Posts About "Ray Bourque"
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 4
October 4th, 2020 One of the biggest trades of the 1990s went down on this date, altering the path of two National Hockey League franchises. Also, a new team joined the ranks, one of the greatest defensemen in history got his number retired and a trio of Hockey Hall of Famers all earn their first points on the same night. Oilers Trade Messier to New...
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 2
October 2nd, 2020 This has been a very busy day in National Hockey League history. The greatest offensive defenseman ever took his place at the top of the goals list, a new franchise debuted, multiple captains were named and a season began in Europe. Bourque Sets the High Mark Ray Bourque had pretty much done everything a defenseman could by the...
Every NHL Team's All-Time Leader in Points
September 14th, 2020 It means something to have a good NHL career. For players, numbers and success are everything. After all, that’s what defines a players career when they decide to hang them up. That’s what they are remembered for - the trophies, the awards and the career totals statistically. But it’s something else to hold a place within a...
Bruins Showdown: Ray Bourque vs. Zdeno Chara
August 25th, 2020 Ray Bourque and Zdeno Chara are both Boston Bruins legends. Bourque had one of the most accurate shots in National Hockey League history and wore the captain's C for much of his time in Boston. Chara currently holds the record for the hardest shot at the NHL skills competition and has donned the C since he first signed with the...
Bruins' Top 20 Goal Scorers All-Time
August 17th, 2020 The Boston Bruins have had numerous prolific goalscorers in the team's storied history, which dates back to 1924. Here are the best of the best: the top 20 Bruins' scorers of all-time. 1. Johnny Bucyk, 545 Goals Nicknamed "Chief," Bucyk scored a single-season high 51 goals in the 1970-71 campaign, the only year he'd hit the...
7 Worst Trades in Boston Bruins History
August 5th, 2020 As mentioned in this article's companion piece, the Boston Bruins have come out on the winning end of several of the most lopsided trades in NHL history. Milt Schmidt turned around a moribund franchise by acquiring Phil Esposito, Ken Hodge and Fred Stanfield from Chicago for pennies on the dollar. For 28 years, Harry Sinden served as...
They Wore It Once: Bruins Players and Their Unique Numbers
July 19th, 2020 Probably the most memorable sweater number retirement ceremony in Boston Bruins history occurred on Dec. 3, 1987 when Raymond Bourque surprises the legendary Phil Esposito and delighted the fans at the old Boston Garden. Bourque removed his number 7 sweater, the one Esposito made famous, to reveal that he would now be wearing number 77...
The Best NHL Defensemen Ever
July 7th, 2020 The NHL has a long and storied existence. Legendary teams, lines and players serve as a reminder of days gone by while today’s players continue to forge the legacy left behind by the pioneers of our beloved game. Like any legendary player, their contributions to the record books survive the test of time. Whether they changed the...
Today in Hockey History: June 26
June 26th, 2020 If you are a fan of the draft, then June 26 is a huge day for you. Five separate National Hockey League Entry Drafts were held on this date which brought some Hall of Fame talent into the league. There was even an expansion draft held, as well, and one of the greatest defensemen to ever play called it a career. The Russians are...
Bruins' All-Time Best Draft Picks
June 13th, 2020 Over the years, the Boston Bruins have had some great success in the NHL Draft. From late-round steals to future Hall of Famers, the B’s front office has managed to draft and develop a number of solid players in nearly every round of the draft. The following is an exhaustive look at each round, and the best player the Bruins...
7 Best Rookie Seasons in Boston Bruins History
June 9th, 2020 Rookies (or "first-year players" as captain Zdeno Chara prefers) figured to play an integral role this season for the Boston Bruins. Eschewing the big-name free agent signings of years past and opting instead to ride the youth wave, success was to be largely predicated on the readiness of several promising prospects within the...
Today in Hockey History: June 9
June 9th, 2020 June 9 might be the busiest day, historically, for the month. This date in National Hockey League history includes some memorable Stanley Cup coronations, with one legend retiring and another joining the league. A Big Day for Roy and Ray Patrick Roy won three Conn Smythe Trophies, for being the most valuable player of the...
Ray Bourque – A Long Way to the Stanley Cup
June 3rd, 2020 When talking about all-time greats in hockey, there are a few names that come to mind. Wayne Gretzky. Bobby Orr. Mario Lemieux. Among those greats, one defenseman had arguably the best career an NHL defender has ever had. He collected records, trophies, and ultimately ended up as one player the entire hockey world was cheering for....
