Boston Bruins Prospects – Fall 2012 Rankings: 20-11 Bob Mand | October 1, 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’…
Competition Heating-Up as Providence Bruins Training Camp Continues Bob Mand | September 30, 2012 The Providence Bruins played their second scrimmage of the weekend Sunday morning at the frigid Rhode Island Sports Center. While the previous contest was notable for frequent tallies – today’s…
Still Not Satisfied: After Tremendous Rookie Campaign, P-Bruins’ Carter Camper Looks for More Bob Mand | September 29, 2012 Even in the best of circumstances, it takes talent and effort to lead a pro team in scoring – perhaps even truer for rookies. Carter Camper led the Providence Bruins…
Trotman’s Hat-Trick Paces Providence Bruins’ First Intrasquad Scrimmage Bob Mand | September 29, 2012 Providence Bruins’ training camp attendees took part in the first of two intrasquad scrimmages Saturday morning at the Rhode Island Sports Center. While each group turned-out some solid performances, defenseman…
Hope Abounds as Providence Bruins’ Training Camp Opens Bob Mand | September 28, 2012 A damp, chilly afternoon in Rhode Island welcomed thirty-four prospective players to the opening day of the Providence Bruins’ 2012 training camp. With the lockout sending hockey-fans looking elsewhere for…
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…