Tappen: Team USA 'Definitely' The Favorite Over Canada
Canada is considered to have the best collection of hockey players in the world for their Olympic roster, but NHL Network's Kathryn Tappen feels like Team USA is the favorite in Friday's game.
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Canada is considered to have the best collection of hockey players in the world for their Olympic roster, but NHL Network's Kathryn Tappen feels like Team USA is the favorite in Friday's game.
Gary Bettman has been noncommittal for his players participating in the 2018 games in South Korea, but risk for injury and the stoppage of NHL games during the Olympic break could be enough reason for him to shut the practice down entirely.
Krug's presence on the power play has been invaluable to making the Bruins a more threatening offensive club in 2013-14, and his overall contributions have landed him in the running for NHL's rookie of the year honors.
Krug "just kind of hung around" while on vacation in Mexico and only recently started watching the Olympic games upon his return, adding, "It looks like a lot of fun and I'm looking forward to the game tomorrow." He of course is not referring to Finland vs. Sweden
The Felger and Massarotti Show from Wednesday, February 19.
Tuukka Rask sent the Russians packing, as the tournament hosts will not receive a medal at the 2014 games.
Team USA will get back on the ice on Wednesday.
Team USA faces a tough task in facing host-country Russia in a preliminary round matchup. Follow along here!
After backstopping a 7-1 victory over Slovakia on Thursday, Jonathan Quick will start in net for Team USA on Saturday against Russia.
After a bad month (or more) for the Bruins leading up to the Sochi games, Tuukka Rask's debut in net for Team Finland featured 4 goals allowed on just 20 shots. Even still, Dave Goucher is not concerned.
John Powers of the Boston Globe is covering the Olympics in Sochi and came away very impressed with Team USA's 7-1 victory over Slovakia. Even though it wasn't much of a contest it was a "historic" win by the home country. He explained why on T&R Friday morning.
The U.S. begins its quest for gold with its 2014 debut against Slovakia. Follow along here!
Kathryn Tappen of the NHL Network readily admits she's a homer, but the former NESN star is predicting big things for Team USA Men's Hockey.
If he plays well and stays healthy at the Olympics, Loui Eriksson might be able to better show the Bruins the things they acquired him to provide.
The Felger and Massarotti Show from Monday, February 10.
Jarome Iginla has been named the NHL's Third Star of the Week for the week ending February 9, the NHL announced on Monday.
When they're playing in games, NHL players are a fearsome bunch. But when they're off the ice, they're some of the most generous athletes you could ever find.
The Bruins can get back to and win another Stanley Cup, but their one weakness is their lack of team speed.
Patrice Bergeron again showed that he's more than just a defensive wiz as he scored two goals and added an assist in the Bruins' 7-2 shellacking of the Ottawa Senators at TD Garden.
Patrice Bergeron scored twice and added an assist as the Boston Bruins went into the Olympic break with a 7-2 win over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday.
The Felger and Massarotti Show from Friday, February 7.
Tuukka Rask is an exceptional goaltender, but he'll face stiff competition from Antti Niemi and Kari Lehtonen for playing time.
The Boston Bruins worked a trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets on the day the Olympic freeze went into place, trading Carter Camper in exchange for Blake Parlett.
Even in defeat, Thursday night's game in St. Louis spoke volumes to Michael Felger about the prospect of another Stanley Cup Finals appearance from the Boston Bruins.
A win would've been nice, but it's always good to get the point.
