Share this: As far as the New England Patriots official and reported moves so far this offseason go, the reported signing of defensive lineman Lawrence Guy won’t make the headlines that the Brandin Cooks trade made. But he still could play an important role on the 2017 Pats. Guy, who reportedly signed a four-year, $20 million contract to join New England, should give the Patriots some nice depth on their interior defensive line. Hear NESN.com Patriots beat writer Doug Kyed and NESN’s Jahmai Webster break down the Patriots’ latest moves in the video from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank, above. More Stories Source link
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Patriots Switching Things Up At Tight End With Reported Dwayne Allen Trade
Share this: The New England Patriots reportedly added depth at tight end Wednesday by adding Dwayne Allen in a trade with the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for a fourth-round pick. The Patriots also received a sixth-round pick in the deal. Allen has spent the first five years of his career with the Colts, and he had 406 yards on 35 catches with six touchdowns last season. With this trade, it appears Martellus Bennett’s time in New England has come to an end after spending one year with the team. To hear more on Allen, check out the video above with NESN’s Nikki Reyes and NESN.com Patriots insider Doug Kyed on “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link
Bruins Prepare For Important Matchup With Second-Place Senators
The Boston Bruins are 8-2-0 under interim head coach Bruce Cassidy. The team is playing its best hockey of the season, and it’ll need to play another strong game on the road Monday night against the Ottawa Senators. The Sens are two points above the B’s for second place in the Atlantic Division, and another two points for either club would be a nice jolt to its playoff hopes. For more, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
Red Sox’s Offense Has Strong Day In Spring Training Win Vs. Twins
Share this: It’s still extremely early in spring training, but the Boston Red Sox’s offense had an encouraging outing Saturday against the Minnesota Twins. After only recording two hits Friday in a 3-2 loss to the New York Mets, the Red Sox tallied 13 in an 8-7 win over the Twins at JetBlue Park. Hear what Red Sox manager John Farrell said about the game in the video from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank, above. More Stories Source link
Xander Bogaerts Takes Practice Reps At Third Base In Preparation For WBC
Xander Bogaerts is used to manning shortstop for the Boston Red Sox, but he got some work in at another position on Friday. In preparation for the World Baseball Classic, Bogaerts took some reps at third base, which is where he’ll be playing for Team Netherlands in the tournament. Bogaerts is no stranger to third base, as he logged some time there in 2013 during the Red Sox World Series run. Still, he admitted there are some differences that take some getting used to. To hear what Bogaerts had to say, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank.
Bruce Cassidy Cites Bruins’ Physicality As Key Factor In 4-1 Win Over Kings
Share this: On the second night of a back-to-back, the Bruins could have come out sluggish, but the B’s earned a gritty 4-1 road win over the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday. Boston interim head coach Bruce Cassidy was impressed with his team’s effort, acknowledging their resiliency and will to win. Cassidy believes the Bruins’ physicality was a key proponent to the victory, as well as the play of backup goalie Anton Khudobin. To hear more from Cassidy, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link
Missed Opportunities, Mental Mistakes Haunt Bruins In 5-3 Loss To Ducks
Share this: The Boston Bruins had their chances to beat the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday night. However, the B’s were unable to capitalize on scoring opportunities and found themselves trailing the play too often which led to a 5-3 loss. The loss snapped the Bruins four-game winning streak and handed them their first loss under interim head coach Bruce Cassidy. Hear NESN’s Billy Jaffe break down the loss to the Ducks in the video from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank, above. More Stories Source link