Van Alan
@van-alan.bsky.social
Bruins outsider. Zero Fs given. Twitter personality in exile. Producer of OneVanArmy w/ @jwirb.bsky.social and Snack. Recurring character @shortshiftpod.bsky.social. Has a day job.
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Protecting Morgan Geekie's Stick from the Russians
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The title of this episode is appropriate given the eliteness Morgan Geekie continues to display
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Get Teddy Stiga away from James Hagens. Unbelievably selfish player.
January 1, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Get Teddy Stiga away from James Hagens. Unbelievably selfish player.
The Bruins have the worst pts% in the East. They are 2-pts out of last place.
If they were in the West they’d be in a playoff spot. What a league. 😂😂😂
If they were in the West they’d be in a playoff spot. What a league. 😂😂😂
December 31, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The Bruins have the worst pts% in the East. They are 2-pts out of last place.
If they were in the West they’d be in a playoff spot. What a league. 😂😂😂
If they were in the West they’d be in a playoff spot. What a league. 😂😂😂
Undisciplined. Unacceptable.
Penalty breakdown over this six-game winless slide:
Tripping (7X)
Hooking (5X)
High sticking (5X, including double minor 2X)
Slashing (3X)
Cross checking (2X)
Interference
Delay of game
Holding
Roughing
Way too many stick penalties.
Tripping (7X)
Hooking (5X)
High sticking (5X, including double minor 2X)
Slashing (3X)
Cross checking (2X)
Interference
Delay of game
Holding
Roughing
Way too many stick penalties.
December 30, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Undisciplined. Unacceptable.
I don't know who needs to hear this, but Microsoft's auto-formatting is one of the must frustrating things in the entire world and I would much prefer that they fix that before pushing all this dumbass Copilot stuff at me.
December 30, 2025 at 3:05 PM
I don't know who needs to hear this, but Microsoft's auto-formatting is one of the must frustrating things in the entire world and I would much prefer that they fix that before pushing all this dumbass Copilot stuff at me.
So much for that.
This might get really ugly.
Yet another game full of absolutely boneheaded penalties. Game doesn’t get to OT if Calgary’s PP isn’t a crime against hockey.
These penalties are not acceptable.
This might get really ugly.
Yet another game full of absolutely boneheaded penalties. Game doesn’t get to OT if Calgary’s PP isn’t a crime against hockey.
These penalties are not acceptable.
Feels like a must win tonight for Boston. If they can’t right the ship vs Calgary shit might get real ugly.
December 30, 2025 at 4:59 AM
So much for that.
This might get really ugly.
Yet another game full of absolutely boneheaded penalties. Game doesn’t get to OT if Calgary’s PP isn’t a crime against hockey.
These penalties are not acceptable.
This might get really ugly.
Yet another game full of absolutely boneheaded penalties. Game doesn’t get to OT if Calgary’s PP isn’t a crime against hockey.
These penalties are not acceptable.
Another game. 4 more stick penalties.
Undisciplined. Unacceptable.
Undisciplined. Unacceptable.
December 30, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Another game. 4 more stick penalties.
Undisciplined. Unacceptable.
Undisciplined. Unacceptable.
For the love of god please take Charlie McAvoy off the 1st pp unit.
December 30, 2025 at 4:23 AM
For the love of god please take Charlie McAvoy off the 1st pp unit.
I can’t stand Judd Sirot.
December 30, 2025 at 4:19 AM
I can’t stand Judd Sirot.
Tapping the sign.
A lot of it is simply because they’re slow and never have the puck.
But also like why is Arvidsson swinging his stick there? You’re not getting the puck. What’s the point?
A lot of it is simply because they’re slow and never have the puck.
But also like why is Arvidsson swinging his stick there? You’re not getting the puck. What’s the point?
The Bruins take a lot of penalties purely because they’re slow and don’t have the puck a lot. But also they’re just incredibly undisciplined.
December 30, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Tapping the sign.
A lot of it is simply because they’re slow and never have the puck.
But also like why is Arvidsson swinging his stick there? You’re not getting the puck. What’s the point?
A lot of it is simply because they’re slow and never have the puck.
But also like why is Arvidsson swinging his stick there? You’re not getting the puck. What’s the point?
Andrew Peeke is so fucking bad he’s literally Darth Darth Binks
Great play by Lohrei to keep the puck in at the blue line and find Peeke in space. Right play by Peeke to go to the net. It’s just hilarious that THAT went in. He tried to go to his backhand, whacked it off his own skate, and it somehow snuck through Wolff.
#NHLBruins After 1:
-A beautiful awkward goal by Peeke
-What is that GI challenge by Huska?
-Too many men is only a Bruins penalty
-Sway with a strong start
-Kind of feels like Bruins are lucky to be ahead
-A beautiful awkward goal by Peeke
-What is that GI challenge by Huska?
-Too many men is only a Bruins penalty
-Sway with a strong start
-Kind of feels like Bruins are lucky to be ahead
December 30, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Andrew Peeke is so fucking bad he’s literally Darth Darth Binks
Great play by Lohrei to keep the puck in at the blue line and find Peeke in space. Right play by Peeke to go to the net. It’s just hilarious that THAT went in. He tried to go to his backhand, whacked it off his own skate, and it somehow snuck through Wolff.
