Bruins lose game one to the Blackhawks in triple OT. Conversation in the Globe sports department: Joe Sullivan: Hey Dan, did you know that 23 years ago, when the Bruins played the Oilers in the Stanley Cup Finals, they lost the first game in triple OT? They never recovered and went on to lose the … Continue reading Anatomy of an Uncreative Column
Epic Game One Ends Poorly For Bruins
Despite the disappointing outcome of game one, hopefully it can be appreciated for just what a phenomenal exhibition of sports that it was. The game ended just a tick before 1:00 EST, but the ratings for the game locally approached NFL levels. The overnights have this one pulling in a 28.1 locally for WHDH channel … Continue reading Epic Game One Ends Poorly For Bruins
NESN and CSNNE Stanley Cup Coverage Plans
With the Stanley Cup Finals starting up tonight in Chicago, here are the local coverage plans from NESN and CSNNE. Each station has their advantages, as obviously NESN is the regular season home of the Bruins, and CSNNE, with its ties to NBC has connections there as well. ******* NESN DELIVERING EXPANDED BRUINS STANLEY CUP … Continue reading NESN and CSNNE Stanley Cup Coverage Plans
No Circus Here, Folks
I'm still laughing. It was put well by BSMW messageboard poster "Kingasaurus:" This is amazing on so many levels. -BB (as usual) doesn't care about the media reaction to anything he does. -Silver's sources wrong -Jets fans confused, nervous and fatalistic -Local media confused -National media confused The whole thing just makes me laugh. Where … Continue reading No Circus Here, Folks
NESN Sports Today to Premiere Tomorrow Night, Replaces NESN Daily
NESN announced today that beginning tomorrow night, NESN Daily will be replaced with a new format and show, NESN Sports Today. Here is the release from the network: June 10, 2013 – NESN, New England’s most watched sports network, will debut a new sports program called NESN Sports Today on Tuesday, June 11immediately following the … Continue reading NESN Sports Today to Premiere Tomorrow Night, Replaces NESN Daily
Odds and Ends As We Prep For The Cup Finals
Hindsight is always a fun activity to engage in. Let's look at this March column from Kevin Paul Dupont for instance: Jarome Iginla made the right call The finger-wags that Dupont takes within the column at Bruins fans are outstanding: Anyone faulting, or even questioning, Jarome Iginla’s decision to drop himself into the Pittsburgh lineup … Continue reading Odds and Ends As We Prep For The Cup Finals
Bruins Look To Close Things Out, Return To Stanley Cup Finals
The Bruins look to finish off the Pittsburgh Penguins tonight in game four. Only the most miserable people in existence are bothering to bring up the collapse against the Flyers up 3-0 back in 2010. A couple quick things today as I wrap up a very busy real world week. (rollout of a Shortel VOIP … Continue reading Bruins Look To Close Things Out, Return To Stanley Cup Finals
WEEI Announces New Saturday Show Focused on the Celtics
From Entercom Boston: “Celtics Summer Cooler” to Tip Off June 8 Grande & Max team up this offseason as the C’s prepare for 2013-14 BOSTON, MA (June 5, 2013) –WEEI 93.7 FM today announced the addition of “Celtics Summer Cooler,” a new program hosted by Sean Grande and Cedric Maxwell. Starting June 8, “Celtics Summer … Continue reading WEEI Announces New Saturday Show Focused on the Celtics
Be The Next Weekend Co-Host on 98.5 The Sports Hub.
98.5 The Sports Hub has the following announcement on their webpage: Do you have what it takes to be a weekend co-host on 98.5 The Sports Hub? You call us with your opinions every day, and to be honest, some are really good, some are just plain dumb. Do you think you can deliver hot … Continue reading Be The Next Weekend Co-Host on 98.5 The Sports Hub.
Domination.
There's no other way to put it. The Bruins came out last night and just laid the wood on the Pittsburgh Penguins, dominating them throughout (though Felger said he was "frustrated" with the Bruins in the 2nd period.) in a 6-1 victory to go up 2-0 in the Eastern Conference Finals. Steve Conroy has the … Continue reading Domination.
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