Share this: NHL free agency opens at noon ET on Saturday, and a pair of Stanley Cup-winning veterans should be among the most sought after forwards. Pittsburgh Penguins center Nick Bonino and Washington Capitals winger Justin Williams reportedly are drawing interest from multiple teams as July 1 approaches. Both players have won multiple championships in their careers. For more on Bonino and Williams, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. Related NESN.com Stories Source link
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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
Here’s What To Expect From Golden Knights During NHL Expansion Draft
Share this: Who will the Vegas Golden Knights select? On Sunday, all 30 NHL teams released their list of protected players ahead of Wednesday’s NHL Expansion Draft, and the Boston Bruins elected not protect defensemen Adam McQuaid and Colin Miller, among a host of other players. So, what should we expect from the Golden Knights this week? Hear NESN’s Billy Jaffe break down the possibilities in the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link
Don Sweeney, Bruins Preparing For Upcoming NHL Draft At Scouting Combine
Share this: The hockey season almost is over with the Stanley Cup Final underway, but the hard work never stops in the NHL. That includes for the league’s general managers, who currently are looking into building their 2017-18 teams, including through the upcoming NHL draft. One of those GMs is the Boston Bruins’ Don Sweeney, who Friday talked about the draft and more in the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link
NHL Playoffs Schedule: Dates, Times, TV Listings For Conference Finals
Share this: The Pittsburgh Penguins and Anaheim Ducks won their respective Game 7’s on Wednesday, and the NHL conference finals matchups officially are set. The Ducks have home-ice advantage over the Nashville Predators and will host them at Honda Center on Friday to kick off the Western Conference Final. In the East, the Penguins and the Ottawa Senators will face off at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh on Saturday. Here are the full schedule and TV listings for the NHL conference finals. Eastern Conference Final (all times ET)Game 1 at Penguins: Saturday, May 13, at 7 p.m.; NBCGame 2 at Penguins: Monday, May 15, at 8 p.m.; NBCSNGame 3 at Senators: Wednesday, May 17, at 8 p.m.; NBCSNGame 4 at Senators: Friday, May 19, at 8
Relive Bobby Orr’s Iconic, Stanley Cup-Winning Goal, 47 Years Ago Today
Share this: On May 10, 1970, Bobby Orr leaped into the air and landed in Boston Bruins immortality. The Bruins defenseman is widely regarded as one of the best NHL players of all time, but his most recognizable achievement came exactly 47 years ago Wednesday. During overtime in Game 4 of the 1970 Stanley Cup Final against the St. Louis Blues, Orr took a perfect feed from teammate Derek Sanderson in front of the net and beat Blues goaltender Glenn Hall for a game-winning goal that gave Boston its first Stanley Cup championship since 1941. Immediately after the heroic score, Orr took flight, creating one of the most iconic images in hockey history. Celebrate the 47th anniversary of Orr’s incredible goal by watching rare restored
Watch Bruins Players’ Postgame Reactions After 3-2 Double OT Win Vs. Senators
Share this: The Boston Bruins beat the Ottawa Senators 3-2 in double overtime to force a Game 6 at TD Garden on Sunday afternoon. Bruins Forward Sean Kuraly scored his first two career goals in the NHL, including the game-winning goal in double overtime. To hear Kuraly and Co. after the game, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link