blake-wheeler Stories - Defending Big D
Madness in March, the Pens defeat the Bruins 6-4
There's a lot you can take from a game like this. Both teams were playing their second day game in a row--which is huge for hockey players that are out of their usual game day routine of morning skate, meal, nap and game. Cut all of that out for a day game. Do it twice in a row and worlds will...
Dallas Stars forward James Neal is making his mark among NHL rookies
The Dallas Stars have historically been a team that is built upon a defensive mindset. The franchise has sought grinding and gritty veterans that emphasize two-way play and buy into the team atmosphere that has been successful for the Stars for so long. Rarely has a rookie been given the chance...
"State of the Bruins" Wrap Up
The Bruins held their annual propaganda spew "State of the Bruins" Town Hall Meeting last night. I wasn't at the meeting, but this is what I gather.- A Winter Classic game at Fenway is very likely.- Chara is "really, really big".- Jeremy Jacobs had the audacity to compare himself to Robert Kraft.-...
Cut Day
The Bruins need to make some roster moves in order to get below the cap figure and submit their roster to the NHL by 3 p.m. on Wednesday with the names of all players being waived needing to be submitted by noon today.No official moves have been made yet, but Fluto Shinzawa is reporting that Peter...
Drop the puck!
The scent of elephant feces emanating from North Station can only mean one thing: it's hockey season!The B's get things started tonight on the road against the Colorado Avalanche. Tonight's game marks the return of Patrice Bergeron, who was out most of last season due to a concussion. Tonight's...
B's Game Notes: BOS 5 COL 4
- B's take advantage of some shaky goaltending from Peter Budaj- David Krejci gets the game winner- Blake Wheeler gets his first NHL goal- Michael Ryder gets his first goal in Black & Gold which also happens to be the 100th of his career- Tim Thomas flipped and flopped his way to 35 saves- Patrice...
Link Chowder 11/7
Serving up the best links of the week from all across the newfangled interwebsA look at NHLers who have changed their jersey numbers [Puck Daddy]One of the best Halloween costumes I saw this year [Here We Go Bruins!] It looks like I'm not the only one who is critical of Jack Edwards [Puck the...
B's Game Notes: BOS 5 TOR 2
Getty ImagesBruins rookie Blake Wheeler, who scored his first NHL hat trick, led the way for the B's as they defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs last night at The Garden. The win is the Bruins' 5th in their last 6 games. Tim Thomas made 34 saves to preserve the victory for the B's. - The B's did a...
On the plus side...
The B's suffered 2 straight regulation losses for the first time all season. It's times like this that you need to stay positive, especially since we all know (thanks to Rick Pitino) that "the negativity in this town stinks". In case you are in need of some positivity, look no further than the...
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