Might not seem like a big deal, but this means we get what we really want - more Bear.

Kathryn Tappen, studio host for NESN's coverage of Boston Bruins games got married this weekend to New Jersey Devils defenseman Jay Leach.

H/T to In Lou We Trust...and to Jay Leach

Former Bruins enforcer Chris "Knuckles" Nilan was arrested on Wednesday afternoon after allegedly stealing a swimsuit from Lord & Taylor at South Shore Plaza. Police say that the 51 year old former NHL player went into a dressing and put on a Tommy Bahama swimsuit under the shorts his was wearing and walked out of the store. Security guards followed Nilan out of the store and confronted him. Nilan allegedly tried to take a swing at one of the guards but missed. The Police later arrived and arrested Mr. Nilan. He appeared in Quincy District Court on Thursday, where the case was dismissed and he was order to pay $100 in court fees. Nilan told people, "I just wanted to save a few bucks"

ESPN's Scott Burnside thinks that the Washington Capitals would have been a better choice for the Winter Classic. I have to agree with Burnside, but I am excited about the game no matter who the opponent is.

TSN.ca posted a short video profiling Milan Lucic and his chance to represent Canada at the 2010 Winter Olympics in his hometown of Vancouver.

Gare Joyce's piece for ESPN The Magazine on the 2006 NHL Scouting Combine and NHL Entry Draft. After reading this article, it is obvious that Phil Kessel has matured a lot in the past 3 years.

Krejci signed to 3-year deal of $3.5, $3.75 and $4 million per year today, per TSN