telling us his plan is to play on vibes not talent!

[@bruinsdiehards]

Yikes

[@Seeker22000]

Not quite rock bottom yet. If they lose to Montreal, then that'll be rock bottom.

[@totallykoolyeah]

Edmonton did

[@char7607]

“as of recording the coach hasn’t been fired” and now he is

[@bruinsdiehards]

Yup lol

[@grantyoung5920]

Too disgusted by the last 3 performances. Same problems game after game and a coach who says he doesn't have any answers on how to fix it is a guy begging to be fired. When it happens I'm hoping Sweeney gets the boot too. That being said the players need to be held accountable for the lack of effort.

[@bruinsdiehards]

Well he got fired

[@jonnyirish306]

Just heard Montgomery is out and Sacco is in

[@bruinsdiehards]

Yup. New video is up

[@pjfpuck8]

Monty out Sacco to take over the bench more info to follow but not from the Bruins front office

[@bruinsdiehards]

Not true and WEEI has back tracked

[@soup31314]

that viel fight was worse then the tyson vs paul fight! Carlo is the best scoring dman on the team (on his own net), mcavoy did what he does best turn over on the PP and sitting in the box. They should have fired sacco along with monty. when you have the worst PP and the 7th worst PK then there needs to be a clean sweep, all we will see is the same thing we have seen all season so far. Sweeney's thinking of bringing up Viel made no sense at all, him fighting what 3 mins in to the game was just dumb, then a boarding pen. when you give up 2 short handed goals the coach of the PP needs to go. instead they promoted him. SMH not sure what they plan is but what ever they have done so far is not working at all

[@bruinsdiehards]

Yeah the call up man zero sense and promoting the guy with thr worst powerplay might be worse

[@JohnnyD603]

Rock bottom is when they blow out the roster. Jim's gone 😢 when they start tearing down the roster and trading the star players that will be rock bottom.

[@bruinsdiehards]

For the Bruins this was pretty close

[@paulym5814]

All that money worked wonders didn’t it? 84 million dollars for a sieve. What a bargain

[@bruinsdiehards]

You think the Bruins troubles are on Swayman?

[@Gmanxxx1214]

I blame Marchand. The team has steadily declined since he became captain.

[@bruinsdiehards]

They had a good year last year no?

[@bbap9079]

Jim Montgomery will win the stanley cup soon

[@rduke325]

Whats the point of firing Montgomery if they are not also going to fire Sweeny and Neely? Also, does it seem to anyone else like the last few Swaymen starts they were punishing him by leaving him in? In the last few years, they would have pulled Swaymen after 4.

[@bruinsdiehards]

I thought so in the Dallas game to be honest. I thought it was very weird to leave him in.

[@rogozzy1]

Looks like management has dropped the B and look what's left.

[@bruinsdiehards]

Big time

[@christopherrobinson767]

Is it just me or does the team play better in front of Korpo?

[@bruinsdiehards]

About the same but I would play Korpi right now. This team just doesnt play good

[@lewisnobody]

He just got fired, as I am watching this

[@bruinsdiehards]

Well I guess we all saw it coming

[@batsbats611]

Viel did his job at least

[@bruinsdiehards]

@@batsbats611 so his job was to play 8 minutes have 3 hits fight and his teammates didn't care and then get a penalty? It’s not his fault but he never should have been called up

[@batsbats611]

@bruinsdiehards we need goal scoring to go along with toughness too I'm old school I believe we need both but Viel was called to do what he does but we still need goal scoring too fact not arguing just sharing my thoughts Brother anyways great channel you got

[@bruinsdiehards]

@ I hear ya and maybe I’m just frustrated with him even being called up. What was Sweeney thinking

[@batsbats611]

@bruinsdiehards just remember Brother if it wasn't for the toughness our team would be pushed around hardcore at least I see effort with not being bullied now we focus on goal scoring and big bodies in front of the net supposedly Monty just got fired too I have a channel too I'm just taking a break and learning on how to do better videos

[@MrLuridan]

The “hockey IQ” of this team is pathetic. Players are gonna get another good coach fired.

[@bruinsdiehards]

Yup

[@stever5175]

Well they just did.

[@MrLuridan]

@ Yup. Another one bites the dust. Sacco our savior to the rescue

[@stever5175]

@@MrLuridan Sacco has the creds. Lets hope!

[@infinity-vm4ul]

Take it from a Sharks fan, you don’t know true rock bottom. There is sooo much further to fall.

[@bruinsdiehards]

But you have such awesome jerseys

[@infinity-vm4ul]

@ Honestly I could say the same. Bruins jerseys are absolute classics. Doesn’t save you from the pit of a rebuild tho. When the Bruins trade off Marchant and Pasta for futures then you can talk rock bottom. Until then, a 2-3 year re-tool could get the bruins back in it. Instead of a 5-8 year rebuild…

[@bruinsdiehards]

@infinity-vm4ul fair. I used to have a Pat Fallon jersey as a kid

[@bigpink3269]

Bruins need to steer free of Jack Adams winners...they clearly are incompetent.

[@bruinsdiehards]

Well it’s hard to keep your job after you win

[@mcartomcarto8144]

UGH!

[@joshuarodriguez9896]

They lost to arguably one of the worst teams in the league

[@bruinsdiehards]

Yeah it was embarrassing

[@joshuarodriguez9896]

@bruinsdiehards I've been keeping my eye on that since yesterday or 2 days ago I believe, when I was watching the Blue jackets play the canadiens.

[@buckwing6743]

They need to clean house coach gm president. But we all know the dumb and dumber twins that are outta touch with todays game will still be here after monty goes. Can everyone! This season is toast! Trade a few guys 4 picks. Bring up poitras lysell and keep merkulov up.

[@bruinsdiehards]

I agree

[@strangesightsinthesky]

how bad after suck do the bruins get?a team of millionaires deciding to take the year off please don't even try to make the playoffs-tank for the top pick and take a tough Canadian scorer!you should be renamed the Boston ruins!how they fell hard from last year.suckman Swayman?s greed and rustiness didn't help and e. Lindholm and zadorov have done little.no prospects on the farm and Sweeney trading away their future every year for rentals has caught up with them-this team is unwatchable!

[@bruinsdiehards]

Well maybe they’re due for a Change

[@user-uw1cn9dt6y]

NEW COACH.

[@bruinsdiehards]

Who?

[@user-uw1cn9dt6y]

@@bruinsdiehards bring up the coach from providence. couldn't be any worse.

[@bruinsdiehards]

@ feel like that is the same though

[@user-uw1cn9dt6y]

@@bruinsdiehards hire patrice bergeron. he's got nothing better to do than hang out at the garden all the time anyways. poach the hersey bears coach. can swing a dead cat and find a new coach that couldn't do worse.

[@user-uw1cn9dt6y]

@@bruinsdiehards jaromir jagr just hung up his skates. sure he'd take a call from cam neely.

[@jaysondzikowski2924]

I called it with the aweful signings of Lindholm and zadorov

[@bruinsdiehards]

So you wanted them to fail?

[@jaysondzikowski2924]

@bruinsdiehards no it's why I was upset with the signings. Why would I want my team to fail? Was I wrong ? I liked Noah hanafin as a better fit but that never materialized.

[@Chaos_v81]

@@jaysondzikowski2924 Zadorov is terrible. i shook my head when i heard about it. Hes a penalty player.