Bruins 2012 Report Card: Milan Lucic, David Krejci, Nathan Horton

By ⋅ May 20, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Injuries kept this line from building on a strong first season together. Several different players filled the vacant spot at right-wing left by Nathan Horton. If Horton is healthy heading into next season, this line will likely stay together and play at a high level. Report Cards: Marchand-Bergeron-Seguin | Lucic-Krejci-Horton Milan Lucic  C+ Coming off [...]

Will the Bruins Trade Tim Thomas?

By ⋅ May 19, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

After a record-breaking 2010-2011 season in which he won the Conn Smythe and Vezina trophies, Tim Thomas was the goalie you wanted to have on your team. It didn’t matter if he faced seven shots or 70 shots; he would bring his A game night in and night out. His consistent play led the Bruins [...]

2012 NHL Playoffs Expert Picks: 3rd Round

By ⋅ May 15, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Only four teams remain in the NHL playoffs. The Devils try to continue their run against another powerful divisional rival while the Kings and Coyotes each try to cap off a Cinderella run to the Stanley Cup Finals. And here at SoB, it’s looking like it’ll be the Rangers and Kings meeting for the Cup. [...]

2012 NHL Playoffs Expert Picks: Second Round Results

By ⋅ May 14, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

The NHL is down to its final four teams, including an improbable #8 seed. There’s also a #1 seed on the other coast bringing elite goaltending (among other things) to the table, so the next round should be full of surprises. But for now, the second round wasn’t too kind to our experts. The Coyotes [...]

Bruins 2012 Report Card: Brad Marchand, Patrice Bergeron, Tyler Seguin

By ⋅ May 12, 2012 ⋅ One comment

As the NHL playoffs roll along, we’ll be taking a look back at the Bruins season that was. First, we review one of the Bruins’ top lines… Report Cards: Marchand-Bergeron-Seguin | Lucic-Krejci-Horton Brad Marchand - B+ There was no sophomore slump for Marchand in his second full season as a Bruin. He had 28 goals and 27 assists [...]

Hey, I Just Met You, And This Is Krejci…?

By ⋅ May 8, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

This is tremendous. Thank you Carly Rae Jepsen for the catchy song, and of course and extra thanks to @NHLMemes on Twitter. Enjoy:

Hey Ladies: Tyler Seguin is Single

By ⋅ May 2, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Just in case you were wondering, Bruins forward Tyler Seguin is single. How do I know? He said so on Twitter. Yes I am single — Tyler Seguin (@tylerseguin92) May 3, 2012

2012 NHL Playoffs Expert Picks: Second Round

By ⋅ April 29, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

The second round has begun, and it’s time to see whether the several upset-minded teams can keep their runs going. Four lower seeds made it to the second round, including the #8 Los Angeles Kings. The Kings have been picked by the majority of our panelists to make it past St. Louis after upsetting Vancouver. [...]

2012 NHL Playoffs Expert Picks: First Round Results

By ⋅ April 27, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

The first round is over, and it was full of upsets, particularly in the East. There wasn’t too much success overall picking series winners, though series length picks mitigated that somewhat. The Rangers were the easiest pick to make, though they could just as easily have lost. The Devils were the only other clear majority [...]

Power(less) Play Finally Costs Bruins

By ⋅ April 27, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

It was inevitable. The Boston Bruins dismal play with a man advantage has finally ended their defense of a championship they won in spite of their ability to capitalize on power play opportunities.  For two years, the Bruins have been less than impressive when opposing teams have one fewer man on the ice.  For two [...]

Connelly’s Top Ten: Hey Bruins…The Better Team Won

By ⋅ April 26, 2012 ⋅ One comment

1. Misc: * The better team won * Bruins played at Washington’s pace and speed letting them dictate tempo and thus forcing their will upon the Bruins * Bruins needed to make this series a street fight and instead they shot pucks into Capitals shin pads * Ironic that a shot that was directed toward [...]

Bruins Can’t Capitalize on Home Ice, Washington Wins Game 7 in OT

By ⋅ April 25, 2012 ⋅ 2 comments

All seven games in this series were decided by one goal – the first time in the history of the NHL playoffs. Four of those games needed more than 60 minutes to be decided. Joel Ward was the hero for the Capitals in overtime just 2:57 into the extra set to send Boston home in [...]

Seguin’s OT Goal Sends Series Back to Boston for Game 7

By ⋅ April 22, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

The Bruins had the city of Boston on the edge of their seats all through Game 6 in Washington. The B’s repeatedly gave up their one-goal lead through three periods, but were ultimately victorious in overtime 4-3 thanks top the heroics of Tyler Seguin. Boston started off strong and broke young goaltender Braden Holtby less [...]

Bruins Can’t Solve Holtby; Series Heads to Boston Tied

By ⋅ April 20, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

For the Boston Bruins to beat the Washington Capitals, at some point they’ll need to beat Braden Holtby. The rookie goalie has averaged more than 35 saves per night in his first four playoff games, including a dominating 44-save night Thursday that powered the Capitals to a 2-1 victory at the Verizon Center, evening the [...]

Photo: Tim Thomas Likes Ron Paul (Do You Care?)

By ⋅ April 18, 2012 ⋅ 2 comments

Tim Thomas spent his off-day hanging out with a conservative/Libertarian group called Freedom Works, and showed off his support for Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul. How much did he enjoy himself there? Enough to take a photo with one of the supporters while holding up a Ron Paul bumper sticker…

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