Why The Boston Bruins Won't GO AWAY

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[@RobTalksHockey]

New Guaranteed Graded Card Box 🔥 therthcompany.com/products/guaranteed-graded-card-box Are the Bruins cup favourites? If not, who is and why?

[@hunterwcl2985]

Rangers because they're my favorite team and Igor is unreal.

[@4u2nvHock3y]

@hunterwcl2985 Bro really said they cup favs because it's their favorite team 💀. I ain't gonna lie the Golden Knights and Lightning probably the two teams. Avs and Carolina too. Not New York. Too much hope on top players.

[@petec9201]

even though i couldn't cheer for either team the bruins and golden knights would be an entertaining final

[@user-ye3ci5yb7v]

@@petec9201 even if bruins get to finals they will choke///just like they choked the chicken against chicago and st louis..thats what bruins and celtics do best thats choke the chickn.cant wait for bruins and celtics excuses this time after they choke once again/

[@billsouza4457]

@@4u2nvHock3y Bandwagon much?

[@TheMikelleh]

Last years Bruins exit was almost as painful as the helmet catch to lose the perfect season for Pats on 07. It hurt. What a team. Bergeron deserved a championship on way out.

[@JadoGreen]

frrrr

[@chrisb7198]

I told a neighbor before the end of the season FL. was the only team I worried about. They just seem to match up with us better than most. I wish I was wrong.

[@Andy_Babb]

You said it my friend. Only thing that made it worse was Sweeneys off-season

[@jeffcarlson3207]

You earn it Don't deserve shit

[@gabrielcalouro3136]

I find it funny that Trent Frederick is considered a bit of a bust here. He’s not ur typical 1st round guy, sure, but he encapsulates what it means to be a Bruin. Tenacity beyond measure, gritty play. He may not make the score card, but you hear his name every game.

[@4u2nvHock3y]

I mean even if he wasn't 31 points at that age on bottom-middle 6 minutes isn't bad at all. The size and grit is just a bonus. Maybe a future big boy Gally?

[@03Trot]

Time will tell, but already a good-to-great third line guy with second line upside. I wouldn't have called him a bust, but he's still developing. Which is great for the Bruins.

[@RichardTavilla]

I’m kinda a fan of his. Never gets caught up ice always works hard. I feel he’s a good fit for us. Definitely steps up for other players on team

[@thomasshortis5562]

Freddy had 20 goals last year and hes looked locked in so far this year. Plus poitras has been an abosolute steal so the future still looks bright

[@RichardTavilla]

@@thomasshortis5562 I’m not sure if he got 20 but yes on 51

[@jonasgorea3823]

Im a lightning fan but the reason they don’t go away is because they have a culture of winning. It starts from the front office down to the echl team. Obviously they still have stars but its that identity that makes the bruins a great team year in and year out

[@gavinrector6505]

W lightning fan. Lightning pull players out of their ass and produce lol. They are super good at getting the most out of players and getting the perfect replacement

[@SlowMotionGraphics]

Also your state tax break 🤷

[@Bostons_Freak_Flag]

Bruins fan here . I couldn't have put that any better ... took the words out of my mouth .

[@jfkst1]

Culture of winning...that has one SC in the cap era.

[@timduh6964]

@@jfkst1 in the hardest championship to win in sports... yeah a lot of fans will take that.

[@alfiesmullet1311]

Pasta's contract already looks like a steal compared to Matthews extension

[@RobTalksHockey]

Agreed.

[@coastaku1954]

#rentfree~

[@themoralcode7214]

Habs fan here .. gotta say Pasta is worth 50 Matthews.... team player vs personal stats guru

[@coastaku1954]

@@themoralcode7214 Bullshit, Matthews is a team player

[@TheFoolintherainn]

​@@coastaku1954then put him on a team so we can see it.

[@reecewilliams155]

Also lets give some love to goalie bob aka the goalie coach for the bruins. Its not often a team can go from 2008 all the way to 2024 without ever having a season w meh goaltending. Ullmark, rask, and thomas all won vezinas. Swayman could potentially and every backup option they had to get panned out (johnson, khudobin, vladar, halak etc). The bruins play great team defense and really allow their goalies to see pucks and play to the best of their abilities. Not to mention donny be fleecin on some of these trades and the frugal free agency moves have always been solid.

[@pjp7259]

If I had the choice, I’m taking Sway all the way

[@peterjeffery8495]

The Bruins "We Ar Fam-ill-ee" ethic pays huge dividends. Bergeron and Marchand were never paid what they could have fetched on the open market, not close and they chose to be forever Bruins. Building strong chemistry through commitment, team work and, yes, LOVE, has made the Bruins what they are. Neither Seguin or Kessell belonged there and weren't missed. Hats Off!

