News Article: January 17

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Dennis Seidenberg mentoring young defense partner Dougie Hamilton
Seidenberg is serving as a bit of a mentor to Bruins rookie Dougie Hamilton. The two have been partnered for now.

“He’s a good player, he knows the game,’’ said Seidenberg. “I maybe [give him] a few pointers here and there, but he’s a very good defenseman. He covers a lot of ground. It’s good playing with him. It’s fun to be in that role.’’

Hamilton is appreciative of all the help he has received so far.

http://www.boston.com/sports/hockey...ie-hamilton/73e0ra3abua8gJxc7kOTtK/story.html




NHL apologizes to fans via full-page ad
The NHL has issued a formal apology to fans via a full-page ad in today's Boston Globe.
A simple letter on a mostly white page (there's a silhouette of a crowded arena at the bottom) promises the league will make it up to fans.

http://www.boston.com/sports/hockey/bruins/extras/bruins_blog/2013/01/nhl_apologizes.html





Several teams face pressure to win Cup
The New York Rangers made a big push in trading for Rick Nash to improve their chances of winning a championship for the first time since 1994.

‘‘It’s the right time for him to be here with us,’’ Rangers coach John Tortorella said.

On the opposite side of the continent, the Vancouver Canucks can’t wait to resume the franchise’s quest for its first Cup when the lockout-delayed season starts Saturday night at home against Anaheim.

The Chicago Blackhawks and Pittsburgh Penguins are also feeling a sense of urgency to win it all again.

http://www.boston.com/sports/hockey...ure-win-cup/brsaXayFh0zB88aevsntmN/story.html





Scrimmage play opens B’s eyes .
WILMINGTON — Coming off Tuesday night’s highly competitive scrimmage against their AHL affiliate, the Bruins are well aware of the work that needs to be put in ahead of Saturday night’s season opener.

“Whoever thought of it, it was a great idea,” winger Milan Lucic said yesterday of a scrimmage won by the pumped-up Providence side, 7-5, before a full house at the Garden. “Now we kind of know where we’re at, instead of that being the first game of the season. You know what you’re kind of good at, and what you’ve got to get a lot better at. It was good.”

http://bostonherald.com/sports/bruins_nhl/boston_bruins/2013/01/scrimmage_play_opens_b’s_eyes






Claude Julien makes troops battle
WILMINGTON — In the wake of a rusty, sloppy showing in Tuesday night’s 7-5 preseason loss to Providence at the TD Garden, the Bruins had a fairly short but intense, physical practice yesterday at Ristuccia Arena.

“We ramped it up a little bit,” coach Claude Julien said. “Guys are getting into better shape, so we do a little bit more on the battle side. It’s all a part of hopefully preparing for Saturday (the season opener against the Rangers). We’ve got three days here to prepare. (Yesterday) was a good day to throw (the battle drills) in.”

The Bruins have avoided injuries thus far, but the risk of pulled muscles and various other issues is real.

http://bostonherald.com/sports/bruins_nhl/boston_bruins/2013/01/claude_julien_makes_troops_battle





NHL put on notice: Respect Chris Kelly’s game .
It might be time for NHL observers to expect more from Kelly in terms of statistics. Previously counted on mostly for intangibles — faceoff wins, strong defense, etc. — Kelly erupted last season for career highs in goals (20)
http://bostonherald.com/sports/bruins_nhl/2013/01/nhl_put_notice_respect_chris_kelly’s_game






Jay Pandolfo hopes to continue NHL career as a Boston Bruin

“I’m having fun,” he said after Wednesday’s practice. “It’s been a good experience so far. I’m enjoying it.”

Whether Pandolfo signs with the Bruins or not, he has left an imprint on the organization. He played for the Providence Bruins Tuesday night at TD Garden, contributing a goal, an assist, a little advice and some inspiration to a 7-5 victory over their NHL parent.

http://www.patriotledger.com/sports...opes-to-continue-NHL-career-as-a-Boston-Bruin





Tuukka Time — change in net not a change in goal
If you feel a little rusty when the puck drops on a new season of Bruins hockey, just keep chanting: "Tuuuuuuuuukkkaaaa ..." and it'll all come back to you.

"Loooooooooch," "Zeeeeeee," "Marshy" and "Manchuk."

Championship bids for New England's professional sports teams come so frequently that it's easy to forget on the other side of the NHL's latest lockout that the Boston Bruins are, in addition to being an endearing bunch, a recent champion and a title contender.

http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130116/SPORTS/301160343
 
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Gee Wally said:
NHL apologizes to fans via full-page ad
The NHL has issued a formal apology to fans via a full-page ad in today's Boston Globe.
A simple letter on a mostly white page (there's a silhouette of a crowded arena at the bottom) promises the league will make it up to fans.

http://www.boston.com/sports/hockey/bruins/extras/bruins_blog/2013/01/nhl_apologizes.html


Note sure they could come up with a bigger slap in the face if they tried. The word "apology" is used a single time, "thank you" is used twice. In my eyes, that does not constitute as apology over even a thank you. Not once did they take responsibility...it's like all the games were missed due to something beyond their control.

It's marketing spin to put buts in seats, merch on your back and money in their pocket.

As always, they simply don't get it.
 

Gordoff

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Note sure they could come up with a bigger slap in the face if they tried. The word "apology" is used a single time, "thank you" is used twice. In my eyes, that does not constitute as apology over even a thank you. Not once did they take responsibility...it's like all the games were missed due to something beyond their control.

It's marketing spin to put buts in seats, merch on your back and money in their pocket.

As always, they simply don't get it.

....and they never, ever, ever will.
 

PB37

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While there’s a small chance Patrice Bergeron could be elevated to co-captain along with Zdeno Chara, expect the big defenseman to wear the only “C†when the season begins. Bergeron will be one assistant captain, while Andrew Ference and Chris Kelly likely will split the other “A,†but nothing is set in stone.

Interesting note about Bergeron.
 

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