The Boston Bruins will be sending seven players to Toronto this fall to participate in the World Cup of Hockey. David Krejci and David Pastrnak were named to Team Czech Republic, while Patrice Bergeron (Team Canada), Zdeno Chara (Team Europe), Dennis Seidenberg (Europe), Tuukka Rask (Team Finland) and Loui Eriksson (Team Sweden) also made the team. Boston’s seven selections were tied with the Washington Capitals and Detroit Red Wings for third-most in the NHL. The Tampa Bay Lightning (10) and Chicago Blackhawks (9) finished first and second in that category. Montreal Canadiens defenseman P.K. Subban was arguably the biggest surprise snub left o...
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Twins Releasing David Ortiz ‘Boston’s Gain’: ‘It Was A Mistake,’ GM Says
It might have been the single greatest stroke of luck in Boston sports history. For Minnesota Twins general manager Terry Ryan, however, releasing David Ortiz 14 years ago is a nightmare he’s embracing. “There’s no hiding that one,” Ryan told Twins.com’s Rhett Bollinger recently. “You can put that one in there and lock it down. I’m not running from it. I’m proud of what he’s done. Obviously, it was a mistake. The guy has been a great representation of the Boston Red Sox and Major League Baseball for a long time. And it’s Boston’s gain and Minnesota’s loss. And I take full responsibility.” Though Ortiz’s struggles throu...
Ducks’ Frederik Andersen Comes Up With Big Stop On David Pastrnak (Video)
The Boston Bruins’ David Pastrnak had a golden opportunity to get his team back in the game Tuesday night against the Ducks, but Anaheim goalie Frederik Andersen didn’t let that happen. Pastrnak was closing in on Andersen on his second breakaway chance of the night, but Andersen made one of his 21 saves in the Ducks’ 6-2 win. Hear NESN’s Andy Brickley and Jack Edwards break down the play in the DCU Save of the Day above. Thumbnail photo via Kelvin Kuo/USA TODAY Sports Images ...
Bill Belichick Taunts Colts-Fan David Letterman: ‘It Was Only A 38-Point Win’
Bill Belichick might have smiled more in his appearance on the “Late Show with David Letterman” than in all of 2014 combined. The New England Patriots head coach was funny and laid back in his talk show appearance, and some of his best moments came when he was taunting Letterman, a huge Indianapolis Colts fan. “You pretty much extinguished my Colts,” Letterman said. “How do you feel about that?” “Well, it was only a 38-point win,” Belichick said smiling about the Patriots’ 45-7 AFC Championship Game win. When the subject turned to running back LeGarrette Blount, Belichick got another dig in. “He had a good gam...
David Ortiz, Chris Archer Face Off In Latest Red Sox-Rays Rematch (Video)
All eyes will be on David Ortiz and Chris Archer during Friday night’s matchup between the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays in Florida. The Red Sox slugger and Rays starter had themselves a little back-and-forth after their last meeting, when Archer didn’t appreciate the length of Ortiz’s trot after he hit a three-run homer off him. So will they bring the gloves out during this latest series? Check out Don Orsillo and Jerry Remy’s take in the video above. Next Article >> Jerry Remy On Koji Uehara:...
Jared Knight Set to Skate With David Krejci, Milan Lucic on First Line for Bruins’ Home Preseason Opener
BOSTON -- The Bruins will play their first game on TD Garden ice this season on Friday night, and captain Zdeno Chara will be in the lineup for the preseason home opener against the New York Islanders. Chara had a scare earlier in the week when he was hit on the inside of the left leg with a shot during practice on Monday. He did not play in Tuesday's Black and White Game in Providence, R.I., or the club's first preseason game in Ottawa on Wednesday, but he avoided serious injury and has been cleared to play on Friday."Yeah, I'm very glad that it wasn't [serious]," Chara said after Friday's morning skate at the Garden. "Obviously, it's something that you'll worry
Ferguson dodges David de Gea criticism
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was reluctant to criticise goalkeeper David de Gea following his performance in Sunday's Community Shield triumph.PA PhotosDavid de Gea looks dejected after conceding his second goal of the game at Wembley• United fightback stuns City• Community Shield gallery United mounted an impressive comeback to win 3-2 against their rivals Manchester City, who had taken the lead through a Joleon Lescott header, when De Gea was hesitant, and a long-range strike from Edin Dzeko that caught the Spanish shot-stopper off guard.Asked about Dezko's goal, Ferguson said: "Well it was bending a little bit ... it's difficult to say."The Red Devils rallied in the second half to claim victory as Chris Smalling diverted home and then Nani completed