[@BullittMustang3121]

Q: how did the playoffs go for you last year? A: the same way they'll go for you this year.....maybe you'll make it out of the first round, but I doubt it

[@bitternarwhal5126]

Yeah totally isn’t the fact Marchand is a scum bag and allowed to do it or that the bruins are some of the dirtiest players in the league but “OrIgInAl SiX” so they get away with murder nah it’s totally because they blow each other in the locker room lol

[@capecodder04]

​@@BullittMustang3121 I'm not a mind reader but I'm guessing you are not a Bruin's fan.

[@jasonboisseau409]

As a Bs fan I think it comes down to just a few things. Goaltending, we’ve gone from Tim Thomas to Tuukka to now Swayman and Ullmark. That’s 14 years of elite goaltending. Then there’s the defense led by guys like Chara and Seidenberg to now McAvoy and Lindholm. The next part is leadership. Chara to Bergeron to Marchand. And lastly Sweeney’s ability to sign all of their major pieces to below market level contracts.

[@CatherineDupuis87]

I really is an entire-franchise thing. I watch their AHL affiliate play almost every weekend and the guys just feel so comfortable. You can tell that they genuinely want to be in this system. They come in and are treated well (there are no "rookies" after Chara banned the term in his captaincy) and are really allowed to thrive. Having the affiliate so close is nice as well, because you can get to Providence from Boston in less than an hour on a good day. The thing is, like you mentioned, they're firm in their ways and if you aren't ready or willing to play "Bruins hockey" you're not going to be a good fit.

[@jimkeats891]

Maybe having the "farm team" have the same name/mascot as the "big league" one is the secret! Hmmm....I hear some noise outside... Is that Bigfoot? No! It's Chara!!! Help!!!

[@MarkServisJr-vy4ym]

Best post on this video!!

[@capecodder04]

As a Boston Bruins fan who also grew up in Boston - I approve this message 🙂

[@MrZeh617]

Yes sir ! Most of the world will never understand that being THE CITY OF CHAMPIONS! Comes with heartbreak but that makes the glory so fuckin' satisfying. With that said , let's go B's . No 1st round knockout this year . 🍺😎

[@markabraham2367]

The goaltending has been spectacular too. Even the veterans that came in as backups to Rask did well

[@michaelfortunato3117]

There is also a culture of what it is to be a Boston Bruin. The Bruins' Management are Bruins Legends like Cam Neely and Don Sweeney. The Bruins have so many veterans from the team still coming to talk with new players who are going to wear the black and gold for the first time, like Ray Bourque and Johnny Bucyk. It is a special thing to be a Boston Bruin and the players and organization are brought up with that mentality of showing effort, grit, toughness, and playing hard 'till the buzzer.

[@stratovani]

Once a Bruin, always a Bruin.

[@AJHop1992]

Sweeney is not a bruins legend. He was ok as a player and he is an idiot as a GM

[@johnathanbravo4843]

I truly believe that the "Big Bad Bruins" will comeback as a kind of pendulum swing in the face of high octane offense. Keep the D back a little to rotate the puck, and absolutely punish the quasi break aways. Plus we have the goalie hug.

[@mikestager9509]

The Bruins have worked to build a culture where players think more about their trophy case over their bank accounts. The Patriots got a 20 year dynasty from it in the NFL. And the Atlanta Braves have built the same kind of culture in recent years in the MLB.

[@people3865]

The Patriots were very different. Players wanted money, then Belichek said F' off and signed someone else.

[@TheFoolintherainn]

​@@people3865well I think that's what the bruins also did - Tyler Senguin. They knew Matt donato wasn't going to be worth what he'd be asking so they moved him along. They don't use the f word like Bill

[@people3865]

@@TheFoolintherainn It isn't quite the same though as Boaton had the same core for a decade. Pats only had a coach and a qb. Everyone else was in and out

[@TheFoolintherainn]

@@people3865 Tom Brady and Bill belichick can bring in talent from season to season. Belichick and Brady were the core - the talent magnets. People who would come and play for minimum and bonuses. There are similarities. Talent magnets can keep cycling highly skilled players in and out of their franchise and still maintain their solid core.

[@johnathanbravo4843]

@@people3865 Welker and Edelman, Bruschi, the McCourty brothers. Slater seems like a huge locker room guy.

[@Starroftheshow]

Frederic and Beecher are both important players to this team that you just kind of ignored.

[@bpmccaff]

Ya that draft pick part wasnt the best take.

[@03Trot]

Beecher and Lysell both are rookies still developing. Beecher is way ahead of schedule. Lysell is on schedule. Too early to include them in the video's analysis.

[@jamiegirard5688]

That 2015 draft is still hard to take as a Bruins fan!!

[@Starroftheshow]

@@jamiegirard5688 its massively overstated. It wasn't as bad as people say. Only the senyshyn pick was bad and they killed it in later rounds.

