B's trade for Auld

[chippa13 1844]

The B's net could be real full when Fernandez and Thomas heal up.

[sjsharks11 0]

I think their going to trade thomas or auld for a solid forward and then keep whichever one they don't trade as a backup

[Jason Harris 31]

Given Auld was obtained for a fifth round pick plus a journeyman minor leaguer, I doubt he's the one who's going to net them a solid forward.

I'd like to see them try Rask for a couple of games to see how ready he is.

[Cavs019 710]

Rask + Fernandez + Auld + Thomas = WTF.

No one is just going to trade a solid forward for one of those guys, there are very few teams in need of a 1A type goaltender (excluding Rask), except for the likes of LA. That said, I really don't see them moving a Frolov, Brown, or O'Sullivan for one of these guys.

[mack 44]

The Bruins are run by the kind of guy who drafts a K in the first round of his fantasy football draft. No one's going to go for a package deal of 2-3 mediocre tendies.

[DCott 0]

The Bruins are run by the kind of guy who drafts a K in the first round of his fantasy football draft. No one's going to go for a package deal of 2-3 mediocre tendies.

but Niel Rackers is awesome!!!!!

[Jason Harris 31]

Whaddya mean Neil Rackers is awesome?!? He might have cost us the number two pick in the draft.....

[chippa13 1844]

With Fernandez out and Thomas joining him after tweaking his leg against NJ, the B's were forced to make a goaltending depth move. They also have Sigalet out in Providence since collapsing during a game a couple of weeks ago related to his MS.

Even if Sigalet wasn't on the shelf, the B's still would have made the move. It wouldn't be very wise to go into a stretch with Rask and Sigalet as their backstops.

They are also trying to not make the same mistake of rushing Rask along similar to what was done with Toivonen.

[Jason Harris 31]

I read that they think Thomas will only be out a week. I realize the other tenders are hurt, but Auld seems like nothing more than a journeyman pickup. although he'll probably back up Thomas, allowing Rask to play full-time in Providence.

[chippa13 1844]

I read that they think Thomas will only be out a week. I realize the other tenders are hurt, but Auld seems like nothing more than a journeyman pickup. although he'll probably back up Thomas, allowing Rask to play full-time in Providence.

Auld is a stopgap until Thomas returns. My guess, Auld plays more than Rask until Thomas comes back. Once he does, I agree, Rask takes the reins in Providence and Auld opens the gate until Fernandez returns.

[Eazy_b97 1]

Fernandez can't be that far away from returning if he's on a conditioning stint.

[Hooah4 12]

Fernandez can't be that far away from returning if he's on a conditioning stint.

He has a bulging disc. Chia already said he doesn't know if/when he'll get on the ice. They should have said a rehab stint instead.

[Jason Harris 31]

I read that they think Thomas will only be out a week. I realize the other tenders are hurt, but Auld seems like nothing more than a journeyman pickup. although he'll probably back up Thomas, allowing Rask to play full-time in Providence.

Auld is a stopgap until Thomas returns. My guess, Auld plays more than Rask until Thomas comes back. Once he does, I agree, Rask takes the reins in Providence and Auld opens the gate until Fernandez returns.

The Globe said that Rask is supposed to get the next couple of starts. I hope their right, because I'd like to see how close Rask is.

[chippa13 1844]

From the games I've seen, both with Boston and Providence, Rask is probably a season or two away from regular duty in the NHL.

I tend to stay away from the Globe just because I can't stand KPD. Fluto is ok but KPD just annoys me, mostly for his little personal war that ran Big Joe out of town.

[Eazy_b97 1]

Fernandez can't be that far away from returning if he's on a conditioning stint.

He has a bulging disc. Chia already said he doesn't know if/when he'll get on the ice. They should have said a rehab stint instead.

NHL said it was a conditioning stint and he has apperantly been recalled to the B's already.

[kosydar 0]

TSN says Auld will start tonight against the Leafs, which is good. I'd hate to see a Raycroft vs. Rask duel.

[Jason Harris 31]

I tend to stay away from the Globe just because I can't stand KPD. Fluto is ok but KPD just annoys me, mostly for his little personal war that ran Big Joe out of town.

I completely agree. He's always seemed reasoned whenever he's been on SportsPlus or Globe 10.0, but the world becomes black and white when he writes. He definitely poisoned the waters for Joe. With him it was like the whole life imitating art or art imitating life. In other words, did the Bruins really believe that or did KPD tell them they did?

I'm repeating myself from years ago, but it uses to irritate me when he'd write the Bruins are secretly unhappy with Joe's unwillingness to go to the front of the net. Whenever I watched the games, Joe would be crosschecked incessantly behind the net while he waited for a cutter, but the only image I got from KPD is the Bruins saying "Joe, we don't care if you lead the league in assists. You weigh 230. You need to take your lumps in front of the net....."

[chippa13 1844]

Strange how KPD doesn't mind Savard barely shooting. I guess Savard didn't snub KPD for an interview.

[Kevin 5]

I also totally agree on KPD. His superiors at the Globe should have reined in his personal vendetta against Thornton. I'm not sure when it started, but it definitely intensified after Thornton refused to talk to the media during the 2004 playoffs.

http://www.boston.com/sports/hockey/bruins...ook_as_captain/

[chippa13 1844]

That was where KPD made it his personal mission to get Big Joe shipped out of town, because we all know that playoff fold to Montreal was all Joe's fault, playing injured btw, and not the fault of the slow footed defense that didn't have a prayer of keeping up with the Habs speedy forwards.

[Monty22 833]

There are many more reasons than just KPD not to read the Globe....

[chippa13 1844]

I read that they think Thomas will only be out a week. I realize the other tenders are hurt, but Auld seems like nothing more than a journeyman pickup. although he'll probably back up Thomas, allowing Rask to play full-time in Providence.

Auld is a stopgap until Thomas returns. My guess, Auld plays more than Rask until Thomas comes back. Once he does, I agree, Rask takes the reins in Providence and Auld opens the gate until Fernandez returns.

The Globe said that Rask is supposed to get the next couple of starts. I hope their right, because I'd like to see how close Rask is.

And yet Auld has started 2 in a row. Nice job, Globe.

[Jason Harris 31]

He was excellent last night, although I'm concerned about how many shots the B's typically give up. We can't count on the goalies continuing to post .938 save percentages.

[chippa13 1844]

Always worrisome to give up so many shots.

[chippa13 1844]

B's still rolling. Fernandez had what was most likely season ending knee surgery so it looks like Auld is with the B's to stay, this season at least.