As the Boston Bruins returned to exhibition action Thursday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets, many questions lingered. How would the club deal with the absence of Nick Ritchie and Ondrej Kase? How would the players perform following the extended layoff? After an ugly 60 minutes resulted in a 4-1 loss, some questions have been
Brad Marchand
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, the Boston Bruins are hoping an injury to Brad Marchand isn’t too serious. He left an exhibition game and is questionable for Sunday. In Calgary, one scribe tries to explain the chatter surrounding Johnny Gaudreau, and in Vancouver, why is everyone passing Jake Virtanen on the depth chart? Finally, what
The recent extension of the Collective Bargaining Agreement until 2026 is positive news. While most of the focus has been on the NHL’s Return to Play plan, the agreement also includes potential Olympic participation in 2022 (Beijing) and 2026 (Milan/Cortina). I say potential because let’s be honest, there is still plenty of time between now
Tyler Tullio 2019-20 Team: Oshawa Generals (#71)Date of Birth: April 5th, 2002Place of Birth: Lakeshore, Ontario, CanadaHt: 5-foot-11 Wt: 166 poundsShoots: RightPosition: Center/WingerNHL Draft Eligibility: 2020 first-year eligible Rankings When you are an owner’s son, you have extra pressure to perform well. When the owner of that team makes you the 11th overall pick in
The Boston Bruins enter the final stretch of October on a three-game winning streak after earning themselves six points last week. They are second in the Atlantic Division with an 8-1-2 record, just one point behind the leading Buffalo Sabres. The week started with a rematch against the Toronto Maple Leafs, with scoring in all
NEW YORK — Brad Marchand had two goals and three assists, and the Boston Bruins scored four times in the second period and beat the New York Rangers 7-4 on Sunday night. Patrice Bergeron scored three goals for his fifth regular-season hat trick, Charlie Coyle and Zdeno Chara each had a goal and an assist,
Hockey is played hard and fast. Athletes will hook, trip, face wash and pester to gain a winning edge. Like all sports, hockey has official rules and unwritten rules. It also has a code of respect. And there are many players that blur the lines between the two. Or cross them entirely. They can be
report this ad ST. LOUIS — Bruce Cassidy figures sometime before the puck drops for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, the Boston Bruins’ first line will get together. Brad Marchand, Patrice Bergeron and David Pastrnak will talk about what hasn’t gone right so far in the series against the St. Louis Blues and
report this ad Only six players remain as members of the Boston Bruins since the franchise’s last chance at the Stanley Cup in 2013, and five from the more memorable and rewarding experience two years prior. If this number seems low, consider the fact that only two St. Louis Blues have seen their teams go
Would the Bruins break up their veteran core? Jimmy Murphy: (before Game 6 yesterday) If the Boston Bruins lose their first-round series to the Toronto Maple Leafs, could see them breaking up their veteran core of Zdeno Chara, Patrice Bergeron, David Krejci, Brad Marchand and Tuukka Rask. It could be their last go together. does