[@AJHop1992]

@@Starroftheshownot really. Debrusk is good but he disappears a lot and is soft. Because he doesn’t like a tough coach like Cassidy. So they got a soft coach. The other two picks were awful. Could of had Aho, Conner and barzal

[@eliaminator2313]

Culture and good coaching

[@jamiegirard5688]

That was a Great video bro!! As a Spoked B diehard I honestly appreciate being able to have and enjoy a hockey season every year. I look at some of these teams and think to myself I’d be miserable in that city if my hockey team smelled year after year. Now, last year was the most fun season of my life..but the pain that awaited..I want no part of it this year and truly don’t think they will cause they truly aren’t as good. Goaltending has covered up a lot so far but they are on a 3 game skid and gotta battle out of it. They had zero adversity last season which I believe hurt us once the pressure was high. Lastly, that 2015 draft makes us Bruins fans sick. Only DeBrusk made it and some of the guys they passed on it’s insane to think of what could’ve been but I bleed Black n Gold and appreciate always having a team that has a legit chance at the playoffs. That’s all you can ask for especially with damn cap so low, can’t wait til it goes up. Lets Go Bruins!!!!

[@paullentini4778]

The Boston Bruins will never go away. They are always going to be good. They draft and they trade good. I know they have been involved in some of the worst trades in hockey but still they do a great job in developing their players Also life long Bruins fan born and raised in Boston

[@marshaevelyn1]

Much of the credit should be given to the GM during the late 60's and early 70's: Milt Schmidt. He had a great ability to evaluate talent and pull off one sided trades that still are amazing.

[@bigrig2008]

i think another reason is that a lot of players want to live in MA. They start a family and raise children with lots of good schools to choose from. It's not perfect but Boston is definitely a better place to be than some other teams cities. not naming any

[@TheFoolintherainn]

Not anymore. Politics has gotten too ridiculous - Massachusetts is one of the most litigious states in the nation. They literally steal children for profit. They're very heavy on canceled culture - their media is extremely controlled. A lot of older athletes end up in Boston because they'll get excellent training and rehabs. Tuukka Rask's daughter had a medical issue - he hangs around Boston But Pasta has made it clear, listen to his Czechian radio interviews - he doesn't like Boston nor the USA as far as living. He's here for one reason, one reason only - to get that cup. Otherwise when he's asked where he wants to be? Or he likes to vacation? He talks about back home. I really think his Barbie song and dance is more a parody on Americans. Making fun. Rightfully so. Back in the 60s 70s and 80s - Boston athletes used to enjoy fishing up in maine, new hampshire... We used to see Boston Red Sox athletes and staff out and about fishing. But even that's gone because of politics. Many, maybe most Original six bruins fans don't live in New England anymore Why we see so many black & gold jerseys in every arena. Now in alaska, I've been surprised at how many Russian and Eastern European bruins fans exist. Russians love Alex ovechkin, but many wear black & gold!

[@pickettmandi]

​@@TheFoolintherainnwtf are you talk8ng about?

[@TheFoolintherainn]

@@pickettmandi no clue

[@robertlittle-yk4vg]

Boston is racist

[@thefamilymans2545]

The Redwings team had numerous players take pay cuts to get Brett Hull on the team. ....AND THEY WON THE CUP!!

[@jamiegirard5688]

That team was F’n stacked‼️

[@grapeape325]

Answer: players like to play for the Bruins. Kinda like playing for the Lakers, Raiders/Cowboys and Yankees

[@FriedRys]

Well done video got yourself a new subscriber.

[@2buxaslice]

Both Kessel and Hamilton requested trades. Boston wanted to keep them. Watch the Thornton trade tree that Steve Dangle did to really understand what Boston got from that trade.

[@mike8099m]

Boston seemed to still do better without them . Sharks didn’t win a cup with Thornton and Calgary didn’t win anything with Hamilton .

[@matezvicer5550]

They both asked for trades because they could not keep up with the culture the Bruins had (still have today), they simply wilted under the high standards and asked to get out.

[@christianescudero3496]

It's the smart thing to do overall as a player, I'd say. That discount gets a lot smaller when you consider agent cut, taxation, etc.

[@RichardTavilla]

Wow Rob great breakdown coming from a lifelong 1970s B’s fan. You know your puck. I’m impressed

[@howardkoore8863]

Very insightful!

[@marvinschwartz9159]

They just value their team and franchise and culture so much higher than a lot of other teams, and the fans understand that. They don‘t overhype players who play 5 good games just to overpay them for 5+ years. No individual is bigger than the team. Seguin, thornton, dougie hamilton. Every player that wanted to get the big money on their next deal because of free agency value got traded. Even the rookies get that from minute 1. poitras, swayman, grizz, macAvoy, carlo, etc all came in and just played for the franchise, not for themselves. And this grinding culture makes bottom 6 guys feel like their stars play for them too. When was the last time the bruins didn‘t have a great bottom6? 1990?

