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Bitz proves upwardly mobile

WILMINGTON - Byron Bitz isn’t a prototypical first-line NHL winger, because his shot isn’t that hard, his speed only average, and his hands fairly pedestrian, although sometimes suprisingly quick and accurate. For instance, his pinpoint dish to Milan ...

From KEVIN PAUL DUPONT, Boston Globe,  23 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Marco Sturm,  Marc Savard,  Claude Julien,  In Style,  Glen Murray

Pivotal moment for Bruins

Marc Savard, a sometimes impatient patient, did what he was told. For bone strength, he diligently drank milk, although he sometimes opted for the chocolate variety, just to break up the moo-notony. Once a day, he applied an electric bone stimulator, ...

From KEVIN PAUL DUPONT, Boston Globe,  22 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Marc Savard,  Claude Julien,  Patrice Bergeron,  Ryan Miller,  Marco Sturm

New college initiative is ready to put Kelly at the head of the class

Paul Kelly, given the heave-ho Aug. 31 as boss of the NHL Players Association, will be named again as an executive director Tuesday afternoon in a news conference held in the shadows of Harvard Stadium. But this time, Kelly will be named executive ...

From KEVIN PAUL DUPONT, Boston Globe,  22 Nov 2009

Related Topics: National Collegiate Athletic Association,  Harvard University,  Paul Kelly,  Marc Savard,  Joe Thornton

Lucic can’t fight, so he pounds one in

BUFFALO - Milan Lucic was back at work last night, playing his second game in as many nights after fracturing his right index finger Oct. 16, but it will be a while before the hulking left winger is able to use all his tools. One of the game’s best and ...

From KEVIN PAUL DUPONT, Boston Globe,  21 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Marc Savard,  Tim Thomas,  Claude Julien,  Tuukka Rask,  Ryan Miller

Bergeron’s tip lifts Bruins in OT

BUFFALO - In a season full of missteps, miscues, and inconsistent offense, the Bruins took a second strong step forward in as many nights, pinning a 2-1 loss on the Sabres when Patrice Bergeron tipped home Zdeno Chara’s long-range wrister with 47 ...

From KEVIN PAUL DUPONT, Boston Globe,  21 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Patrice Bergeron,  Paul Gaustad,  Claude Julien,  Ryan Miller,  Tuukka Rask

Waiting for full view, not shadow of a team

Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli hasn’t liked what he’s seen of late - his club’s overtime loss in Pittsburgh on Saturday, followed by Monday night’s dud at the Garden against the Islanders - but he’s reserving judgment until front-liners Milan ...

From KEVIN PAUL DUPONT, Boston Globe,  19 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Marc Savard,  Claude Julien,  Marco Sturm

A positively frustrating loss

PITTSBURGH - For 59 minutes 59.6 seconds, the Bruins did a great many things right here last night, despite ultimately frittering away a victory and what could end up being a very valuable point in the standings. “Very frustrating,’’ said Boston center ...

From KEVIN PAUL DUPONT, Boston Globe,  15 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Patrice Bergeron,  Bill Guerin,  Marco Sturm,  Jay McKee,  Pascal Dupuis

Players need protection from protective equipment

Cam Neely, like a lot of people in hockey, can’t positively identify the root of the problem, but the Bruins’ Hall of Fame winger figures he would begin by scrutinizing the equipment. “These,’’ said Neely, pointing emphatically to his right elbow. “And ...

From KEVIN PAUL DUPONT, Boston Globe,  15 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Cam Neely (hockey),  Peter Chiarelli,  Colin Campbell,  Paul Kelly,  Mike Richards

Bruins find scoring touch in loss to Penguins

PITTSBURGH - On the verge of their most exciting win this season, set to dump the Penguins for a second time in five days after chiseling away at deficits of 1-0, 2-1, 3-2, and 4-3, the Bruins saw the aging and funky Igloo transform into a house of ...

From KEVIN PAUL DUPONT, Boston Globe,  15 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Pascal Dupuis,  Bill Guerin,  Patrice Bergeron,  Evgeni Malkin,  Claude Julien

Thomas gets help, gives nothing

Maybe he didn’t get to relax, or let his guard down, or allow his mind to wander during timeouts to some warm Caribbean isle, but Tim Thomas finally got to breathe a little last night, which is something he’s rarely been able to do this season. “Our ...

From KEVIN PAUL DUPONT, Boston Globe,  11 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Tim Thomas,  Patrice Bergeron,  Daniel Paille,  Overstock.com, Inc.,  Glasgow Rangers

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