Kevin Paul Dupont
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Connor McDavid assessed $350,000 fine, max allowed by CBA, to cover tuition for the 5 NYR defenders he took to school.
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Why newspapers? Because: NYT tax story on Trump...3 reporters x 1.5 years. Total 4.5 years of man hours. If not newspapers: no one.
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NHL fans : if so mandated, are you OK with NHL allowing only the fully covid- vaccinated into arenas?
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Will Smith will have an in-person hearing with NHL Player Safety.
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Have watched "60 Minutes" from inception, in my mid-teens. Found it inspiring.
To see its MTG piece tonight was like walking into old fav restaurant, knowing the menu and its staff, and being served a box lunch at a dirty table.
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Caps eliminated. First sign of normalcy in DC since November.
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Bruins now 7-0-0 on home ice.
Time with lead:
Bruins -- 251:40
Opponents -- 1:17
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Painful. CNN's
@jaketapper
repeatedly asking
@VP
if detained children will be offered soap, toothbrushes, combs etc. Nothing. Day No. 885.
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Aretha Franklin -- The Queen.
Elvis Presley - The King.
Baby Ruth - The Sultan.
All died Aug. 16.
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BOS 1-2 centers, Bergeron and Krejci, combined for 114 points last season.
Here at ASG break, 1-2 centers Coyle/Zacha are on pace for...129 points.
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Boston has flattened curve. Seems it would be worthy of NHL "hub" consideration. It has been the Hub of Hockey for nearly 100 years. Loaded with hospitals, rinks and old beat reporters.
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My ins for Game 7:
Swayman, Grzelcyk, Frederic.
My outs for Game 7:
Ullmark, Clifton, Krejci
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Bergeron and Krejci last year: 114 points.
Zacha and Coyle this year: 114 points.
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Krejci on Monday will join Bergeron and Cashman as only Bruin players to crack 1,000 games and never (to date) play for another NHL team.
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Reminder today as the NYT closes its sports dept:
The Boston Globe is the lone MSM entity that cover the Sox, Pats, Bruins, Celts -- every game and every practice, and provides constant coverage in the off-season.
Every team. Every game. Every practice. Home and away.
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Good news for Leafs fans: border will open soon and they can see some decent hockey in Buffalo.
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STL Uber Driver, Stephanie, mid-50s:
"Where you from?"
Me: "Boston"
Steph: "Boston! You here for the hockey?"
Me: "Yes."
Steph: "You know, y'all have had enough parades!"
Me: "Define 'enough'."
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Roger Goodell suspends Ayesha Curry from attending Game 7, fines Patriots $10M.
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Veteran team exec re: Bruins signing Miller:
"In a different, quieter market, with fewer media and a less engaged fan base, this could work. But that's not Boston."
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Right thing is to suspend Scheifele for 10 games, return then subject to Bettman's review.
Don't want to hear Parros nonsense.
Time for NHL to believe in its product.
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Bruins lost Chara, Krejci and Rask all in a span of some 14 months. Pace now for 100 points. Not so bad, really.
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Drove today by the house where I grew up. Folks sold in '96.
As I drove by....spotted father and son playing catch in backyard...dad standing where my dad always stood (back to garage), son 40-50 feet away, right where I stood, age 6-16.
Some things, man, some things...
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Fri night, Logan Airport, clearing US Customs.
Woman moves toward agent, passport in hand, joined by adult son in bright blue Leafs sweater.
Agent to woman: "You can come thru my line..."
(pause: agent glares at adult son).
Agent:"..and he can go to hell."
#HubOfHockey
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2014 NHL Draft
3. Draisaitl - 328 goals.
25. Pastrnak - 330 goals.
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RIP trusty Gus, here with li'l sister Mia. Said farewell tonight to Gus, who loved his walks, his treats, and delivered love with the force of a fire hose.
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I haven't made all the right decisions in my career, but the best was running for the door when Rupert Murdoch bought the paper l worked for in '82.
Forty years later, it is more repulsive by the day to see FOX corrode what is left of America's soul.
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Science will save our lives.
Music will save our souls.
This man was sitting alone on a park bench - singing Bon Jovi's ‘Livin’ on a Prayer’ by himself.
Until the end.
Humanity.🌎❤️🎶
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Two more goals for Bergeron. And he did it with all 10 toenails painted hot pink -- pedicure compliments of a young daughter making the most of XMas with dad.
