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The B’s Are Back! A Look at the Bruins’ Goalies

By ⋅ January 19, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

Now, let’s take a look at the Bruins’ goalies: Goalies: Tuukka Time Tuukka Rask 2011-2012 stats: GP 23 W 11 L 8 OTL 3 GAA 2.05 SV% .929 SO 3 With Tim Thomas choosing to sit out this season, it’s Tuukka Time. Tuukka Rask, who has been plagued by injuries the last two seasons, will be [...]

SoB Crystal Ball: Predicting 2013 More Successfully than the Mayans

By ⋅ January 9, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

Now that it’s finally clear the Mayans didn’t bring about the end of the world, SoB can get down to business making some predictions for the new year. What sort of predictions, you ask? Fearless ones. Bold ones. Zero regard for possible Patriots playoff jinxes. Projected presidential candidates running on the Papa John’s platform. Celtics [...]

Is Tuukka Rask Ready to be the No. 1 Goalie for the Bruins?

By ⋅ August 17, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Many people expected the Bruins to ink Tuukka Rask to a long-term deal this offseason, but instead he agreed to a one year deal worth $3.5 million. Rask had this to say when asked about signing a one year deal: “We figured that [the one-year deal] is best for both parties, and then if I [...]

In Facebook Post, Tim Thomas Supports Chick-fil-A Owner’s Gay Marriage Stance

By ⋅ July 27, 2012 ⋅ 3 comments

Tim Thomas won’t play hockey this year, but he won’t go away either. Here’s the latest gem on his Facebook page: “I stand with Chick-fil-A. Chick-fil-A is privately owned by the Cathy family. The company president, Dan Cathy, drew the wrath of gay rights advocates and supporters when he made recent statements that some have [...]

Bruins Take Goaltender Malcolm Subban at 2012 NHL Draft

By ⋅ June 23, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

With their first round pick, you would think the Bruins would look for a goal-scoring forward with size to help a mediocre power play. They could also pick up a defenseman that could log on a solid amount of ice time. That was not the case, though, come late in the first round of the [...]

Bruins Confirm Tim Thomas May Take Next Year Off

By ⋅ June 1, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

It appears Tim Thomas may already have played his final game for the Bruins. Despite having one year left on his contract, the Bruins goaltender will likely sit out the 2012-2013 season. When he expressed his feelings to Peter Chiarelli in May, Thomas conveyed that he has fatigue and would like to spend more time [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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…

Chara Blasts Bruins by Capitals in Game 3 Win

By ⋅ April 17, 2012 ⋅ One comment

After two overtime thrillers began the first round series between the Boston Bruins and Washington Capitals, Game 3 followed suit with an exciting finish. But this one finished in regulation thanks to a big shot by Zdeno Chara that gave the Bruins a 4-3 win and a 2-1 lead in the series. With under two [...]

Some Capitals Fans to Wear Obama Masks Mocking Tim Thomas

By ⋅ April 16, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Remember when Tim Thomas skipped the team’s visit to the White House? Well, that got some Washington Capitals fans thinking… Hell bent on figuring out how to score on Thomas, Washington fans have resorted to the ridiculous. But, hey, you have to admire their creativity. Caps fans are encouraged to wear Barack Obama masks:

Holtby Steps Up Again as Bruins Fall to Capitals in Double OT

By ⋅ April 14, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

When the Capitals two goaltenders Tomas Vokoun and Michal Neuvirth went down late in the season with injuries, most people thought the playoffs were practically over for them. Well, that hasn’t been the case, as 22-year-old Brandon Holtby has been as good as his predecessors, if not better. He stood on his head in Game [...]

Kelly’s Overtime Goal Lifts Bruins in Game 1 over Capitals

By ⋅ April 12, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

In last year’s playoff run, the Bruins were 1-3 in Game 1′s. So, Thursday night’s playoff opener was anything but a guarantee for the Bruins against the 7th-seeded Capitals. Then, when the Bruins were unable to get any goals by young Caps goalie Braden Holtby in regulation, you had to wonder if they’d ever score. [...]

Bruins Comeback Finishes Regular Season on High Note

By ⋅ April 7, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

It was a statistically meaningless game, but that didn’t stop the Bruins from pulling out the stops, especially late, to build up some needed momentum going into the postseason. Everything started out so close; in fact each team had 12 shots in a scoreless 1st period. Boston started to pick things up later on, especially [...]

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