Comments on: Next Question: Bruce Boudreau

By: Tim

Tim — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 22:48:21 +0000

+1 to props for BB for standing up Semin, the guy worked his @ss off and the pucks just weren’t going in; we got “Halak’ed.” And I don’t want to hear about the Flyers, they played MTL without MTL’s best player and one of the best d-men in the world [Markov, obviously].

And whoever pointed out BB’s treatment of Green, my hat’s off to you – can that guy do anything wrong, in BB’s mind? Ever? Geez Louise, some of the decision-making you simply don’t see from NHL d-men; certainly not Norris Trophy candidates, in any case.

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By: BobbyG

BobbyG — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:46:19 +0000

@mcawful: Yes, MIke Green in Game 7 definitely comes to mind when I think of other Caps who can shoulder some of the blame/responsibility for the Caps early playoff exit.

“Semin designing “sassy” handbags”

That explains a lot LOL. Was Semin Ovie’s “date” at a Moscow wedding last month? And wasn’t one of the gifts to the bride a purse/handbag?

By: mcawful

mcawful — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:06:18 +0000

@michelle I don’t even think I can take credit for that… There was a hilarious post on Hockey Is My Boyfriend (http://hockeyimbf.wordpress.com) the other day describing Semin designing “sassy” handbags. Although I may have put the two together, using “sassy” to describe Semin is bang-on, and it’s all hers.

By: michelle

michelle — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:40:55 +0000

@mcawful – OMG.. I have never heard Semin referred to as Sassy Sasha before… but I love it! (Can I steal it??)

By: BobbyG

BobbyG — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:06:01 +0000

For the record, I don’t hate Semin, far from it. IMO he’s a very talented and gifted hockey player. I’m just pointing out that he could have done more offensively in the playoffs. But he’s not alone. To be fair, I think many more Caps could have done more offensively and defensively against the Habs. Semin’s name happened to come up in the video “interview” so my subsequent commentary focused on him. There are other names that could have come up that BB could have “defended” and I would have said the same thing I did about Semin.

By: mcawful

mcawful — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:05:17 +0000

BB is such a jolly little chubbo. It’s so hard to dislike him. He has the Caps signature charisma. Also, he seems like a guy who appreciates a good noogie, and I can get behind that.

I’m so glad he stood up for Semin. That poor little guy is always the redheaded stepchild. I’ve used the 44 shots defense before. Hearing Loose Bruce use it makes me feel like less of an asshole.

I don’t understand why it’s so easy to keep flogging Sassy Sasha and completely forget about Green’s ridiculous game 7 cross-check that ignited a three-period shitstorm.

How dare Landsberg mention a chump like Paul Newman in the presence of International Sex Symbol Brooks Laich? It’s a slap in the face. Brooks Laich could turn the Dos Equis guy gay.

By: sasha

sasha — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:11:57 +0000

Agreed Peter but why wait until Game 7 to scratch him? We could’ve used Walker’s grit. And no, Green’s defense wasn’t the reason why the Caps lost the series, but he also wasn’t scoring so he had NO game. Still, Boudreau will angrily defend him when he’s called out in the press, but Semin he constantly throws under the bus.

And if the power play was the smoking gun, then isn’t it fair to call out Boudreau? He’s the offensive genius right?

By: Katie

Katie — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:06:34 +0000

Brooks and Brads are sexy and funny and charming, as always. Bruce is always a hoot. I’m glad to hear him stick up for Semin. During the season he was quick to call out Semin but of course never says a harsh word about his golden boy Greenie. It was good to see him stand for Semin, who I think gets WAY more flak then he deserves. Fun interview, thanks for posting!!

By: Peter Hassett

Peter Hassett — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:16:53 +0000

Flash got scratched in game 7. Green’s defense wasn’t the reason the Caps lost the series. If you’re looking for the smoking gun, consult to the power play.