Boston Bruins News & Opinion

Will Boston’s Tuukka Rask Nail Down The #1 Spot ?

Mike Miccoli | February 15, 2012

The Boston Bruins always had a problem on their hands. A good problem, but nonetheless, a problem.

Together, Tim Thomas and Tuukka Rask make up one of the best goaltending tandems in the NHL today. Because of this, the Bruins should be thankful. Coach Claude Julien has said numerous times that the Bruins do not have a #1 goalie, but rather a 1a and 1b.

Boston Bruins Extend Johnny Boychuk … and the Sky Isn’t Falling

Bob Mand | February 14, 2012

By Bob Mand, Contributing Editor The Boston Bruins came to terms today with defenseman Johnny Boychuk today on a three-year, $10.08 million extension ($3.36 million average annual value) that will…

Fantasy Chutes And Ladders: Valentines And Black Roses

Chris Wassel | February 13, 2012

We have survived many calamities this early fantasy hockey season but now comes the Valentine’s Week edition of “Chutes And Ladders”. Riding the fortunes of a fantasy hockey team can…

Rask’s Comments Bring Up Interesting Questions for Bruins

James Neveau | February 11, 2012

Jim Neveau, NHL Senior Columnist As if being the defending Stanley Cup champions didn’t put enough pressure onto the backs of the Boston Bruins, their goaltenders have been doing a…

Boston Bruins’ Nathan Horton Suffers Setback

Bob Mand | February 10, 2012

By Bob Mand, Boston Bruins Senior Correspondent Boston Bruins Head Coach, Claude Julien informed members of the media today that forward Nathan Horton has stopped skating because of post-concussion symptoms.…

Do the Boston Bruins Need to Make a Trade?

Bob Mand | February 7, 2012

By Bob Mand, Boston Bruins Senior Correspondent Despite the Boston Bruins current status as one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference, a virtual lock for the postseason and…

Thomas protest is as American as it gets

Steve Kendall | January 25, 2012

“I believe the Federal government has grown out of control, threatening the Rights, Liberties, and Property of the People. This is being done at the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial level.…

No, Tim Thomas Should Not Be Criticized for Skipping White House Visit

Mike Miccoli | January 23, 2012

Mike Miccoli, Boston Bruins Correspondent For the opposing viewpoint on this issue, check out my colleague Jim Neveau’s piece. When I think of the 2010-11 Boston Bruins club, I think of…

Yes, Tim Thomas Should Be Criticized for Skipping White House Visit

James Neveau | January 23, 2012

Jim Neveau, Senior NHL Columnist For the opposing viewpoint on this issue, check out my colleague Mike Miccoli’s piece. “Because I believe this, today I exercised my right as a…

Tim Thomas Absent from White House Reception for the Boston Bruins

Bob Mand | January 23, 2012

By Bob Mand, Boston Bruins Senior Correspondent The Boston Bruins were honored guests at the White House Monday afternoon, as President Barack Obama and the nation once again congratulated them…

Jack Adams Award 2012: 5 Coaches That Should Be In the Running For This Year’s Merit

Anatoliy Metter | January 19, 2012

Yes, it is only a wee bit past the midway point of the 2011-2012 NHL Season, but there are quite a few coaches around the league that have contributed to…

Did the Hurricanes Provide the Blueprint to Beat the Boston Bruins?

Bob Mand | January 15, 2012

By Bob Mand, Boston Bruins Senior Correspondent The Boston Bruins are 28-9-1 against 28 out of their 29 foes in the NHL, a .750 point percentage and 123-point pace over 82 games. Of course,…