[@03Trot]

Look at guys like Krug too. A fan favorite and perfect fit for the team based on skillset and mentality/culture, but he wanted to get paid so they let him walk.

[@Moose_Hawkins]

​@03Trot I'm a card carrying Boston Hater (across all sports), but I really have to give it up for the Bruins for having one of the strongest team Identities in the league.

[@TheFoolintherainn]

​​@@03Trot I'll add that Torey came in like he left - he was undrafted. Handpicked. I still think there was something else that went on because the financial difference between Krug and the bruins was miniscule. They weren't far apart I've always wondered whether krug was one of the players that wasn't happy in Cassidy's "system" the negotiation was very close. I think it was something non-monetary that affected Torey's decision But hey - if St Louis wants to overpay me? I might take it also. I still think we haven't seen the last of Krug in Black & Gold. The blues have already shopped him around, they're likely going to have to eat part of his contract. If his contract wasn't so darn heavy... He might be back with Monty and spinning with Pasta again Cuz boy, we really could use a Tory spark on our power play!

[@03Trot]

@@TheFoolintherainn If Krug wants to come back for Forbort's expiring contract, ok. Otherwise I will pass. He's been terrible since he left, and plagued with injuries. Time to move on I think.

[@TheFoolintherainn]

@@03Trot oh I was just having fun with that one..... I can still see him spinning on the ice with Pasta Pasta likes playing with tori. So there's that. I don't see it happening under his current contract. Yet it would not surprise me if somehow he showed up in Black and Gold before he was done. It wouldn't surprise me if he didn't either because the difference between the bruins offer and his demand was miniscule. So there could have been other reasons he left. Like Cassidy. We're just talking here - but when players come from lower teams on to the bruins? They usually have another gear. So if krug did somehow return to the bruins, I don't think he'd be playing exactly the same as he is in St louis. He'd be playing in a different system. But the way he came into the nhl? Undrafted? I don't see him leaving the NHL in a traditional way either. And it was the Boston bruins that took the big gamble on him. He did not come through the draft but through a bruins scout from what I recall So he may be back full circle. Like Chara did with the Islanders We'll see. Again - just having fun. No rumors, but boy, we sure could use a Tory spark on our power play!

[@RCSkunkWorX]

1968 to 1997 without missing the playoffs that's never been equaled in professional sports history.

[@kris738]

Maybe but we only had one cup in that time frame

[@bliao14]

@@kris738 two actually, 1970 and 1972

[@Sigo82]

Love your work. Quality over quantity

[@RobTalksHockey]

Thank you, that's the goal!

[@zombiejesus7445]

I am a bruins season ticket holder. A factor that people always look past are salaries. In the last 10+ years, players have always taken salary friendly team deals to stay on the team. With a team first mindset, no one is looking for that "payday contract". Players don't get upset and leave the team to make an extra $500k/year to play for a worse team just for money. When you get players to stick around on the team long term, they don't need to learn new plays, systems or strategies since they have learned them with the team in the past

[@jfkst1]

Because they have the best goaltending duo in the league. Most any team with Ullmark and Swayman would be competitive. Their defense is also still elite. The centers are weak and I expect that to sink their chances in the postseason.

[@Evan-C]

I think sway man and ullmark are just another Fleury and Chris Osgood. They only have to be average to win. They have good defense that help them. Same with vasilevski I'm sure.

[@jerejokinen3199]

Zacha 16pts in 20gp and Coyle 19pts in 20gp. Both of them are also solid on the PK. Maybe not the most ideal 1 and 2C's but I wouldn't say they're weak.

[@jfkst1]

@@jerejokinen3199 Zacha and Coyle are both shooting over 20%. WHEN- not if- that declines, will both be capable of matching up against other great centers in the league? Or will Boston fail in the first round yet again?

[@mike8099m]

@@jfkst1gonna state the obvious that no one stopped Florida last year in the east. No one expected a wild card to do what they did.

[@jfkst1]

@@mike8099m You mean until Vegas humiliated them in the SCF?

[@Axeom]

great analysis and professionalism in being unbiased.

[@popeyesailor9571]

They play as a TEAM which is why they keep winning

[@coastaku1954]

As they toy and injure the other team which shouldn't be allowed

[@mike8099m]

@@coastaku1954they haven’t been the big bad bruins for decades now get over it

[@coastaku1954]

@@mike8099m Marchand backed Bedard into a wall, like what the hell? That should be okay

[@RakastaaKissa]

@@coastaku1954 no, he brought Bedard to the Bruins bench. It wasn't anything that could have hurt Bedard, although Marchand's stick got stuck around Bedard in the process.

[@coastaku1954]

@@RakastaaKissa And that's okay because? Just let the kid skate and play, why be an asshole on purpose?

