All Entries Tagged With: "Stanley Cup"
Five Deals That SHOULD Be Made Before The Deadline
As the late February NHL trading deadline approaches rumors have began to surface in every corner of the hockey world. From buyers to sellers and rentals, a plethora of deals always seem to be made this time of year. This year, as a few top-tier players are slated to become Unrestricted free agents at year’s [...]
Fast Five: Predictions For the NHL’s Second Half
As we hit the all-star break this weekend with the Fantasy Draft kicking things off this evening at 8 P.M., the 2011-’12 NHL season has officially reached it’s mid-point. There have been many surprises — and equally as many disappointments — across the league this season on both an individual and team basis. In anticipation [...]
B’s Best Flyers In Shootout, Thomas Takes A Stand Against US Government
On Sunday afternoon, in what was perhaps the least-watched Bruins’ game of the season, the Black and Gold bested an injury-riddled Philadelphia Flyers 6-5 in a shootout at the Wells Fargo Center. Going up against the New England Patriots’ 3 P.M. kickoff of the AFC Championship game, the majority of local sports fans (including myself) [...]
Eastern Conference Supremecy On The Line As Bruins And Rangers Renew Age-Old Rivalry
On Saturday afternoon, the top two squads in the Eastern Conference will face-off for the first time of the 2011-’12 campaign. The Boston Bruins and New York Rangers have been neck-and-neck all season long in the battle for the top spot in the Eastern Conference. Entering today’s action, the Broadway Blueshirts have a one point [...]
Setting The Stage For A Perfect 2013 Winter Classic
The success of the NHL’s Winter Classic is simply undeniable. From television ratings to viewership and overall hype, the annual New Year’s eve outdoor showcase has become hockey’s version of the Super Bowl. On Monday, the world’s top hockey league put together yet another fantastic display of ice hockey in South Philadelphia at the Citizen’s [...]
Top 10 Bruins Moments Of 2011
First off, as I return from a week long vacation from the White Mountains of New Hampshire, I’d like to wish everyone a safe and happy New Year. Here’s to another splendid year in 2012… Now, with the year 2011 coming to a close tomorrow evening when the clock strikes midnight, I figured that now [...]
Divisional Series: The Beasts Of The Northeast
Over the next two weeks, the Boston Bruins will be given the luxury of a considerably light schedule, especially by NHL standards, with only three more games slated for the 2011 calendar year. This coupled with the beginning of winter break at colleges across the country, has left me with some extra time to write. [...]
Time Is Now For Another Cup Run For The Blackhawks
As the season rolls on, there seems to be three schools of thought on the fate of the Chicago Blackhawks. 1. The team is not as good as their record: When injuries hit and the schedule gets more difficult the Hawks will slide in the standings. 2. The Hawks are focused on trying to get [...]
The Perfect Trade: 10 Months Later
In the NHL, most deadline deals orchestrated by genius General Managers in the heart of winter are one-sided. In a sense that you have “buyers” and “sellers”. One team looking to bolster their chances for a deep run in the playoffs, while the other is looking to collect assets to build upon for the future. [...]
Chiarelli, Bruins Ink David Krejci To 3-Year Contract Extension
A mere 48 hours after I wrote about the possibility of GM Peter Chiarelli and the Bruins perhaps making a play for Anaheim’s all-pro winger Bobby Ryan, the Boston front office boss effectively ended those chances. The reason being that the focal point of the rumored package to be heading to Anaheim was none other [...]
Thomas, Kelly Lead Bruins To 4-2 Win Over Jets
On Saturday night the Boston Bruins extended their point streak to twelve games with a 4-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets at the TD Garden. Over that stretch, the B’s have notched wins over five of the NHL’s seven Canadian-based franchises. Sparked by the magnificent play of goaltender Tim Thomas, who recorded his eight straight [...]
Thanksgiving Showdown: Wings And Bruins Put Streaks On The Line In Black Friday Matinee Action
In sports, as in life, all good things must come to an end. Correct? Well, on a Black Friday afternoon in Boston the winning streak of one of the NHL’s Original Six franchises will come to an abrupt end. The Detroit Red Wings will pay their only visit of the 2011-12 season to TD Garden [...]
Taylor Vs. Tyler: The Debate Rages On
Both are 19 years old. Both lead their OHL squads in points a mere two seasons ago. Both have won Cups. Both were selected at the top of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft in Los Angeles, CA. More importantly, both are currently staples on their respective team’s first line. For months leading up to the [...]
Boston Bruins Week In Review; Trade Brewing?
Following a 3-2 shootout victory at Chicago’s United Center, the Boston Bruins returned home to TD Garden to begin a 4-game home-stand. Prior to the start of the home-stand, the B’s record sat at 2-3-0 (4 Points). After three quarters of this stretch of games at the TD Garden, the B’s record is at 3-5-0 [...]
Bruins GameDay Preview: Hurricanes at Bruins
On Tuesday evening, the Boston Bruins (2-3-0 (4 Points)) will look to build off Saturday’s impressive 3-2 shootout victory against the Chicago Blackhawks, when they host Eric Staal and the Carolina Hurricanes (2-2-1 (5 Points)). This will be the second time the Bruins will face off against the ‘Canes in 2011-’12, the first of [...]
B’s Ink Peverley To 3-Year Extension; Krejci Out Indefinitely
Last February, as the 2011 NHL trade deadline was fast approaching, many believed they knew what Bruins’ GM Peter Chiarelli was looking for; a “puck-moving defenseman”, something that had alluded the team for quite a while. For better or worse, Chiarelli brought in Tomas Kaberle, to fill that void. However, in order to acquire [...]
Bruins GameDay Preview: Lightning at Bruins
Today the Bruins are set to welcome in the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning, for the first time since last year’s Eastern Conference Final. This will be the Lightning’s first return to TD Garden since their 1-0 defeat in Game 7 of the ECF, last May. Tonight’s game can be seen on NESN, their first [...]
Bruins Fall 2-1 To Flyers In Season Opener At TD Garden
On Thursday evening, in front of a sold-out crowd of 17,565, the Boston Bruins dropped their home opener, at the TD Garden, to the Philadelphia Flyers, 2-1. The Opening Ceremonies: The night began with a celebration, unlike any other. The Bruins and their staff really put together a fantastic presentation for the loyal and [...]
Bruins GameDay Preview: Flyers At Bruins
Tonight the Bruins begin their defense of Lord Stanley’s Cup, as they take on the rival Philadelphia Flyers at the TD Garden. Prior to the game, the Bruins will raise their sixth Championship banner to the rafters of the Garden. The game is set to begin at 7 PM Eastern, and can be seen [...]
Five Predictions For The Bruins In 2011
News & Notes – On Saturday evening, the Bruins defeated the New York Islanders 3-2 in their final exhibition game of the year, in Bridgeport, CT at the home of the Islanders’ AHL affiliate. It was the Islanders who got on the board first, and would build a 2-0 lead, thanks to goals from [...]