Yep
- Double_A

good stuff

Real_ESPNLeBrun Pierre LeBrun
Confirmed, two years, $5 million for Marchand in Boston. Makes $2 million this year and $3 million in 2012-13.
- hscesq

that was my range
nice that it got done, and for a reasonable amount

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By James Murphy
WILMINGTON, Mass. -- Winger Benoit Pouliot made his first appearance on the ice as a Bruin at the team's “captain’s practice” on Wednesday afternoon, and afterward the former Canadien didn’t pull any punches in discussing his previous situation with the Canadiens. When asked what he thought went wrong in Montreal the last two seasons, Pouliot pointed to a “lack of trust” between him and head coach Jacques Martin.

“I don’t know. ... I think there was maybe a lack of trust there between me and the coach,” said Pouliot, who had 30 points in 79 games last season but was benched after Game 3 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals series against the Bruins and never returned. Boston eventually won that series in seven games.

“I think maybe at the end there -- at first when I got there he played me maybe 17, 18 minutes a game and things went well -- kind of went downhill after that. But last year I had a good year on the third line and fourth line all year long and it was more positive stuff than negative stuff when I was in Montreal.”

Pouliot said that due to that strained relationship it was basically a mutual parting between him and the Canadiens.

"Now it’s a new start," he said. "I haven’t met [Bruins head coach] Claude [Julien] yet but I talked to him a couple times on the phone and I am excited to see how he rolls.”

He said he’s also excited to play on the other side of the storied rivalry between the Bruins and Habs, one that he was very much involved with last season -- fighting David Krejci in the brawl-filled 8-6 Bruins win last February and then fighting Andrew Ference in Game 3 of the first round of the playoffs. Pouliot said he isn’t worried about any bad blood carrying over and told the media Wednesday that he had already spoken to Krejci to make sure that was the case.

“I’m on the team now and things like that happen,” Pouliot said. “When I was on Montreal, guys there had gotten in fights before and they’re best friends now. I’m not coming here and trying to screw up everything... I’m just looking to try and find a spot and get along with the guys as much as I can.

"I don’t know. It’s the rivalry thing and it’s not easy," he added, "but the Bruins fans can’t see me as a Canadien because I’m a Bruin and that’s all that matters. I don’t really care what people say about the rivalry. I’m a Bruin now and I’m on the right side of the rivalry. And hey, they won the Cup last year, so I’m excited."

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By James Murphy
WILMINGTON, Mass. -- Winger Benoit Pouliot made his first appearance on the ice as a Bruin at the team's “captain’s practice” on Wednesday afternoon, and afterward the former Canadien didn’t pull any punches in discussing his previous situation with the Canadiens. When asked what he thought went wrong in Montreal the last two seasons, Pouliot pointed to a “lack of trust” between him and head coach Jacques Martin.

“I don’t know. ... I think there was maybe a lack of trust there between me and the coach,” said Pouliot, who had 30 points in 79 games last season but was benched after Game 3 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals series against the Bruins and never returned. Boston eventually won that series in seven games.

“I think maybe at the end there -- at first when I got there he played me maybe 17, 18 minutes a game and things went well -- kind of went downhill after that. But last year I had a good year on the third line and fourth line all year long and it was more positive stuff than negative stuff when I was in Montreal.”

Pouliot said that due to that strained relationship it was basically a mutual parting between him and the Canadiens.

"Now it’s a new start," he said. "I haven’t met
- Toad in Nj[Bruins head coach] Claude [Julien] yet but I talked to him a couple times on the phone and I am excited to see how he rolls.”

He said he’s also excited to play on the other side of the storied rivalry between the Bruins and Habs, one that he was very much involved with last season -- fighting David Krejci in the brawl-filled 8-6 Bruins win last February and then fighting Andrew Ference in Game 3 of the first round of the playoffs. Pouliot said he isn’t worried about any bad blood carrying over and told the media Wednesday that he had already spoken to Krejci to make sure that was the case.

“I’m on the team now and things like that happen,” Pouliot said. “When I was on Montreal, guys there had gotten in fights before and they’re best friends now. I’m not coming here and trying to screw up everything... I’m just looking to try and find a spot and get along with the guys as much as I can.

"I don’t know. It’s the rivalry thing and it’s not easy," he added, "but the Bruins fans can’t see me as a Canadien because I’m a Bruin and that’s all that matters. I don’t really care what people say about the rivalry. I’m a Bruin now and I’m on the right side of the rivalry. And hey, they won the Cup last year, so I’m excited."

Giving him the benefit of the doubt and its hard to interpret tone in text, but he kind of comes across as a twat. Surprised he hasn't been at Captain's practices until today, would've thought he'd try to get more time in to gel with his teammates.

