Last season, the Boston Bruins scored 274 goals, second only to the Detroit Red Wings’ 295. With Phil Kessel (36 goals), Michael Ryder (27), and Marc Savard (25) leading the way, the B’s coupled their smothering defense with a potent offense that earned the top seed in the Eastern Conference. While their efforts fell short, [...]
As we turn the page on the calendar to September, we find ourselves exactly one month away from the opener for Boston’s ’09-’10 season, when Alex the Great and the Capitals visit the Garden to kick off what will be a year loaded with very high expectations for the Black and Gold. So, What’s With [...]
On the first day of the free-agency signing period, Bruins General Manager Peter Chiarelli kept his word. Tuesday, after failing to make a draft day trade with the Toronto Maple Leafs involving Phil Kessel and Thomas Kaberle, Chiarelli told the press that he would not sacrifice depth in order to sign a big name. In [...]
The Carolina Hurricanes put an end to the magical season for the Bruins as Scott Walker (yes, the guy who sucker punched Aaron Ward in Game 5) scored with just more than a minute left in the first overtime to send the Canes to the Conference Finals and the Bruins to the golf course. “I [...]
The best thing about the Bruins offense is that on any given night, a player can contribute to the team’s win. An unkown rookie right winger from the fourth line helped the Bruins cause Tuesday night. Byron Bitz (who?) scored two goals in a 6-1 B’s win. Tim Thomas was solid in net as well, [...]