Last night's Celtics and Spurs game was one of the worst games the Celtics have played the entire season. In the first quarter they played good, coming out scoring, and playing with some fire in their eyes. After that it was down hill from there, they got outplayed, out rebounded, and didn't play has hard as the Spurs. The final score of the game was the Celtics 73 and the Spurs 94.
The third quarter struggles continued last night, they got out scored 33-17, the second half is still a problem. They had major problems from beyond the three point line only making 1-14 from beyond the arc.
I hope I am wrong, but I think the C's are in big trouble. Some people are saying that they are lazy, or board with the regular season. If that is the case then why do they play well in the first half? It seems to me that the Celtics come out playing well, and have energy in their game, but as the game goes on the old age kicks in, they start to get tired. That is why I think they are in big trouble, they cant play well throughout the course of a game. Some of the recent wins by the Celtics they have allowed teams to come back in the second half, and make the wins a lot harder then needed. Last Fridays game against the Kings is the perfect example.
I have heard some people saying that last night's loss, blows away all the hope that the Celtics had built up, from good wins they have had recently put together. At this moment I do think the Celtics are in trouble, but that could change if they go on a nice winning streak, during the final stretch. I really do hope the Celtics prove me wrong, and they are not in trouble. I hope they are just bored of the regular season, and come playoffs they make a nice run.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
At The Right Time
The Bruins played a great game last night against the Thrashers, and it couldn't have come more at a perfect time. Coming into the game people were saying this was the biggest game of the Atlanta Thrashers franchise, they were in the ninth place only one point behind the Bruins.
The Bruins came out with energy, and once they took the early lead they never looked back. Tuukka Rask didn't face to many challenges but he still was great. His Biggest save of the night was when he stopped Colby Armstrong's penalty shot at a critical point in the game. At the time the Bruins were up 2-0 but if Armstrong scored it would have put them right back in it, and they would have had momentum. That was probably the turning point of the game.
Since Rask was good between the pipes he got backed up by David Krejci, and Milan Lucic. They both had really good games, and are starting to break out when they are needed the most.
There was one bad thing that came out of yesterdays game. The power play still is a big problem for them right now, without Marc Savard they are 0-18. That stat just goes to show how valuable Savard is to this team.
After last nights knockout punch from the Bruins, I would be very surprised if the Thrashers would be able to re-group. The way they got out play in front of their half filled arena was just embarrassing. But last week we were all saying the Bruins weren't going to make the playoffs, and now it is a completely different story, so you never know.
The Bruins are only in eighth place in the eastern conference, but are only one point behind the seventh and sixth place teams (Montreal, and Philadelphia). If the Bruins come out and keep playing the same way, they will have no problem making the playoffs.
The Bruins came out with energy, and once they took the early lead they never looked back. Tuukka Rask didn't face to many challenges but he still was great. His Biggest save of the night was when he stopped Colby Armstrong's penalty shot at a critical point in the game. At the time the Bruins were up 2-0 but if Armstrong scored it would have put them right back in it, and they would have had momentum. That was probably the turning point of the game.
Since Rask was good between the pipes he got backed up by David Krejci, and Milan Lucic. They both had really good games, and are starting to break out when they are needed the most.
There was one bad thing that came out of yesterdays game. The power play still is a big problem for them right now, without Marc Savard they are 0-18. That stat just goes to show how valuable Savard is to this team.
After last nights knockout punch from the Bruins, I would be very surprised if the Thrashers would be able to re-group. The way they got out play in front of their half filled arena was just embarrassing. But last week we were all saying the Bruins weren't going to make the playoffs, and now it is a completely different story, so you never know.
The Bruins are only in eighth place in the eastern conference, but are only one point behind the seventh and sixth place teams (Montreal, and Philadelphia). If the Bruins come out and keep playing the same way, they will have no problem making the playoffs.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
This Time The Energy Was There.
After Thursday nights awful game against the Penguins, fans were wondering if the team would rebound in a important game against the Rangers. Well the answer was yes, the Bruins looked like a different team today, and were able to come out with a 2-1 victory.
Unlike the embarrassing Penguins game the Bruins played with energy, heart, and passion in their game, and showed that they still have a spark in them. They showed some signs in the game that they might have enough gas left in the tank to squeeze into the playoffs, as the eighth or seventh seed.
I thought Milan Lucic played one of his best comes of the season, you could tell he was bringing the fire today when he crushed Matt Gilory in the second period. It has been a long time since we have seen Lucic make a big hit on someone, and play a very physical game. Lucic has had a tough season with injury's, at the start of the season he was out three weeks with his broken thumb. Then soon after he came back he blew up his left ankle. He has said he is feeling better, the Bruins really need him to be the player he was last year.
Patrice Bergeron and Mark Stuart both showed some leadership today. They both played with a lot of heart in their game, and that really got the rest of the team pumped up. The team was in dire need of the leadership Bergeron and Stuart showed in today's game.
Coming into the game the Rangers were three points behind the Bruins, but after the win they are now five points behind them. Tuesday night is another big game for the Bruins. The team will be travailing to Atlanta to take on the Thrashers. If the Thrashers win tonight they will only be one point behind the Bruins in the standings. So it will be important that the Thrashers don't win because they will leap frog the them, then the Bruins will be in the ninth spot. Also if the Bruins win, that will create a little more breathing room in between the two teams.
The Bruins just need to come out and play with the same energy, and intensity. With only eleven games left in the season the Bruins need to play every game as if it is a playoff game to make it in the playoffs. It is crunch time, every game is a big game from here on out.
Unlike the embarrassing Penguins game the Bruins played with energy, heart, and passion in their game, and showed that they still have a spark in them. They showed some signs in the game that they might have enough gas left in the tank to squeeze into the playoffs, as the eighth or seventh seed.
I thought Milan Lucic played one of his best comes of the season, you could tell he was bringing the fire today when he crushed Matt Gilory in the second period. It has been a long time since we have seen Lucic make a big hit on someone, and play a very physical game. Lucic has had a tough season with injury's, at the start of the season he was out three weeks with his broken thumb. Then soon after he came back he blew up his left ankle. He has said he is feeling better, the Bruins really need him to be the player he was last year.
Patrice Bergeron and Mark Stuart both showed some leadership today. They both played with a lot of heart in their game, and that really got the rest of the team pumped up. The team was in dire need of the leadership Bergeron and Stuart showed in today's game.
