Deven Marrero’s time as a member of the Boston Red Sox has ended. The utility man was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks for a player to be named later or cash considerations Saturday. Marrero struggled early in his career, especially at the plate batting .208 in 236 at-bats. Now a Diamondback, Marrero should see more opportunity with Arizona than he would have in Boston where he was battling for the final bench spot. For Jerry Remy and Dave O’Brien’s breakdown of the trade, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
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Tuukka Rask’s Impressive Crease Coverage Results In Big Save Vs. Penguins
The Boston Bruins had an exciting 8-4 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night at TD Garden. And though it wasn’t exactly a defensive battle between the two sides, B’s netminder Tuukka Rask nevertheless made a stunning save while getting knocked over to help keep the Bruins in a position to win. To see the save, check out “DCU Save of the Day” video above, presented by Digital Federal Credit Union. Thumbnail photo via Bob DeChiara/USA TODAY Sports Images ... NESN.com
Complete Team Effort Key To Bruins’ Blowout Win Over Calgary Flames
The Bruins had an impressive 5-2 comeback victory over the Calgary Flames Tuesday night in Boston. The Bruins found themselves trailing 2-1 after the first period and came back to completely shut down the Flames offense in a dominant final 40 minutes. With leadership and focus from the veterans, to grit and hustle from the rookies, the Bruins pulled off an all-around team win. For Jack Edwards’ and Andy Brickley’s game breakdown, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
Bruce Cassidy Lauds Bruins’ Third-Period Effort In Win Over Devils
It wasn’t always pretty, but the Boston Bruins got it done. On the second night of a back-to-back, the Bruins scratched and clawed their way to a 5-3 win over the New Jersey Devils on Sunday. While the B’s weren’t overly sharp in the first two periods, they buckled down in the third, outscoring the Devils 2-0 in the final frame to clinch the road victory. To hear Bruce Cassidy’s thoughts on his team’s late-game effort, check out the video above from “Bruins Overtime Live,” presented by Ace Ticket. Thumbnail photo via Ed Mulholland/USA TODAY Sports ... NESN.com
Bruins’ Poor Start Too Much To Overcome In 4-2 Loss To Sabres
Patrice Bergeron was not happy the Boston Bruins lost Saturday night to the team at the bottom of the NHL’s Atlantic division. Bergeron spoke about how the B’s came out flat to start the first period and were never able to recover in Saturday’s 4-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. To watch Bergeron’s postgame comments, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
Bruce Cassidy Impressed By Performance Of Ducks Goalies In Bruins Loss
The Boston Bruins’ point streak was halted at 18 games Tuesday night, and much of that was due to the performance of Anaheim Ducks goaltenders John Gibson and Ryan Miller. The Bruins lost 3-1, not scoring until the final minute of the third period, and both netminders stifled Boston’s offense from start to finish, impressing B’s head coach Bruce Cassidy. For Cassidy’s interview, check out the”Bruins Overtime Live” video above, presented by Ace Ticket. Thumbnail photo via Bob DeChiara/USA TODAY Sports Images. ... NESN.com
Bruins Rookies Excited For First Regular Season Game Against Canadiens
The Boston Bruins are set to take on the Montreal Canadiens in the first regular season matchup between the two Original Six teams this campaign. And that means for Boston’s rookies, like Charlie McAvoy and Jake DeBrusk, it will be their first opportunity to experience one of the NHL’s most storied rivalries. For more on the rivalry and the Bruins’ prep for Saturday, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com