Obviously huge win by the Bs last night. Played like dogshit in the second then came out in the third and took a must have period. What caused that to happen? Glad you asked. It was a “secret message.” Someone, or someones, stood up and went bonkers in between periods. And that’s why I think these guys can still make noise in the playoffs. They’ve got that strong core that the kids listen and, more importantly, respond to. War veterans who are willing to stand up in the locker room and lay into everyone when they know that’s what’s needed. It sounds simple and like it’s no big deal but most teams lose that game. This team has guys who know what it takes and won’t let them. That’s huge. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: a core like that, young legs that have rejuvenated the squad, and an elite goaltender can be scary come the playoffs.

PS – For what it’s worth, my guess is Lucic was the one going off. Guys like Chara and Bergy are more the strong and silent, lead by example type. Lucic is the meathead. Also he’s really taken to the leadership role with Pasta and Spooner. As inconsistent as he can be I’m still not totally ready to cut ties with him at the end of this year. I won’t fault anyone who is, but I’m not. Just seems so important to this team in my eyes. Both on and off the ice. When he’s cooking, they look like a totally different team.

PPS – I haven’t been one to call for Julien to be fired, but how ’bout we start getting these kids on the ice some more? They’ve more than earned it. Pasta with 6 minutes TOI through two is indefensible.