What did Cassidy say about refs?
Cassidy on referees: “Have a little respect for Patrice Bergeron. That’s the way you treat him? They just need to be better than that. Quit listening to these outside influences.
What did the Bruins coach say about the refs?
BOSTON — Coach Bruce Cassidy blasted the officiating after the Boston Bruins’ Game 5 loss on Monday night, theorizing that the New York Islanders have fooled the referees into believing they’re a squeaky-clean team.
What did Cassidy say about the Islanders?
“They play hard and they play the right way, but I feel like we’re the same way and the calls, the exact calls that are getting called on us do not get called on them and I do not know why. These are very good officials. They’re at this point in the season for a reason,” Cassidy said.
What did Cassidy mean by New York Saints?
Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy was particularly upset about the lack of penalties being called against the Islanders calling them the New York Saints in a press conference a couple of days ago. This in reference to the New Orleans Saints who didn’t get a penalty call in their game against the Rams.
Why did Bruce Cassidy call the Islanders the Saints?
Bruins’ Bruce Cassidy calls Islanders ‘New York Saints’ over lack of penalty calls.
Did Bruce Cassidy play in the NHL?
Bruce James Cassidy (born May 20, 1965) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and the current head coach of the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League (NHL). As a defenceman, he played for the Chicago Blackhawks in the NHL. He is also a former head coach of the Washington Capitals.
Why are Islanders called saints?
Let us explain. If you can recall, Cassidy described the Isles as making themselves out to be the ‘New York Saints’ in the series as a result of the team getting called for hardly any penalties. Then, a lacrosse goalie who actually played for New York’s old lacrosse team (which happened to be called the Saints!)
