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Billy Jaffe

@BJaffe

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@NHL & NCAA Hockey Analyst @NESN , @NHLNetwork @MorningBruJandR . Find us Like good hockey & great food. And Cooper

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@BJaffe
Billy Jaffe
4 years
2/3 Stop playing your b-ball, football, rugby, hockey, etc. Stop hanging out like nothing is happening. Take 2-3 freaking weeks off like the rest of us. My family isn’t making a penny right now. We aren’t having any “fun” or “living our best life.” God damn, Be a better human
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Billy Jaffe
4 years
1/3. Quick vent time. I’ve had it w people who aren’t taking this seriously. Enough of your shit. Good buddy has the virus & says it’s unlike anything he’s had before. Grow up & do your part to help, not just what you “want” to do. None of us want to be isolating for weeks/mos
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@BJaffe
Billy Jaffe
5 years
The officiating crew that worked tonight’s gm 6 should be assigned game 7. Never going to agree w everything but they called a very Clean game & were a non factor (what you want from the officials!)
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@BJaffe
Billy Jaffe
4 years
3/3 stop being so selfish/arrogant that U think your life is worth more than someone else’s. The virus is just starting to ramp up here. Do your part to stop it, not help it grow.
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@BJaffe
Billy Jaffe
3 years
Hey @NHLBruins fans, how interested would you be in on demand Bruins talk recorded 3-4x per week? Thinking of partnering w a good hockey buddy to talk all things Bruins after every game. 20-25 min segments. Think of it as (almost daily) Bonus Bruins coverage.
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@BJaffe
Billy Jaffe
6 years
Hey @NHLBruins fans, thought it would be a good day to remind you that Jake DeBrusk and David Pastrnak are both only 21 years old.
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Billy Jaffe
3 years
Kevan Miller epitomizes all that is right about hockey. Had to work extra hard 4 everything he earned. Legit “Warrior.” Put body on the line willingly every shift & bc of that had numerous major injuries. One of my fav @NHLBruins . He will succeed in whatever he chooses to do next
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@BJaffe
Billy Jaffe
4 years
5:03ET got recorded call saying all schools closed “for the next week and likely longer” 5:06ET wife and I take walk to neighborhood liquor store to secure appropriate rations
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Billy Jaffe
6 years
Adam McQuaid will always be one of my fave players in the biz.. His calm, kind & shy demeanor belied the absolute warrior he was for the @NHLBruins . Scary tough man. I get the trade & agree with it. I also like how Adam now has the potential to play more & earn another deal.
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Billy Jaffe
5 years
Instead of ranting and increasing my blood pressure, I’ve decided to do something much better for my health and ordered a beer and wings.
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@BJaffe
Billy Jaffe
3 years
Is Adam Fox playing tonight for the Rangers?
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Billy Jaffe
3 years
Congrats to one of the great guys in the game. A fierce, tough and intense man on the ice, but a soft spoken and incredibly kind person off it. Was a great @NHLBruins
@CBCPEI
CBC P.E.I.
3 years
'No regrets': Adam McQuaid officially announces retirement from NHL #pei
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Billy Jaffe
6 years
If the reports are accurate & Islanders have won bid to build arena at Belmont, then all I can say is “damn right!” The long-time (and oft-suffering) fans deserve for this to happen. It’s Long Island’s Team
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@BJaffe
Billy Jaffe
6 years
Every time I watch the @GoldenKnights play my first thought is always “these players love playing for Gerard Gallant.” Their effort, compete & execution level is always high. Attn to details always a good indicator coach being respected.
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Billy Jaffe
3 years
I know +/- doesn’t always tell the “best” story, but, Holy s!%# Taylor Hall is +14 since coming to @NHLBruins . Been caught up his overall play & pts and hadn’t noticed that number. Was -21 in BUF. Definitely is re-born as Curtis Lazar said yesterday
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Billy Jaffe
5 years
Couldn’t be more wrong Steve. Know the man/person before making such a comment. You may not agree, but to call it idiotic is, basically, idiotic...