[@DUlmer]

Has always been about a team effort vs a few players or a line

[@mondoreptileofficial4524]

I love the spy watch music from goldeneye. I see you bud.

[@travr1131]

I'm not even a Bruins fan, but this video was great and well done. Subscribing!

[@DampfGecko]

Team> Stars. Always has been, always will. And speaking as a B's fan- look at you, Vancouver! We might not go away, but talk about a comeback, good on ya!

[@Odysseus38]

Im a minute thirty in and hate this video already 😂😂😂

[@jbp4.0]

This was a great analysis of the Bruins and I would enjoy seeing more of these analysis'. Most impressive is their consistency making the playoffs. But I would argue that last years outstanding win/loss record owes much to Overtime and is not even in the top 5 of greatest single seasons. They won 11 OT games so in a pre-OT era the record would have been 54-12-16. Extrapolating for a 78 season ~52-11-15, i.e less impressive than the 71 Bruins 57-14-7, adjusting for 78 game schedule or not.

[@edited1325]

Crazy. But you cannot compare pre salary cap era and post salary cap era you can’t have super teams anymore

[@jeffrorichard2765]

When Chara arrived .. he set the tone !!!

[@Xirik-Alansei]

the Devils GM is trying to model after the Bruins and has had some success with getting players to take a paycut in order to help the team but devensive system part of it is still a struggle and I don't know if Ruff is the person for the job. The last 10+ games have been awful defense wise with breakaways and 2 on 1's happening 2-5 times a game. Getting Hischier (captain) back seemed to get them to playing the right way last game and hopefully it continues or I think Ruff is gone. Good video!

[@austinsmith7731]

Im a bruins and devils fan and watching the devils rebuild while Bruins dominate has been a thing of beauty.

[@birdo623]

Giving away Zacha for Haula was a head scratcher though.

[@austinsmith7731]

@@birdo623 you say that but both of them are thrivin

[@jlalonde1000]

Bullying your way to the cup has been standard for decades ask don cherry

[@dickensonfarms]

He's a big proponent of it, yes. Too bad for him that he never succeeded

[@AvAlanchian]

I’m pretty sure Landeskog and to a lesser extent MacKinnon taking discounts a few years ago allowed them to tool up for the 22Cup win. At the deadline got Lekhonen, Sturm, Manson, Cogliano etc

[@Alex-wb3lm]

As a bruins fan I wasn't upset at all when they treaded jumbo Joe he definitely was a great hockey player and wore the C for the team but he was not a leader, infact he was just a big goof with a corny sense of humor.

[@TheScotian82]

Solid breakdown. Quality production. You've become quite the content creator, Rob! Really well done 👍👍

[@safejewel2072]

“Darnell Nurse is a defenseman, PLAY DEFENSE MAN!!!!”

[@people3865]

The Kessel trade was for Hamilton and Seguin. How is that a losing trade? Lol

[@95VideoMan]

Lets gooo! Moved to boston last year and its been an absolute treat to follow this team.

[@user-ye3ci5yb7v]

die hard bruin fan its sickening watching bruins lose cups to expansion teams/////////////////its all fixed so them expansion teams will thrive///////////nhl is taking a dump and feeding the crows///////

[@dennisjordan4952]

That new coach and the 3/2 system

[@Norm_MacLeod]

Been a fan for decades....a lot of decades. Been thru the ups and downs....more downs to be honest. lol. For me it started with the original great one. Number 4. Mr. Robert Gordon Orr. Go the Black & Gold.

[@4u2nvHock3y]

It's scary because it doesn't look like they will need a rebuild. They already have Pasta, Swayman, McAvoy. #1 players in their respective positions. If they can get more deph which they already have. Zacha. Portrais. Lysell upfront. And if they want to head into a maybe 1 year no playoff season where they trade away a big name for futures. This is how you build a team. The gms literally have to miss pretty much every next 1st till Pasta McAvoy and Swayman fall off. They will continue to keep these core three. Have their young deph go to work and free agent signings. They can easily stay a playoff team for the next 20 years. And this is coming from a HABS FAN. Yes. A Habs fan.

[@edited1325]

They also have 25 million in cap space next off season

[@18wheeler76]

great video

[@jaybain7053]

Superb use of Goldeneye soundtrack

[@basicmeme1040]

When the nhl thought they were transitioning away from goalies and physical play to small fast nj carolina Colorado teams, the bruins just got insane goalies.

[@GeorgeFloyd_isgone]

Lets no forget. The Habs were also a super competitive team for a long time. They had similsr drafting. Getting booms like Subban and Price. And busts like Galchenyuk. Thats star talent. Building a team that has goaltending with the likes of Price and still managing to have the offense they did is impressive. Lets also not forget the Habs made 3 confrence finals. One final in their 10 year competitive window. Being considered a playoff wc1-3rd team and showing a 30% conference finals chance in the playoffs is insanely impressive. I wouldn't be surprised at any moment for the Bruins go from the state their in to the bottom like the Habs. Both had major opportunities to be dynasties. The Habs with 3 confrence finals and a cup final gave them on paper a 100% chance at a cup. 25% each cf 50% each final. Obviously that never happened. But a team that can maintain sucess like the Habs did in the playoffs is a dynasty. Even with no cups.

