Bruins Select Urho Vaakanainen With 2017 First-Round NHL Draft Pick

Share this: The Boston Bruins picked a defenseman in the first round for the third consecutive NHL Draft with their selection of Finnish blueliner Urho Vaakanainen on Friday night. To learn more about the Bruins’ newest draft pick, check out his interview with NESN’s Sarah Davis in the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link

John Farrell Praises Sam Travis, Deven Marrero For Rising To Occassion

Share this: Sam Travis and Deven Marrero didn’t have much time to prepare for the Boston Red Sox’s game against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday. Both youngsters were immediately placed in the starting lineup after being called up from Triple-A Pawtucket, and they made their starts count. Travis and Marrero combined to go 3-for-7 with two RBIs and three runs scored in Boston’s 8-3 victory. After the game, Red Sox manager John Farrell praised the rookies for providing the team with a lift, especially considering the unusual circumstances. To hear what Farrell had to say, check out the video above from “Red Sox Final,” presented by Plainridge Park Casino. Thumbnail photo via Denny Medley/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link

Red Sox Ace Chris Sale Goes For Ninth Win Of 2017 In Phillies Series Finale

Share this: The Red Sox will send ace Chris Sale to the mound Friday night in Philadelphia as Boston aims for a four-game sweep of the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Sale owns an 8-2 record, a 2.97 ERA and 126 strikeouts in his first season with the Red Sox. For what to expect from Sale’s next outing, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link

Bruins Legend Bobby Orr Impressed With ‘Wonderful’ Charlie McAvoy

Share this: The Ames Hotel in Boston opened its new Bobby Orr suite Tuesday, and while the suite is a Boston Bruins fan’s dream come true, the B’s legend was more impressed with the young talent on the current roster. Although the Bruins were eliminated in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs by the Ottawa Senators, Orr doesn’t believe the B’s are that far away from getting back to the promised land. Orr specifically has been dazzled by rookie defenseman Charlie McAvoy. ” I was impressed with Charlie right out of the chute,” Orr told NESN.com’s Michaela Vernava. “He didn’t look like a player that was just playing his first game in the NHL. But Charlie, we look after Charlie, he’s one

Bruins Using NHL Scouting Combine To Further Analyze Best Draft Prospects

Share this: The Boston Bruins front office has scouted players in game action all season, but it got a chance to learn about these players’ character, personality and more during meetings at the recent NHL Scouting Combine. The combine is a great place for teams to meet with prospects and learn more about them. To hear B’s general manager Don Sweeney talk about his activity at the combine and preparation for the NHL Draft later this month in Chicago, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link

Red Sox’s Dustin Pedroia ‘Excited’ To Be Back After 10-Day DL Stint

Share this: Dustin Pedroia is one of baseball’s fiercest competitors, so you know he hates sitting on the sideline. Unfortunately for Pedroia, that’s what he had to do as he served a 10-day disabled list stint with a wrist injury. The Boston Red Sox welcomed Pedroia back Friday, though, and his return helped the Sox pick up a 5-3 win over the Detroit Tigers. Pedroia, as you could imagine, is “excited” to be back and is looking forward to trying to help his team string together some victories. To hear more from Pedroia, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. Thumbnail photo via Bob DeChiara/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link

Penguins One Win Away From Being First Repeat Stanley Cup Champion Since 1998

Share this: The Pittsburgh Penguins are one win away from becoming the first repeat Stanley Cup champion since the Detroit Red Wings in 1998. The Pens pushed the Nashville Predators to the brink of elimination Thursday night with a 6-0 rout in Game 5 at PPG Paints Arena. For highlights, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link