@simmonssteve
Steve Simmons
5 years
What an idiotic decision by Jerry York to pass on the day’s festivities at the Hockey Hall of Fame so he could coach yet another US college game. That’s my view. You can disagree.
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Billy Jaffe
3 years
Life is one freaking huge plate of PASTA right now!!!!
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Billy Jaffe
5 years
I am thrilled the @nhl isn’t going going all “Hollywood” and bringing in an outsider to sing the anthem tonight. Can’t wait to hear @todd_angilly bring it @tdgarden crowd a little after 8pm.
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Billy Jaffe
4 years
Take a deep breath, go have a nice dinner, enjoy a beverage or two...it’s round robin hockey during a world pandemic after all.
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Billy Jaffe
5 years
It’s almost hockey season, so this would be good time to announce that starting in a couple of weeks I’ll to be doing a 2x per week @NHLBruins centric podcast with a couple of other well known hockey guys. Will be easy to access. Full details out soon. More Bs/hockey talk!
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Billy Jaffe
4 years
Brutally sad to hear the news about Travis Roy. I was always inspired after being around him. So mentally strong and his positive attitude was amazing. He made such a significant impact w his work. A special person who lived a special life in spite of his situation. RIP
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@BJaffe
Billy Jaffe
2 years
Debrusk’s best all around game of the season? I think so. Physical, fast, confident…and against a very good team.
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Billy Jaffe
4 years
It’s freaking awesome to be excited, nervous, etc about something besides a pandemic. Sports are such a great (albeit temporary) diversion
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Billy Jaffe
5 years
I watched the entire Bruins/CBJ game without going on Twitter once. What an enjoyable & cathartic experience. (Why I’m back on now I have no idea why...) Impressive Rask performance. Loved the 3rd period battles. See you Saturday @tdgarden
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Billy Jaffe
4 years
I’ll repeat...that’s a major. Pure intent.
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Billy Jaffe
3 years
Geez, if only Kevan Miller actually got himself into good shape...Poor guy looks tiny
@NHLBruins
Boston Bruins
3 years
Miller Time 🔙 🔜 #BehindTheB #NHLBruins
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Billy Jaffe
3 years
Bacon is always good, but it tastes so freaking good on a Sunday.
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Billy Jaffe
6 years
What a great Rask performance. And Rick Nash did Rick Nash things. And Jake DeBrusk; take a 3rd period bow kid. Oh, and Bergeron line wasn’t bad either. Beauty effort all around by @NHLBruins
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Billy Jaffe
3 years
McAvoy with a very Adam Fox like play at the end. Beautiful
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Billy Jaffe
6 years
Im technically not working tonight, but I pretty much just had my own postgame segment from my couch talking to myself: 1) way too cute w puck decisions thru the night 2) way too much impact on game by officials. The inconsistencies are maddening to players/coaches
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Billy Jaffe
3 years
From my buddy LG at NHL Network... Charlie McAvoy is the first Bruins defenseman with assists in 8 straight games since Ray Bourque did it in 1995 (Oct/Nov). Good company...
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Billy Jaffe
3 years
Happy place…
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Billy Jaffe
2 years
Heartbroken to see Clark Gillies news. He was incredibly gracious & supportive when I worked NYI games. Will never forget that. Always smiling & joking, he was such an impressive person. So thankful to see him during last yrs playoffs. He was so happy for the Isles success RIP
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Billy Jaffe
3 years
Ice is awful. Guys blowing tires all over the ice
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Billy Jaffe
3 years
Bergeron has been simply spectacular in this game. Led by example all night. And will only play appx 15 mins.
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Billy Jaffe
3 years
DK 46 will really be missed on/off the ice. Thoroughly enjoyed times I was able to talk w him about all things hockey. Extremely sharp & strong minded, always willing to share his thoughts. And on ice, when he was going, the Bs were rolling. Major influence on team success.
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Billy Jaffe
4 years
Whit’s got good intel. Hearing same thing(s).
@ryanwhitney6
Ryan Whitney
4 years
I’m hearing Charlie Coyle and Chris Wagner are very close to resigning with the bruins. Maybe 6 year extension for Coyle and 3 year extension for Wagner. But if none of this happens don’t chirp me
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@BJaffe
Billy Jaffe
3 years
Who doesn’t LOVE hockey?!
