Stanley Cup of Chowder: FanShots

BOS @ NYR Game Chat

2009-11-01T18:01:52Z

BOS @ NYR Game Chat

For Hulk Hogan!

Bruins send Lefebvre back to Providence

2009-10-25T15:56:14Z

Bruins send Lefebvre back to Providence

The Bruins have assigned Guillaume Lefebvre to the Providence Bruins. Lefebvre is getting to know that stretch of I-95 between Boston and Providence pretty well.

NHLoL- Savard really, really likes celebrating goals.

2009-10-23T23:09:24Z

NHLoL- Savard really, really likes celebrating goals.

Really. I mean, really.

Ladies and Gentlemen, your Providence Bruins...

2009-10-21T21:23:48Z

Ladies and Gentlemen, your Providence Bruins...

The Bruins announced today that Marc Savard was placed on the long-term IR with a broken left foot and will be out at least 4-6 weeks. Savard injured the foot in the preseason and has been playing through the injury. He recently re-aggravated it and after tests decided to take some time for it hear. Trent Whitfield was called up from Providence today and will likely replace Savard in the lineup tonight.

According to Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe, this is how the line could shake out tonight:

Marco Sturm - Patrice Bergeron - Michael Ryder
Vladimir Sobotka - David Krejci - Blake Wheeler
Daniel Paille - Trent Whitfield - Mark Recchi
Brad Marchand - Steve Begin - Byron Bitz

Zdeno Chara - Derek Morris
Andrew Ference - Dennis Wideman
Mark Stuart - Matt Hunwick

Tim Thomas
Tuukka Rask

Savard Placed on IR, out 4-6 weeks

2009-10-21T14:17:06Z

Savard Placed on IR, out 4-6 weeks

Welp.

"Boston Bruins General Manager Peter Chiarelli announced today that the club has acquired a second...

2009-10-19T01:41:58Z

"Boston Bruins General Manager Peter Chiarelli announced today that the club has acquired a second round draft choice in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, the rights to unsigned draft choice Alexander Fallstrom and forward Craig Weller from the Minnesota Wild in exchange for forward Chuck Kobasew."

Bruins official site

Wideman out for Monday's game

2009-10-11T17:20:02Z

Wideman out for Monday's game

Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe is reporting that Dennis Wideman will miss Monday afternoon's game against the Colorado Avalanche with a left shoulder injury. Wideman left the game in the 2nd period last night and did not return to the ice. He didn't skate with the team at practice today either. He will be replaced in the lineup by Johnny Boychuk, who will see his first ice time of the season.

"I wanted to stay in Boston and I just enjoy everything about being a Bruin and the city, the...

2009-10-08T00:17:37Z

"I wanted to stay in Boston and I just enjoy everything about being a Bruin and the city, the organization and coming to the rink here, it’s always a good feeling"

Milan Lucic

Lucic signed to 3-year extension

2009-10-06T20:49:18Z

Lucic signed to 3-year extension

Money details to follow. Awesome news if it's a reasonable figure.

Video tribute to Fred Cusick from Saturday night's game. H/T to Hub Hockey and YouTube user...

2009-10-05T22:20:19Z

Video tribute to Fred Cusick from Saturday night's game. H/T to Hub Hockey and YouTube user dafoomie for the video. By the way, what is up with the ass clown in Whalers jersey? Dude, show some respect. We know you have no respect for yourself because you are still rooting for the team that turned its back on you, but show some respect for a legend and a sports broadcasting pioneer.

I'm calling it right now. Bergy will score 20+ goals this year.

2009-09-30T01:48:13Z

I'm calling it right now. Bergy will score 20+ goals this year.

Stanley Cup of Chowder featured on NY Times Slap Shot Blog

2009-09-30T00:07:56Z

Stanley Cup of Chowder featured on NY Times Slap Shot Blog

The New York Times Slap Shot Blog asked me to participate in their "Hockey Night in Blogdom" series this season. Their "30 Teams in 30 Minutes" season preview is up now.

One more reason to make fun of the Habs

2009-09-27T18:00:08Z

One more reason to make fun of the Habs

The Montreal Canadiens are heading to a Christian retreat called Teen Ranch for "team bonding". You can't make this stuff up. I realize that a lot of teams do these pre-season team-building trips, but when you pick a place called Teen Ranch, you are just asking for ridicule.

Bruins promote Don Sweeney to Assistant GM

2009-09-27T14:06:19Z

Bruins promote Don Sweeney to Assistant GM

The Bruins announced yesterday that they have promoted Director of Hockey Operations Don Sweeney to the position of Assistant General Manager. Sweeney will share the responsibilities of Assistant GM with Jim Benning, who currently holds the position.

Milan Lucic and Chris Neil are in mid-season form

2009-09-26T12:21:32Z

Milan Lucic and Chris Neil are in mid-season form

Jeff LoVecchio does his best Milan Lucic impression...OK, maybe not quite.

2009-09-24T23:29:00Z

Jeff LoVecchio does his best Milan Lucic impression...OK, maybe not quite.

Kovalchuk to the Bruins???

2009-09-24T23:14:21Z

Kovalchuk to the Bruins???

Let me tell Andrew Ference, one defenseman to another, he should spend more time worrying about...

2009-09-23T22:39:23Z

Let me tell Andrew Ference, one defenseman to another, he should spend more time worrying about going to back to get the puck than to worry about Paul Kelly's ability to do the job as head of the PA. When [Ference] was in junior, I assume he wasn't going to college...so I ask, what makes him so [expletive] smart?! They had a guy like Chris Chelios in that room [in Chicago] who disagreed, told them to wait and think.
Maybe guys like Ference should take time to listen to guys who are older and smarter.

Brad Park on Andrew Ference's comments about Paul Kelly's firing as head of the NHLPA

Bruins send Max Sauve back to junior team

2009-09-22T03:29:07Z

Bruins send Max Sauve back to junior team

The Bruins have returned forward Max Sauve to his junior team, Val d’Or Foreurs (QMJHL). Sauve had a goal and two assists in 3 preseason games.

TSN: Bruins and Maple Leafs close to finalizing deal for Kessel

2009-09-18T22:35:43Z

TSN: Bruins and Maple Leafs close to finalizing deal for Kessel

Darren Dreger of TSN is reporting that the Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs are close to finalizing a trade involving Phil Kessel. No details are available yet, but it looks like Phil Kessel will be packing his bags and slapping a YYZ tag on his luggage.