Bruins Make Smart Move, Re-sign Savard
December 3, 2009 by Jeanne Dupuis
Filed under Boston Bruins, Signings and Contracts
I think that Marc Savard is great in the Boston Bruins lineup so I was pretty happy to hear that they gave him a seven-year deal worth $4.2 million per season. I think he’s worth every penny. He was going to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of this season so I’m sure they wanted to act quickly.
He’s been on the All-Star team twice, posted 88 points last season and, even though he’s just coming back from a broken foot, he’s already notched up four goals and six assists in 11 games.
More importantly, though, is the fact that …read more
Bruins Destroy Hurricanes in Game 1
May 2, 2009 by Jeanne Dupuis
Filed under Boston Bruins, Carolina Hurricanes, NHL Playoffs
If anyone was thinking that the Boston Bruins might slow down after a stellar season and after easily eliminating the Montreal Canadiens, they were wrong. The Bruins took on the Carolina Hurricanes last night and skated away with a massive 4-1 victory.
Marc Savard had a big night and was a major force against the Hurricanes. He scored twice in the win and, along with goaltender, Tim Thomas, the Bruins sent a message to the Hurricanes – this series could be over very quickly.
Jussi Jokinen scored the lone goal for Carolina. I think the team looked a little tired and they …read more
Conference Call with NHL All-Star Marc Savard
January 23, 2009 by Jeanne Dupuis
Filed under All-Star Game, Boston Bruins, Fan Fare, NHL, News, Players
This week, I was fortunate enough to participate in a conference call, through Versus, with NHL All-Star, Marc Savard of the Boston Bruins.
He answered questions about the All-Star game but also about playing for the Bruins (who, with 73 points, are currently tied with the San Jose Sharks for most points in the league). Marc is having a great season so far. He has a plus-minus of 28 and has notched 40 assists (fourth in the league) and 16 goals for a combined total of 56 points (sixth in the league).
He also was just a lot of fun …read more
