From a bottom-feeder in the Western Conference (Anaheim) to a constant favorite in the race for a Stanley Cup. The Boston Bruins are coming off a year in which they finished atop the Northeast Division and with the number two … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Ryan Boyd, Updates | Tagged Boston Bruins, NHL, Offseason, Tim Thomas, Tuukka Rask, Tyler Seguin, Zdeno Chara | Leave a commentWednesday’s Results Washington Capitals 2, Boston Bruins 1 (OT) (WAS wins the series, 4-3) Those Who Shined 1. Braden Holtby, Goaltenders, Washington Capitals Wait a second, who is this guy? After appearing in just 21 games in his career, Braden … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Ryan Boyd, Updates | Tagged Boston Bruins, Braden Holtby, Joel Ward, NHL, Stanley Cup, Tim Thomas, Washington Capitals | Leave a commentAfter some tough decisions, the rosters are finally set and it’s time for some all-star action from Ottawa. Team Chara was given the first pick, while Team Alfredsson went second; so, let’s see what we can expect when they hit … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Ryan Boyd, Updates | Tagged All-Star Game, Brian Campbell, Brian Elliott, Carey Price, Corey Perry, Dan Girardi, Daniel Alfredsson, Daniel Sedin, Dennis Wideman, Dion Phaneuf, Erik Karlsson, Evgeni Malkin, Henrik Lundqvist, Henrik Sedin, Hockey, James Neal, Jason Spezza, Jimmy Howard, Joffrey Lupul, Jonathan Quick, Kimmo Timonen, Marian Gaborik, Milan Michalek, NHL, Ottawa, Pavel Datsyuk, Phil Kessel, Ryan Suter, Steven Stamkos, Tim Thomas, Zdeno Chara | Leave a commentWith only three contests in the NHL Sunday, I figured I’d take a look at each. Washington Capitals (25-19-2) at Pittsburgh Penguins (26-17-4) Two teams fighting to remain in the Eastern Conference playoff picture are set to do battle Sunday … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Daily Previews, Ryan Boyd | Tagged Anaheim Ducks, Boston Bruins, Colorado Avalanche, Evgeni Malkin, Hockey, Matt Duchene, NHL, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Tim Thomas, Washington Capitals | Leave a commentGame to Watch Nashville Predators (26-15-4) at New York Rangers (28-11-4) Nashville is on a roll as they arrive at Madison Square Garden to square off with the Atlantic Division-leading Rangers. The Predators beat the New York Islanders 3-1 Monday … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Daily Previews, Ryan Boyd | Tagged Boston Bruins, Henrik Lundqvist, Hockey, Los Angeles Kings, Nashville Predators, New York Rangers, NHL, Pekka Rinne, Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning, Tim Thomas | Leave a commentIt’s official, the NHL has released its list of players for this years Tim Hortons All-Star Game to be held in Ottawa. The top six were picked through fan voting, which — not surprisingly — included four Senators, and the … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Ryan Boyd, Updates | Tagged Adam Henrique, Adam Larsson, Alex Ovechkin, Alexander Edler, All-Star Game, Anaheim Ducks, Boston Bruins, Brian Campbell, Brian Elliott, Buffalo Sabres, Calgary Flames, Carey Price, Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks, Claude Giroux, Cody Hodgson, Colin Greening, Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets, Corey Perry, Craig Smith, Dallas Stars, Dan Girardi, Daniel Alfredsson, Daniel Sedin, Dennis Wideman, Detroit Red Wings, Dion Phaneuf, Dustin Byfuglien, Edmonton Oilers, Erik Karlsson, Evgeni Malkin, Florida Panthers, Gabriel Landeskog, Henrik Lundqvist, Henrik Sedin, Hockey, Jamie Benn, Jarome Iginla, Jason Pominville, Jason Spezza, Jimmy Howard, Joffrey Lupul, John Tavares, Jonathan Quick, Jonathan Toews, Justin Faulk, Keith Yandle, Kimmo Timonen, Logan Couture, Los Angeles Kings, Luke Adam, Marian Gaborik, Marian Hossa, Matt Read, Mikko Koivu, Milan Michalek, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, NHL, Ottawa Senators, Patrick Kane, Pavel Datsyuk, Phil Kessel, Philadelphia Flyers, Phoenix Coyotes, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ryan Johansen, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Ryan Suter, San Jose Sharks, Sean Couturier, Shea Weber, St. Louis Blues, Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning, Tim Thomas, Toronto Maple Leafs, Tyler Seguin, Vancouver Canucks, Washington Capitals, Winnipeg Jets, Zdeno Chara | Leave a commentFind a better team than Boston in the NHL. Actually, better yet, search the standings of all professional sports and locate a club that matches up with the Bruins recent dominance. I dare you. Boston entered the 2011-2012 campaign fresh … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Ryan Boyd | Tagged Bobby Orr, Boston Bruins, Brad Merchand, Eastern Conference, Hockey, NHL, Tim Thomas, Tuukka Rask, Tyler Seguin, Zdeno Chara | Leave a commentFriday night was an offensive explosion all across the NHL. In five contests, 38 goals were recorded, 20 of which came in the second period. Easily the biggest offensive showcase came at Scotiabank Place. After a scoreless opening period, the … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Daily Previews, Ryan Boyd | Tagged Anaheim Ducks, Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Calgary Flames, Chris Pronger, Claude Giroux, Evander Kane, Florida Panthers, Ilya Bryzgalov, NHL, Ottawa Senators, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Tim Thomas, Toronto Maple Leafs, Wells Fargo Center, Winnipeg Jets | Leave a commentTuesday was an exciting night of hockey in the NHL. Eight of the 12 contest were decided by one goal, and five of those required extra time to find its winner. Surprisingly, two of the biggest contests were the exception … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Daily Previews, Ryan Boyd | Tagged Anaheim Ducks, Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, Ilya Bryzgalov, Jimmy Howard, Jonathan Toews, Marian Hossa, Minnesota Wild, NHL, Niklas Backstrom, Ottawa Senators, Patrick Kane, Philadelphia Flyers, Phoenix Coyotes, Pittsburgh Penguins, Tim Thomas, Tuukka Rask, Washington Capitals | Leave a commentRegardless of sport, defense is always a chief reason that a team wins a championship. The Dallas Mavericks, Green Bay Packers and Boston Bruins were all ranked in the top ten in defensive efficiency. Even the St. Louis Cardinals, who … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Ryan Boyd | Tagged Boston Bruins, Josh Harding, Matt Hackett, Minnesota Wild, NHL, Niklas Backstrom, Tim Thomas | Leave a comment