Coming into the game the Rangers were three points behind the Bruins, but after the win they are now five points behind them. Tuesday night is another big game for the Bruins. The team will be travailing to Atlanta to take on the Thrashers. If the Thrashers win tonight they will only be one point behind the Bruins in the standings. So it will be important that the Thrashers don't win because they will leap frog the them, then the Bruins will be in the ninth spot. Also if the Bruins win, that will create a little more breathing room in between the two teams.
The Bruins just need to come out and play with the same energy, and intensity. With only eleven games left in the season the Bruins need to play every game as if it is a playoff game to make it in the playoffs. It is crunch time, every game is a big game from here on out.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
A Statement Game
Tonight's Bruins game against the Penguins is a huge game in my opinion. The Bruins need to redeem themselves, and fight Matt Cooke as soon as he steps on the ice. They need to stick up for their teammate, and let teams know that they cant mess with them.
Wasn't this years theme was "Big and Bad are Back"? Well so far Big and Bad are not back, after letting Matt Cooke get away with a cheap shot to Marc Savard, and not going over and fighting him. I am mostly disappointed in Milan Lucic, because last year when Lucic got hit from behind, Marc Savard was the first guy to go over, and stick up for his teammate. Then when Cooke hit Savard, what did Lucic do? Nothing, he just stood there.
Tonight is another night, and the Bruins get another chance to get back at Cooke. Some people think the Bruins should cheap shot Sidney Crosby, or Danny Malkin. I will tell you this right now, that is not going to happen. First of all they did nothing wrong, they are not the ones who hit Savard. Also Patrice Bergeron, and Crosby are best friends, and the Bruins have a lot of respect for Crosby, and Malkin. Another thing about Malkin is, that he will not be playing tonight, because of a foot injury.
What the Bruins should do, and probably will do is, as soon Cooke steps on the ice you go over and fight him. I can not tell how many fights there will be tonight, or how many fights the Bruins will get in with Cooke. If they get in to one fight with Cooke, I will be happy, if its two fights, I will be thrilled, and if its three fights, I will be shocked.
I am really looking forward to this game tonight, it should be a great game, and fun to watch. It will be interesting to see what the Bruins do, if it will be one fight, and done, or will it be a continuing thing throughout the game. We just have to sit tight, and what till seven o'clock to see what the Bruins do, but I know tonight they will do the right thing this time.
Wasn't this years theme was "Big and Bad are Back"? Well so far Big and Bad are not back, after letting Matt Cooke get away with a cheap shot to Marc Savard, and not going over and fighting him. I am mostly disappointed in Milan Lucic, because last year when Lucic got hit from behind, Marc Savard was the first guy to go over, and stick up for his teammate. Then when Cooke hit Savard, what did Lucic do? Nothing, he just stood there.
Tonight is another night, and the Bruins get another chance to get back at Cooke. Some people think the Bruins should cheap shot Sidney Crosby, or Danny Malkin. I will tell you this right now, that is not going to happen. First of all they did nothing wrong, they are not the ones who hit Savard. Also Patrice Bergeron, and Crosby are best friends, and the Bruins have a lot of respect for Crosby, and Malkin. Another thing about Malkin is, that he will not be playing tonight, because of a foot injury.
What the Bruins should do, and probably will do is, as soon Cooke steps on the ice you go over and fight him. I can not tell how many fights there will be tonight, or how many fights the Bruins will get in with Cooke. If they get in to one fight with Cooke, I will be happy, if its two fights, I will be thrilled, and if its three fights, I will be shocked.
I am really looking forward to this game tonight, it should be a great game, and fun to watch. It will be interesting to see what the Bruins do, if it will be one fight, and done, or will it be a continuing thing throughout the game. We just have to sit tight, and what till seven o'clock to see what the Bruins do, but I know tonight they will do the right thing this time.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Lacking A Leader
Yesterday afternoon the Celtics continued to struggle, and lost to the Cavilers. After yesterdays bad loss, everybody is still shacking their heads trying to figure out, what is wrong with this team. How come they are preforming so bad? They are to talented to be doing this. Yes, the age factor has something to do with it, but still something else is wrong, they shouldn't be playing at this level right now.
After the game Kendrick Perkins was asked if it was time for him to embrace a bigger role, Perkins responded, "I think maybe a different guy gotta try to step up, and be a leader. I think sometimes you try to feed off your All-stars, but maybe somebody else gotta step up." Then he went on to say, "Maybe it's gotta be me, Rondo, Sheed, Somebody".
That right there tells you that this team does not have a leader right now, and that could be part of the problem. If you are thinking of some players who could be good leaders for this team, I hope Rasheed Wallace is Not one of the people that comes to mind. A team leader needs to play well, pretty much all of the time, and Wallace does not do that. He has a good game, about every three to four games, he is to inconsistent.
On the other hand Rondo could be the guy. Rondo is still young, but he has played in this league since 2006, and he has played with veteran players. Also he produces game in and game out, how Rondo plays is a big factor, because the whole team feeds off him. He brings a spark to the team. Rondo is with this team for the next five years, and he is only going to get better.
It is not good that we are talking about the Celtics trying to find a new leader this late in the season, but that could very well be a big problem for them. Whatever the problem is they need to fix it fast, because they are falling down in the standings, (now in 4th place in the conference), and time is running out.
After the game Kendrick Perkins was asked if it was time for him to embrace a bigger role, Perkins responded, "I think maybe a different guy gotta try to step up, and be a leader. I think sometimes you try to feed off your All-stars, but maybe somebody else gotta step up." Then he went on to say, "Maybe it's gotta be me, Rondo, Sheed, Somebody".
That right there tells you that this team does not have a leader right now, and that could be part of the problem. If you are thinking of some players who could be good leaders for this team, I hope Rasheed Wallace is Not one of the people that comes to mind. A team leader needs to play well, pretty much all of the time, and Wallace does not do that. He has a good game, about every three to four games, he is to inconsistent.
On the other hand Rondo could be the guy. Rondo is still young, but he has played in this league since 2006, and he has played with veteran players. Also he produces game in and game out, how Rondo plays is a big factor, because the whole team feeds off him. He brings a spark to the team. Rondo is with this team for the next five years, and he is only going to get better.
It is not good that we are talking about the Celtics trying to find a new leader this late in the season, but that could very well be a big problem for them. Whatever the problem is they need to fix it fast, because they are falling down in the standings, (now in 4th place in the conference), and time is running out.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Play Ball!
With the Red Sox season starting in less than a month, I thought it was a good time to recap their offseason, and preview the up coming season.
