Mike talked about how the Bruins need some help, that they may have overachieved last year but they are better than how they are playing right now, the trade of Ilya Kovalchuk to the New Jersey Devils and who got the best of the deal, what he would have done different in the past offseason, if he is seeing players tuning out Claude Julien, how the Bruins don't have a dynamic player, and why Milan Lucic looks like a different player this year
“…you have mortgaged part of your present and or future. To rent Ilya Kovalchuk assuming that you could have come to a package that would have done it. …”
Peter talked about the Bruins coming off a disappointing month of January, his thoughts on the Leafs making two big trades over the weekend, if anyone has approached him in making a move, how he is unwilling to trade their first round pick from Toronto, how the team doesn't seem confident right now, if Thomas is still the number 1 goalie, and that he has looked at trade possibilities over the last month but nothing has made sense yet
“…We'll talk some hockey with the general manager of the Boston Bruins Peter -- joining us on the AT&T hotline. AT&T a better three G experience take Peter I don't. …”
“…Clair Peterson that is -- Peter surely the general manager of the Boston Bruins. . …”
Jeremy Jacobs and Charlie Jacobs, Bruins Owners
The Jacobs talk to Dale and Kevin Paul Dupont about how significant it is for their team to be a part of the NHL's big day, as well as how important the fans are in making this event special. Jeremy and Charlie also discuss how outdoor games could be expanded in the future and what impact the Olympic Games may have on their franchise.
“…the beauty of it is is that the Bruins have the entire Boston sports landscape today -- it. I mean there's no Celtic there's no patriots there's no Red Sox thoughts though the Bruins -- the center of the Boston sports universe and for hockey fans that's pretty cool. -- feels great you can -- this is New Year's Day when I think back is this a kid there was college football and for the past three years now or this about supposedly the third one. It's it's hockey and it's here today in Boston which frankly just you know but so warm fuzzy to be candid in my in my mid section. Those of us who've been hockey fans have always felt -- I'll speak for myself a bit of an inferiority complex in this town you know compared to the …”
Gary Bettman, NHL Commissioner
Gary Bettman sits down with Dale and Kevin Paul Dupont at Fenway Park to talk about the NHL's third annual Winter Classic here in Boston. Gary discusses how the league has worked to improve the outdoor game since its' first installment in Buffalo, what it took to get a baseball park ready for a hockey game, and why these games mean so much to NHL players.
“…The commissioner of the National Hockey League Gary Bettman is joining us the last time I saw the commissioner. We sat on opposite sides of the island Glendale Arizona and we …”
“…around with Colin -- of the Red Sox. Was how the the National Hockey League respected the venue. EU one B and you didn't put up purple and teal advertising sides it's green it looks like it's …”
B's tough guy Milan Lucic joins Dale and Kevin Paul Dupont at Fenway Park to discuss the latest on his ankle injury, as well as the significance of the game today. Milan also talks about how difficult it has been for him to be sidelined for an extended period of time, and what it is like for the players to be a part of the Winter Classic.
“…Joining us and our broadcast position. From the Boston Bruins. . For -- on the -- today I joked to Peter surely few minutes ago I said -- he would at least teach …”
Peter Chiarelli, Bruins General Manager
Peter stops by the Fenway Park studio to talk to Dale and Kevin Paul Dupont about the B’s version of pond hockey in the open air at Fenway Park. Peter also discusses the state of the Bruins, whether or not Tukka Rask is ready to become a starting goaltender, and what it means to the franchise to play on the national stage in the Winter Classic.
“…Fenway Park where this afternoon it is the winter classic pitting the Boston Bruins against the Philadelphia Flyers I'm Dale Arnold. Kevin -- upon the Boston Globe is seated alongside as well and joining us. Is the general manager of the Boston Bruins Peter sure rally and it's great to see you again. Thanks I I -- and I I love the winter classic Jack …”
Patrice Bergeron, Bruins Center
Fresh off his selection to the Canadian Olympic Team, Patrice joins Dale and Kevin Paul Dupont to talk about today’s Winter Classic at Fenway Park. Patrice discusses the thrill of skating on the ice in a historic baseball stadium, and preparing to play hockey in the great outdoors.
“…party -- congratulations. A new member of the Canadian Olympic hockey team Boston bruins' Patrice Bergeron is with a say Patrice I don't. …”
“…Have you had any follow up discussions Patrice with the the Kevin Lowe or or Steve VI Yzerman. …”
Marc talked about his seven-year contract extension with the Bruins, why he decided to sign the long-term deal instead of opting for free agency after the season, how close they are to being a Stanley Cup caliber team, and what the team has done recently to turn things around after the slow start
“…Joining us on the AT&T hotline AT&T your world delivered. Boston Bruins center Marc Savard brought to you by Dunkin' Donuts America runs on Duncan hey mark I don't want. Great not as well as you congratulations …”
“…in your time here even Harry sinden said. In all the the Marc Savard that I watched play before he came here. Is nothing like the Marc Savard IC now. And any saying it inning and it didn't in an admiring way do you get that sense that people around …”
Milan talked about the team finally getting back on a roll, that they struggled playing consistently early in the season and playing a full 60 minutes, if he felt rusty coming back from his injury, the great goaltending of Tuukka Rask, and updated us on his fantasy football team in the Davio's Football League
“…All the Boston Bruins are a team that's playing a little bit better here of late you've probably noticed get some guys back in the lineup. On this guy returned recently Marc Savard returned last night Milan -- each joins us on the line -- a lot of you don't. I'm -- courier. And great …”
“…The -- anybody who has ever played without Marc Savard is usually. Very happy about it those numbers go up when Marc Savard is on your -- tell me what he does that then maybe a lot of us don't see or or that you'd …”
Ray Bourque, Hockey Hall of Famer
Ray talked about his son Chris, a forward for the Penguins, playing in Boston for the first time in the NHL, that the B's may have been a little overconfident entering the year but that they are back on track, the job that Peter Chiarelli has done as the GM for Boston, and his thoughts on where Zdeno Chara stands in the all-time ranks of Bruins blueliners
“…Big one for the Boston Bruins last night at the TD garden they blanked the Pittsburgh Penguins three to nothing. One guy who watched the game probably with some mixed emotions. Aziz sent a bit of a Bruins fan …”
“…I understand that the Pittsburgh Penguins had lunch at Prescott you'll be happy to know Gerry Callahan this morning on the air said. He had a great -- …”