The Boston Bruins' 2010 season ended in the absolute worst possible way, surrendering a 3-0 series lead in the Eastern semifinals versus the Philadelphia Flyers, and losing the series in Game 7 at home after taking a 3-0 lead to begin the game.
It was the second-straight season the Bruins had failed to advance past the conference semifinals with squads that fans and management alike felt were capable of making a run to the Stanley Cup Finals.
The 2011 NHL Playoffs are crucial to the Bruins not only because expectations are so high, but the franchise hasn’t tasted Stanley Cup glory since 1972, a year that Bruins fans are painfully reminded of more and more with each playoff failure.
The playoffs will also be the last chance for head coach Claude Julien to prove to the Bruins owners and management that he is the right leader for the Bruins going forward.
Julien’s defensive style of play, as well as his refusal to give rookie Tyler Seguin major ice time, are just some of the criticisms of his coaching made by fans and the national and local media.
Julien’s playoff resume is not v ...
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Claude Julien: 2011 Playoff Success To Decide Future of Boston Bruins Coach
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