This Winter the Sox had their hands full with a busy offseason, I like the choices they made. The signing of John Lackey really gets me excited, because he was the number one starting pitcher on the Angles. Stick him into this rotation, and he is the number three pitcher behind Lester, and Beckett. As long as everybody is healthy they will have the best starting pitching in the league. I agree with the other notable signings of Beltre, Scutaro, and Cameron, they are not over paying them, and they all have short contracts. I can live with the choices the organization made this offseason.
Coming into the year there are still some questions about the team. The big questions is, are they going to be able to score enough runs. I think everybody is thinking, that just because the Sox didn't sign Jason Bay, there offense is going to be awful. But actually the offense didn't downgrade to much, you have to look at the other moves they made. Marc Scutaro will be an upgrade at the plate this year, if you look at the numbers he put up last year, and the average numbers the shortstops who played for the Red Sox last year had hitting. He will be a big upgrade if he Scutaro puts up the same numbers. Also, there will be a full season of Victor Martinez hitting third in the lineup.
If the trade deadline hits and hitting is a big problem for the Sox, then you will see Theo making a trade for a big bat. He has the pieces to get Adrian Gonzalez (who every fan is screaming at Theo to get), or a name that could come up is Prince Fielder. For now Theo is going to wait and see how the team hits in the first half of the year. He will then make up his mind on weather or not he needs to go out and get that big bat.
Another thing that could be a problem, that people are downplaying, is the bullpen. Last year Wagner and Saito were two big parts to the bullpen down the stretch, and they both ended up going to different teams. That could end up hurting the Sox, this year. I do still think the Bullpen is going to be fine with Bard setting up Papelbon, its just something to keep your eye on.
I believe the Red Sox will make the playoffs as a wild card team, and I have the Yankees winning the division (It really kills me to say that), but if the pitching staff is fully healthy in the playoffs, the Sox can easily emerge as the best team in baseball.
This Winter the Sox had their hands full with a busy offseason, I like the choices they made. The signing of John Lackey really gets me excited, because he was the number one starting pitcher on the Angles. Stick him into this rotation, and he is the number three pitcher behind Lester, and Beckett. As long as everybody is healthy they will have the best starting pitching in the league. I agree with the other notable signings of Beltre, Scutaro, and Cameron, they are not over paying them, and they all have short contracts. I can live with the choices the organization made this offseason.
Coming into the year there are still some questions about the team. The big questions is, are they going to be able to score enough runs. I think everybody is thinking, that just because the Sox didn't sign Jason Bay, there offense is going to be awful. But actually the offense didn't downgrade to much, you have to look at the other moves they made. Marc Scutaro will be an upgrade at the plate this year, if you look at the numbers he put up last year, and the average numbers the shortstops who played for the Red Sox last year had hitting. He will be a big upgrade if he Scutaro puts up the same numbers. Also, there will be a full season of Victor Martinez hitting third in the lineup.
If the trade deadline hits and hitting is a big problem for the Sox, then you will see Theo making a trade for a big bat. He has the pieces to get Adrian Gonzalez (who every fan is screaming at Theo to get), or a name that could come up is Prince Fielder. For now Theo is going to wait and see how the team hits in the first half of the year. He will then make up his mind on weather or not he needs to go out and get that big bat.
Another thing that could be a problem, that people are downplaying, is the bullpen. Last year Wagner and Saito were two big parts to the bullpen down the stretch, and they both ended up going to different teams. That could end up hurting the Sox, this year. I do still think the Bullpen is going to be fine with Bard setting up Papelbon, its just something to keep your eye on.
I believe the Red Sox will make the playoffs as a wild card team, and I have the Yankees winning the division (It really kills me to say that), but if the pitching staff is fully healthy in the playoffs, the Sox can easily emerge as the best team in baseball.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
An Email Interview With Chris Price
Chris Price of WEEI.com, was nice enough to do an email interview with me. I sent him a couple of questions, and below are the answers.
Q:Do you think the Patriots are going to do much in free agency this year?
A:I think they are going to be relatively quiet this season--that is to say, there will be no big splash of a signing. That first weekend, they did what they said they were going to do--take care of their own, getting deals done with Wilfork, Neal and Banta-Cain. Going forward, I think they will continue to try and nail their own guys down (Bodden and Faulk are next on their radar screen), but they will also take a look at the second-tier guys and try and find some value there. We're already seeing things like their interest in in players like Marques Dougals, Alge Crumpler and the like. Expect more of that to continue throughout free agency, especially when it comes to depth at the wide receiver and tight end spots.
Q: Are there any names you think the Patriots will take a look at in free agency?
A:Veterans, guys who have been around the league for a few years. Not sure about specific names right now--it can literally change from hour to hour--but I think they will look into guys out there who may be flying under the radar, guys who people may have forgotten about.
Q:What do you think about Darren Sharper? Would the Patriots be interested in him?
A:I don't think they'd go after Sharper. I think he had an excellent season and will get a nice payday, but at 34, I don't think he's what the Patriots are looking for. They need bodies at corner before safety.
Q:Are there any new rumors? If so what are they?
A:Like I said, things change from hour to hour in this process. On Monday, the Patriots hosted at least three players that we know of (Alge Crumpler, Josh Reed, and Marques Murrell), all news which cropped up relatively quickly. I'd look for them to start bringing in some veteran wide receivers, second-tier guys who might be a good fit.
Q:I know its early, but what do you think the Patriots will do in the draft this year, will they move down like they usually do, will they move up and surprise some people, or are they going to stay right where they are?
A:My gut feelings is that right now, I believe they'll stick with where they are. I have a lot of respect for NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock, and he believes there are between 15-18 DE/OLBs he calls "conversion types", which bodes very well for a team like the Patriots who need help bolstering their pass rush. My overall feeling is that it is a deep draft in areas where the Patriots might need help--pass rushing linebacker and depth at wide receiver, tight end and running back.
Q:Do you think the Patriots are going to do much in free agency this year?
A:I think they are going to be relatively quiet this season--that is to say, there will be no big splash of a signing. That first weekend, they did what they said they were going to do--take care of their own, getting deals done with Wilfork, Neal and Banta-Cain. Going forward, I think they will continue to try and nail their own guys down (Bodden and Faulk are next on their radar screen), but they will also take a look at the second-tier guys and try and find some value there. We're already seeing things like their interest in in players like Marques Dougals, Alge Crumpler and the like. Expect more of that to continue throughout free agency, especially when it comes to depth at the wide receiver and tight end spots.
Q: Are there any names you think the Patriots will take a look at in free agency?
A:Veterans, guys who have been around the league for a few years. Not sure about specific names right now--it can literally change from hour to hour--but I think they will look into guys out there who may be flying under the radar, guys who people may have forgotten about.
