Tag Tuukka Rask

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Gear

Rask to Feature Patriots-Themed Winter Classic Mask

The 2016 NHL Winter Classic is tomorrow afternoon and the anticipated unveiling leading up to the annual outdoor game are the uniforms, goalie pads and the masks the goaltenders wear. Earlier today, the Boston Bruins showed off the mask goalie Tuukka…

Eddie
December 31, 2015

Media

David Schlemko scores slick shootout goal

David Schlemko isn’t much of a household name for NHL fans, but that might change after scoring one of the most incredible shootout goals of the season in his debut for the Calgary Flames yesterday night. The Flames beat the…

Chris
March 6, 2015

Season Previews

2014-15 Boston Bruins Season Preview

Overview The Boston Bruins return most of their roster that won the President’s Trophy last season. One of the contenders for the Stanley Cup, they fell to Montreal in the second round. Heading into the new season, they are currently…

Eddie
September 6, 2014

Soap Box

Who are the best goalies in the NHL?

Last month, Yahoo! Sports ranked the top 30 goalies in the NHL. The list accounts for the 30 number one goalies in the NHL, which means that every team was represented once and a few solid “back-up” netminders didn’t make…

Chris
August 10, 2013

Fantasy

Fantasy Friday: Breakout Candidates and Fantasy Duds

As of tomorrow, the NHL will officially be back in action. Which means, subsequently, that fantasy hockey is back too! So in honor of fantasy hockey set to begin again, here are five players poised for big seasons and five…

Chris
January 18, 2013

News

Tim Thomas Still Plans 2013-14 Return

With the lockout now a thing of the past and games are beginning this weekend, there’s still one player who is sticking to his word and taking a season off. For those who are wondering if goalie Tim Thomas got…

Eddie
January 14, 2013

News

Rask Suffers Groin Injury

Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask left a Czech league game with a groin injury. Rask, the 25-year-old Bruins goalie, will be playing as the number one goalie for the Bruins this season. March of last season Rask suffered another groin…

EB
October 24, 2012

Season Previews

Boston Bruins Season Preview: No moves the best move for Bruins

Despite an early playoff exit at the hands of the Washington Capitals last season, the Boston Bruins chose to stand pat with their roster this offseason and declined to make many big moves to bolster their team. And why should…

Chris
September 9, 2012

News

Teams Keep Stable in Goal

As the July 1 free agent signing period begins, teams are starting to secure their own players to long term contracts. Stanley Cup Champion Los Angeles Kings rewarded Conn Smythe Award winner Jonathan Quick with a long term deal. Vancouver…

Eddie
June 29, 2012

Soap Box

Bruins face tough offseason decision in net with Tim Thomas and Tuukka Rask

In the wake of the news that the Vancouver Canucks may look to trade Roberto Luongo and his hefty contract this summer in favor of up-and-comer Cory Schneider, the Boston Bruins may find themselves in a similar situation with Tim…

Chris
May 3, 2012