“Man I don’t celebrate often but I raised my hands on that one.” Jeremy Swayman on Brandon Carlo’s dad goal on what he says will go down as one of his most memorable moments of the Bruins’ postseason.
“Bobby Orr came in here before the game, and I got to shake his hand; that was crazy.” Matthew Poitras on making his NHL debut in front of the numerous Bruins’ legends in attendance.
“We were doubted from the beginning losing all these huge pieces. Everyone was stepping up and making a name for themselves. I would be a part of that 1,000 times over if I could.” - Jeremy Swayman.
“There’s a reason why I’m here today, and it’s not to be a sulky little crybaby about not playing or anything like that.” - Linus Ullmark on how he’s approaching his time backing up Jeremy Swayman.
Brad Marchand admitted he did not know ahead of time about the duckboat entrance tonight. If he had, he would’ve lobbied to join his 2011 teammates.
“That’s typical for when I was on that team.” 😭
“I really cant put into words how proud I am in this group…we had some hiccups along the way, but from where we started to where we finished, I couldn’t be more proud of the guys.” - Brad Marchand.
“It feels like I’ve been here already.” Kennebunkport, Maine, product Garnet Hathaway on the initial reception from the room and prior connections with his now Bruin teammates.
“Just because I’m playing my 10th game doesn’t mean I’m going to be here the rest of the year.” - Matthew Poitras reacts to staying in Boston and how he’s approaching things going forward.
🎥 “Colder than Vegas. But it’s been good. I have great memories in Boston.”
Bruce Cassidy speaks on his return, leading the post practice stretch for Vegas and Jack Eichel’s availability.
📹Ondrej Kase discusses his first day as a member of the Boston Bruins: “I’m very happy, I’m very excited....It’s probably the best organization where I can be.”
Gotta think if the roles were reversed and Marchand (or a player with a similar history with player safety) had delivered that same punch to Bennett that they'd be getting a call from the league.
Jim Montgomery tells Andy Brickley postgame that David Pastrnak and Charlie McAvoy addressed the locker room during the second intermission.
"I thought their words and the way they led was appropriate."
🎥 “I spent a lot of time playing pro hockey until I got here. But now,obviously, it all worked out, so it feels pretty good right now.”
Justin Brazeau reacts to his long journey to the NHL, his reaction to scoring his first career goal and more.
Thread from Sweeney's presser in Vegas:
Re-signing Swayman to long term deal remains a top priority.
On Jake DeBrusk, Sweeney admits they haven't had productive talks in "quite some time." He expects him to hit the open market.
“It’s not something that I’m actively seeking out.” Linus Ullmark on his tense exchange with Tkachuk at the end of Game 5.
In the end he also discusses Swayman’s grin…
Per Jim Montgomery: Mason Lohrei will pair with Charlie McAvoy. Lindholm-Carlo pairing reunites. Forbort and Mitchell on the third pair. Kevin Shattenkirk will sit.
Trent Frederic discusses sharing time with the Bruins legends and coming out of the box a “little pissed off” prior to his breakaway tally and second goal of the night.
“I can never hit him as hard as he hits me. I have to fight 10 times to do that.”
Trent Frederic on his bout with Jacob Trouba in their first meeting since Trouba’s high-sticking incident at MSG.
Patrice Bergeron's father is battling cancer. He wanted to play in front of his father in Montreal for possibly the last time. Even wanted to go back out there after he went to the room. I'm told that doesn't matter. Shouldn't have played. Wow. I'm stunned and at a loss for words
📹 Charlie McAvoy, Brandon Carlo and Marcus Johansson want to be back in Boston. David Backes' status is a little uncertain. The quartet spoke on media day on what lies ahead.
“I think it prepares us for what to expect moving forward.” Jeremy Swayman weighs in on Tuesday’s statement win over the Panthers and his first career assist.
“You don’t want Kerch to be out, but when you’re told you’re going to play, you have to get ready,” Nick Foligno on learning about Krejci’s injury after thinking he’d be a healthy scratch for Game 3.
Foligno also weighs in on Charlie Coyle’s impressive outing.