The Bruins pushed the Detroit Red Wings to the brink of elimination after a hard-fought 3-2 OT win at Joe Louis Arena last night. Boston now leads the series 3-1 and has a chance to close things out tomorrow at home. That 3:00pm game will NOT be broadcast on NESN (the channel will still have … Continue reading Bruins Take Wings To Brink, Jared Not Doing Jerry Any Favors
Bruins Again Unimpressive in Dominating Win
Just a quick post today, as I'm in the middle of a hectic real-life week... For the second straight game, the Boston Bruins took it to the Detroit Red Wings, and emerged with a convincing 3-0 shutout win. The Bruins now hold a 2-1 series lead. It seems though, that the Bruins have reached Patriots-level … Continue reading Bruins Again Unimpressive in Dominating Win
Playoff Hockey Starts Tonight For Boston
The Bruins look to start their return to the Stanley Cup Finals with the opening game of their first round series against the Detroit Red Wings tonight at TD Garden. This will be the first meeting in the playoffs between these two original six franchises since 1957. Prior to that, these teams were regular postseason … Continue reading Playoff Hockey Starts Tonight For Boston
More #Hotsportztakes Headed To Boston.com – Mazz Returns!
As The Boston Globe splits from Boston.com, the latter continues its transformation into a collection of #hotsportztakes with the return of Tony Massarotti to its bandwidth. https://twitter.com/GlobeChadFinn/status/454584500526133248 Now that none of the Globe content appears on Boston.com, and none of the Globe writers blog on Boston.com any longer, it really has become something of a … Continue reading More #Hotsportztakes Headed To Boston.com – Mazz Returns!
Sports Media Musings: On “Big Show: Unfiltered”, Baby Boomer’s C-Section Comment, & More
The Patriots bringing in Johnny Football for a pro day, then re-signing Patrick Chung was The Hoodie at his best. This has been the most interesting offseason since, um, the last offseason (the Brady paycut [Which somehow was criticized? God, I love the sports media!], Welkahpoloooozzzzah, Everything Gronk, and finally Aaron Hernandez, double murders, and … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: On “Big Show: Unfiltered”, Baby Boomer’s C-Section Comment, & More
Opening Day For The World Champs
That was a fast offseason. The 2014 Red Sox begin their regular season this afternoon at 3:05 in Baltimore. A defiant Jerry Remy will be in the booth alongside Don Orsillo despite the fact that his presence on the telecasts is not just a job to earn a living, but he is there to entertain … Continue reading Opening Day For The World Champs
Tony Massarotti Is Panicked Over Grady Sizemore, And Other Absurdities
Mike, these people think they're getting the Grady Sizemore from 2008!!! They're not, Mike! He's not the same guy! He's going to break down! Welcome to the latest Tony Massarotti idiotic strawman panic argument. Who exactly are these people who are saying Grady Sizemore is going to be an injury-free MVP candidate this season. Mike, … Continue reading Tony Massarotti Is Panicked Over Grady Sizemore, And Other Absurdities
Gerry Callahan: Previous Remy Victims Are Culpable in Death of Jennifer Martel
As you might imagine, yesterday's front page story in the Boston Globe about the history of Jared Remy is the biggest topic on the radio this morning. I've said this before, but I just don't see how keeping Jerry Remy on the NESN telecasts is in any way a good idea. Why is he still … Continue reading Gerry Callahan: Previous Remy Victims Are Culpable in Death of Jennifer Martel
Sports Media Musings: The Mailbag, Chapter VIII
Welcome to the Monthly Weekly?? Sports Media Mailbag! Here are comments and emails from you, the readers, with insight on your favorite sports media personalities. To contribute to the mailbag, either shoot me an email at Hadfield.Ryan@gmail.com, hit me up on Twitter @Hadfield__, or leave a response in the comments section of any one of my columns. The Bruins are … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: The Mailbag, Chapter VIII
What’s Next For WEEI? What Would You Do?
Now that the Mike Salk shoe has dropped, the WEEI reshuffling really can't be far behind. Besides Dennis and Callahan, nothing really remains from the glory days of the station when they were a ratings powerhouse. D&C (and Minihane) still trail Toucher and Rich in the ratings, but have posted strong numbers and continue with … Continue reading What’s Next For WEEI? What Would You Do?
