Even though the Boston Bruins are near the bottom of the standings early in the season, one impressive young player is standing out so far as they attempt to defend their Stanley Cup title.
Tyler Seguin, the 19-year old wonder from Ontario and their first overall pick last year, is turning a lot of people's heads so far in the young season. After an impressive two-goal performance in the Stanley Cup playoffs against the Lightning, Seguin stepped up his play this season. As of November 9, he leads the Bruins in points, scoring 8 goals and dishing 7 assists. Seguin's performance has so far made up for the offseason losses of Mark Recchi (to retirement) and Michael Ryder (to Dallas Stars). The kid has a bright future ahead of him, and he'll only get better if he gets more ice time.
Tyler Seguin
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Despite a three-game winning streak, the Bruins' slow start to the season has been attributed to its defense. Even though goalie Tim Thomas has been stellar, the opposition has dared taking on him shot for shot, and often times resulted in goals allowed. The Bruins have been unable to keep the puck with them for a majority of the time. Backup Tuukka Rask has just earned his first win of the season Monday against the Islanders, and if the goaltending needs an upgrade, Rask has to step up for the aging Thomas. Most pundits also attributed to the so-called 'hangover' that previous defending champions such as the Penguins and the Blackhawks suffered to the previous two seasons. Still, the season is so young so expect the Bruins to turn it around this month, beginning with a three-game winning streak to begin November.
Bruins games for this week: Nov. 10 vs. Edmonton, Nov. 12 vs. Buffalo, Nov. 15 vs. New Jersey, Nov. 17 vs. Columbus.
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