Q:What do you think about Darren Sharper? Would the Patriots be interested in him?
A:I don't think they'd go after Sharper. I think he had an excellent season and will get a nice payday, but at 34, I don't think he's what the Patriots are looking for. They need bodies at corner before safety.
Q:Are there any new rumors? If so what are they?
A:Like I said, things change from hour to hour in this process. On Monday, the Patriots hosted at least three players that we know of (Alge Crumpler, Josh Reed, and Marques Murrell), all news which cropped up relatively quickly. I'd look for them to start bringing in some veteran wide receivers, second-tier guys who might be a good fit.
Q:I know its early, but what do you think the Patriots will do in the draft this year, will they move down like they usually do, will they move up and surprise some people, or are they going to stay right where they are?
A:My gut feelings is that right now, I believe they'll stick with where they are. I have a lot of respect for NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock, and he believes there are between 15-18 DE/OLBs he calls "conversion types", which bodes very well for a team like the Patriots who need help bolstering their pass rush. My overall feeling is that it is a deep draft in areas where the Patriots might need help--pass rushing linebacker and depth at wide receiver, tight end and running back.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Another Win For The B's
Yesterday afternoon the Bruins beat the Islanders 3-2, and some players really stepped up for the Bruins. David Krejci, Milan Lucic, and Marc Savard were the three goal scorers for the Bruins. Tim Thomas made thirty seven saves, and he had another strong performance yesterday, following the win in the shootout against the Leafs.
The Bruins didn't have their best game yesterday, but they were able to get a win, and that's what matters at the end of the day. Tim Thomas is starting to look more like the Thomas we saw last year. Thomas only allowed one goal that he would like to have back, when Josh Bailey scored against him early in the second period, but besides that Thomas had a great performance. Another player who I thought played a good game, and didn't get enough credit was Dennis Wideman, he played one of his best games in months, and boy was he ever due for a good game. The third period wasn't a good period for the Bruins, it seemed like they started out good, but then they sort of died out as the period went on, and ran out of energy. Even though it seemed like they ran out of energy they still got the win, and that is all the Bruins need right now. Its not about style points, its about the scoreboard at the end of the game.
The Bruins have won six out of the last seven, and the last two they barley hung on to beat two bad teams. So the Bruins will be tested today when they face off against Sidney Crosby and the Penguins. Yesterday was a good start to the seven game road trip, lets hope they continue to keep getting the wins, and punch their ticket into the playoffs.
The Bruins didn't have their best game yesterday, but they were able to get a win, and that's what matters at the end of the day. Tim Thomas is starting to look more like the Thomas we saw last year. Thomas only allowed one goal that he would like to have back, when Josh Bailey scored against him early in the second period, but besides that Thomas had a great performance. Another player who I thought played a good game, and didn't get enough credit was Dennis Wideman, he played one of his best games in months, and boy was he ever due for a good game. The third period wasn't a good period for the Bruins, it seemed like they started out good, but then they sort of died out as the period went on, and ran out of energy. Even though it seemed like they ran out of energy they still got the win, and that is all the Bruins need right now. Its not about style points, its about the scoreboard at the end of the game.
The Bruins have won six out of the last seven, and the last two they barley hung on to beat two bad teams. So the Bruins will be tested today when they face off against Sidney Crosby and the Penguins. Yesterday was a good start to the seven game road trip, lets hope they continue to keep getting the wins, and punch their ticket into the playoffs.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
The NHL Trading Deadline
The NHL Trading Deadline came and went yesterday, and the Bruins did not do what we all expected. Defenseman Derek Morris was traded yesterday to the Coyotes for a 2011 4th round draft pick, that move was to clear up some salary cap space. Then the Bruins went out and acquired defenseman Dennis Seidnberg from the Panthers, the Bruins had to give up Byron Bitz, Craig Weller, and a second round draft pick. I think Seidnberg is an upgrade over Morris, but they might have given up a little to much to get him. Surprisingly that was all Peter Chiarelli did yesterday afternoon, before the trading deadline.
The Bruins biggest problem this year has been scoring goal, they are last in the league in scoring. So coming into the deadline yesterday everybody thought they would make a move to get a winger to play along side of Marc Savard, but they surprised everybody and didn't do that. What that told me is that the Bruins front office is already looking towards next year. The front office thinks that if they want to make a big run in the playoffs, they need to add a lot more than what was out on the market yesterday. They want to hold on to most of these picks, so they can get some good young talent, and prospects in the future. If that is true that's disappointing, especially since coming into this season the team, and the fans had much bigger expectations.
Its looking like the Bruins will have the number two pick in the draft next year, with Toronto's pick they got in the Phil Kessel trade, and the top three players in the draft are suppose to be special players. So if the Bruins can get one of those players, and make some good free agent signings, and maybe make some trades, next year could be the year the Bruins year to make a big playoff run, like we have been waiting for.
The Bruins biggest problem this year has been scoring goal, they are last in the league in scoring. So coming into the deadline yesterday everybody thought they would make a move to get a winger to play along side of Marc Savard, but they surprised everybody and didn't do that. What that told me is that the Bruins front office is already looking towards next year. The front office thinks that if they want to make a big run in the playoffs, they need to add a lot more than what was out on the market yesterday. They want to hold on to most of these picks, so they can get some good young talent, and prospects in the future. If that is true that's disappointing, especially since coming into this season the team, and the fans had much bigger expectations.
Its looking like the Bruins will have the number two pick in the draft next year, with Toronto's pick they got in the Phil Kessel trade, and the top three players in the draft are suppose to be special players. So if the Bruins can get one of those players, and make some good free agent signings, and maybe make some trades, next year could be the year the Bruins year to make a big playoff run, like we have been waiting for.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Some Bruins Trade Rumors
The NHL trading deadline is tomorrow at three o'clock, and the Bruins are expected to make some moves. Peter Chiarelli has said that he would like a top four defenseman, and a top eight offence player. The Bruins did make a move today, but its nothing to get excited about, they acquired the rights to defenseman Steve Kampfer from the Anaheim Ducks, for a conditional fourth round pick in this years draft. Kampfer is a senior at Michigan state.
