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Tuukka Rask and Boston Bruins Agree to Prudent, One-Year, $3.5 Million Deal

Bob Mand | June 28, 2012

According to TSN’s Bob McKenzie, the Boston Bruins have come to terms with goaltender Tuukka Rask on a one-year contract worth $3.5 million. BOS and netminder Rask agreed to terms…

The new meaning for TT in Boston: Tuukka’s Turn

Eli Rassi | June 5, 2012

In the midst of the media storm surrounding Tim Thomas’ decision to sit out the 2012-13 National Hockey League campaign, I can’t help but think of Tuukka Rask. It may…

Defining Tim Thomas’ legacy with the Boston Bruins

Mike Miccoli | June 1, 2012

I didn’t want to write about Tim Thomas today. Or yesterday. Or even tomorrow.

But when Peter Chiarelli confirmed today that Thomas’ agent approached him in the beginning of May suggesting that the Bruins goaltender was considering sitting out the 2012-13 season, something had to be said.

Just a year ago, Thomas was the biggest story in hockey–maybe even one of the biggest stories in sports. He capped off an unbelievable 2010-11 season by winning the Stanley Cup, the Conn Smythe and the Vezina Trophy, all within a week of one another. Thomas was on top of the hockey world, and why not? The 38-year old, Michigan native had reached what would be the pinnacle of his career.

Only one place to go from there, you know.

Trading Thomas: Will the Bruins Deal the Veteran ‘Tender?

Bob Mand | May 23, 2012

Despite copious accolades and over a decade spent with the Boston Bruins organization, Tim Thomas may be headed for the trading block. The 38 year-old goaltender’s name has frequently come…

Boston Bruins Off-Season Preview: Let’s Make a Deal?

Bob Mand | May 9, 2012

Two weeks have passed since the Boston Bruins dropped game seven in overtime to a Washington squad led by a plucky young goaltender. As the sting fades and with the…

With six games remaining, some important decisions looming for Claude Julien and the Boston Bruins

Mike Miccoli | March 28, 2012

It might be safe to say that out of the six Eastern Conference teams still in the hunt for the playoffs, the Boston Bruins have the most difficult schedule of remaining regular season games. The Bruins will first host the 9th seed Washington Capitals, just two points out of playoff contention before heading to New York for back-to-back games against the all-but-eliminated Islanders and a Rangers team which they’re winless against this season. After that, the Bruins will come back home to play the streaking Pittsburgh Penguins, travel to Ottawa to face the team closest to catching them for the Northeast Division lead and close out the season back in Boston against the Buffalo Sabres who are 7-1-2 in their last ten games.

A bit daunting when you think about how inconsistent the Bruins have been at times during the season, eh?

The good news is that the Bruins could potentially clinch a playoff spot in their next game with a win or overtime loss against Washington on Thursday. The bad news is that the division, along with their potential first round opponent, is far from being decided. Pair that with some tough decisions that Boston coach Claude Julien will face regarding starting goaltending and resting key players and you have to think: this will not be an easy two weeks for the Boston Bruins.