Archive for October, 2007
Posted in October 13th, 2007
Phil Kessel has looked like the energizer bunny so far this season as he continued his solid play tonight with a three goal performance in Boston’s wild 8-6 win over LA.
Bruins giant Rookie Milan Lucic chipped in with his first career NHL goal, along with an assist and a fight. Not a bad night for the […]
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Posted in October 12th, 2007
When the Boston Bruins announced a few weeks ago that Cam Neely would be joining the Bruins family once again as a Vice President, Bruins nation felt a flicker of hope for the years ahead.
Yes, a Bruins pulse that seemingly had stopped ticking since Neely’s unfortunate early retirement over a decade ago, has once again […]
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Posted in October 12th, 2007
Game Time: Friday, 10:30pm est
Game four of the season opening road trip takes the Bruins (1-2) to Cali to take on the struggling LA Kings (1-3).
Boston is coming off a heart breaking 2-1 defeat at the hands of the Stanley Cup champions Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday night. Center Marc Savard, who was out of action […]
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Posted in October 11th, 2007
A late goal by Francois Beauchemin in the 3rd lifted the Anaheim Ducks to a narrow 2-1 win over the Boston Bruins.
Beauchemin’s shot with 6:52 left on the clock was re-directed off the stick of Boston’s David Krejci in front of surprising starter Tim Thomas.
Boston played a solid two-way game for 60 minutes; something we rarely […]
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Posted in October 10th, 2007
1. Tuukka Rask (G)
Bruins acquired highly touted goalie in a deal with Toronto for Andrew Raycroft. Scouts love this kids athleticism - just needs to add a few pounds to his slight frame.
Arrival: 2008/09
2. Zach Hamill (F)
Superior hockey sense and untapped offensive ability. Think Joe Sakic.
Arrival: 2009/10
3. Milan Lucic (F)
Big power […]
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Posted in October 10th, 2007
Game Time: Wednesday, 10pm est
Coming off an impressive 3-1 win over Phoenix on Saturday night, the Boston Bruins Western road swing continues on Wednesday when they take on the defending Stanley Cup champions Anaheim Ducks.
Coach Julien has yet to name his starter in goal - but it’s expected he will give Manny Fernandez a 2nd […]
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Posted in October 9th, 2007
Boston Bruins Marc Savard did not practice on Monday and his availabilty for Wednesday nights game with Anaheim is in doubt.
Bruins coach Claude Julien labelled Savard’s status as ‘day-to-day’ but clearly stated that he won’t be rushed back into action.
“We really don’t know how quickly it’s going to heal.” Julien told the Globe on Monday.
Don’t […]
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Posted in October 8th, 2007
Andrew Raycroft for Tuukka Rask. Are you serious?
The Boston Bruins trade for Rask only a summer ago could someday be looked back upon as one of the biggest steals in Boston Bruins franchise history.
Even bigger than the Cam Neely - Barry Pederson fiasco you ask? Yes, I think it could be that big. Thank you Andrew Raycroft […]
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Posted in October 7th, 2007
Boston Bruins brass are collectively holding their breath today as they await news on injured star forward Marc Savard.
Savard, who was injured late in the second period of last nights 3-1 win over Phoenix, was limited to 14 shifts. Early reports had the injury being in his groin region - ouch.
When asked after the game about his status […]
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Posted in October 6th, 2007
Zach Hamill, the Boston Bruins first pick in the 2007 Entry Draft is off to a slow start for the Everett Silvertips of the WHL.
Through his first five games, his totals of 1-6-7 have not reached the high expectations his Junior team had in mind for this season. His -4 rating in the plus/minus department also […]
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