After a nine-year drought, playoff hockey finally returned to Toronto. Arguably the most passionate fans around, Leafs Nation swarmed the streets prior to this week’s games. Cheers ranging from “Go Leafs Go” to the anti-Bruin variety rocked Toronto day in and day out, as both teams prepared for a crucial two-game tilt. The Bruins, who [...]
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During the 2011 Stanley Cup playoffs, then starting goalie Tim Thomas put the Bruins on his back and carried the team all the way to its first Stanley Cup victory in 39 years. Here and now in 2013 Tuukka Rask will need to do the same in order for the Bruins to recapture Lord Stanley’s [...]
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The playoffs are set to roll tomorrow night. Here is a quick run-down of my first round predictions. WESTERN CONFERENCE Minnesota Wild versus Chicago Blackhawks Chicago in 4 Detroit Red Wings versus Anaheim Ducks Anaheim in 7 San Jose Sharks versus Vancouver Canucks San Jose in 6 Los Angeles Kings versus St. Louis Blues St. [...]
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After a less than impressive 2011-2012 campaign, the Bruins fourth line has rebounded in a big way. From a potential “Seventh Player Award” winner to a new second line centerman, the trio has adopted greater responsibilities and thrived under the circumstances. Daniel Paille has been arguably the Bruins most consistent forward since the season’s start [...]
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Even more impactful than the acquisition of Jaromir Jagr was the loss of Patrice Bergeron for the Boston Bruins. Arguably the most complete player in the National Hockey League, Bergeron’s end-to-end presence and veteran leadership simply cannot be replaced. Centering the Bruins most productive line for the past two seasons, Bergeron has not only excelled [...]
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Fans are giddy in Boston and they have reason to be. Jaromir Jagr, one of the all-time greats, will suit up for the Bruins as early as Thursday, providing the offensive threat Boston sought after amidst this season’s trade deadline. Jagr was acquired via trade Tuesday from the Dallas Stars. The Bruins sent mid-level prospects [...]
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What started out as a quiet trade deadline, ended with a flourish of last minute deals. Although they were not earth shattering deals, and weren’t that abundant, the late deals did give fans some excitement. Here is a short breakdown of how I feel each of these key deals will work out. The first being, [...]
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Well the NHL Trade Deadline for 2013 is off and running. As of 9:30 am cst it is all quiet, and I mean quiet. The big trade bait for the day is Mikka Kiprusoff of the Calgary Flames and Roberto Luongo of the Vancouver Canucks. I hate to say it, because I want a wild [...]
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Well I went to bed way too early. I apologize for the early report that Jarome Iginla had been traded to the Boston Bruins. It was basically a done deal, and had been reported by numerous sources including NHL.com. Well we were wrong. I woke up early this morning to a text message that he [...]
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Despite being tied with the Montreal Canadiens for the lead in the Northeast division,—technically Montreal is in first due to more regulation wins—the Bruins have some issues that need to be fixed if the team has plans on bringing Lord Stanley’s Cup back to The Hub of Hockey. The Bruins currently sit 13th in the National [...]
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