#NHLBruins After 1:
-A beautiful awkward goal by Peeke
-What is that GI challenge by Huska?
-Too many men is only a Bruins penalty
-Sway with a strong start
-Kind of feels like Bruins are lucky to be ahead
-A beautiful awkward goal by Peeke
-What is that GI challenge by Huska?
-Too many men is only a Bruins penalty
-Sway with a strong start
-Kind of feels like Bruins are lucky to be ahead
December 30, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Great play by Lohrei to keep the puck in at the blue line and find Peeke in space. Right play by Peeke to go to the net. It’s just hilarious that THAT went in. He tried to go to his backhand, whacked it off his own skate, and it somehow snuck through Wolff.
The Bruins take a lot of penalties purely because they’re slow and don’t have the puck a lot. But also they’re just incredibly undisciplined.
December 30, 2025 at 2:19 AM
The Bruins take a lot of penalties purely because they’re slow and don’t have the puck a lot. But also they’re just incredibly undisciplined.
Feels like a must win tonight for Boston. If they can’t right the ship vs Calgary shit might get real ugly.
December 29, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Feels like a must win tonight for Boston. If they can’t right the ship vs Calgary shit might get real ugly.
I think the piss & vinegar is wearing off.
December 28, 2025 at 2:55 AM
I think the piss & vinegar is wearing off.
Can’t blame this one on Korpisalo.
December 28, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Can’t blame this one on Korpisalo.
Shots are 25-10. You’re lucky to be within shouting distance.
December 28, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Shots are 25-10. You’re lucky to be within shouting distance.
Bro then gets a shorthanded 2-on-1 and somehow decides that the play is to dump the puck in the corner. This dude sucks man. He makes Adam McQuaid look like Bobby Orr.
There really aren’t many players I have less confidence in defending an odd man rush than Andrew Peeke.
December 28, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Bro then gets a shorthanded 2-on-1 and somehow decides that the play is to dump the puck in the corner. This dude sucks man. He makes Adam McQuaid look like Bobby Orr.
I remain unimpressed by Owen Power
December 28, 2025 at 2:15 AM
I remain unimpressed by Owen Power
The Bruins are starting to look like the team we were all afraid they would be.
Is the piss & vinegar wearing off?
Is the piss & vinegar wearing off?
December 28, 2025 at 2:02 AM
The Bruins are starting to look like the team we were all afraid they would be.
Is the piss & vinegar wearing off?
Is the piss & vinegar wearing off?
There really aren’t many players I have less confidence in defending an odd man rush than Andrew Peeke.
December 28, 2025 at 1:53 AM
There really aren’t many players I have less confidence in defending an odd man rush than Andrew Peeke.
Kolyachonok had a lot of touches in that 1st period.
December 28, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Kolyachonok had a lot of touches in that 1st period.
Pasta needed that one.
It’s been an ugly 1st period for Boston. They really can’t generate much unless they turn Buffalo over. That said, they’ve manage to turn ‘em over a decent amount.
It’s been an ugly 1st period for Boston. They really can’t generate much unless they turn Buffalo over. That said, they’ve manage to turn ‘em over a decent amount.
December 28, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Pasta needed that one.
It’s been an ugly 1st period for Boston. They really can’t generate much unless they turn Buffalo over. That said, they’ve manage to turn ‘em over a decent amount.
It’s been an ugly 1st period for Boston. They really can’t generate much unless they turn Buffalo over. That said, they’ve manage to turn ‘em over a decent amount.
Not challenging the Lindholm no-goal, then challenging the Bolduc goal, makes about as much sense as using Andrew Peeke in the shootout.
December 24, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Not challenging the Lindholm no-goal, then challenging the Bolduc goal, makes about as much sense as using Andrew Peeke in the shootout.
I love Marco Sturm, but his unserious and undisciplined behavior over the past few games has hurt this team and is a huge part of why they're on a 4-game losing streak.
With how good the first 40-minutes were, this game going off the rails like this is extremely disappointing.
The Bolduc goal was a bad break, but the trouble really started with the coach taking a penalty for inexplicably challenging for goaltender interference when there was absolutely no way.
The Bolduc goal was a bad break, but the trouble really started with the coach taking a penalty for inexplicably challenging for goaltender interference when there was absolutely no way.
December 24, 2025 at 3:50 AM
I love Marco Sturm, but his unserious and undisciplined behavior over the past few games has hurt this team and is a huge part of why they're on a 4-game losing streak.
With how good the first 40-minutes were, this game going off the rails like this is extremely disappointing.
The Bolduc goal was a bad break, but the trouble really started with the coach taking a penalty for inexplicably challenging for goaltender interference when there was absolutely no way.
The Bolduc goal was a bad break, but the trouble really started with the coach taking a penalty for inexplicably challenging for goaltender interference when there was absolutely no way.
December 24, 2025 at 3:49 AM
With how good the first 40-minutes were, this game going off the rails like this is extremely disappointing.
The Bolduc goal was a bad break, but the trouble really started with the coach taking a penalty for inexplicably challenging for goaltender interference when there was absolutely no way.
The Bolduc goal was a bad break, but the trouble really started with the coach taking a penalty for inexplicably challenging for goaltender interference when there was absolutely no way.