Fantasy Update
Jan 24, 2015
Rotoworld
Philadelphia Flyers winger Jakub Voracek continues to lead the NHL in scoring with 56 points, four more than second-place player Tyler Seguin.
Defending Big D 24 mins ago
Dallas Stars Daily Links: Return of the Hockey World Cup Set for 2016
If you loved the Canada Cup back in the day, then get ready for something completely different that kind of is weird and pits players from Canada against, potentially, other players from Canada. Also, tracking technology unveiled and expansion suggested. Well, the NHL did its own bit of link-dumping over All-Star Weekend, so let's buckle down and see if we can catch up on the latest spewings from Bill Daly, Gary Bettman and Tyler Seguin's secret Snapch--whoopsie, that third one is in the Links section. No spoilers here! Anyway, here's the scoop on the NHL's official Hockey World Cup...
Hockey Wilderness Jan 24, 2015
2015 NHL Skills Competition results: Team Foligno Wins!
Team Foligno wins the Skill Competition by a score of 25-19 over Team Toews. The Nationwide Arena crowd was a great host for the events an they cheered loudly for their hometown guys in Ryan Johanen and Nick Foligno. They booed former Blue Jacket Rick Nash vociferously. Team Foligno pulled a clean sweep of the Bridgestone Fastest Skater contest. Phil Kessel beat Tyler Seguin by the tape of his stick. Jonathan Drouin beat Mike Hoffman, and Zemgus Girgensons defeated Vladimir Tarasenko. Ryan Johansen was the top vote getter via Twitter as he claimed the Breakaway Challenge victory. He took...
Habs Eyes On The Prize Jan 24, 2015
NHL Skills Competition 2015: (results)
Here are the results & highlights from 2015 All-Star skill competition. Fastest Skater Jonathan Drouin earned the fastest lap, as Team Foligno swept the fastest skater competition. Jiri Sekac outpaced Aaron Ekblad in his heat. Team Foligno Skater Time 1. Phil Kessel 13.596 2. Jonathan Drouin 13.103 3. Jiri Sekac 13.683 4. Zemgus Girgensons 14.101 Team Toews Skater Time 1. Tyler Seguin 13.631 2. Mike Hoffman 13.163 3. Aaron Ekblad 14.048 4. Vladimir Tarasenko 14.386 The score after the event was 5-0 for Team Foligno. Every single player avoided the dreaded...
Boston Globe Jan 24, 2015
Tyler Seguin Believes 100 Percent Bruins Gave Up on Him Too Early
One of the questions that seems destined to haunt the Bruins and their fans for at least the next decade is whether the team gave up on the then-21-year-old too soon.
Rotoworld Jan 24, 2015
Seguin says Bruins gave up on him too early - Tyler Seguin (C) Dallas Stars
Tyler Seguin said he believes the Boston Bruins gave up on him too early.
Artic Ice Hockey Jan 24, 2015
NHL All-Star Day 1 & 2: Fantasy Draft and Skills Competition
On Friday, All-Star captains Jonathan Toews and Nick Foligno made their selections for the 2015 All-Star Game. Today is the Skills Competition. Large parts of this will be copied from a post I made on my own blog. Fantasy Draft The Fantasy Draft was a fun hour-and-a-half. There was a bit of trash talk going on. The teams traded Tyler Seguin for Phil Kessel, which I found hilarious. Fashion was a theme of the night. Apparently Seguin and Steven Stamkos wore the same really flashy shoes to the event, and it was an interview subject during the night. Carey Price quipped "Is the NHL Network or...
Defending Big D Jan 23, 2015
2014 NHL All-Star Draft: Tyler Seguin, Phil Kessel Traded In First All-Star Draft Trade
Tyler Seguin and Phil Kessel will forever be intertwined...the first All-Star draft trade in history is just another footnote in their history. Phil Kessel. Tyler Seguin. Boston Bruins. Young offensive talent many think were given up on too early by the storied franchise, both traded away and blossoming with a different team. They get to add "1st All-Star draft trade" to that storied past, as Team Foligno traded Tyler Seguin to Team Toews for Phil Kessel. It was just one of the many jabs the players on stage took at themselves -- and even media reports. Upon being drafted, Seguin said he...
Blueshirt Banter Jan 23, 2015
NHL All-Star Draft 2015: Full Draft Results for Team Foligno and Team Toews
The full rosters for the 2015 NHL All-Star Skills Competition and All-Star game are set. Take a look at the final list of selections down below. The rosters for the 2015 NHL All-Star Skills Competition and 2015 NHL All-Star Game are set. Team Foligno was awarded the first pick of the draft following a puck flip, and elected to go with hometown teammate Ryan Johansen. Team Toews followed up with their own pick by selecting Phil Kessel, who was later traded to Team Foligno for Tyler Seguin. You can take a look at the full rundown of the rosters down below. Round Team Toews Team...
