The hunt for a new Bruins GM has turned up all kinds of speculation, but very little in the way of certainty. The Globe's Kevin Dupont reports this morning that Ray Shero appears to be the frontrunner. His name has been tossed around the most, especially lately, so it will be interesting to see how soon they make a decision. I think they definitely need new blood in that front office. I like Gorton, but as I've said before, I'm just not positive he would be the right choice. They really need somebody from outside the organization, who would bring in a different point of view. At the very least, I think it would be better from a fan-relations standpoint. I think any preconceived ideas that people had about the organization would stick to Gorton if he was chosen, no matter how wrong or unfair that would be, and the frist sign of trouble, people would be calling for his head. To many, it would just be more of the same.
Anyway, I'm not sure why it made me happy, but I was kind of glad to see the Sharks knocked out. I've always kind of liked them, too. Yet I can only imagine the mayhem in this city if Joe Thornton had made it to the Stanley Cup finals. We'd never hear the end of it. People may not soon forget that trade, but no matter what you think of it, it's time to move on- at least, that's my opinion. There's no going back now, and maybe this will be the start of a new era. And let's face it- he never would have been "good enough" in Boston, no matter what he did, because everyone complained about what he wasn't doing when he was here. Enough about him. Let's think about the Oilers beating the Ducks, because really, do we want chance it? Ladies and gentlemen- now presenting the Stanley Cup champion Ducks? That is just wrong.
Posted by firestarter1010
at 9:34 AM EDT