Tag: David Backes

Breaking Down The Bruins, S2 E3: Not What We Expected

I think I can safely speak for everyone in the Boston area when I say that Ondrej Kase and Nick Ritchie were not exactly the two players we had in mind. Let me be abundantly clear, that is not to say that I don’t believe they’ll be helpful (dare I say instrumental) in helping the … Continue reading Breaking Down The Bruins, S2 E3: Not What We Expected →

Breaking Down The Bruins: Article 9, Handshakes… Only Handshakes

Well, can’t say the Blues didn’t earn it. That was one of the most exciting Stanley Cup Finals I’ve ever witnessed in my brief 22 years of existence. It had everything: hard hits (lots of them), suspensions, controversy, immaculate goaltending, and it went seven games. Where did the Bruins get beat? Or should I be … Continue reading Breaking Down The Bruins: Article 9, Handshakes… Only Handshakes →

Breaking Down The Bruins: Article 8, And Then There Were Two

Get ready for eight million references to Bobby Orr’s iconic goal, because it’s Bruins v. Blues for the honor to hoist Lord Stanley’s Cup. May 10th, 1970, Bobby Orr scored the game winning goal from Derek Sanderson past Glenn Hall in overtime clinching the Cup for Boston. It was also the last time that Boston … Continue reading Breaking Down The Bruins: Article 8, And Then There Were Two →