@NESN
NESN
3 years
Billy Jaffe: Big hockey guy.
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Billy Jaffe
2 years
Great nugget from @NHLNetwork research: Charlie McAvoy has 15PP points this year after only having 19PP points total in his first 4 seasons. The offense is really starting to come thru for #73 . Fun to see
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Billy Jaffe
3 years
Grew up in Chicago as a huge Bruins fan (my nana’s influence!) but was always into Tony O. So much respect for him. Often pretended I was him in street hockey. Had a Northland stick because he did. The goalie of my youth. RIP
@NHLNetwork
NHL Network
3 years
NHL Network mourns the passing of Chicago Blackhawks legend Tony Esposito.
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Billy Jaffe
6 years
This guy was my favorite Bruin as a kid. Big reason why I wore #8 . What a good player #PeterMcNab
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Billy Jaffe
2 years
63 is in the lineup tonight @NHLBruins
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Billy Jaffe
3 years
One of the best (maybe the best?) full 60 min effort of season. Complete. Never felt out of control, even when Caps scored 2ppg quickly. Really impressive effort. @NHLBruins
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Billy Jaffe
6 years
Not playoff quality reffing call tight there. Cmon
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Billy Jaffe
5 years
Brad Marchand’s point totals & penalty mins per 20 game segments this season... Gm1- 20: 21 pts 66 pims Gm 21-40: 23 pts 14 pims Gm 41-60: 27 pts 6 pims Gm 61-71: 16 pts 6 pims
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Billy Jaffe
6 years
It’s 11:12pm and the @Capitals just won the ECF. Jay Beagle is working his ass off in the Caps makeshift gym area. The life of a grinder never ends.
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@BJaffe
Billy Jaffe
4 years
With @NHL teams re-opening today it’s time to get back to work. Tonight 6pm on @Nesn we’ll have our first “Bruins Back To Work” show. Can’t wait to work again. And Hoping to find a pair of pants that still fit.
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Billy Jaffe
5 years
Since @NHLBruins Danton Heinen was scratched Feb 3&5, he has recorded 4-16=20 in the next 22 games. Not too shabby...
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Billy Jaffe
3 years
Good deal for @NHLBruins . Really didn’t give up that much to get 2 NHL players & BUF retains half Hall’s salary. Obv team must get healthy & Hall/46 must jive for this to work well. Both players like puck on stick but Hall’s speed should push line. intrigued by Lazar on 4th line
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Billy Jaffe
3 years
👀 @NHLBruins fans…
@umichhockey
Michigan Hockey
3 years
Beecher is Back! #GoBlue 〽️
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Billy Jaffe
3 years
Almost time for our weekly “old & slow” skate. I may be 51 but when I put on the gear I’m still excited like a 15yr old. Even when I have to put it on at home. I hope everybody has a safe & happy TG! #hockey #old &slow #itsthelittlethingsthatmatter
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Billy Jaffe
6 years
I’ll be shocked if Kadri isn’t suspended at least a game.
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Billy Jaffe
2 years
Seriously hard reporting from Tampa today. @NHLNetwork
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Billy Jaffe
2 years
Going to bed. I wish all a very happy and healthy New Year. See you at noon tomorrow on @NESN to talk @NHLBruins
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Billy Jaffe
3 years
This was Dinner tonight...trying all the Chicken parm places in the area. And throw in a small meatball to wash it down. Very good #Emilios extra sauce & hot peppers
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Billy Jaffe
3 years
We have done an amazing job training Cooper to stay off the furniture! #wesuck #herules
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Billy Jaffe
4 years
The hockey world is a MUCH better place w Anton Khudobin. The league should sign him to a 15 year extension just to keep his interviews in the league
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@BJaffe
Billy Jaffe
7 years
Shattenkirk left years and big &$& on the table from 2-3 other teams. Went with his heart
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@BJaffe
Billy Jaffe
3 years
Thx Pete!
