Joe McDonald
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Director of Communications/Senior Writer for @RIGAlinks. Award-winning sports writer. Columnist for @ProJo. Bruins writer for @TheHockeyNews and @NHL.
Rhode Island
Joined February 2010
John Henry just walked through the stands and fans started to boo him.
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Hearing Patrice Bergeron has decided to return likely on a one-year deal with the Bruins.
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Boston Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy officially became a United States citizen today.
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This is one of the greatest honors of my career. Let the discussions begin. Oh, and Happy Holidays.
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Jarren Duran will not be in the lineup for the nightcap. In fact, he’s not in the building and is on his way to New York to join the Red Sox tomorrow and could make his major league debut against the Yankees.
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The Super Bowl parade was on the TV in the Bruins locker room and Rask was asked if he’s been to one. “Yeah, ours.”.
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Hearing the Bruins and Brandon Carlo have reached a long-term deal. Great move by Don Sweeney. Carlo a huge part of the Bruins.
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Sale also spent $6,000 on food for WooSox players and staff. He bought lunch and dinner for 55 people.
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Milan Lucic on 46: "Should go down as one the greatest Bruins centers of all time. Everyone who’s gotten to play with him will tell you he’s one the best players they’ve played with and I owe a lot of my success to him . .
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Cassidy was told he was safe during his season-ending exit meeting with upper management two weeks ago.
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Hockey fans should appreciate how good Brian Boucher is as an analyst.
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Chris Sale on rejoining the Red Sox: “It’s time to go.”.
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Zdeno Chara was hazed and bullied as a young hockey player. He vowed then to never treat anyone in a similar fashion.
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Hearing Conor McGregor will drop the ceremonial puck before the Bruins game tonight. Then he will drop Marchand. Seriously, McGregor will be in the building tonight.
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Backes admitted he worked with a figuring skating coach this summer and he believes it has helped. He told a story about skating with a team of 12-year-old girls and he couldn’t perform the drills they were doing, so he hired their coach.
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After nearly eight years of covering the NHL, MLB and the NFL at ESPN, it's time for the next chapter in my career.
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I can't believe I actually just witnessed a ballpark engagement gone wrong. He asked and it appeared she said no. She ran off and he walked off in a different direction. That could be a first.
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Zdeno Chara is back in Boston. He drove back from Florida with his family.
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Don Sweeney believes Krejci and Hall should continue their careers in Boston.
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Marchand on Chara: "If it wasn't for the doctor, he would've played that game. He's that kind of guy that you're going to have to kill him to keep him off. He's an absolute leader and those things you gain respect for him every single day with what he's willing to go through.".
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Pedroia used only two gloves his entire big league career. That's 1,512 games with only two mitts.
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Merry Christmas and happy holidays! Hope everyone stays safe and healthy. Let the discussions begin.
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For everyone watching the @NHLBruins game please grab a libation and let’s toast @TheFoursBar and everyone who made us feel welcome every time we walked in. 🍺🍺🍺.
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The Bruins have signed Bobby Orr to a one-year deal worth an undisclosed amount.
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Hockey does it right. Hand the trophy to the players first.
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Thrilled to announce I’ve joined the awesome staff @tgsports and will focus on the @WooSox, along with @NHLBruins, and I’m sure helping out in other areas as well. Back to my roots as a newspaperman.
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Happy to announce I've joined @NHL as its @NHLBruins correspondent. Looking forward to the opportunity. You can still find me @TheHockeyNews, covering the Bruins too. I've gone from a fourth-line grinder to a special teams expert.
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Chara, who had surgery to remove and replace the screws and plates in his jaw on Tuesday, is playing tonight vs. Sabres and said he will not be wearing a cage. Why? . "I feel like I can go without a cage" he said.
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Terrible news: Former Red Sox coach and PawSox manager Ron Johnson passed away this morning. Better known as RJ, he had been in the hospital with COVID. He was a terrific man, husband and father.
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The @NHLBruins sent @FeehanHockey a few special items to honor AJ Quetta for tonight’s game. Here’s one of them:
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Bruins announce Charlie McAvoy has signed a three-year contract with an annual cap hit of $4.9 million.
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Marchand is tears: "I love these guys. We had a hell of a year and we came very close. I love every guy on this team. I'm very proud of everyone. They worked their ass off all year to get to this point. it hurts.".
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The Red Sox need Yairo Munoz. Not only can he hit and play multiple positions, his energy and personality could give Boston a huge boost.
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NHL coach prior to Game 7: “If Bruins beat the Maple Leafs, Boston will win the whole thing.”.
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Zdeno Chara has a message for those who think hazing is a rite of passage.
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I still say if Bruins had Miller against the Blues in ‘19 it could have been a different outcome for Boston.
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Former Bruin and current NHL player on Montgomery: “Jim Montgomery is great coach and even better person. The guys will love playing for him and he will make this team a contender.”.
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Red Sox top pitching prospect Brayan Bello: “Pedro (Martinez) is my idol, but I want to be better than him.”.
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Hearing the @BuffaloSabres would like to interview Jack Capuano for head coaching position, but the @Senators are not allowing him the opportunity.
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It's possibly a 75-percent chance Eichel gets moved today. Landing spots could be Vegas or Anaheim. Boston unlikely.
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The WooSox will host a watch party in the DCU Club at Polar Park for every remaining Red Sox postseason game. Admission is free.
