The Boston Bruins are now 12 games into the 2008-2009 season. What have we learned about the team so far? Here’s my listing of five things I like about the team and five things they need to work on to become a better team.
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1. The Boston Bruins Truly Exemplify the Word 'Team'
If any of you had the chance to watch the Bruins play the Stars on Nov. 1, you know what I’m talking about. Shawn Thornton came off the bench to go after Steve Ott after a cheap shot on Stephane Yelle. Marc Savard jumped on Sean Avery after Avery rammed Milan Lucic into the boards. In the years that Marc Savard’s been in the NHL, I’ve never seen him in a fight. He didn’t hesitate at all when it came to getting even with Avery. Outstanding team play.
2. Phil Kessel Is Finally Finding His Game
Kessel has become a three-zone player. His engine is constantly going no matter where he is on the ice. He’s got speed, he hustles back on defense, and he forechecks and harasses the other team in their own zone. He is finally showing the maturity and skills all Bruins fans were waiting for.
3. Tim Thomas Is a Big Time Goalie
Others in the league, notably Brodeur, Giguere, Luongo, Nabokov, and Osgood, get more attention. The “Tank” just brings it every game he plays. Without him on the swing through Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver, the Bs go 0-3, not 2-1.
4. Blake Wheeler Is the Real Deal
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