Bruins 4 Thrashers 0

The Bruins ended this game in the first 17 mins, as they racked up 3 goals quickly. I would like to give the Bruins all the credit in the world, but the Thrasher simply looked like they didn't want to be there. Boston beat them to every puck, and the Thrashers really didn't even fight to get back on defense throughout most of the game.

The Bruins got 4 goals from 4 different players (Byron Bitz, Marco Sturm, Steve Begin, and Patrice Bergeron). Tuukka Rask stopped all 18 shots he faced for his 2nd shutout of the season. Rask is now 10-3-2 in games he starts, and is looking like he could be one of the better goalies in the NHL. There were rumors that the Bruins could send Wheeler, Rask, and one other player for Ilya Kovalchuk, but right now I wouldn't trade Rask for anyone. It is just that hard to find goalies this good (like good starting pitching in the MLB).

Anyways, the Bruins should be in good shape for the Winter Classic tomorrow (if it doesn't get rained out) against the Flyers.

Bruins Sign Bitz and Begin

"The Bruins yesterday added the Rat-like former Montreal Canadiens and Dallas Stars center (Steve Begin), signing the unrestricted free agent to a one-year, $850,000 deal. The B’s also re-signed free agent forward Byron Bitz to a multi-year pact, while giving AHL defenseman Johnny Boychuk a one-year deal (Boston Herald)."

Begin is a pain in the ass, but he could be one of those guys that you hate until he is on your team. He will be taking the place of Yelle on the Bruins roster. Bitz really came along at the end of the season. He is like a poor mans Lucic. Both these guys can hit hard, and the Bruins might be trying to become a little tougher for next season. As of right now there is no new news on the Bruins trying to bring back Kessel.