First, I hope that Pacioretty continues to make a full recovery. Second, anyone who is tweeting him about embellishing his injury at this point is just misguided and not representative of the vast majority of Bruins fans. But, as was on full display in the Cup finals, teams like Vancouver (and Montreal) that actually do make it a practice to dive and feign catastrophic injury at the drop of a hat not only ultimately lose but are a disgrace and embarrassment to the sport. And I believe those tactics contribute to some of the lack of on-ice respect that exists in today’s game and leads to some of the serious injuries. Diving and embellishment has been Montreal’s MO in recent years, and it is likely why they have not been a serious Cup threat during that time. It is telling that players like Max Lapierre–a former Hab–lead that practice for the Canucks, and it was clear that the Refs had had enough and were not going to allow Vancouver to make a mockery of the game any longer, particularly given the stage and the tremendous level of TV interest.

The Bruins could easily have lost to Montreal in Round 1, as the Habs talent level is high and Price is very good. But as long as Montreal continues its shameless tactics, even if they get past the Bs in the playoffs going forward, I doubt they will be a serious Cup threat. And, unfortunately, injuries to their “Hab who cried wolf” players–even real injuries like Pacioretty’s–will still evoke an initial visceral reaction of skepticism.

Quite frankly, who gives a rat’s arse what he thinks,

this guy sucked before the hit and chances are he will next year i feel all these divers and whiners should have to play against the big z that will stop their diving 1 way or another and people wonder why hab fans are assholes maybe because their team is

jaba, I couldn’t have said it any better!! Well done!! To Montreal’s credit…they are a talented team and may win it again one day, but the flopping around has to flop (I mean stop). Montreal’s play in the series reminded me of European soccer where flopping is part of the game (unfortunately). I’m a Bruins fan and it was embarrassing when I had to explain to my dad that this is not normal in the NHL. Why Montreal does it…I don’t know. Montreal always plays us well and I was nervous about that series (as I was with Philly, Tampa, and Vancouver). In the end, the Bruins just wanted to win it more through clean play and hard work. Sure, there were a few questionable hits here and there, but this is Hockey and if you compare the hits against those of the past you will see that today’s game is relatively clean. Hockey is a contact sport and people will get hurt. Pacioretty’s injury was a freak accident. Did Chara mean to check him hard? You bet he did. This is hockey!! Did he mean to hurt him? No way in hell. That’s not Chara’s game. It was a clean hit that tragically ended with a serious injury. If that stanchion wasn’t there Pacioretty wouldn’t have missed any time. It was simply a freak accident. Pacioretty and Montreal fans…stop being so bitter and get past it…you lost so move on and for a change be godd sports. Hopefully Pacioretty will be healthy next year and ready to skate. Best of luck in your recovery. Unfortunately, I have a feeling Montreal is not going to forget and will most likely be looking for blood the next time we face them. Before you try to injure one of our guys…go back and watch the video a 100 times until you realize that Chara’s hit was not intended to end that way. It’s obvious that it is nothing like Rome’s hit on Horton. No comparison except that both players ended up with severe concussions.

No way twice the Habs could have beaten half the Bruins. Ask the other teams. Hell, the Flyers could have beaen the Habs. I think Pacioretty hurt his neck by shoving his head so far up his rear end.

Awwww, someone get the baby his binker :**(

MAX WHO???????

I don’t think there was anything about Chara’s hit that deserved suspension. Pacioretti should be mad at his own team mates who did nothing after the hit. At no point in the game did any of the Montreal players go after Chara with any “real” intensity. And the reason is if any of them tried to go with Chara they would be out for the rest of the season.

Sour grapes…

too bad LOSER…

Go Bruins!