[@jrey800]

Must have been hard to make being a canucks fan and all lol... as much as I'm happy they stay relevant, I know a retool/build is coming soon. And hopefully, it won't last like the ducks/canadians/sabers... did.

[@jamiegirard5688]

Ain’t no rebuild coming soon brotha. The Great thing about the Bruins is they don’t hit rock bottom to have to rebuild. They retooled this past offseason. After the season they’ll have a lot of money to sign free agents and the cap is supposed to go up pretty significantly. They are fine. Marchand will retire in a few years but they got 2 guys in Pasta and McAvoy locked up for their Prime. They will be fine. Let’s Go Bruins!!

[@GoodMenstruationAttitude]

Let's not forget that while people love to call Minnesota "the state of hockey", Massachusetts is flooded with talent and even average citizens are knowledgeable about and many even have played hockey. Most of the US's best talent comes from the area, and they have the original 6 history to encourage free agents from elsewhere as well. The Bruins have made a lot of great decisions in recent history, and that focus on winning grit has paid off well. But they have some inbuilt advantages as well.

[@CallsignJoNay]

13:28 Pittsburgh kinda lucked into that with Crosby being so superstitious that he refused to be paid more than $8.7 mil. How can anyone on the team ask for more than Sid? Malkin and others had to buy in.

[@Earthboundmike]

You'd think that would have affected the rest of the league... I don't understand how so many players justify taking more than crosby lol.

[@TheFoolintherainn]

​​​​@@Earthboundmikeit quietly does affect other teams - Brad marchand stated awhile back that he would never take more than Patrice bergeron. And he has not. When I see contracts out of certain players, you know they're valued more - but it makes me realize we're dealing with a real hockey player. A team player - who knows not to bleed their lines dry. So what happens on land spills over on the ice. And that's why bruins can develop teams - because they already know who they are, what kind of a team player- through the contract negotiation. There's a lot of little things that go on behind the scenes that don't fall under the salary cap - why I'm not convinced Jeremy is staying nor the future of the bruins Fans still do not understand last year's success was created by goalie Bob specifically hand selecting each game. Jeremy did not get a heavy load, take on full healthy elite teams in their houses. He never won in Carolina nor did he win in sunrise Florida against Panthers But what most fans don't realize - is every time a goalie wins awards like Vezina & the Jennings, as they did last year - goalie Bob gets financial bonuses. That are not counted under the salary cap! You notice Jeremy is not handling the load as a #1 goalie right now- he doesn't handle back to backs yet. I think the lack of competition is throwing off Ullmark's game. Goalie Bob is letting Jeremy fail a bit this season - he's not coddling his schedule right now. I think we're going back to last year's system of goalies. Ullmark carries the much heavier load - Sway gets the games that makes his stats look best. And that's why they didn't want to pay Jeremy $3.75 mil that was a difficult arbitration - because the franchise, especially goalie Bob, knows he's not worth $3.75 mil. He knows how those stats were created. He did it himself! He handpicked his schedule, Jeremy rarely plays in western Canada. There's a lot of financial games that go on behind the scenes - we don't hear about them cuz they don't involve the salary cap. I think bruins players get better perks, trainers, nutritionists. Who's paying for their homes in Massachusetts? 🤔 a lot of the original 6 & 14 (expansion) teams have loyalty contracts. Also why what happened with Kane and the Blackhawks was a bit of a surprise - he came into the league during the era of loyalty contracts and career franchise players. So that loyalty has to go both ways. It did not with the hawks

[@Chromedragon79]

Sadly the idea of taking a discount for Canadian teams hasn't been a thing. With the taxes and exchange rate I think a lot of players feel they're already "taking a discount" playing up here. The lack of support from the league over this handicap is a big reason the Cup hasn't been home in over 3 decades.

[@whitepaws60]

They get paid in US Dollars as far as I know. So the conversion rates don't matter If A player gets 10 million USD they are getting 13.6 Million CAD. Remember when Pavel Bure was paid in Canadian dollars by the Canucks? and that was NOT the norm, They were screwing him over. I doubt that's changed since. Taxes yes though. Taxes are definitely higher up here.

[@chrismdb5686]

Taxes, poor weather, and awful politics would probably be the three biggest things driving players away. A rabid fanbase and awful media would rate high as well.