Right now there are plenty of trade rumors involving the Boston Bruins that I have heard. I keep hearing Blake Wheelers name come up in trades, so it looks like the Bruins are trying to shop him to another team. Wheeler as not preformed to his expectations this year, he is to streaky, and he does not use his body to his advantage. The Bruins have been rumored to be interested in Peter Mueller, he plays for the Phoenix Coyotes. He was the eighth overall pick in the 2006 NHL draft, and he scored twenty two goals in his rookie year. Mueller hasn't lived up to his expectations since 2006, but I think he would fit right in along side of Marc Savard. Another rumor I have heard is that the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Bruins are talking about Michael Ryder. Ryder has not lived up to his expectations since he signed his big deal to come to Boston. The Bruins wouldn't get much for Ryder, it would be either a second or third round pick, if it was to happen.
Bruins fans we will have to wait patiently has the clock ticks down on the trading deadline to see if the Bruins make some moves. Hopefully today's move was not the only move the Bruins are going to make, they need help if they want to make a run into the playoffs this year.
Right now there are plenty of trade rumors involving the Boston Bruins that I have heard. I keep hearing Blake Wheelers name come up in trades, so it looks like the Bruins are trying to shop him to another team. Wheeler as not preformed to his expectations this year, he is to streaky, and he does not use his body to his advantage. The Bruins have been rumored to be interested in Peter Mueller, he plays for the Phoenix Coyotes. He was the eighth overall pick in the 2006 NHL draft, and he scored twenty two goals in his rookie year. Mueller hasn't lived up to his expectations since 2006, but I think he would fit right in along side of Marc Savard. Another rumor I have heard is that the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Bruins are talking about Michael Ryder. Ryder has not lived up to his expectations since he signed his big deal to come to Boston. The Bruins wouldn't get much for Ryder, it would be either a second or third round pick, if it was to happen.
Bruins fans we will have to wait patiently has the clock ticks down on the trading deadline to see if the Bruins make some moves. Hopefully today's move was not the only move the Bruins are going to make, they need help if they want to make a run into the playoffs this year.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
No Heart
Yesterdays the Celtics loss against the Nets leaves every fan shacking their heads. The Nets who now have six wins on the season, could go down as one of the worst teams in NBA history, if they stay on this path. There is not one Celtics fan who is not shocked, surprised, or mad, since they lost to the Nets on their home court.
So every Celtics fan is wondering, how could this happen? There are a couple of differnt reasons for that. First of all they are not playing with any heart or passion. Yesterday they acted like they didn't even want to be there. Even though Kevin Garnett played one of the best games of his season, the team didn't feed off him, and they normally do. The way the Celtics played yesterday was, our championship hopes are going down the drain, so why bother? Is that what this team is thinking right now? Are they just giving up? I don't think they are, lets hope not. I think they just had an awful game, and they need to recover fast. The Celtics need to take a long look into the mirror, and just rediscover that intensity and passion they use to have, because they are not going anywhere if they cant pull that back out of themselves. Lets all hope the Celtics can recover quickly, because the window of opportunity is closing very fast on this team.
Also there is another thing that us Celtics fans have to do. The fans who went to the game yesterday, and booed, shame on you, because that is the wrong thing to do. Anytime you go to a game, and see them play you should never boo them, even if they are playing bad. The reason why is the Celtics need our help, they need us to support them, so we can help them get out of this hole they are in. Booing them is only going to make it harder on them, yes I know the game yesterday was unacceptable, and you have every right to be mad at them, and you really want to boo them, but they need our help as fans. Are the Celtics going to get out of this hole? We will have to find out soon, and hope they come out of these next games with a lot of anger and passion in there play.
So every Celtics fan is wondering, how could this happen? There are a couple of differnt reasons for that. First of all they are not playing with any heart or passion. Yesterday they acted like they didn't even want to be there. Even though Kevin Garnett played one of the best games of his season, the team didn't feed off him, and they normally do. The way the Celtics played yesterday was, our championship hopes are going down the drain, so why bother? Is that what this team is thinking right now? Are they just giving up? I don't think they are, lets hope not. I think they just had an awful game, and they need to recover fast. The Celtics need to take a long look into the mirror, and just rediscover that intensity and passion they use to have, because they are not going anywhere if they cant pull that back out of themselves. Lets all hope the Celtics can recover quickly, because the window of opportunity is closing very fast on this team.
Also there is another thing that us Celtics fans have to do. The fans who went to the game yesterday, and booed, shame on you, because that is the wrong thing to do. Anytime you go to a game, and see them play you should never boo them, even if they are playing bad. The reason why is the Celtics need our help, they need us to support them, so we can help them get out of this hole they are in. Booing them is only going to make it harder on them, yes I know the game yesterday was unacceptable, and you have every right to be mad at them, and you really want to boo them, but they need our help as fans. Are the Celtics going to get out of this hole? We will have to find out soon, and hope they come out of these next games with a lot of anger and passion in there play.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Not Finishing Strong
If I told you that last nights game the Celtics had a thirteen point lead twice against the Cavilers, and had a lead at halftime, and at the start of the fourth quarter, but they still lost, would you believe me? Well there is a good chance you would say yes, because this was certainly not the first time they couldn't finish a game this year. So now we have to start to wonder why this team keeps blowing leads late in the game.
Last night the Celtics looked like two different teams. In the first half they looked like one of the best teams in the NBA, but in the second half they looked like a team that was lost. So people are asking all sorts of questions about why they cant hold on to leads in the second half of games. Is it because they don't have a good team chemistry? Or are they not mature enough? The answer to those question is no, the answer is plain and simply, they are old. That was the only concern at the start of the season, if the team was to old, and that is the problem this team has right now. At the start of the games they look great, there playing with a lot of energy, and looking like one of the best teams in the league. Then there age starts to show, because they get burnt out in the second half, and play bad basketball down the stretch, with zero intensity. They cant knock down shots, and keep up with the other team, when they are playing defense. The other teams in the league know that all they have to do in the first half, is just keep the score some what close, because in the second half they will be able to out score them by a good amount.
I really hope the Celtics can find a way to keep the intensity up start to finish in games, and hold on to the leads they have. If they find a way to close out games, they can be a great team, because that is there only missing piece of the puzzle right now.
Last night the Celtics looked like two different teams. In the first half they looked like one of the best teams in the NBA, but in the second half they looked like a team that was lost. So people are asking all sorts of questions about why they cant hold on to leads in the second half of games. Is it because they don't have a good team chemistry? Or are they not mature enough? The answer to those question is no, the answer is plain and simply, they are old. That was the only concern at the start of the season, if the team was to old, and that is the problem this team has right now. At the start of the games they look great, there playing with a lot of energy, and looking like one of the best teams in the league. Then there age starts to show, because they get burnt out in the second half, and play bad basketball down the stretch, with zero intensity. They cant knock down shots, and keep up with the other team, when they are playing defense. The other teams in the league know that all they have to do in the first half, is just keep the score some what close, because in the second half they will be able to out score them by a good amount.
