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Unlucky Seven

Brace yourselves for seven more years of the Bettman

By Giesse
Patrice Bergeron celebrates with Ben Bishop and Steven Stamkos
Patrice Bergeron celebrates with Ben Bishop and Steven Stamkos
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The Bruins return to action tomorrow evening, hosting the Maple Leafs at 7:00PM.


  • At mid-season, Cam Neely is well aware of what lies ahead for the Bruins, and acknowledges consistency as an issue, especially at home.[BostonHerald]

  • Patrice Bergeron embodies what his peers look to as an example of what a player should be. For one NHL scout, he was the one that got away.[ScoutingPost]

  • Bergeron's game is noted for one skill that is usually frowned on at the All-Star Game...[BruinsDaily]

  • Plenty of fun was had, Bergeron participated in in the Accuracy Shooting Challenge, and Brent Burns and P.K. Subban clowned around a bit. (With video)[Bruins,NHL]

  • Despite some reservations about it, the new 3-on-3 format produced some energetic, entertaining play. The players seemed to enjoy it.[TheBostonGlobe]

  • Assessing Zdeno Chara: His performance has dropped from the lofty heights to the now merely good. The change happened at one watershed point last season.[WEEI]

  • Chara's record for the hardest shot still stands, but Shea Weber remains a threat.[BruinsDaily]

Elsewhere around the rink:


  • King for a day... it was nice to share the All-Star Game with the unlikely player who was key to making it all a rousing success.[TheStar]

  • The All-Star Game was nothing if not entertaining. Is that so bad?[NationalPost]

  • If you missed it, here's the game recap with GIFs.[WingingItInMotown]

  • Seven more years of the Bettman. Did someone break a mirror or something?[StLouisGameTime]

  • Have you seen That Guy? The one yelling "Shoot! SHOOT!" during a game? Andrew Ference would like a word with him. (With video)[CBC]

  • Ponder a few trade rumors from around the NHL, then consider the sources.[SpektorsHockey]

  • Wise words from a wealth advisor for NHLers and others who find themselves with big money coming in for only a limited career.[TheHockeyNews]

  • Of the NHL teams that did not make last year's playoffs, six are still at better than even odds to play in the postseason this year.[TheHockeyNews]