Boston is a team of history and tradition. After a year that saw them take the Northeast Division and breakout goalie Tim Thomas take home the Vezina, things slid backwards last year.
The fell to third in the division and sixth in the conference, Thomas was unseated by Tuukka Rask, and of course the painful end to the year in which they lost a 3-0 series lead to the eventual Eastern Conference Champion Philadelphia Flyers.
Turns out the offseason was a bit of a ride for the Bruins too. While there was the acquisition of Nathan Horton and the drafting of Tyler Seguin, there was also the controversy and questions surrounding Thomas and Marc Savard, as many wondered whether they'd be with the team come training camp.
Seems like a pretty good place to start the 10 Bold (or not so bold) Predictions for the Boston Bruins doesn't it?
1. Marc Savard stays, Thomas goes
While both have said that they're "happy" staying in Boston, a play is made for Thomas during the season by a playoff team that sees a star goalie fall to injury without a contingency plan. With a chance to realistically win the Cup, Thomas goes. W ...
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Article written by Bryan Thiel
BT’s 10 Bold 2010-11 NHL Predictions: The Boston Bruins
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