….If If If If I was a wheel I would be on a Frickin Bike too Max,,,,,,Wah wah ,,,so your team lost and the B’s Won the cup, take your stick and gear and go golfing for the winter and shut the &*$% up, typical of the habs and their fans don’t know who’s worse or ohas more frickin ecxuses them or tha frickin Lakers and their stupid bandawagon fans,,,,thats why the habs are just that the HASBINS,,,,,they were able to beat the prom queenies from out here in La LA land where I live, even when winning you nimrods rioted,,,,what class the qubec people have,,,my my my…with all that being said,,,,hey max and hab fans would you like some cheese and crackers with that WHINE!!!!!!!boo hoo…….Ed Banda …long beach,cali….Lifelong BRUINS FAN,,,,,,

When are all these Habs & their fans goinhg to realize that a great goalie does not make them a great team. Without Price standing on his head most nights this team would not got close to the playoffs let alone win a cup. Keep dreaming its not going to happen

See ya next year maxine!!!!

Man, you really must have hit your head hard Patches. It’s quite apparent you clowns lost 4 of 5 after the Bruins took the first two games off. When it was necessary, the B’s toyed with you delusional fucks. They didn’t even need a power play goal to beat you sadsacks. Patches, keep talking maybe someone will catch you along that post again this year.

but everyone who plays hockey knows that that’s an illegal play????????

The photo the media ignores clearly shows Charas hand no where near Patches head just milliseconds before he goes kaboom. From a high angle on the other side of the rink, it CLEARLY shows this. Any slight contact that may have been made by Charas hand would have come after contact.

Keep your head up Pacioretty, cause you can’t keep your mouth shut!

Sore loser!!

Most Bruins fans do not think that way. I do not like to see any player hurt. I have watched that play over and over again, and see nothing malicious about it. It was an unfortunate incidental accident. I saw no intentional hit to the head on Chara’s part.
I am sorry Max is hurt, but he neds to let it go, His team has done plenty of dirty plays.

Chara is a big dude no matter what comes in contact with him, bottom line. I’ve said time after time I wouldn’t wanna be out there with him. Play the game. Don’t look for excuses as to why you got hurt. It’s hockey, you should know this! How long have u been playing. If u don’t know by now I’ll tell u what I tell my 9 year old son, head up. Know what’s going on. If there’s a monster on the ice you better be sure u know where he is at all times. Stop crying! I’m from Canada but live in Boston and am a huge fan. They do deserve it, wanna know why? Cause they are a team and played like one! So shame on u for being a pussy! Call your mom.

Like was said who actually gives a rats ass what Fagoretti or any Hab thinks.
The Bruins played great & beat the Canucks ( who are by the way a bunch of pussies & whiners, my god it was so obvious every game that they got there asses kicked ROYALLY) to win the STANLEY CUP which they well deserved. The Hab Fags would never have made it that far!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yee FRickin HA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I don’t think cry babbies have the strength to carry the cup!!! Sore losers!!!

Thats what happens when you play chicken with a train you dumbass. You shoulda bailed!

No matter who wins the cup, there is always somebody who will bitch about things. The Bruins won, deal with it.
Nice to see the cup back after being gone for so many years.

The Bruins were without Savard all year and Horton the last four games of the finals. It’s called having enough depth to cover injuries. Something the Bruins couldn’t do last year but could this year. Max can make all the excuses but the Bruins won!! To max: Olay Olay Olay Olaaay Olaaaaaay Olaaaaaay.

Well said Jaba, I agree 100%. I for one would like the NHL to start calling more penalties for diving that is the only way we are going to get it out of the game. Perhaps using instant reply to validate a penalty and or dive.

Max,
I agree with skavoovied…..full sour grapes.

People, we are listening to a HABS player and Habs fans. Please dont tap on the glass.. This montreal team just like the Vancouver team is SOFT. Remember when montreal had a chance to catch the Bruins the last week of the season in a Game at TD bank. What happened they tried to muck it up and cheap shot the Bruins and the Bruins beat them down like the red headed step child they are. Does 255 penalty minutes mean anything in that game. Sure it does because the Bruins then went on to score 7 goals and win 7-0. Lets compare teams. Goalies… Carey Price(the future) bad move should have kept Halak at least he can win a playoff series. You D…PK Subban(Not Yet) he’s gonna be good but in that devision he will get smeared and then his game will change. Patch good player big mouth. Ill campare him to Ken Linesmen or Brad Marchant except when patch is challenged he runs like a sissy and bangs his head on the wall. Gionta(old) Gomez(worn out) sorry your team is just SOFT and the BIG BAD BRUINS took it to you. Ill admit 7 games was a stretch for me I didnt think the habs had it in them but dont forget you still LOST and the BRUINS are 2011 Stanley Cup Champions.