Big Bad Blog | WEEI Jan 23, 2015
Tyler Seguin writes that Bruins ‘gave up’ on him too early
In a piece written for ThePlayersTribune.com entitled “Moving On,” Stars forward Tyler Seguin wrote that the Bruins were too hasty in trading him two summers ago. ‘Now that it’s all completely in the past, I can give you my honest answer. Do I think the Bruins gave up on me too early? Yes, I 100 percent […]
Boston Herald Jan 21, 2015
Bruins Notebook: Seguin Stars now in Dallas
DALLAS — Everyone knew that former Bruins forward Tyler Seguin would put up his points in the NHL, and he’s certainly been doing that with the Dallas Stars.Seguin, held off the scoresheet in last night’s 3-1 Stars loss to the B’s, is tied for the league lead in goals with 28 and second in points with 52.If his Stars can make the playoffs — Dallas is four points off the playoff structure in the Western Conference — those numbers will make him a legitimate Hart Trophy candidate.
Stanley Cup of Chowder Jan 21, 2015
Fresh Links: Five Star Edition
Goodbye, Dallas, hello Colorado. Waved-off goal? CHECK! Multiple penalty kills? CHECK! A Gregory Campbell game winning goal? WHAT IS THIS WICHCRAFT???? On to Colorado to face the Avalanche at 10:00 PM tonight. Loui Erikkson said "howdy" to the Dallas crowd with a pretty goal, and the Bruins' penalty kills were huge. [TheBostonGlobe] Take five... Gregory Campbell had himself a night. [WEEI] Special teams were the stars, and Dougie Hamilton showcased his offensive potential. [HockeyBuzz] As a center, would Tyler Seguin have ever replaced Patrice Bergeron or David Krejci in...
Boston Herald Jan 21, 2015
Loui Eriksson helps Bruins top old team
DALLAS — The Bruins may very well end up being a big loser in the Tyler Seguin trade. He’s on pace for just shy of 50 goals this season and there’s no reason why he shouldn’t flirt with that mark for the next decade.But for one night at least, the deal didn’t look so bad for the B’s.Loui Eriksson scored a goal, played 21:25 (a team high for forwards) and spearheaded the 6-for-6 penalty kill unit to lead the B’s to a 3-1 victory over the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center.
Defending Big D Jan 20, 2015
Dallas Stars vs. Boston Bruins: It's Tyler Seguin Day
There's a few other good players on this team, too, ya know.... it was quite the scrum this morning. @ American Airlines Center http://t.co/rDqPVcnOP2 — Trey Hill (@squarerootof9) January 20, 2015 Never seen so much media asking one player about Vern Fiddler's 700th game. pic.twitter.com/g5nsN52r4Z — Ralph Strangis (@RalphStrangis) January 20, 2015 PS Boston is in town. pic.twitter.com/SOboUS9B8X — Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) January 20, 2015 The Boston Bruins are in town, and the focus on Tyler Seguin is at its absolute peak. The Bruins have once again traded away a player that...
Stanley Cup of Chowder Jan 20, 2015
Fresh Links: Starry-Eyed Edition
Loui Eriksson returns to familiar turf, as the Bruins meet former teammates. Two games to go until the All-Star Break! Tonight the Bruins face the Stars in Dallas, 8:30 PM. Familar faces will be on ice against the Bruins this week. [PatriotLedger] Good on Tyler Seguin for his personal success, he likely would not in the same position had he remained a Bruin. [MetroWestDailyNews] Meanwhile, the Bruins will take what inspiration they can from the Patriots' big win. [ESPN] As Brad Marchand completes his suspension, he might want to rethink how he flirts with disaster....
Stanley Cup of Chowder Jan 20, 2015
Bruins vs Stars 1/20 Preview: Deck the Halls with Seguin Hot Takes
Observe as Tyler Seguin hot takes break twitter tonight. Just the Facts: Game Time: 8:30 PM, American Airlines Center. TV Broadcast: NESN, FSSW. Radio Broadcast: 98.5 The Sports Hub Rival SB Nation Site: Defending Big D Season Record: Bruins: 24-16-6, 4th in Atlantic Division | Stars: 21-17-7, 5th in Central Division Stars Lines: Jamie Benn - He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named - Colton Sceviour Erik Cole - Jason Spezza - Ales Hemsky Antoine Roussel - Cody Eakin - Ryan Garbutt Shawn Horcoff - Vernon Fiddler - Travis Moen Defensive Pairings: Alex Goligoski - John Klingberg Jordie Benn - Jason...
