Its been a while since we have had an update. In that time Bruins nation has gone through some serious ups and downs. First a shaky and slow start to the season, the B’s look like they are having a really hard time finding themselves. They have been inconsistent at best. Its still early, lets hope they wake up and turn this bus around. The next big news item is that Lucic is out on long term injured reserve. He underwent successful surgery on his right index finger this past Sunday. He will miss at least 10 games. That sucks. Third, the popular Chuck Kobasew is now a member of the Wild. Who saw that coming? In return the B’s pick up a 2011 second-round pick, veteran forward Craig Weller, and the rights to fourth-round pick Alexander Fallstrom. A quick google on Weller shows
2007-2008 COYOTES 59 3 8 11 -7 80 0 0 1 72 4.2
2008-2009 WILD 36 1 2 3 -3 47 1 0 0 27 3.7
for the last couple of years. Not that impressive but he is a big boy. He comes in at 6′4 220lbs and 28 years old. Thats a big body to clean out the corners.
The final thing to note is that Bruins have recalled Vladimir Sobotka and Brad Marchand from Providence, this is a great opportunity for these two to make a spot for themselves on the B’s. I wish them well. It should be really exciting to watch the new guys the next few games.
What are you guys/girls thinking?
AHL, Bruins, Trades, lucic
Boston Bruins Foundation, lucic, Marchand, Weller
The Providence Bruins were eliminated after losing two straight at home. Sunday’s loss was a lost in OT and Mondays was… well, it was just a loss.
The plus side is that the Providence club is a young team which bodes well for Boston’s hockey future.
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Captain Jeremy Reich leads the Providence Bruins against the Hershey Bears
After winning the series opening in Hershey, the Providence Bruins fell the Bears last night.
Tukka Rask did all he could with 37 saves and Brad Marchand’s power play goal came too late in the third as the B’s came up short.
The B’s play at the Dunk this Friday, Sunday and Monday at 7:05! It’s yet to be announced if Lucic or the other cleared Big Bruins will actually be playing in Providence.
AHL, Providence
Time to turn our attention to the Providence Bruins who will take on the Hershey Bears for a chance to advance to the final round of the Calder Cup. The battle begins tomorrow at Hershey.
Eastern Conference Finals – Series “M” (best-of-7)
E1-Hershey Bears vs. A2-Providence Bruins
Game 1 – Sat., May 16 – Providence at Hershey, W 3-2
Game 2 – Sun., May 17 – Providence at Hershey, L 1-2
Game 3 – Fri., May 22 – Hershey at Providence, 7:05
Game 4 – Sun., May 24 – Hershey at Providence, 7:05
*Game 5 – Mon., May 25 – Hershey at Providence, 4:05
*Game 6 – Wed., May 27 – Providence at Hershey, 7:00
*Game 7 – Thu., May 28 – Providence at Hershey, 7:00
Lets go Bruins!
AHL, Bruins, Providence
The B’s advanced to the semi finals and now hold a 1-0 lead in the series after beating the Worcester Sharks in Providence 3-2. The B’s won thanks to goals from Marty St. Pierre who saw time in Boston this year, Brad Marchand and Lucic Crew favorite and Providence captain Jeremy Reich.
The B’s advanced to semi’s after dispatching Portland in five games. They won last Friday night thanks to the game winner by Peter Shaefer who saw time with Boston last season. Rask has continued to show that he is NHL ready with his rock steady performance between the pipes.
The Lucic Crew should be representing at the Dunk on May 8th!
Providence beats Portland 2-1 to advance to the Atlantic Division semis
The Bruins line up to shake hands with the Pirates
AHL, Providence
Marchand, Providence, Rask, Reich, St. Pierre
The Providence Bruins took down the Portland Pirates 2-1 in game 2 of the first round of the Calder Cup playoffs.
Goals were scored by P-Bruins who have made significant appearances in Boston. The first was scored by Vladimir Sobotka and the game winner by Jeremy Reich.
It was a very physical game with the Pirates seeming to be outmuscling the B’s until the third. Sobotka was all over the ice hitting people and creating offense. He also received a 10 minute misconduct in the third.
All in all it was a great game with some great hockey being played the whole time.
The Providence Bruins warm up prior to their round 1 game against the Portland Pirates
The Pirates and P-B's get into it.
The ever fiery Sobtka needs to be escorted away by officials
The Providence Bruins beat the Portland Pirates in game 2 of the Calder Cup playoffs
AHL, Providence
Reich, sobotka
