Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Chad Jennings checks in with his impression of the team after what was an absolute rollercoaster of a first week of the season. (Chad Jennings; The Athletic) John Tomase is liking what the Red Sox are cooking so far this season as they have moved well past the worrying opening weekend sweep. (John Tomase; NBC Sports Boston) Tanner … [Read more...] about Daily Red Sox Links: Tanner Houck, Nathan Eovaldi, Garrett Whitlock
OTM Open Thread 4/10: It is Saturday
Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Happy Saturday everyone. Quick one today. Red Sox are back in action tonight against Baltimore with Garrett Richards taking on Bruce Zimmerman. First pitch at 7:10 PM ET. Use this space to discuss whatever you’d like. As always, just be nice to each other. … [Read more...] about OTM Open Thread 4/10: It is Saturday
FanPost Friday: Improving the Defense
Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports Early in the season, the Red Sox have had relatively few weaknesses. Barring the offense, which appeared nonexistent for the first series against the Orioles (it got better), the Red Sox have only really struggled in one other respect: the defense. Unlike with the offense, which we all should have seen improving (there were those who … [Read more...] about FanPost Friday: Improving the Defense
Preview: Bruins and Flyers renew acquaintances in a Saturday matinee
Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports Philly again! Just the facts When: Today, 2 PM Where: Wells Fargo Center - Philadelphia, PA How to follow: NESN, 98.5 The Sports Hub, ESPN+ Rival SBN site: Broad Street Hockey Know your enemy 18-15-6, 42 points, 6th in the East Division Jakub Voracek: 7G, 25A, 32PTS; James van Riemsdyk: 13G, 18A, 31PTS; Claude Giroux: 11G, 20A, … [Read more...] about Preview: Bruins and Flyers renew acquaintances in a Saturday matinee
Are the Bruins After This Kings Forward?
Over the last week, the Boston Bruins have had multiple scouts attending Los Angeles Kings games at the Staples Center. Last Saturday night, Bruins Executive Director of Player Personnel John Ferguson attended the Kings game against the San Jose Sharks. Wednesday night, the Bruins had a pro scout at the Kings home game against the […] Are the Bruins After This Kings Forward? - … [Read more...] about Are the Bruins After This Kings Forward?
Bruins Need to Be Smart With 2021 First Round Pick
Two of the last three seasons at the trade deadline, Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney has traded away the team’s first-round draft pick. In 2018, Sweeney sent the Bruins pick to the New York Rangers in a deal that brought Rick Nash to Boston. Last season, he dealt the 2020 first-round pick out West […] Bruins Need to Be Smart With 2021 First Round Pick - Causeway Crowd … [Read more...] about Bruins Need to Be Smart With 2021 First Round Pick
Boston Bruins: Jeremy Swayman is making the most of his opportunity
So far this season, the Boston Bruins‘ depth has been tested. Tuukka Rask has missed time due to injury, and Jaroslav Halak was recently placed in the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol. In their absence, the Bruins have had to rely on prospects Dan Vladar and Jeremy Swayman. While the Bruins rookies have impressed, Swayman has started […] Boston Bruins: Jeremy Swayman is making the most … [Read more...] about Boston Bruins: Jeremy Swayman is making the most of his opportunity
Boston Celtics: Cs listed as 6th best Big 3 in 2020-21
The Boston Celtics were once seen as a legitimate threat to take on the moniker of “Superteam” just a few years ago, back when they were boasting a roster consisting of Kyrie Irving, Marcus Smart, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Gordon Hayward, and Al Horford all at once. Now, two years removed, more than half of […] Boston Celtics: Cs listed as 6th best Big 3 in 2020-21 - Hardwood … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics: Cs listed as 6th best Big 3 in 2020-21
Boston Celtics: Sharife Cooper-Cs second unit belong together
At 26-26, the Boston Celtics have proven capable of beating bad teams, but have struggled with the top squads in the Eastern Conference. Collectively 2-7 against the Philadelphia 76ers, Brooklyn Nets, and Milwaukee Bucks–who are the three most likely first-round opponents should the Cs qualify for the postseason–Boston is not looking like a team that […] Boston Celtics: Sharife … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics: Sharife Cooper-Cs second unit belong together