We’re still months away from the start of the NHL season, but hockey isn’t totally out of action. While Boston Bruins stars like Patrice Bergeron and Brad Marchand still are enjoying the offseason, future Bruins have been putting in work at the team’s development camp. The four-day camp, which wrapped up Sunday, took Boston prospects on a collision course of both on- and off-ice lessons. And it’s safe to say these youngsters learned a lot about what it takes to be a professional. To hear from several Bruins prospects about their development camp experience, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s Un... NESN.com
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Bruins’ Patrice Bergeron Says It’s ‘Tough’ To Lose Colin Miller In Expansion Draft
The Boston Bruins were forced to part ways with one of their bright young players Wednesday night. Defenseman Colin Miller is headed to the Vegas Golden Knights after being selected by the new NHL club in the expansion draft in Las Vegas. Patrice Bergeron, who was in Vegas to receive his fourth Frank J. Selke Trophy at the NHL Awards, said it’s tough to see Miller go, as the 24-year-old was a part of the Bruins’ plans moving forward. To hear what else Bergeron had to say of Miller, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
Bruins Reveal Protected List Ahead Of NHL Expansion Draft; Colin Miller Is Exposed
The Las Vegas Golden Knights will have their pick of the Boston Bruins’ litter. The Bruins announced Sunday on their website their list of protected players ahead of the upcoming NHL Expansion Draft. Boston opted to keep 11 of their leading figures (plus five of their first- and second-year players, who are exempt from the draft) far from the clutches of the Golden Knights, who can select one Bruin. Protected playersDavid BackesPatrice BergeronZdeno CharaDavid KrejciTorey KrugBrad MarchandKevin MillerRiley NashDavid PastrnakTuukka RaskRyan Spooner Exposed playersNESN.com
Ray Bourque Is ‘Very Impressed’ With Bruins Defenseman Charlie McAvoy
The Bruins currently are on summer vacation, but B’s legend Ray Bourque has encouraging words for Boston fans. NESN.com’s Michaela Vernava caught up with Bourque to talk about young Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy and his future with the Black and Gold. Bourque said he’s very excited to see McAvoy play a full season and is “very impressed with the young guy so far.” To hear more from Bourque, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
Ray Bourque Believes Bruins Need To Score First In Must-Win Game 6
The fifth annual Corey C. Griffin NHL Alumni Pro-Am took place Saturday benefitting Boston Children’s Hospital. Former Boston Bruins defenseman Ray Bourque took part in the event for the Boston Bruins Foundation and caught up with NESN’s Michaela Vernava afterward. To hear Bourque talk about the event and the Bruins’ series against the Ottawa Senators, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
Did Senators Player ‘Chirping’ David Krejci Wake Up Bruins In Game 5?
The Boston Bruins seemed to have a fire lit under them in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series against the Ottawa Senators. And it might have been the Sens’ own fault. The Bruins were able to win to pick up the 3-2 win in overtime Friday after falling behind 2-0 in the second period while facing elimination. But Boston coach Bruce Cassidy thought it might’ve had something to do with what was said to David Krejci after the Bruins forward took a knee-on-knee hit from Senators defenseman Chris Wideman at the end of the opening period. “I think when the hit on Krejci, when they started chirping (Krejci), I think
Bruins Notes: Riley Nash Takes Heat For Controversial Overtime Penalty In Game 3
BOSTON — The Bruins and Ottawa Senators played a thrilling Game 3 of their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series at TD Garden on Monday night. The physicality went up several notches compared to the two previous games, and offense was aplenty as the Senators emerged victorious 4-3 after Bobby Ryan scored in overtime to give Ottawa a 2-1 series lead. The penalty that resulted in Ottawa’s overtime power play drew plenty of criticism. B’s forward Riley Nash was hit along the boards, went to retaliate and was the only player sent to the penalty box. Nash didn’t blame the referees after the loss. He blamed himself. “I think it was p... NESN.com