@PeteBlackburn
Pete Blackburn
3 years
One person I hope benefits from the new NHL tv deal in some way is @BJaffe . Incredibly smart & polished w/ personality. Should be at the front of studio analyst lines
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Billy Jaffe
3 years
Just wanted to say thanks to all that have supported @MorningBruJandR so far. The last few weeks have seen awesome #s for the show via podcast & YouTube. @AndrewRaycroft @IamRyanCorbin & I are having a blast doing it & are excited to see so many @NHLBruins fans enjoying it too
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Billy Jaffe
4 years
Teams have survived blowout loses and found ways to win a series. For example, STL lost gm 3 in SC last year 7-2 and we all know what eventually happened.Not impressed with this effort at all (understatement) but if you’re gonna be bad, be bad and move on. Has to be mindset
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Billy Jaffe
3 years
Big day of hockey. @BostonJrEagles games, @985TheSportsHub Hockey Show & @NHLBruins take on @NJDevils on @NESN . Gonna need a couples of brews today @MorningBruJandR
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Billy Jaffe
6 years
Seriously, Matt Grzelcyk does something right just about every shift.
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Billy Jaffe
4 years
literally don’t have words to accurately explain my disdain. Thankfully I’m told the league & state have been appropriately supportive. In all my years playing, officiating, bcasting & coaching hockey I’ve never seen worse. Heated arguments? Yes. Physically assaulting? Vile
@ColleenPickles
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Tonight in Kingston, MA a ref was assaulted on the ice. Here’s the video. This has to stop or youth hockey won’t have any refs.
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@BJaffe
Billy Jaffe
6 years
Well well well... a big boy effort and win without one of their biggest boys.
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Billy Jaffe
2 years
If you had Derek Forbort leading the @NHLBruins in ice time tonight please raise your hand… 23:19 including 4:35 shorthanded
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@BJaffe
Billy Jaffe
7 years
Shattenkirk is headed to NYC and likely to play tomorrow for Caps
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@BJaffe
Billy Jaffe
5 years
Update...I’ve scarfed down the wings, ordered another beer and now considering more food. I’m officially eating my way past the NHL replay issues. I can tell you that @kineticfuel1 would not approve of my behavior right now.
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Billy Jaffe
5 years
Last night in gm4 Sean Kuraly led all Bruins centers in ice time (18:16). That’s the second time in the ECF that happened. Depth wins...
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Billy Jaffe
4 years
First thing I’ve learned during this “event” is that my pre teen daughter will sleep her way thru at least 50% of it. And, admittedly, I am freaking jealous of her
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@BJaffe
Billy Jaffe
3 months
That was the calmest, cleanest, and least violent 106 hit NHL game I've ever seen 🤷
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Billy Jaffe
5 years
Just found out that David Pastrnak has 1 team he’s never scored a goal against and it so happens to be tonight’s opponent, St Louis.
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Billy Jaffe
3 years
Last season w @NHLBruins Taylor Hall averaged 1:46 of PP time in 16 gms & mostly all came on 2nd unit. This season he is starting on PP1 and will see that avg PP TOI go up a lot. And so will his points. Ive liked what I’ve seen from him net front so far.
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Billy Jaffe
6 years
Patrice Bergeron is perfect example why training camp only needs to be 3 days...
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Billy Jaffe
1 year
Charlie Coyle was fantastic today. Beast mode
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Billy Jaffe
5 years
Deep thought time...Would a Network showing a NASCAR race have a hockey player on from the pit talking about it during the action even if he didn’t know much about it? Who knows, maybe they do and I just don’t realize it
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@BJaffe
Billy Jaffe
3 years
Game 1 dinner...was there any other choice???? #heartburninmyfuture
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@BJaffe
Billy Jaffe
6 years
Here ya go @NHLBruins fans...enjoy it!
@ehornick
Eric Hornick
6 years
Pasternak is Youngest player in NHL history w 6 points in a playoff game (about 2 months younger than Gretzky) #Bruins @BJaffe #StanleyCup
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@BJaffe
Billy Jaffe
4 years
This gear misses being used. Hockey heartache...
