Coming off of two-straight DNQs, expectations for this season’s iteration of the Bruins were mixed.
Most people expected them to challenge for a playoff spot and maybe make a little noise. Others expected them to fall flat on their faces and be basement-dwellers.
Few people expected them to make a run late into May or June.
However, when one of those few is the guy that owns the team, that’s a recipe for some serious top-down pressure.
Back in October, you’ll remember, owner Jeremy Jacobs surprised a lot of people when he said the following (from WEEI.