Bruins Team Report
(Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:53:32 PST)

The Bruins just continue to pass all the tests. Saturday night, they passed another one.

"They've got a lot of pieces on their team. They have a chance to be successful," Red Wings coach Mike Babcock said after his team was thumped by the B's at TD Banknorth Garden, which was sold out for the second time in as many days.

This was a time when the cracks could have shown for the Bruins if those cracks in fact exist. It was the Bruins' 10th game in 18 nights, the second game of a back-to-back, their No. 1 goalie, Tim Thomas, was sick, and the Stanley Cup champions were in town.

But the cracks didn't show. At least there were virtually none after a slow start, and the team again showed this may well be more than just some sort of early season fluke.

The Bruins...

Hubert "Pit" Martin dies in snowmobile accident
(Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:02:04 PST)
Hubert "Pit" Martin, a four-time NHL All-Star in the 1960s and '70s, has died after his snowmobile plunged into an icy lake, Quebec provincial police said. He was 64. Const. Marie-Josee Ouellet said Martin was driving the vehicle on Lake Kanasuta in northwestern Quebec on Sunday when the ice cracked and he plunged into the freezing water.

Bruins recall Ds Boychuk, Lashoff
(Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:54:01 PST)
The Boston Bruins on Monday recalled defensemen Johnny Boychuk and Matt Lashoff from Providence of the American Hockey League.

NHL Power Poll: Grading the goalies
(Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:06:49 PST)
It has been a strange year for goaltenders. Some of the most consistent, durable goalies in the game have missed...

Puck Headlines: Disgraced ex-agent/hockey 'god' opens Web site
(Sun, 30 Nov 2008 16:53:02 PST)
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Bruins D Ward leaves game
(Sat, 29 Nov 2008 21:29:02 PST)
Boston Bruins defenseman Aaron Ward left Saturday's 4-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings in the first period with a left knee injury.

Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli: Our skill is emerging
(Sat, 29 Nov 2008 17:57:17 PST)
GM Peter Chiarelli has built the blue-collar Boston Bruins into contenders faster than anyone expected.

Friday's three stars: Sergei surges for OT winner in Philly
(Fri, 28 Nov 2008 22:07:24 PST)
No. 1 star: Sergei Samsonov, Carolina Hurricanes Yes, Sergei Samsonov is still the completely underwhelming...

Bruins assign D Lashoff to minors
(Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:59:02 PST)
BOSTON (Ticker) - The Boston Bruins on Friday assigned defenseman Matt Lashoff to Providence of the American Hockey League.

Oshawa Generals retire Bobby Orr's No. 2
(Thu, 27 Nov 2008 18:42:10 PST)
The Oshawa Generals retired Bobby Orr's No. 2 jersey on Thursday night before an Ontario Hockey League game against Peterborough. The Hall of Fame defenseman played for the junior team from 1962-66. He had 38 goals and 56 assists in 1965-66 and finished with 116 goals and 205 assists. "I did a lot of growing up in Oshawa from ages 14 to 18 and I'll be forever grateful for those people who helped me...

Bruins send Lashoff to Providence
(Thu, 27 Nov 2008 10:42:11 PST)
The Bruins reassigned defenseman Matt Lashoff to the team's AHL affiliate in Providence on Thursday. The 22-year-old Lashoff was called up Nov. 19 and was a healthy scratch for the Bruins' last three games. Before rejoining Boston, Lashoff had 3 goals, 10 assists and 21 penalty minutes in 15 games for Providence.

Evaluating good, bad of the '08-09 season so far
(Wed, 26 Nov 2008 19:45:39 PST)
Expected successes and surprises -- we mean you, Bruins -- top the list. At the bottom, we knew the Panthers were trouble -- but what's Dallas doing down there? Earning its place, of course.

Former Bruins coach Guidolin passes away
(Wed, 26 Nov 2008 19:36:02 PST)
Armand "Bep" Guidolin, who was the youngest player to skate in an NHL game and went on to coach the Boston Bruins, died on Monday. He was 82.

Puck Headlines: Campbell, Sharks share the love
(Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:02:11 PST)
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Minor League Malarkey: Puttin' on the foil, wearin' ugly sweaters
(Wed, 26 Nov 2008 07:51:31 PST)
Minor League Malarkey focuses on the goofy world of minor-league hockey; from the characters to the fights to...

Puck Headlines: Luongo out week to week, more or less
(Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:02:33 PST)
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NHL Power Poll: Quarter-pole questions
(Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:37:57 PST)
With the NHL's regular season a quarter of the way completed, we pose the biggest question facing each team in this week's rankings.

Puck Headlines: Another highlight for Patrick Roy, hockey dad
(Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:31:13 PST)
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All-Star voting: Crosby closing in, and some not-so-fine print
(Mon, 24 Nov 2008 07:32:49 PST)
A glance at the NHL All-Star Game voting totals this morning reveals some tightening of the races.

Saturday's three stars: Demitra gives Canucks one reason to smile
(Sat, 22 Nov 2008 22:42:40 PST)
No. 1 star: Pavol Demitra, Vancouver Canucks Playing in his fifth game since returning from injury, Pavol...

Puck Headlines: Morrow done; Jarkko's love of crocodile hunting
(Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:49:18 PST)
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Puck Headlines: Putting the foil on for 'Ode to Slap Shot' Night
(Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:58:17 PST)
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Brassard, Doughty lead Calder race; uh, who voted for Stamkos?
(Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:05:50 PST)
The Calder Trophy race this season is rather fascinating, in the sense that the crop of rookies are making such...

Finally, Bruins memorabilia that Sarah Palin could field dress
(Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:55:06 PST)
For the dad that has everything: A six-foot-tall, 150-pound fiberglass moose with a Boston Bruins jersey...