Sounds like a good French Wine……….Go Bruins………

I agree 100% with Dylanshack. Patch Adams should have bailed out of the play. Instead he tried to squeeze himself between a giant and the most dangerous area in the rink. All he had to do was ease up a bit, but he rolled the dice and ended up paying the price. Habs fans said Chara should have known where he was on the ice and not made any contact; well Patches should have known too, seeing as he was on his home ice. Chara did what any good defender would do and tried to rub him out to keep him from getting position on him. It was just unfortunate for the both of them that they were in that spot, because other wise there wouldn’t even have been a whistle.

Who really cares what he has to say?
We won the cup, he didn’t end of story!

What a sore LOSER!

I understand what he is saying, he is lamenting a missed chance and he has competive hate for our beloved Bruinz. I know I would not have wanted to watch Montreal hoist the cup, been there done that b4.That being said they are not that close to hoisting one anytime soon.

Boo Frickin’ Hoo!!

Please don’t play the “what if” crap. If your team could decide to get some size and D on the team, they could contend much better. But, like in the past, it’s offense, offense, offense.

Let’s ask the Washington Capitals about this…oh yeah…they were knocked out of the playoffs.

Great to rack up the goals but sad that you are wearing out a great goalie.

You can only ride Price’s coat tails for so long…

WOW!!! You Bruins fans really know how to talk some s**t when you finally won something you haven’t had since ’72! The Bruins blogs I read during the Montreal series had you fans ready to hang Julien from the rafters and get rid of half your team. Now who won’t shut up…YOU DUMBF***S! You’ll be crying next spring when your “one and done”, just like your chocking Red Sux and N.E. Pantywastes!!!

Wow, the comments here like those of jaba and Bruinsfan reinforce what Pacioretty said: “It definitely shows the type of fans that Boston Bruins fans are”. Continuously accusing Montreal of diving and embellishment without any merit to these claims shows how biased they are against the Habs. Maybe it’s the inferiority complex that’s built up over decades of losing to them? Or maybe some kind of underlying racism towards French Canadians? Whatever it is it should stop. Now that Boston has won they should learn to be good winners to respect their opponents, instead of continuing to make unfounded and reprehensible accusations, like Recchi did before against Pacioretty. I wonder if the Bruins fans will ever learn, but I’m not holding my breath.

Your right Jason9, typical Boston fans. Run your mouth when you win, disappear when you lose. The last couple years I saw alot of empty seats when the Bruins weren’t winning. Everytime I watch a game in Montreal it’s sold out! When I see one of their road games there’s a s**tload of their jerseys in the stands! That shows me the Montreal fans have 100% more class and hockey knowledge than the idiots in BASTAN. Yeah, learn how to talk, morons!

Wow not surprising rhetoric from a person from a city where everybody lives in poverty

Response to PAhockeyfan : Boston is a true hockey town. But just like a lot (not all) of other cities many fans refuse to pay a weeks pay to go to a game. I, personally, have not gone to a game since I went to Bourque’s final home game. There are just too many other more important things to spend money on. BUT I watch all the games on tv as well as the games on versus and network. They will always get 13-15000 regardless. But the other few thousand will only pay when they win (those are the pink hatters) most of the other true fans are still priced out. As far as the Canadian Diving Team goes, they have awesome fans, its the organization wide antics that people hate.

Hey gordon, Pa. is a state – not a city. I don’t live in poverty, thank you very much. I’ve been to Boston and you have your problems too – every city does! Thank you for proving how ignorant you are that you think you’re better than everyone else. Typical.