Brad Marchand harries Jaroslav Halak
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Keep Calm and Bergeron.
Bruce Cassidy is confident that his team will do what needs to be done to win in this odd playoff year. NHL
So far, Bruins players have not been among those NHLers voicing concerns about returning to playoff hockey. HockeyBuzz
Which 30 Bruins will move forward with the team into Phase 3? 985 THe Sports Hub
Having fled Boston with only his girlfriend, dog, and carry-on luggage, Joakim Nordstrom got to see first hand how Sweden approached COVID-19. He spoke about how that differed from the Bay State’s approach. Boston Herald
Elsewhere around the rink:
In news of former Bruins: Jarome Iginla’s call to join the Hall of Fame begs the reminder that he could have been a Bruin a little longer. Scouting Post Mark Recchi recalled his favorite Stanley Cup playoff goal, and yes, it involved the Bruins- just not as we would have hoped. NHL A quintet of forgettable signings for the Islanders includes a couple of former Bruins. Eyes on Isles You can now snap up Brad Stuart’s snazzy villa with ocean views. Los Angeles Times
Which players will walk away with all the annual NHL Awards hardware? The Score
Dive into four misconceptions and one sure thing about the NHL Draft upcoming this Friday evening. The Hockey News
The Hockey Diversity Alliance has met, and have now stated their goals. (Video, 38:34) YouTube
The Queer Eye crew took on a challenge when they agreed to polish Gritty. NHL
Remember Bruin Eddie LeBec from “Cheers”? The character was abruptly written out in a deliberately bizzare way following the actor’s on-air faux pas. Looper
COVID-19, Stanley Cup Playoff structure in the news:
And, naturally, which party wll be called upon to bear the brunt of recovering lost revenue, perhaps for years to come? The Hockey News
Pssst! The hubub is now swirling around Edmonton and Toronto. Sportsnet
As of June 8th, 26 NHLers have tested positive for COVID-19. NBC Sports