Giving him the benefit of the doubt and its hard to interpret tone in text, but he kind of comes across as a twat. Surprised he hasn't been at Captain's practices until today, would've thought he'd try to get more time in to gel with his teammates.
- Double_A

Sounds like a b!tch......but, we weren't there. That may be exactly how it happened.

I'm glad he talk to K to make sure things were cool. I don't know who reached out to who, but I'm glad it happened.

BTW.....I forgot how awesome that 8-6 game was........but the reason I forgot about it was because we won the cup

"sorry honey, i forgot i banged the twins, we won the cup"

"Jimmy Murphy

Find it interesting that according to Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli, Asst. GM Don Sweeney did some heavy lifting in negotiations with Brad Marchand's agent Wade Arnott. Also interesting how Chiarelli referred to Arnott as "Brad's representative". Bad blood from Kessel negotiations clearly still there in my eyes."

"Jimmy Murphy

Find it interesting that according to Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli, Asst. GM Don Sweeney did some heavy lifting in negotiations with Brad Marchand's agent Wade Arnott. Also interesting how Chiarelli referred to Arnott as "Brad's representative". Bad blood from Kessel negotiations clearly still there in my eyes."
- Toad in Nj

I don't blame Chiarelli ... Arnott comes across like a real pole-smoker, and Newport News in general seems like their "philosophy" and expectations are way out of whack. Most of the "holdouts" this summer have been the players whom they represent.

GM's should band together and refuse to deal with them, or any player who chooses to be represented by them. Would put them out of business pretty quickly ... They are bad for the game IMO. Anyone remember what caused the lockout ??????

What?????? Too soon??????

What?????? Too soon??????
- Aloha Mr. Hand

Remember when the Montreal fans thought that Al and I were the same poster.

WINNIPEG -- He didn't talk much about possible charges in his home state of Minnesota or his weight, but Winnipeg Jets defencemen Dustin Byfuglien is happy to be starting a new NHL season in a new city.

"I can't really talk about it right now, lawyer says not to, so, I mean later on maybe we can, but as of right now that's it," he said Friday when asked about his legal issues.

Byfuglien jumped to the head of the line of players in the spotlight, thanks to his little run-in with the law on the waters of Lake Minnetonka. His lawyer has said the husky blueliner passed a breathalyzer test but then unwisely refused a blood test, which could get him charged.

Then there's the other little matter of his weight, which was reported as being about 20 pounds more than the 265 listed in the team's stats page.
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Too much chicken and waffles this summer for Byfwheat???

WINNIPEG -- He didn't talk much about possible charges in his home state of Minnesota or his weight, but Winnipeg Jets defencemen Dustin Byfuglien is happy to be starting a new NHL season in a new city.

"I can't really talk about it right now, lawyer says not to, so, I mean later on maybe we can, but as of right now that's it," he said Friday when asked about his legal issues.

Byfuglien jumped to the head of the line of players in the spotlight, thanks to his little run-in with the law on the waters of Lake Minnetonka. His lawyer has said the husky blueliner passed a breathalyzer test but then unwisely refused a blood test, which could get him charged.

Then there's the other little matter of his weight, which was reported as being about 20 pounds more than the 265 listed in the team's stats page.
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Too much chicken and waffles this summer for Byfwheat???
- Aloha Mr. Hand

thats (frank)ing scary. a 285lb guy flying around on skates. yikes.

thats (frank)ing scary. a 285lb guy flying around on skates. yikes.
- salvadorsanchez

I bet he's as fast as Jim Weimer at that weight

yahoo (frank)s up positions of players, again

yahoo (frank)s up positions of players, again
- Toad in Nj

How? Did they put Dustin in the NBA pool instead of the NHL pool of available players?

How? Did they put Dustin in the NBA pool instead of the NHL pool of available players?
- bruinsbeer69

marchand listed as a center again
as are peverley and seguin
had to drop marchand once or twice last year due to that when i needed faceoffs

Who is setting it up this year for us?

Let me know.

I'm ready to have "Hockey is For Everyone" lead the league in penalty minutes.......and weight gain

All-you-can-eat Byffet:

All-you-can-eat Byffet:






- Aloha Mr. Hand

All-you-can-eat Byffet:






- Aloha Mr. Hand

Bwahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

All-you-can-eat Byffet:






- Aloha Mr. Hand

Bwahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

Hey did I tell you I posted your "downgrade" pic on FB and got a ton of thumbs up and positive comments?

Just another brotha with bad credit

Just another brotha with bad credit
- Aloha Mr. Hand

My ideas and you skills.....and we're going places

My ideas and you skills.....and we're going places
- bruinsbeer69

Yeah, hell