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Month: January 2017

Video: Bruins First Superstar Eddie Shore

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Above Photo Credit:  Sportsnet .ca

By Mark Allred     Follow Me On Twitter  @BlackAndGold277

The first superstar in Boston Bruins history was the great Eddie Shore as he exemplified the meaning of “team” defense which would be the staple of the franchise today ninety-three years later.  Although Shore had exceptional attributes for the game so long ago, he also had a dark side that installed fear in many opponents. One player … Keep Reading

Bruins Time Machine

After winning the Stanley Cup in 2011, the Bruins were granted a waiver by the NHL allowing center Marc Savard to have his name engraved on the Cup despite not meeting one of the league’s standard requirements – having played 41 games with the club or playing in at least one game of the Finals.

When local oldtimers have the rare opportunity to view the Stanley Cup, their attention is

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Bruins McIntyre Gets Win In AHL Return, Recalled To Boston

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By Mark Allred     Follow Me On Twitter  @BlackAndGold277

Last night the Providence Bruins took to the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, Rhode Island to play host to the Hershey Bears and needed extra frames as the Baby B’s pulled out the victory in a 3-2 shootout win. The top minor-pro affiliate of the Boston Bruins improve their 2016-17 season record to 25-11-5-3 and are 6-3-1 in the last ten games.… Keep Reading

Brad Marchand, Does The Good Outweigh The Bad?

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(Jim Davis/Boston Globe)

By Court Lalonde (follow @courtlalonde)

 

With the fine of $10,000 just handed down to Brad Marchand today, it makes Bruins fans reflect, does the good outweigh the bad? Marchand so far this year has been the Bruins leading scorer and along with Tuukka Rask has been a bright spot in a season of ups and downs.

Marchand was drafted by the Bruins 71st overall in the … Keep Reading

Bruins Struggles Continue

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Above Photo Credit:  bleacherreport.com

By: Mark Allred    Follow Me On Twitter @BlackAndGold277

The Boston Bruins are currently on a four-game losing streak with a loss on the road against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paint Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania earlier this evening and looking at the next two games ahead, it certainly doesn’t look like it’s going to be any better. This week’s games will have the Detroit Red Wing … Keep Reading

Welcome back Bergeron

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By Court Lalonde (follow @courtlalonde)

The 2016-17 season for the Boston Bruins has been an interesting one so far, to say the least. They currently sit 3rd in the Atlantic with 52 points but have played five more games than both the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators. Toronto has 50 points, and Ottawa is even with Boston in the standings; both those teams are playing … Keep Reading

Playoffs or Golf?

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By Court Lalonde

We’re almost at the all-star break, and the Boston Bruins are looking more and more like a non-playoff team again. After every loss, we hear the same excuses and its starting to sound like a broken record. I honestly think Claude must just have an excuse board and picks his cliche for the day and runs with it. Their current record is 23-19-5 and are sitting … Keep Reading

It’s not your fault Jimmy

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By Court Lalonde

Well, maybe a little bit. On July 1st, 2015 there was a house in Dorchester, Massachusetts that more than likely couldn’t hold their excitement. Jimmy Hayes was traded to his hometown Boston Bruins for Reilly Smith and Marc Savard from the Florida Panthers. What was to happen in the next couple years wasn’t the fairy tale himself and his family thought it was going to be.

Jimmy … Keep Reading

Poll: Boston Bruins Jersey’s For Next Season

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Above Photo Credit:   bostonsportsdesk.com

By: Mark Allred  ( BlackAndGold277 )

The clothing and shoe company Adidas officially becomes the NHL’s jersey manufacturer beginning in the 2017-18 season, but with high demand and short time period, Adidas will only make two jersey’s available per 30 NHL teams. With 18 NHL teams having alternate or third jersey’s, there will be a choice of which sweater to wear for the upcoming season.

Many … Keep Reading