Posts Tagged ‘Vancouver Canucks’

Un-B-elievable: Boston Bruins Acquire the 2011 Stanley Cup

By Cassie Villa After 39 long years, the Boston Bruins finally got the chance to bring the Stanley Cup back home to Boston. After four long 7-game series’ against Montreal, Philly, and Tampa, the B’s shut the Vancouver Canucks down 4-0 during the Stanley Cup Final. Finally, all the teams hard work has paid off, [...]

Tomas Kaberle Trade Proves Successful for Bruins

By Luca Vacca In their (successful) pursuit of the Stanley Cup, the Boston Bruins made quite a few moves bolstering their lineup. At the deadline, their most expensive deal was adding puckmoving defender Tomas Kaberle from the Toronto Maple Leafs. In order to acquire the veteran, the Bruins were forced to part with one of [...]

Boston’s 4-0 Victory in Vancouver Brings the Stanley Cup to Beantown

  By Jeff Quirin Only one long standing drought would end Wednesday night in Vancouver. With a Bruins standard issue effort best described as “gutsy”, Boston quenched their 39 year thirst. Defeating the Canucks and their ravenous fans 4-0 to earn the franchise’s 6th championship. Tim Thomas was up to his old tricks, Venturing as [...]

Ten Reasons Why the Bruins Beat Vancouver

Alexander Monaghan runs both NHLHotStove.com and Daily Faceoff. In fairness to both audiences, this short piece will run cross-promotionally. Stay tuned for additional coverage on the Stanley Cup Finals from both excellent writing staffs. By Alexander Monaghan President Tonight, the Boston Bruins hoisted the Stanley Cup for the first time since 1972, turning Beantown back [...]

Bruins, Canucks both Optimistic for a Final W

By Alexander Monaghan President There are many storylines tonight but the actual game is the story.  We can focus on every minuscule elementbut at this point the only thing both teams are focused on is winning. Winning Lord Stanley’s Cup, the greatest prize in the history of the sport, which will be given to the undisputed champion [...]

Game 7: The Determining Factors in Which Team Will Hoist Lord Stanley

By David Strehle NHL Hot Stove Creative Editor “When we’re in the garage or driveway playing as a kid and you’re fantasizing, well, I was Stevie Yzerman, which doesn’t make sense for a goalie, but you’re saying to yourself, Game 7 of the Stanley Cup finals, you’re not saying Game 6, you know?” said goaltender [...]

Consistency Dictates Johnny Boychuk Should Sit Game 7

By Alexander Monaghan President There was no suspension and no penalty called on the ice. Boston Bruins defenseman Johnny Boychuk finished the night with an assist, a plus-1 rating, three shots on goal and most importantly 19:31 of ice time. However, he most likely should have ended his night at the 20 second marker of [...]

Bruins Crush Canucks, 5-2, Force Deciding Game 7 in Vancouver

By David Strehle NHL Hot Stove Creative Editor There was a chance for Lord Stanley to be presented to the Vancouver Canucks for the very first time in franchise history at TD Garden on Monday night.  But with their backs pressed firmly up against the wall, the Boston Bruins came up with another huge home ice effort. [...]

No Love Lost in Elimination Game

By Alexander Monaghan President Tonight, the Boston Bruins and Vancouver Canucks face the most pivotal game in their series — the dreaded elimination game. While fans back in Vancouver decide whether they want more green or more navy in their parade, the Bruins plan on deflating their floats once again. Whether their gameplan is executed [...]

Lapierre and Burrows Could Impact ‘Pest’ Market

By Alexander Monaghan President Maxim Lapierre and Alex Burrows of the Vancouver Canucks continue to prove that playing on the edge can be effective when it is conducted between the lines. Yes, Burrows bit Patrice Bergeron and Lapierre mocked the system but their antics, or tactics rather have irritated the Boston Bruins to the point [...]

Luongo, Lapierre Steal Game 5 as Nucks Win 1-0

By Alexander Monaghan President Make no mistake, this series is all about the goalies. It always has been and that fact will not change after three shutouts through five games. Tim Thomas looks like a candidate to win both the Vezina Trophy and the Conn Smythe while Roberto Luongo is well, himself. Tonight, the enigmatically [...]

Video: Burrows, Lapierre Continue Antics

Alexander Monaghan President Tonight, the two Vancouver Canuck agitators — Maxim Lapierre and Alex Burrows — found their way into the game early. While the two attempts to draw penalties were unsuccessful, they let the Boston Bruins know they would hear from them early. Perhaps tonight is a testament to how badly these players want [...]

Canucks: Step Up or Lose the Cup

By Alexander Monaghan President Throughout the playoffs, every team facing the Vancouver Canucks discussed ruining their parade. As the President’s Trophy winner and frontrunner for the Stanley Cup, these guys had targets stitched above their letters: right where the NHL is trying to stop shoulder checks. Back on May 30th, Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews [...]