Yeah - they might make a late season push.
Yeah - they might make the playoffs as a low seed.
Yeah - they might even play well enough to try an convince me that they have what it takes down the stretch.
But after watching the team's play last night, several things became abundantly clear to me.
One, they are not the united group of guys they were last season. If you remember, it was an early season west-coast road trip that brought the team together in '08. Throughout the course of this season the Bruins have constantly played like individuals, and it was crystal clear last night. I expected someone to go out and mix it up with a goon from Toronto. Nothing. Not even a scuffle.
Two, the Bruins are content to let others walk all over them. No one is willing to step up and stand up for the team. Cheap shots were everywhere last night while the B's seemed to care less.
Three, I know the Bruins will try and corral their fans back on the band wagon with a couple of decent performances as the season winds down. The trouble is, this is only an act. It has never been and never will be "real". The bruins are simply destined for mediocrity this season. As difficult it is for me to simply ride them off, it is the best course of action in the long run.
So long Bruins, there is always next year.
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