[@michaelkilbride6420]

@@chrismdb5686I don’t know about politics, but, weather, and, the media is certainly a contributing factor

[@coastaku1954]

@@chrismdb5686 Seriously? Hockey is a WINTER sport started in Canada, if the yanks can't handle getting a little cold, then they shouldn't be hockey players. Also, terrible politics? I'd take Trudeau over Trump or Desantis any day

[@chrismdb5686]

@@coastaku1954 It's really not a debate that people would generally prefer to live in a climate like what Florida has over what Ontario, BC, or Quebec have. There's a reason Canada is mostly barren tundra or untamed wilderness. There's at least half of both Canada and the US that would vehemently disagree with you about your political take, and I'll leave it at that.

[@mrpete4915]

best hockey channel on youtube by far

[@JVreemer]

To be fair, Kessel was traded cause we couldn't say no. And that became Seguin and Hamilton.

[@slatheads5719]

Boston teams have been the best sports team since American sports was founded, traveling all over the world to play, Boston is the biggest sports town on the planet.

[@Bostons_Freak_Flag]

Great breakdown bud . * crisp high five * from Boston

[@RobTalksHockey]

Cheers

[@moodlampActual]

Winning culture, s tier scouting, fleece in trades

[@keepitrollin3977]

Bruins tradition.play as a team not individuals.keep it rollin

[@Zach________]

Pittsburgh too

[@Rangersontop643]

Small thing, but you said no defenseman should go up for a rush unless they're Cale Makar or Quinn Hughes. The issue is that you forgot about Adam Fox, who, before getting injured had 11 points in 10 games.

[@lime7494]

The main thing is likely pressure. It’s similar to Toronto in a way, but we know not to find a scapegoat for every loss. Also, I think their management speaks to them. Think about it. Within the last 3-5 years, have there really been bad additions to the roster? Let’s have a listing. JVR is proving himself worthy as of right now when he looked like desperation signing. Hampus Lindholm met the standard of his contract. Taylor Hall proved himself against Washington. It took a year for Foligno, but he turned into some of the aggressiveness we lacked. Linus Ullmark won the Vezina. Tyler Bertuzzi was amazing come playoffs. Dmitry Orlov had a really hot start. Hathaway provided more of that Bruins aggression needed. Derek Forbort can occasionally be the best defenseman on the team. Halak proved how good of a backup he could be for Tuukka. Haula adapted to a center man role better than expected. Zacha is playing out of him mind and is making Devils fans cry. Even Ian Mitchell is proving he knows how to play. Genuinely the only bad arrival we had in Boston I can think of in recent years is Geekie, and that’s because I literally struggle to come up with any other name. And Geekie is still doing well.

[@RakastaaKissa]

Mike Reilly wasn't great, and got worse. A bit different, but somewhat related is the Mitchell Miller signing. That said, you're absolutely right, those are two examples in a sea of better choices.

[@matthewsilva8617]

Trent Frederic is a top 3 liner and contributor

[@Gaanhaashiwaat]

I love you Robby ❤

[@RobTalksHockey]

Oh you

[@videogamevalley7523]

The trickle down effect of winning

[@Kevin61733]

Leafs could of been so good if matthews marner nylander tavares took all 2 mil discounts and they still would be making so much money. They fought tooth and nail for their overpay to only choke each time in playoffs. having 4 players make 60% of the cap is unreal. Makes it seem like they want to get their quick paychecks and get out.

[@joshuaguste6883]

The problem with this is when you let go of your superstars and ascribe to bullying your way through the playoffs,the team that knocks you out is either A. Not intimidated by you or B. Has the game breakers your team lacks.

[@kurtisgray6680]

now thats a great f*king video

[@classic.cameras]

Imagine if McDavid got traded to Boston? They would be an instant dynasty. He is the only Oiler who has a consistent desire to win.

[@RakastaaKissa]

Here's hoping!

[@03Trot]

Ullmark for Draisaitl...

[@MangoBS]

I’m a native bruins fan. I think just about any team in the NHL can be “dominant” because the skill level is so outrageously high now. The skill level between the bruins and Panther’s wasn’t that different. Hockey is just as much about momentum, intimidation, and chemistry as it is skill level and draft picks. The B’s have a tough no nonsense, hard work ethic culture that every player must conform to… but yay still doesn’t stop you from choking in your biggest games.

[@coastaku1954]

Theres no hard work, it's just dirty dirty play!

[@notoriouseagle1074]

@@coastaku1954 No it isn't

[@coastaku1954]

@@notoriouseagle1074 Can Openers, refusing to give fans pucks, toying with players. That's dirty and I hate it

[@edited1325]

@@coastaku1954someone’s been making stories in their own head #rentfree

[@user-ye3ci5yb7v]

yup bruins are like a chiken in a boiling pot of water//the playoffs is that boiling pot of water.........during the season the chicken runs free................than the chickens neck is snapped and goes into the boiling water////////////year after year a new chicken lands in that pot//////////im tired of looking at tthat boiling pot of chicken//i still waiting for the rooster to crow..

