Boston Bruins Prospects – Fall 2012 Rankings: 30-21 Bob Mand | September 28, 2012 The Boston Bruins own a deep and talented prospect system. In the following rankings, I’ve listed the more than thirty Calder-eligible young men under contract or control of the Bruins’…
Boston Bruins Prospects – Fall 2012 Rankings: Honorable Mentions Bob Mand | September 27, 2012 The Boston Bruins own a deep and talented prospect system. In the following rankings, I’ve listed the more than thirty Calder-eligible young men under contract or control of the Bruins’…
The Myth of “Canada’s Team” Ian C McLaren | September 27, 2012 With the recent passive-aggressive threats coming out of Edmonton in relation to a potential move of the Oilers to Seattle, one can’t help but think of the deep devotion that…
Appraising the Value of Intangibles and Scott Hartnell Matthew Dimmick | September 16, 2012 Despite an impending lockout over owners wanting a bigger cut of the money pie, they were dishing out some hefty contracts throughout the league. The talented – but oft-injured –…
On the Eve of a Lockout, Chiarelli Locks-Up Boston Bruins Young Core Bob Mand | September 15, 2012 The Boston Bruins chose not to retain much of their roster during the last lockout. It’s a decision that failed to pan-out and saw the team struggle for several seasons.…
The Five Most Successful NHL Franchises Since the 2004-05 Lockout Walter McLaughlin | September 10, 2012 If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. Then quit. There’s no point in being a damn fool about it— W.C. Fields If W.C. was right, the Los Angeles…
Boston Bruins Extend Forward Brad Marchand for 4 Years, $18 Million Bob Mand | September 7, 2012 Friday, the Boston Bruins announced the signing of forward Brad Marchand to a new four-year extension. The deal will pay the dynamic two-way winger $18 million in total and $4.5…
Fantasy Hockey Preview: Let’s Feast In The Northeast Fred Poulin | September 7, 2012 The Northeast Division is viewed as a division filled with fierce and natural rivalries. Boston-Montreal, Montreal-Toronto, Toronto-Ottawa and Buffalo-Boston quickly come to mind. This summer, most of these teams…
Latest NHL CBA Proposal Lands Bruins in Hot Water Bob Mand | August 31, 2012 Prior to the latest developments in the 2012 NHL CBA discussions, the Boston Bruins appeared set. With no major contributors from ’11-’12 unsigned and a solid lineup re-established, they looked…
How the East Has Fared Post-Lockout Meesh Shanmugam | August 13, 2012 As fans CONTINUE to patiently wait for the NHL and NHLPA to negotiate a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), many are reminded of a time just eight years ago when…
Quotes of the Week: About Bobby Orr Ross Bonander | August 13, 2012 The subject of this week’s quotes of the week is the one and only Bobby Orr, arguably the greatest hockey player of all time. He could take his speed to…
The Alan Eagleson Auction: 10 Most Offensive Items Ross Bonander | August 11, 2012 The Alan Eagleson story is well-known. He began representing NHL players in contract negotiations in the 1960s, and wasn’t making much of an impact until Bobby Orr came along. Eagleson…