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Billy Jaffe
3 years
Not sure I’m that confident in this ref crew.
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@BJaffe
Billy Jaffe
6 years
By signing this deal & playing for @NHLBruins Ryan Donato will not be eligible to play in AHlL playoffs this season. Whether he plays a lot remains to be seen, but he will get NHL life experience being around the team all the time.
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Billy Jaffe
1 year
This is my gate as I head to Raleigh for Canes/Panthers series. The hockey gods sure are hilarious sometimes. 🤷‍♂️ #NHLPlayoffs @NHLNetwork @SportsUSALive
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Billy Jaffe
7 years
Foolish firing of G Gallant by @FlaPanthers . Seems like an organization that is over analyzing too many things.
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Billy Jaffe
1 year
What a freaking fun period
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Billy Jaffe
5 years
Special night for @NHL linesman -and Dover, NH native- Brian Murphy as he does his 2000th game tonight. One of the all-time best at the job. Only a few others have reached that milestone
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Billy Jaffe
6 years
Love this pic. Genuine friends. The amount of laughs off air are priceless
@DaleEArnold
Dale Arnold
6 years
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Billy Jaffe
5 years
Now that’s some freaking ❤️!
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Billy Jaffe
3 years
Fun low camera angle really shows the speed of things. Tic-tac-goal 46 to 48 to 63. What a finish for Bs fans. They got better as game progressed. And still room to get better. Game 3 Weds @tdgarden
@NHL
NHL
3 years
Brad got the B's buzzin'! #StanleyCup
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Billy Jaffe
6 years
It’s a sign! 77 pages in honor of Ray Bourque. So reading the tea leaves he must be leaning towards the @NHLBruins . I’m telling you, It’s a sign!!!
@MikeCormack
Mike Cormack
6 years
Via fresh @reporterchris column this a.m: "Tavares is a meticulous guy who spent the last couple months reviewing his options and had a 77-page book prepared that contained a deep dive into each of the organizations he was most likely to find appealing."
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Billy Jaffe
6 years
I’m not a fan at all of instant replay for offside calls, but if we gotta have it in the NHL, then they should use it to confirm delay of game calls. Those are supposed to be black and white. Use it for that
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Billy Jaffe
5 years
Welcome to @NHL Trade Deadline Day. Also known as “Look for this to happen, but I’m not saying it’s really going to happen, or this could happen, but this could also happen, Day”
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Billy Jaffe
3 years
Could use a cigar and a beer after that game...
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Billy Jaffe
2 years
Flight keeps getting delayed. Guess I should’ve driven this trip. Ordered a beer. Willing to engage in some good hockey talk if anybody has some questions. And if not, I’ll likely just order another beer @MorningBruJandR
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@BJaffe
Billy Jaffe
4 years
For no good reason...
@JoeyMacHockey
Joe McDonald
4 years
Carlo gets two for instigating, five for fighting and a 10-minute misconduct.
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Billy Jaffe
3 years
Ok- Just been told that opening faceoff tonight is, in fact, 7:25 on @nbc . Don’t forget full hour pregame on @NESN starts at 6! @NHLBruins @MorningBruJandR
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Billy Jaffe
4 years
The @NHLBruins are a very well conditioned team. Didn’t have “A” game tonight, but turned it on in 3rd and found a way to win. Teams that aren’t in great shape couldn’t do that.
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Billy Jaffe
5 years
It’s only small sample size but Kuhlman’s speed is evident. Getting to pucks, keeps plays alive & helps open up ice for Krejci. He’s not a regular 2nd liner but he should be a good pro when all said and done.
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Billy Jaffe
6 years
HUGE response by @NHLBruins tonight. Pastrnak in beast mode offensively but Halak’s 1st period & 3rd period (when TOR was pushing) performance the major factor in the game.
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Billy Jaffe
6 years
That’s a new interpretation “good goal” call. Month ago that was “no goal”
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Billy Jaffe
3 years
Hearing rumblings that Ilya Samsonov will be starting for Caps tonight. Last game for him was May 1. We’ll know for sure in a few mins when warmups happen here @tdgarden
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