Krejci Opens up on 2019 Final Loss and Reveals Cassidy's Mistake that Cost them the Cup
The Boston Bruins reached the Stanley Cup playoffs in 2019 but lost to the St. Louis Blues in seven games.
At the time, Bruce Cassidy was the Bruins' coach, and David Krejci believes he made a mistake that cost them the Cup.
Cassidy and Krejci
Cassidy and Krejci have a good relationship together.
Knowing what buttons to push to get the maximum out of your players is an invaluable quality for coaches.
No wonder he won the Cup this year with Vegas.
However, Krejci disagrees with a major decision Cassidy took during the finals in 2019.
Regret
Krejci had a great season in 2019, scoring 73 points, including 20 goals. He believes that Cassidy made a mistake that cost them the Cup.
Here's what he revealed:
This is major. Years after, it's easy to blame the coach, but in this case, a part of it definitely goes to Cassidy.
Do you think the Bruins would've won the Cup in 2019 if Cassidy had listened to Krejci?
As seen on Blade of Steel - Krejci Wonders if 2019 Cup Final Would have Ended Differently if Cassidy had Listened to Him
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AOÛT 22 | 159 ANSWERS Krejci Opens up on 2019 Final Loss and Reveals Cassidy's Mistake that Cost them the Cup Do you think the Bruins would've won the Cup in 2019 if Cassidy had listened to Krejci? | ||
| Yes | 80 | 50.3 % |
| No | 79 | 49.7 % |
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