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Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron on today's signings: “Really happy. It’s obviously always exciting to see our management team working extremely hard to help our team.”.
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David Krejci always said he wanted to end his pro career in front of family and friends in the Czech Republic and now he's going to live that dream. Good for him. Fans should appreciate the incredible career he had with the Bruins. Good luck to No. 46 on his next chapter.
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WooSox' Ryan Fitzgerald admitted he was the player who originally broke the Sale TV two weeks ago.
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The AJ Quetta Rink officially dedicated at New England Sports Village. AJ’s on the ice for the first time since his injury.
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Hearing Marc Savard will be tonight's banner captain for Game 5 at TD Garden.
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The Red Sox have signed veteran reliever Jeurys Familia and he will join the WooSox today in Scranton/WB. The 32-year-old has spent 11 seasons in the majors mostly with the New York Mets where he had 94 saves combined during the 2015 & 2016 seasons.
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My Game 7 DeBrusk prediction: He will score the game-winning goal but first Danton Heinen will score his first of the playoffs.
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Let it be known that the first "Yankees suck" chant of the 2019 baseball season occurred at TD Garden on March 27.
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Taking care of No. 37 for team photo. Since he can’t skate, Carlo pulls Bergeron onto the ice.
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Charlie Coyle is going to have a huge season for the Bruins.
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With no backup goalie due to Rask's concussion, former Bruins goalie Andrew Raycroft is in the building while working the broadcast for NESN. He would likely be the option if needed. Would be cool to see No. 1 back in action.
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Yairo Munoz extends hitting streak to 35 games, setting a new Red Sox organizational record.
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Nearly the entire Bruins team will be in attendance for the ALCS tonight at Fenway. David Krejci was handing out tickets after the Bruins' 8-2 win over the Red Wings.
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Bruins hire Chris Kelly as a player development coordinator.
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Surreal scene as every player from both teams surround the Senators' Scott Sabourin as he's taken off the ice on a stretcher. Scary moment. David Backes clearly shaken up and goes to the locker room.
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Patrice Bergeron will be the center of attention when he plays his 1,000th NHL game next week. Here's an oral history of a future Hall of Famer. New from @TheAthleticBOS.
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Returning to where it all started. Beginning next week, I’ll be writing a weekly column, covering pro sports for @projo. Spent 18 incredible years at the Journal to start my career and excited about coming home.
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Rask: "I'm gonna need a couple of beers to cool down after this game.".
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Let’s start with this point: There is no goalie debate. Tuukka Rask has not played his last game with the Bruins.
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FUN Z FACT: When Chara first arrived in Boston for his introductory press conference with the Bruins in 2006, one of the first things he did was hand the team a cab receipt for reimbursement from his trip to the Garden from Logan.
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Carlo and the Bruins agree to a 2-year contract with an annual cap hit of $2.85 million:.
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On the train ride to the Garden, a Bruins fan told me all his neighbors think he has a son called "Shoot the puck.".
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WooSox having some fun with the Chris Sale Memorial Tunnel.
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Tuukka Rask had surgery a few days ago to repair a torn labrum in his hip. Expected to be out until January or February. Wouldn't be surprised if Bruins sign Linus Ullmark today. If Rask decides to return, having three solid goalies is a good problem to have for the Bruins.
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Michael Chavis and Jett Bandy will join the Red Sox’ taxi squad in Baltimore.
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Wouldn't surprise me if Backes is en route to hospital to be with Sabourin.
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David Backes on Pastrnak contract talks with Bruins: “Lock them all in a room with no food until they figure it out.”.
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Sens' Craig Anderson on Erik Karlsson: "He’s starting to remind me a lot like Alfie, where guys are starting to kill themselves for him.”.
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Patrice Bergeron: “Leaders create leaders.” A true leader.
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A few Red Sox players this morning said they're convinced Jon Lester will re-sign with Boston in the offseason.
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I'm sure Zdeno Chara told Weymouth native Charlie Coyle to stand in for the ceremonial puck drop to honor fallen Weymouth police officer Michael Chesna.
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As expected, the Bruins and Don Sweeney have finalized the GM’s contract extension.
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Liam Fitzgerald as the Banner Captain for Game 7. Phenomenal.
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Bergeron on 46: “David is not only an amazing teammate but he is a great friend. As much as we will miss him I couldn’t be happier for him and his family to return home to Czech. Krech is a true Bruin, he embodied everything it meant to put on the Spoked-B . .
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Connor Wong is on his way to Boston to be part of Red Sox taxi squad today.
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Noel Acciari was born with the DNA of a winner. He has an opportunity to hoist the Stanley Cup on Wednesday night on the same ice he won a national championship with the Providence College Friars in 2015.
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As far as the TV, which was already broken more than two weeks ago, Sale said he will replace the $1,100 flat screen.
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Something to make sure doesn’t go unnoticed here: Cassidy asked to meet with media and Bruins helped facilitate it. That does not normally happen after a coach has been let go.
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Confirmed Bruins will host Canadiens at Gillette Stadium next year's Winter Classic. Official announcement coming at all-star game.
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At least to start it will be Hall-Krejci-Smith for Bruins.
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Something to think about: If NHL suspends season, when it resumes I can see a scenario playoffs begin right away. Let the teams fighting for the last three spots play some sort of tourney to get in. There’s no way Stanley Cup could be played past mid-June due to ice conditions.
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