Stanley Cup Of Chowder

Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images Tuesday dawns. Folks, I’m taking a bit of a risk here: I’m writing and scheduling this before the Tampa-Islanders game ends. Currently, the Lightning are up 7-0 at the start of the third period, so I’m going out on a limb here and saying that the Lightning are probably taking a 3-2 series lead. As a bitter Bruins observer, it’s nice to … [Read more...] about Morning Skate: Touchdown

Two players from entirely different teams ended up playing for one team in the middle of Switzerland. Life’s funny, ain’t it? Analysis: Today, I wanted to highlight two different talents because I thought their story was interesting. Namely that two seemingly unrelated talents on two different OHL squads found themselves in Olten, Switzerland to play ice hockey. Olten is a … [Read more...] about Draft Profiles Double feature!: McTavish and Othmann, the Olten Boys

I got nothing. Happy Monday, and a belated Happy Father’s Day to all of the dads out there. I’m afraid that I must inform you fine folks that the doldrums period of the offseason has begun. Sure, the Islanders-Lightning and Canadiens-Golden Knights series are still going, but when it comes to the Bruins, it’ll likely be a quiet couple of weeks. The B’s are unlikely to re-sign … [Read more...] about Morning Skate: Slow times

Kamloops Now Some undersized players get a bad rep because of their size. Logan Stankoven aims to break that down hard. Analysis: Eventually, NHL scouts are going to wake up to a thing about forwards under 5’11 that has largely been true for the past couple of years: They’re a lot better than their size suggests. Alex Debrincat led the Blackhawks in goals. Kailer … [Read more...] about Draft Profiles 2k21: Logan Stankoven plays like the biggest little guy ever

Photo by Eliot J. Schechter/NHLI via Getty Images Boooooooooo! The Patrice Bergeron Trophy was awarded to someone other than Patrice Bergeron again tonight, as the Professional Hockey Writers Association continues to find creative ways to not give the award to Bergeron. This year’s winner was Aleksander Barkov of the Florida Panthers, with Mark Stone of the Vegas Golden … [Read more...] about Patrice Bergeron finishes second in Selke Trophy voting, Barkov wins

Photo by Michael Penhollow/NHLI via Getty Images Don Sweeney has a fever, and the only prescription is more American kids going to play for midwestern NCAA schools! This is mostly a joke article. Do not take this as anything more than light-hearted response to an unusual trend in Bruins drafting. This is not an indictment of the players shown here, and I am not to be … [Read more...] about Predicting the USHL prospect the Bruins will draft next month

If you only have one thing you really need to tighten up, you’re in good company. Analysis: Carson Lambos is one of a few very lucky kids who likely didn’t need to find a billet family to remain in the WHL, as the Kootenay Ice moved into downtown Winnipeg two years ago, but the pandemic gave him the opportunity of a lifetime, when he had to make the biggest jump of his life by … [Read more...] about Draft Profiles 2k21: Carson Lambos is a roaring fast blueliner

Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images A deserved win in Carolina. Well folks, Friday has arrived! You made it to the end of the work week. Hopefully, your Friday is filled with nothing but smooth sailing. The NHL announced the winner of the Jack Adams Award last night, awarded to the league’s best coach. The winner? Rod Brind’Amour of the Carolina … [Read more...] about Morning Skate: You don’t know Jack

Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images Pretty well, actually. The National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) released the results of its annual Player Poll today, as the union interviewed 490 players to get their thoughts on all things NHL. Believe it or not, YOUR Boston Bruins did pretty well in the poll, making the list in everything from goalies to … [Read more...] about How did the Bruins fare in the NHLPA’s Player Poll?