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The Determination Of Colin Miller

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By Court Lalonde (follow @courtlalonde)

Colin Miller’s determination can be summed up in a quote from the Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper, “I think I can, I think I can.” He has been one of the most improved players under coach Bruce Cassidy’s new system. He looks like a different player on the ice with the green light to skate with the puck, … Keep Reading

New-Look Boston Bruins

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By Court Lalonde (follow @courtlalonde)

With the Bruins in the first bye week in the history of their franchise, it gives us time to reflect on the last three games, also look to what’s ahead.

With three games under the new coach Bruce Cassidy, the Bruins are 3-0-0. During those games, the Bruins have played a much more high tempo than previously under Claude Julien. … Keep Reading

Claude, Say It Ain’t So….

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By Court Lalonde (follow @courtlalonde)

 

The Boston Bruins – Montreal Canadiens rivalry has been the most storied in the NHL since the first game they played each other on Dec 8th, 1924. The 1955 Richard Riot was because of what originally happened between the Bruins and the Canadiens. Bruins defensemen Hal Laycoe slashed Maurice Richard across the shoulder and hit him in the face with … Keep Reading

Bruins Khudobin Builds Confidence In Win Over Vancouver

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By Mark Allred   Follow Me On Twitter @BlackAndGold277

The Boston Bruins looked to the services of backup goaltender Anton Khudobin for this afternoon’s matchup against the Vancouver Canucks and helped his BB’s team to a 4-3 regulation win at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Today’s victory over the Canucks was the second straight since the firing of former Head Coach Claude Julien as the team is taking positive steps forward … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins: Buyers VS Sellers

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By Court Lalonde (follow @courtlalonde)

 

This year the Boston Bruins have had their fans on a roller coaster of emotions with most recently the firing of long-time coach Claude Julien. The trade deadline is on March 1st, and they’re going to need to decide if they’re going to be buyers or sellers. This year’s trade deadline will be an interesting one because some teams will be trading away assets … Keep Reading

Bruins Change Starts Tonight Against San Jose

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By Mark Allred    Follow me on Twitter @BlackAndGold277 

On Tuesday in a cowardly fashion, Boston Bruins management relieved Head Coach Claude Julien of his tenure as the franchise’s winningest coach in team history as the organization attempts to motivate the current roster that’s frankly underperformed to ownership’s expectations. As many hockey fans know, the B’s haven’t participated in the NHL’s Stanley Cup Playoffs for two straight seasons and with the … Keep Reading

Thank You, Claude

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By Court Lalonde (@courtlalonde)

June 22nd, 2007 you became the 28th coach of the Boston Bruins and brought the team back to the playoffs in your first season. The Bruins had missed the playoffs the previous three seasons and seemed the franchise was in disarray.  In 2008 you were rewarded with the Jack Adams Trophy, voted the best coach in the NHL. In those first two years, … Keep Reading

Zdeno Chara, Becoming The Teacher

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By Court Lalonde (follow @courtlalonde)

It was July 1st, 2006 and the Boston Bruins went all in on defenseman Zdeno Chara. The Ottawa Senators chose Wade Redden over Chara, and the rest is Bruins history. In his first season, he was named Bruins captain after the previous season saw the departure of then captain Joe Thornton, a trade that sent shock waves through the Bruins faithful. The Bruins … Keep Reading

Video: Bruins First Superstar Eddie Shore

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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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