Was Claude Julien Protecting Tuukka Rask by Pulling Him? Mike Miccoli | January 31, 2014 Tuukka Rask skated towards the bench halfway through the second period, after allowing the third goal of the game. He leaned in to say something to Chad Johnson, his in-game…
The Very Strange Homecoming of Tim Thomas Mike Miccoli | January 29, 2014 Tim Thomas is still a Boston sports hero. I think. Maybe. Actually, I’m not sure. Here’s why. It had been awhile since a “Thomas, Thomas…” chant rained down from the…
Should the Boston Bruins Stand Pat at the Trade Deadline? Kirk Vance | January 29, 2014 When Bruins defenseman Dennis Seidenberg was lost for the season with a torn ACL and MCL in his right knee, the widespread speculation began about what moves Boston had to…
Iginla, Chara Lead Bruins to Rout of Flyers The Hockey Writers | January 25, 2014 It was right around the midway point of the match that the Philadelphia Flyers lost control. Lost control of their composure, that is, as they were already down three goals…
The 2013-2014 Boston Bruins: How The Team Was Built Kirk Vance | January 25, 2014 Since Peter Chiarelli became the general manager of the Boston Bruins in the summer of 2006, he has worked tirelessly to build the championship core that has been to the…
Shorter than Chara, Prettier than Lucic Mark Wallace Graham | January 22, 2014 During his short time with the Boston Bruins, defenseman Kevan Miller has been impressive. Having only logged 16 career games, all coming this season, Miller has solidified his spot in…
Brad Marchand’s Streak Due to Confidence, Not Luck Mike Miccoli | January 21, 2014 There is a crowd of people in front of Brad Marchand‘s stall in the Boston Bruins locker room. From the perimeter, you’re able to see the top of the Bruins…
Special Teams Dooming the Boston Bruins Mark Wallace Graham | January 16, 2014 Under Claude Julien‘s regime, the Boston Bruins have never had a major problem with killing power plays and with it’s special teams. Well, that is until now. The Boston Bruins’…
The Bruins and the false belief in the third period surge Mike Miccoli | January 15, 2014 By Mike Miccoli It almost felt like we had been there before. We have, actually. Last spring. The Bruins were down 4-2 in a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs…
Why Dan Girardi Wouldn’t Be a Good Fit in Boston Mark Wallace Graham | January 15, 2014 With the game seemingly in hand, the Boston Bruins’ Dennis Seidenberg tangled up with the Ottawa Senators’ Cory Conacher. As a result, Seidenberg tore the ACL and MCL in his…
Helping Claude Julien Sort the Boston Bruins Line Combinations Kirk Vance | January 14, 2014 With Loui Eriksson and Shawn Thornton returning this weekend, and Chris Kelly not far behind, the Bruins forward group is beginning to look like one of the deepest in the…
Re-Examining What’s Left of the Boston Bruins Farm System Kirk Vance | January 7, 2014 Through the first half of this season, the Boston Bruins have been hit with a slew of injuries, and as a result, a number of Providence Bruins have seen extensive…