"Whatever she wants," said dad.
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Leafs move Kadri to Avs. Tough break for Bruins. Kadri agruably the Bruins MVP in Round 1 each of last two seasons.
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A small programming note:
50 years ago tonight (2/28/73), I logged my first shift for
@BostonGlobe
as a copyboy in sports.
Half-century later, thankful beyond words for the support, encouragement of so many.
Above all, thanks to the readers. You have made it a wonderful ride.
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Asked Bergeron today about prospects who are disappointed not to make varsity roster. He makes sure they all have his cell ## and connects with them if they want his counsel.
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Fire Neely.
Fire Sweeney.
Fire Cassidy and the entire staff.
Get rid of Pastrnak, Hall, Marchand, Ullmark.
Maybe keep McAvoy.
--Summing up Bruins twitter the last 10 days.
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One more goal (56), Auston Matthews will set the single-season record for most goals by an American-born NHLer.
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How about Chara and Bergeron as Game 7 co-banner captains?
Then....how about they play?
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NHL finally woke up and paid attention to head shots when Matt Cooke felled Marc Savard.
Maybe the foolish decision around Bennett's goal (allowing it to stand) will bring fundamental change in goal reviews.
Especially in the new betting era--but in any era--shameful. Garage
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Is there another state like Massachusetts that has two AAA baseball teams, one in Worcester and another in Boston?
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Snowflake.
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Had to say farewell today to sweet Mia. RIP little one.
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RIP Tom Larson, long the Ch. 38 narrator of the Bruins in their late-'60s/early-'70s glory years.
The calm, understated voice of a team that otherwise bellowed like no other.
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Canadian cities ranked:
1. Vancouver
2. Quebec City
3. Montreal
4. TO
5. Calgary
There is no room for debate.
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IDS - Intelligence Deficit Syndrome.
Patriotic Americans chanting to stop counting ballots from other fellow Americans.
But they probably stand for the anthem...
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Before the Red Sox finally won, before the Patriots and Brady and Gillette, while the Bruins were 39 years between Cups...
Boston had Marvin Hagler.
RIP Marvelous.
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Great swing, cut second base like a pro, nailed the slide.
Alex Estrada is battling cancer. His strength inspires us.
This is the best home run you will see all day.
#BiggerThanBaseball
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To anyone throwing shade in direction of
@DarrenDreger
: grow up. Dedicated. Great info and insight. Great for the game and a Twitter treasure.
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Farewell to another season of Bruins coverage, and the months of 14-16 hour work days that come with beat work (careful what you wish for, kids).
Thanks to all who followed along. For the most part, you made it fun and engaging, and I truly appreciate that.
Peace out, peeps.
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Life. Before photoshop.
Most majestic video ever?
Oh my goodness.
Newfoundland, bruh...
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Fan carrying sign just now in third base loge boxes at Fenway:
"I Had a Really Good Sign, but the Astros Stole It."
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Checks in mail.
Shots in arms.
Numbers dropping.
Hopes rising.
Adults in charge.
It never should have been that hard, or cruel.
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Quick note -- before it all gets lost in the Game 7 shuffle -- thanks to all the followers here thru playoffs, 2018-19. And to print folks, thx for these last five decades.
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A sad, disturbing, predatory hockey tale. Exceptional work (again) by Robert.Hohler
@globe
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@BostonGlobe
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If you’re so inclined to hoist one Nick Cafardo’s way this eve, he preferred red. Rest In Peace, my friend.
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Breaking: NESN has liberated Jack and Brick from Watertown studio. Both will be on the job, live and in person, Tues night at CHI.
There will be no Chicago fire alarms.
First live road call for NESN since March 2020.
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Maybe she could try it in Russian?
“Stop the Steal” rally — Washington, DC:
Mike Flynn wanted his sister to sing a song with the crowd and suggested “God Bless America”.
Wait for it. You can’t make it up...
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Post game, when I asked Montgomery if Poitras made it impossible for B's to deny him a spot on roster:
“Yeah, I mean, it certainly looks that way. He’s earned the right to stick around for a while, that’s for sure.”
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Thoughts, prayers and belly laughs.
Fox News just called the election for Joe Biden — again — after the Supreme Court decision...
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Danton Heinen opens tonight as No. 1 RW on trio with Marchand, Coyle.
Began season on PTO, assured nothing.
Bet on self.
Won.