I really hope the Celtics can find a way to keep the intensity up start to finish in games, and hold on to the leads they have. If they find a way to close out games, they can be a great team, because that is there only missing piece of the puzzle right now.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
A Little To Close
Last night the Celtics beat the Knicks 110-106. Paul Pierce did not play for the Celtics last night because of a thumb injury, but even though Pierce wasn't playing the Celtics still should of had a better game last night. It seemed like the Celtics had no problem scoring against the Knicks, the problem was they couldn't play defense last night. But a win is a win, and that is all that counts.
Last night Nate Robinson made his Celtics debut, and Eddie House played his first game in Boston since being traded. Robinson didn't have a great game, he looked nervous out there, and you can't blame him. He is playing in his first game with his new team, and the teams goal is too win a championship, unlike the Knicks, who have no expectations. Also you can't forget that he didn't have a real practice with the Celtics yet, he and the coaches just went over some plays. In Eddies Houses first game back the fans definitely showed there love for him. The Celtics put together a video of House's career in Boston, and put it on the jumbo tron. All of the Celtics fans who were at the game last night gave him a well deserved standing ovation, and chanted "Eddie Eddie". House then waved to the crowed, and to his old teammates. Next on the Celtics schedule is the Cleavland Cavilers. I heard that Paul Pierce is unlikely to play with his thumb injury, and Marquis Daniels is questionable with the flu. So, if those guys don't play, the Celtics will have there work cut out for them against king James and the Cavilers.
Last night Nate Robinson made his Celtics debut, and Eddie House played his first game in Boston since being traded. Robinson didn't have a great game, he looked nervous out there, and you can't blame him. He is playing in his first game with his new team, and the teams goal is too win a championship, unlike the Knicks, who have no expectations. Also you can't forget that he didn't have a real practice with the Celtics yet, he and the coaches just went over some plays. In Eddies Houses first game back the fans definitely showed there love for him. The Celtics put together a video of House's career in Boston, and put it on the jumbo tron. All of the Celtics fans who were at the game last night gave him a well deserved standing ovation, and chanted "Eddie Eddie". House then waved to the crowed, and to his old teammates. Next on the Celtics schedule is the Cleavland Cavilers. I heard that Paul Pierce is unlikely to play with his thumb injury, and Marquis Daniels is questionable with the flu. So, if those guys don't play, the Celtics will have there work cut out for them against king James and the Cavilers.
Monday, February 22, 2010
The West Coast Trip
The Celtics opened up the second half of the year by going on a tough four game road trip. They had to play the Kings, Lakers, Trail Blazers, and the Nuggets. The Celtics ended up going three and one on the trip, which was better then most people thought they were going to do. Also they didn't play with newly acquired point guard Nate Robinson the last three games of the trip.
There was a lot of question marks coming out of the all-star break for the Celtics, so it was important that they came from the break playing well, which they did. Ray Allen is playing much better, and that has really helped this team, and Kevin Garnett is starting to play better also, he is looking like he is getting healthy again. Garnett is staring to go on the low post more, which is good because he is more effective when he does that, and its a good sign the knee is feeling better. The only bad thing about this trip is that Paul Pierce hurt his thumb against the Lakers, and is playing really bad with the injury. He should sit out this week, because the Celtics need him to play like he was at the beginning of the season, before he had the knee surgery.It is important the Celtics stay healthy for the rest of the season, because they are starting to get healthier and are looking like a much better team. Doc Rivers is doing a great job this year keeping the big threes minutes down, he needs to continue doing that, so they are not burnt out and tired by the time the postseason comes. Hopefully the Celtics can continue to win, so they can climb up a couple of places in the Eastern Conference, and make a good run in the playoffs.
There was a lot of question marks coming out of the all-star break for the Celtics, so it was important that they came from the break playing well, which they did. Ray Allen is playing much better, and that has really helped this team, and Kevin Garnett is starting to play better also, he is looking like he is getting healthy again. Garnett is staring to go on the low post more, which is good because he is more effective when he does that, and its a good sign the knee is feeling better. The only bad thing about this trip is that Paul Pierce hurt his thumb against the Lakers, and is playing really bad with the injury. He should sit out this week, because the Celtics need him to play like he was at the beginning of the season, before he had the knee surgery.It is important the Celtics stay healthy for the rest of the season, because they are starting to get healthier and are looking like a much better team. Doc Rivers is doing a great job this year keeping the big threes minutes down, he needs to continue doing that, so they are not burnt out and tired by the time the postseason comes. Hopefully the Celtics can continue to win, so they can climb up a couple of places in the Eastern Conference, and make a good run in the playoffs.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
A Different Player
In the last two games against the Lakers and the Trail Blazers, Ray Allen has looked like a new player. Ray scored twenty four points against the Lakers and twenty one points last night against the Trail Blazers. He is looking like he finally has his shot back. All of his fans have been waiting for him to get into a groove this season, and it looks like it finally might be happening.
Before the last two games Allen wasn't playing well at all; he wasn't knocking down shots he normally would make, and he had more turnovers than he usual. There were a lot of trade rumors about Allen this year, it seemed like every week there was a new one. I think that really affected his play this year, because he might have been afraid he would get traded. Allen loves playing in Boston, he loves his team, the fans, and his family living in Boston. He didn't want to leave all of that, so that affected his game. I mean, he is human after all. Now that the trading deadline has passed, Allen is back to his old self, he is shooting much better, and he is coming off the pick and rolls a lot better. Hopefully he continues to play the way he is playing right now, because the Celtics will really need him to make a championship run.
Before the last two games Allen wasn't playing well at all; he wasn't knocking down shots he normally would make, and he had more turnovers than he usual. There were a lot of trade rumors about Allen this year, it seemed like every week there was a new one. I think that really affected his play this year, because he might have been afraid he would get traded. Allen loves playing in Boston, he loves his team, the fans, and his family living in Boston. He didn't want to leave all of that, so that affected his game. I mean, he is human after all. Now that the trading deadline has passed, Allen is back to his old self, he is shooting much better, and he is coming off the pick and rolls a lot better. Hopefully he continues to play the way he is playing right now, because the Celtics will really need him to make a championship run.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Shipping Up To Boston
It appears that Nate Robinson is coming to the Boston Celtics. But, we do not know who the Celtics are giving up to the Knicks to get Nate Robinson. I keep hearing that the Celtics are giving up Eddie House, J.R. Giddens, and they might be giving up a first or second round draft pick. Also, I have heard the Celtics might be getting a player from the Sacramento Kings, but don't expect that to be a role player.
