Nov 26 2008
The Be-eezies Killin’ It
OK, this is long overdue. The Boston Bruins, the once-again Big, Bad Bruins, are straight killin’ it.
Milan Lucic, Phil Kessel, MARC SAVARD, Patrice Bergeron, Dennis Wideman, Zdeno Chara, Andrew Ference, Chuck Kobasew, and TIMOTHY THOMAS are all straight killin’ it. And I’m lovin’ it like Justin Timberlake.
OK, enough with this frivolous, self-indulgent writing, now let’s get to some more aprpopriate commentary.
The Bruins are legitimate. They have a top-notch netminder, and a quality backup. In addition they have a top prospect in Providence champing at the bit for a chance up north. They have a team that plays in all three zones and competes nightly. Thier coach has the respect of the team and gets a great effort nightly from his players. Their deep up the middle and have upside on the wings. They play well on special teams. They also have tremendous depth in the minor leagues and a bright future. Essentially, if you’re not a Bruins fan you’re jealous.
So, what should Cam Neely and his front office do to maintain the optimism that’s sprouting on Causeway as leaves fall and snow edges onto the horizon like an attacking army?
Keep the pressure on.
Like a baseball team with an early lead in a series, continuing to run the bases with fervor and pitching aggressively is key. For the Bruins, looking to make moves is like stealing second with no outs and a 2-0 count. If you succeed you can break your opponent’s will.
Ilya Kovalchuk is a free agent after this season–look into acquiring the incredibly talented winger. Perhaps another top-two defenseman becomes available? Look into it. Above all, never stop looking for improvement from any and all facets of the team and organization.
Look for better merchandising, better marketing, better coaching, and better play. And don’t be sting (I’m talking to you, Jeremy Jacobs). Spend money when necessary.
Do these things and this year’s team will quickly rival its Boston siblings for parental attention. After all, isn’t that what we’re all looking for? A little approval from the ones who mean the most to us? So far the forgotten child of Boston has my attention for all the right reasons, here’s hoping I feel the same in a few months.
