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Mark Recchi tells critics he’s no bum 06.05.11 at 12:28 am ET
By DJ Bean

VANCOUVER — Bruins second-line right wing Mark Recchi scored his first goal in 12 games Saturday, giving the Bruins the lead in the second period of their 3-2 overtime loss in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup finals.

Recchi had struggled at times as the B’s furthered their postseason run, and a popular topic among the fans and media alike was whether Rich Peverley should see more time on the second line in Recchi’s place, and whether the 43-year-old still belonged on the second power-play unit. After the loss in which he tipped a Zdeno Chara wrist shot past Roberto Luongo, he was asked about whether he felt he silenced critics.

“I’m not worried about critics. I’m worried about my teammates here. Critics, they’re not in the dressing room with us every day,” Recchi said. “They don’t know what I bring to the table every day, so really they can kiss my [rear].

“I’m not too worried about it,” Recchi continued. “My teammates are all I care about, my coaching staff. I’ve got a job to do, and that’s to focus on making sure that I’m helping in the dressing room , helping in other areas. Playing physical, trying to create things and that’s what I’ll do.”

Because Recchi’s goal came on the power play and he was on the ice for Alexandre Burrows‘ game-winner in overtime, he finished the night with a minus-1 rating.

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  • tannerjack

    He was once a very good player in this league – borderline HOF in my humble opinion but the time has come to take a back seat and move Peverley to the 2nd line and Seguin to the 2nd PP unit. The guy has one goal in 12 games for Pete’s sake – put the kid on the power play! Claude, don’t be so flippin’ stubborn – you’re not giving your team the best chance to win. If I can see it why can’t you?

  • Common Sense

    What you bring to the table is dumb luck. Kiss your rear huh??? Well if that puck didnt kiss off your skate you would have bullseye on your rear the size of Chara. Although, lets face it Canucks are so crisp offensively, begs to wonder if Claude’s Stubborness will be back…lack of creativity…the saga continues….ITS CALLED BRUINS!

  • the recchinball

    recchi is a first ballot HOF player

  • Jay O

    I guess he can take credit for the goal which luckily deflected off his skate and went in. He’s too slow and it appears he has hit a wall physically. He played great against Montreal and Philly but has been nonexistant since. It does not matter what he has done in the past he looks his age right now. A couple of days off and some rest maybe he’s a step quicker. Give Seguin the minutes especially on the power play. They have nothing to lose they are down 2-0 and have only scored 2 goals.

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