If what I am hearing is correct, I like this deal. Nate is a very good player, he can score and he will bring energy to the team, which is good. Nate will be the backup point guard to Rajon Rondo, and the Celtics have needed a good backup point guard this year, he will be an upgrade over Eddie House. The question I have, if this trade ends up happening is, will Nate Robinson's role fit hear in Boston, and can he change his attitude? He didn't have a good attitude with the Knicks. I do think the Celtics will make him fit in the rotation effectively, since he will be around a bunch of veterans, and a great coach, there should be no problem with his attitude. So if this trade gets completed (which it looks like it will), lets see how Nate Robinson does here with the Celtics.
If what I am hearing is correct, I like this deal. Nate is a very good player, he can score and he will bring energy to the team, which is good. Nate will be the backup point guard to Rajon Rondo, and the Celtics have needed a good backup point guard this year, he will be an upgrade over Eddie House. The question I have, if this trade ends up happening is, will Nate Robinson's role fit hear in Boston, and can he change his attitude? He didn't have a good attitude with the Knicks. I do think the Celtics will make him fit in the rotation effectively, since he will be around a bunch of veterans, and a great coach, there should be no problem with his attitude. So if this trade gets completed (which it looks like it will), lets see how Nate Robinson does here with the Celtics.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Will The Celtics Make A Trade?
Every Celtics fan right now is wondering if Danny Ainge is going to make a trade. Danny loves to make trades, we all know that, and he has made some great ones in the past, but will he make a big trade this year? The Celtics right now are trying very hard right now to make a move, because they don't feel like they can win a championship with the team they have right now.
The real question is, if the Celtics do make a trade will it be big or small? They have been rumored to be interested in Andre Iguodala, he would help the Celtics because he is young and athletic, and he can drive to the hoop very well, but that would mean Ray Allen would be going to the 76ers, and everybody would miss Ray. If they don't make a big trade and deal Ray Allen, they might make a smaller trade for a backup point guard. There was a rumor last week that they were talking to Charlotte about D.J. Augustin. I would love to see him come to the Celtics because they need a point guard who can come of the bench, move the ball, and score a little. D.J. can do both of those and he is also very young. Yesterday a rumor came out that the Celtics were still very interested in Nate Robinson. I am not the biggest fan of Nate, but he would be a big upgrade over Eddie House, and the Celtics need some one like him. Thursday is the NBA trading dead line, and we will all have to wait and see if Danny Ainge makes any moves at all, and if he does what those moves will be.
The real question is, if the Celtics do make a trade will it be big or small? They have been rumored to be interested in Andre Iguodala, he would help the Celtics because he is young and athletic, and he can drive to the hoop very well, but that would mean Ray Allen would be going to the 76ers, and everybody would miss Ray. If they don't make a big trade and deal Ray Allen, they might make a smaller trade for a backup point guard. There was a rumor last week that they were talking to Charlotte about D.J. Augustin. I would love to see him come to the Celtics because they need a point guard who can come of the bench, move the ball, and score a little. D.J. can do both of those and he is also very young. Yesterday a rumor came out that the Celtics were still very interested in Nate Robinson. I am not the biggest fan of Nate, but he would be a big upgrade over Eddie House, and the Celtics need some one like him. Thursday is the NBA trading dead line, and we will all have to wait and see if Danny Ainge makes any moves at all, and if he does what those moves will be.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
It Wasn't Pretty, But They Got It Done
Last nights Bruins game against the Florida Panthers was not the best game the Bruins have played. But the only thing that matters, is that they were able to pull out a win in a shootout, when Mark Recchi put in the game winning goal.
The Bruins are now on a four game winning streak, but they will not be playing for awhile, because they are now on their Olympic break. Some people are mad that the Olympic break is here, because the Bruins are on a role, and this might cool them down. I am actually glad that the Olympic break is hear, when I was watching yesterdays game the Bruins looked tierd. They have played seven games in the last eleven nights, and they looked like they were burnt out last night. Even if they were tired they were able to win the game and are now in seventh place in the Eastern Conference. So now the Bruins have two weeks to rest and relax, and when they come back from the their break, they can continue their winning streak and keep moving up in the standings.
The Bruins are now on a four game winning streak, but they will not be playing for awhile, because they are now on their Olympic break. Some people are mad that the Olympic break is here, because the Bruins are on a role, and this might cool them down. I am actually glad that the Olympic break is hear, when I was watching yesterdays game the Bruins looked tierd. They have played seven games in the last eleven nights, and they looked like they were burnt out last night. Even if they were tired they were able to win the game and are now in seventh place in the Eastern Conference. So now the Bruins have two weeks to rest and relax, and when they come back from the their break, they can continue their winning streak and keep moving up in the standings.
Friday, February 12, 2010
Three In A Row
Don't look now but the Bruins have won three in a row. Last night the Boston Bruins beat the Tampa Bay Lightning, with a final score of five to four. The game was a lot closer at the end than it should have been. The Bruins took a five goal lead in the second, but then the Lightning game back and scored four unanswered goals. Micheal Ryder played a great game last night, he scored two goals, and Lucic also scored two goals. Ryder has been playing really well the last couple of games, I think that the trade rumors about him have really motivated him, and he has played much better. The Bruins need Ryder to keep up his good play because you can see the difference in how the team is doing when he is playing well. When he is playing bad they look like a totally different team. Saturday against the Florida Panthers is Bostons last game before the Olympic break. They need to keep playing with the same intensity and confidence as they have been the last three games to win the game against the Panthers. It would be a big win for the Bruins on Saturday because that would put them on a four game winning streak, and they can go into the break feeling good about how they played this past week. Everybody should be happy about the way the Bruins are playing right now, and just hope they can keep it up through out the rest of the season.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Another Bad Loss For The Celtics
Celtics fans have you every thought that maybe the Celtics are just not that good this year? Last night they let another double digit lead slip away in the second half against the Hornets, and ended up losing the game. Yes I know Ray Allen was not playing for the Celtics but Chris Paul was not playing for the Hornets either, and the Celtics are a much better team than the Hornets. I am thinking that maybe the Celtics are not that good, because they continue to let big leads slip away game after game. The 2007 and 2008 Celtics never let big leads go, that is not the case with this years team. The Celtics are becoming old right before are eyes, and they are not the same players as they use to be. They need to take advantage of this up coming all star break, and rest. Paul Pierce should not be taking part in the all star game and three point contest, with his bad ankle. What I think is going to happen, is that Danny Ainge is going to make a trade, there is just to much smoke for there not to be a fire. Celtics fans do not jump of the bandwagon lets see how they do in the second half of the season, and lets see if Danny makes a trade.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Will Julius Peppers Be A Patriot Next Year?
