Ready? Set. GO!
There's no time to get ready this year and definitely no time to get set. The gun has sounded and every team is a GO. Well at least that's the approach the Bruins are taking. With very little turnover from the prior year, I'm hoping this helps the B's more so than other teams. I don't expect it to be perfect, but familiarity with Claude's system and more importantly fellow linemates should allow the B's to get out of the gates flying. Before the season starts, we have a very mini training camp.
Only six players from Providence have been asked join the big boys this week. The most noticable name NOT amongst the six is Jordan Caron. After Benoit Pouliot (farewell Pepe!) was traded to Tampa Bay this offseason, it was a reasonable assumption that Caron would make the jump to a full time NHLer given his time with the club and flashes of good play when called upon. During the lockout he played with the Baby B's down in Providence and from what I read, he has not had a good season thus far. It appears that Ray's son, Chris Bourque, is going to be given the first shot at earning that spot.
With Joe Corvo and Greg Zanon also gone, there's an open spot on D, but we all assume that 19 year old Dougie Hamilton will be taking that spot. He's already made a good impression on his teammates and captain (ESPN Boston). I cannot wait to see this guy play. I'm realistic and I know it will take a 19 year old time to develop, but I'd much rather have a rookie or sophmore back there making mistakes and learning than the likes of a Corvo/Kaberle/Wideman/Zanon/Mottau/#YouGetThePoint making mistakes and peeing their pants.
Tickets go on sale Wednesday. I am accepting donations in the form of tickets to any and all games.
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