Pugilists get in their tune-up bouts

BOSTON -- NHL preseason games are less than perfect. Teams are trying to accomplish many things during training camp and exhibitions don’t always allow for ideal situations.

about 8 days ago | Joe McDonald |

Lucic picked up three assists in Monday's 6-3 win over Montreal in the Bruins' preseason opener.

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Final buzzer: Notes on eve of first practice

BOSTON -- Bruins coach Claude Julien was pleased that all players passed their physicals, including forwards Patrice Bergeron and Gregory Campbell. Both suffered severe injuries during the final two rounds of the Stanley Cup playoffs and three months later, they’re prepared for training camp.

about 20 days ago | Joe McDonald |

Canada's no-ice practices a success

CALGARY, Alberta -- Team Canada wrapped up its three-day Olympic camp with more "walk-through" practices Tuesday, and, while it has been unusual to see the players in ball-hockey mode on the covered ice, the innovative approach was a winner with the players.

Lineup questions for Boston

Our friends at Hockey Prospectus did an excellent job in previewing the 2013-14 Boston Bruins campaign in Tuesday's edition of Summer Skate. With Beantown on our minds, let's consider some additional lineup questions for the B's.

NHL Morning Links - Aug. 10

Philadelphia 76ers owner Josh Harris may be in line to be the next owner of the New Jersey Devils. Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill says All-Star forward Jamie Benn will be biggest benficiary of all the changes taking place in the Lone Star State.

Bergy, Lucic, Marchy are Olympic hopefuls

Now that NHL players are officially participating in the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, Russia, the national federations can move forward with preparations. Hockey Canada announced the list of 47 players invited to a summer orientation camp Aug.

about 71 days ago | ESPNBoston.com |

Bruins: Take 'em or leave 'em?

Tell us which Bruins you'd bring back, and which ones you'd send packing.

about 98 days ago | Joe McDonald |

Custance: Hawks best positioned for 2014

A repeat, particularly after a very short summer, would be a lot to ask. But Craig Custance explains why he thinks the Blackhawks have a better shot to return to the Stanley Cup finals than the Bruins in 2013-14.

Neely, Lucic in 'Dumb and Dumber 2'?

CHICAGO -- With word out that Peter and Bobby Farrelly will write and direct "Dumb and Dumber 2" as a sequel to their original hit comedy, it gained the attention of Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic.

about 102 days ago | Joe McDonald |

Six facts on Stanley Cup Game 1 classic

Wednesday night’s opening game of the Stanley Cup finals, a 4-3 victory for the Chicago Blackhawks over the Boston Bruins, was a three-overtime instant classic.