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Have watched Rask’s entire career with Bruins. This is the best he’s played.
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Belichick. Cora. Cassidy. Stevens. Boston ever have four better coaches on the job at same time?
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Hearing that NESN/Bruins have made decision on new PxP hire, replacing Jack Edwards.
Choice could be made public today (8-8'-24).
Brick continues in his analysis role.
At least half-dozen auditioned for gig in recent weeks.
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One year after being fired by Bruins, Bruce Cassidy has his Knights booked for Stanley Cup Final.
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Tiny bit late, but recently began my 36th year writing day-to-day for
@BostonGlobe
@BGlobeSports
.
Sincere thanks to readers who've remained along for the ride. The connection is priceless.
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Please allow me to introduce myself, I'm a man of wealth and taste.
Brad Marchand has 666 career PIM. He plays his 666th career game tomorrow ... against the Devils.
(h/t reddit)
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Someone's bags are packed here at Logan, they're ready to go, standing here outside your door....
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Patrick Kane will spend his 34th birthday tonight with Hawks at TD Garden.
The pre-season trade proposed here: Kane to Boston for Carlo and DeBrusk.
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By the way, take a bow, Toronto.
Closing the door on MLB looks smarter by the hour.
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As always....thanks to those of you who've followed along for Bruins playoff run...and all of you who've been here for 5, 10 years or more.
Wishing you all a joyous, healthy, peace-filled summer.
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Saddened by loss of the great Bob Neumeier.
He loved his hockey and horses....and the biz.
Started together in '73 as copy boys (Nighthawks) at the Globe.
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I was unaware the NHL had a faceoff problem until it presented a fix that is a bigger problem than the problem I was unaware existed.
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Update: Bruins have cut ties with Mitchell Miller -- as of 9 pm Sun.
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NHL DOPs has reviewed Yankee-Red Sox brawl and suspended Brad Marchand five games for being within 3 miles of Fenway Park.
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Jacob Trouba, $5k gratuity for hack job on Frederic's head, and what, $2M endorsement deal with Acme Axe Company?
$5k should be the fine each ref pays for blowing call.
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Asked Zacha how team felt about Bennett hit, and should have there been in-game response:
"Not a good hit...I think we really have to go after their top players and let them know it's not OK..to go after our captain is not OK with us.
"We are ready to be physical again today
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Golden Knights have confirmed the hiring of Bruce Cassidy as their new coach.
Perfect fit.
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Get my third Moderna stick in the morn.
Forever grateful to the many scientists who spent better part of 20 years to develop the vaccine.
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Marchand delayed trip here while wife gave birth to daughter, Rue.
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List of NHL coaches to log more than one 50-win season with their current team:
1. Jon Cooper (TBL), 4.
2. Bruce Cassidy (BOS), 2.
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9-11-2021 -- Had I wondered 20 years ago how today would look, it would not be the mess and parody we've become. Astounding how we've allowed some to tear down democracy&decency, seek power and perpetuate ignorance.
In memory of lives lost, we need to be better.
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Sorry to see that pockets of Canada have contracted the Moronvirus contagion from the US.
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Breaking: Kadri offered choice: 3-game suspension or 2 hours on KissCam with Marchand.
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The Stanley Cup, suffering acute alcohol poisoning, has checked into the Betty Ford Clinic. The NHL asks that you respect its privacy at this difficult time.
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My old man graduated HS 1940, soon shipped to Europe for the Duration. Returned in '45. Never left US again other than a one-week drive to Canada. Saw the cost of war, lost friends, rarely spoke of any of it. Would be seething today.
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Took a bad fall last week on sidewalk in DC. Rain. Leaves. Metal grate. Two passersby rushed to my aid, helped me back on feet, insisted on helping more if needed. No biggy, I suppose, but can't stop thinking about their kindness.
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Pastrnak , 33 goals into
ASG break, now leads all NHLers with 94 goals since start of last season.
No. 2: McDavid, 84.
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Pastrnak thus far has show a knack for making nothing out of a lot.
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Bruins reach US Thanksgiving holding No. 1 spot in the NHL's overall standings.
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The late Travis Roy will be honored by
@NHLBruins
this season with a TR24 patch on their helmets.
Roy's sister, bedside in his final moments: "Trav, your line's up next."
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Carlo with best knuckler in a Boston uniform since Wakefield.
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Hope Cassidy isn't too hard on anyone in the team Cup picture.
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