[@DarthLetalis]

It' because of my old lucky Bruins hat that I've been wearing since 08.

[@koncorde]

Bruins have adopted the same thing the Red Wings adopted that made them so solid for over two decades. They build a core, they trade around the core, then when the core needs refreshing they look for the best value of ANY trade that they can get. They don't get hung up on a specific player - and the players commit to the ethos before they sign, even taking pay cuts to secure long term future for everyone, and taking risks with veterans. Their lines are tough and grindy even with their skill based players. The only problem with this technique is that you end up needing to drop on with some legend status players to win Stanley Cups, otherwise you end up as a team that plays well during the season format then crumbles at the play-offs.

[@guychaperon1289]

Montreal is doing that right now.

[@Uncle_Sludge]

How are you not gonna mention Thomas, Rask, Ullmark and Swayman? Hell, even Halak was borderline-incredible for us at times. Obviously team team defense plays a large part in that, but I don’t think the bruins have iced a “bad” goalie for more than a handful of games in the past 15 years. Anyways, the cup win was amazing. And the two cup losses were crushing. But being able to watch a team that’s been fiercely competitive contender for such a long stretch with players who stick around for most, if not all of their careers, while other fans have had to watch multiple rebuilds, years without a playoff appearance, and even relocation… it’s been a privilege that I hope every hockey fan gets to experience at some point. I hate a lot of teams and a lot of their fanbases drive me crazy, but they’re still fans of the best sport on earth ✌🏻

[@edited1325]

Rask, Ullmark, and swayman aren’t winners dude. Without Thomas the team is useless

[@kaboom9081]

Big Bruins fans since the 80s and I don't have this unrealistic expectation of them playing for the cup this year. Yes they have 2 great goalies and solid defense but the last 2 games proved that Bergeron and Krejci left a huge void in the middle. I'll just enjoy the season 1 game at a time.

[@coastaku1954]

Marchand needs to be suspended

[@michaelbecker2435]

That's kind of the way I'm taking the devil's this season, just go one game at time

[@guychaperon1289]

I see this video i see Montreal ´s new direction!

[@CleonofAthens]

Also the Nurse play is how McAvoy plays every night

[@chiefbloodygrass]

Nice... very nice...

[@brianowens6797]

I love it, the leafs playoff success was the second round, go B's

[@davidrudderham7659]

The Bruins undoubtedly have a brutal two way but defensively minded hockey system. And that goes back to even before Claude Julien and his infamous 1-4 system that is so conservative it was sometimes painful to watch when they played against bad teams. But honestly, it also goes to a culture I liken back to a Jackie Moon quote. “E.L.E. Everybody love everybody!” I’ve taken a pay cut just to work with people I like in and in an environment that is more nurturing. Hockey players are no different.

[@Secondhandelbows]

But Florida got it done rob, don't forget lol! Man I miss chucky in calgary.

[@DR.DisInfect]

They are good regular season team I'll give them that

[@revolver_fps]

We are Title Town btw

[@patsfan1152]

Giving up on torrey Krug was also a big factor

[@marcgallant5270]

They also outscored VAN 23-7.... it was much more than bullying.

[@cantpleasonist]

6:28 shows Brady winning with Tampa. Also how did 2022 have the same core as 2011 when the only players on both teams were Marchand and Bergeron?

[@03Trot]

Also Krejci

[@cantpleasonist]

@@03Trot Forgot about him.

[@malcolmclayton6651]

The Bruins play the long game . They are careful of the cap . Canadian teams are not well managed and many players don’t want to play in Canada which adds to the American advantage . All the best Boston .

[@thomasshortis5562]

Just take a look at this offseason. The bruins shed taylor halls contract as well as letting bertuzzi and orlov walk and they are still fielding a great team.don sweeneys tenor at gm started off rough but lately hes been a huge reason why the bruins are so competitive. Getting guys like coyle and zacha for next to nothing plus signing JVR for 1 million is an abosolute steal. Hampus lindholm trade has also been great for the bruins

[@matezvicer5550]

next year they will have a lot of cap space, buckle up for more Bruins success in the future.

[@solarion9802]

The Bruins WERE off to a better start than last season. The Red Wings fixed that for them. Agree though, the Bruins are an extremely well run franchise. This year they're clearly weaker than last, but a ridiculously easy schedule to start the season benefited them in the standings. Still they're not going to go away and nobody should be taking them for granted.

[@nicholasbrown3410]

Helps when the league brass rigs shit for you.

[@nostradavus5051]

I can think of a 6’7 right shot defenseman I would trade from the Canucks.

[@TimothyWenger]

You did New England SO DIRTY showing Tom Brady’s Buc’s Super Bowl

[@watchman619]

lmao rob u showed brady in his bucs championship year

[@RobTalksHockey]

Haha damnnn