The Blackhawks quietly shuffled the process titles of a number of front-office workers all the way through the coronavirus pandemic, no longer lengthy after firing president John McDonough and successfully finishing the former technology of the franchise. The motivation at the back of the shuffling used to be twofold, basic supervisor Stan Bowman mentioned Monday — first, to offer larger weight and affect to a couple more youthful voices, and 2d, to place extra assets towards discovering affordable, younger avid gamers who can assist the Hawks live on their forthcoming salary-cap crunch. “We took this as an opportunity, with the pause in the season, to look at where we were as an organization and where the league was heading
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Berkshire Bank Hockey Night In New England: Projected
The Boston Bruins could also be getting some reinforcements again once they look to even the sequence in Game four on Wednesday evening in opposition to the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. The B’s had been with out Marcus Johansson (sickness) for Games three and four and John Moore (higher physique) for the primary three video games of the sequence, however head coach Bruce Cassidy mentioned the duo shall be within the lineup in the event that they really feel effectively sufficient earlier than the 7 p.m. ET puck drop. With Moore and Johansson doubtlessly again in, that leaves Karson Kuhlman and Steven Kampfer as wholesome scratches. Johansson is predicted to skate on the second line on David Krejci’s proper
Berkshire Bank Hockey Night In New England: Projected Bruins-Blue Jackets Lines, Pairings
The Boston Bruins have been unable to catch a break with injuries this season, and their lineup Tuesday night illustrates their recent strife quite well. The Bruins will be without Matt Grzelcyk, David Pastrnak, Jake DeBrusk and Kevan Miller for their clash with the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. As such, Trent Frederic and Steven Kampfer will get shots in the lineup Tuesday. Frederic, who was recalled Tuesday morning on an emergency basis, will center the third line with Joakim Nordstrom and David Backes on his wings. Charlie Coyle will bump up to the second line right wing as a result. As for the blue line, Kampfer will join John Mo... NESN.com
Berkshire Bank Hockey Night In New England: Projected Bruins-Senators Lines, Pairings
BOSTON — The Boston Bruins are looking to extend their point streak to 19 games, and they’ll attempt to do it with a fresh face in the lineup. Injuries have been commonplace for the Bruins this season, and entering Saturday night’s tilt against the lowly Ottawa Senators at TD Garden, Boston will be without Jake DeBrusk (lower-body), Marcus Johansson (shoulder), David Pastrnak (thumb) and Kevan Miller (upper-body). With so many players unavailable, Lee Stempniak is the next guy in line to get a chance with the Bruins. Unlike many others who have gotten a shot with the big club this season, Stempniak is a seasoned NHL veteran, with 909 career NHL ga... NESN.com
Patriots’ Tom Brady Wants Six-Year-Old Daughter, Vivian, To Play Hockey
After winning Super Bowl LIII, Tom Brady made the trek out to Disney World for spectacular festivities, including a parade. That wasn’t all Brady did while in Disney, though. The New England Patriots star quarterback talked to Good Morning America’s Michael Strahan to discuss the future of his children. Brady told Strahan his six-year old daughter, Vivian, is “a great little athlete,” indicating that his daughter could be playing organized sports in the future. To the liking of hockey fans everywhere, the 41-year-old is trying to get his young daughter into the sport, but his wife Gisele Bunchen is not too keen on that. “I’m trying t... NESN.com
Berkshire Bank Hockey Night In New England: Projected Bruins-Blues Lines, Pairings
BOSTON — The Boston Bruins look to halt their losing streak at two when they welcome the St. Louis Blues to TD Garden on Thursday. Boston is coming off a 4-3 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday while the Blues have won three of their last four games. This is the first time the two clubs have met this season. The Bruins’ lines will look a tad different as David Backes and John Moore return to the lineup after being healthy scratches in Wednesday’s contest. Backes will play on Sean Kuraly’s right side, meaning Ryan Donato will man the fourth line’s right wing. Peter Cehlarik returns to the second line for the
Berkshire Bank Hockey Night In New England: Projected Bruins-Sabres Lines, Pairings
The Boston Bruins look to remain undefeated in 2019 when they welcome the Buffalo Sabres to TD Garden on Saturday for an Atlantic Division matchup. The two teams each have 50 points, so a win for either side will be crucial in the standings. This will be the fourth and final time the clubs meet in the regular season. Buffalo will look to even the season series 2-2 after the Black and Gold won their most recent matchup last Saturday in comeback fashion. A win for Boston also would make it four straight. Boston will get David Backes back after he served a three-game suspension and will return to the second line to