All Patriots fans know that a problem last year for the Patriots was putting pressure on the quarterback. That being said in this years free agency Julius Peppers is a free agent and would help the Patriots out a lot, and the Patriots should take a look at him. Just because they should take a look at him doesn't mean they are going to, he will coast a lot of money and the Patriots don't usually spend a lot of money on free agents. I think that the Patriots are going to make a big run at Peppers because he would solve a big problem that this team has. I asked Mike Reiss of ESPN Boston.com if he thought they would go hard after Peppers and this was his answer "Would be very surprised if the Patriots make a big play for Peppers. More pressing issues to take care of on their own roster." I do not agree with Mike, I think there going to go very hard at Peppers because they badly need a pass rusher, and this is there opportunity to get a great one. So Pats fans we will have to wait and see what this off season has in store for us.
A Big Win For The Black & Gold
Last nights win against the Sabres was a big win for the Bruins. After last nights win the Bruins are in ninth place with sixty one points in the eastern conference. Even though the Bruins just ended a ten game losing streak on Sunday they are still in the playoff race. Also you can start to see that the Bruins are playing with a lot more confidence, which was a big reason why they weren't playing well before. If the Bruins continue to play like these last two games they will have no problem getting into the playoffs but how far they go into the playoffs depends on who they are playing. Lets all hope the Back & Gold stay on this winning streak, and start to play the way we know they can play.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Tom Terrific
Tom Brady could be getting is big paycheck soon. Tom has a three million dollar signing bonus that is he is planning on getting in early march. That being said the Patriots don't want to pay the bonus and then sign Tom to his extension, so expect Brady and the Patriots to start talking in a couple of weeks. I am hearing the Patriots are going to make Brady one of the highest played players in the NFL, the deal is expected to be between fifteen and eighteen million dollars a year.
Celtics Rumor
Glen Davis could have played his last game at the garden on Sunday. I have heard that the Celtics and the Bobcats are talking about a potential deal that would send Glen Davis to the Bobcats for D.J. Augustin. But the deal is not imminent, the teams are just talking right now. So they still need to figure out some details to make this trade happen. If this trade does end up working out I will like it because I am getting tired of Glen Davis, he needs to grow up, and the Celtics need a backup point guard who can come of the bench.
Monday, February 8, 2010
The Latest
What a week it has been for New England sports fans. There has been a lot going on between the Super Bowl, Bruins, and Celtics. But it hasn't been the best week for us fans, so lets talk about it.
The Super Bowl: Who Dat? That's right the Saints are, when they pulled off the upset when they beat the Colts. This is probably one of the few good things that happened for New England sports fans this week. Going into the game I was cheering hard for the Saints but I thought the Colts were going to win by the way Peyton Manning was playing, I am so glad I was wrong. The turning point of the game was when the Saints recovered the on-side kick right after halftime. That call to go for the on-side kick was kind of similar to the fourth and two call, when Bill Belichick decided to go for it. If the Saints recover the ball, Sean Payton looks like an idiot, but since they did recover the kick he looks like a genius. Later in the fourth quarter came the best play of the game when the Saints were up twenty four to seventeen and the colts were marching, Peyton Manning went to throw the ball and it and got picked off by Tracy Porter who ran it back for a seventy three yard touchdown, to put the final nail in the coffin.
The Bruins: Underachievers. That's the only word I can say about the Bruins at this point. I know they haven't been healthy all of this year, but still, to be in ninth place in the eastern conference is not at all what I expected of them coming into the season. Also not to mention that they just snapped a ten game losing streak on Sunday, when they beat The Canadians. Peter Chiarelli needs to make a trade before the season is gone, I blame him a little bit for the ten game losing streak, because he didn't make a trade. Hopefully the Bruins can get their act together and go on a long winning streak to save their season.
The Celtics: Another tough loss yesterday afternoon for the Celtics against the Magic. The Celtics are not playing great this year either. Like the Bruins they too have also been injured a lot, but they are healthy now and continue to lose big games. Coming into the season people were saying the Celtics could win seventy two games and be one of the best teams in NBA history. At the start of the season they were playing great and I started to believe they had chance to win seventy two games. Now the Celtics record is thirty two and seventeen and sometimes I think maybe the Celtics just are not that good of a team. I hope I am wrong and I hope when they come out the all star break they go on a long wining streak, and prove me wrong.
The Super Bowl: Who Dat? That's right the Saints are, when they pulled off the upset when they beat the Colts. This is probably one of the few good things that happened for New England sports fans this week. Going into the game I was cheering hard for the Saints but I thought the Colts were going to win by the way Peyton Manning was playing, I am so glad I was wrong. The turning point of the game was when the Saints recovered the on-side kick right after halftime. That call to go for the on-side kick was kind of similar to the fourth and two call, when Bill Belichick decided to go for it. If the Saints recover the ball, Sean Payton looks like an idiot, but since they did recover the kick he looks like a genius. Later in the fourth quarter came the best play of the game when the Saints were up twenty four to seventeen and the colts were marching, Peyton Manning went to throw the ball and it and got picked off by Tracy Porter who ran it back for a seventy three yard touchdown, to put the final nail in the coffin.
The Bruins: Underachievers. That's the only word I can say about the Bruins at this point. I know they haven't been healthy all of this year, but still, to be in ninth place in the eastern conference is not at all what I expected of them coming into the season. Also not to mention that they just snapped a ten game losing streak on Sunday, when they beat The Canadians. Peter Chiarelli needs to make a trade before the season is gone, I blame him a little bit for the ten game losing streak, because he didn't make a trade. Hopefully the Bruins can get their act together and go on a long winning streak to save their season.
The Celtics: Another tough loss yesterday afternoon for the Celtics against the Magic. The Celtics are not playing great this year either. Like the Bruins they too have also been injured a lot, but they are healthy now and continue to lose big games. Coming into the season people were saying the Celtics could win seventy two games and be one of the best teams in NBA history. At the start of the season they were playing great and I started to believe they had chance to win seventy two games. Now the Celtics record is thirty two and seventeen and sometimes I think maybe the Celtics just are not that good of a team. I hope I am wrong and I hope when they come out the all star break they go on a long wining streak, and prove me wrong.
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