Boston Sports Media Watch

So another Friday is finally here (was it me, or was this a LONG week?) and I’ve got another edition of the top ten from this morning’s sports stories.

Consider this one a periodic credit report - Chad Finn is going positive this morning, giving out props in his Friday media column.

Comcast builds a team to take on NESN - Bill Doyle checks out what they’re doing down there at Comcast SportsNet with their new on-line and on-air talent.

Pats-Jets rematch all about adjustments - Tedy Bruschi and Mike Reiss chat about Sunday’s Patriots-Jets rematch at Gillette.

Dismissive response - Mark Farinella looks at comments from Jerod Mayo, who says that as Bruschi isn’t on the team anymore, the former Patriot can’t comment accurately on how the defense was feeling after the Colts loss.

Wes Welker’s presence shapes what goes on - Ian Rapoport looks at the difference that Wes Welker could make on Sunday.

Bruins dig in, win in shootout - Fluto Shinzawa reports on the Bruins 4-3 shootout win over the Atlanta Thrashers last night.

B’s Start To Show Positive Signs - Graig Woodburn has the Bruins looking to play a 62-game schedule now.

C’s look to pay back Magic - Scott Souza previews tonight’s Celtics/Magic game, the first meeting of the clubs since last spring’s playoff series.

Free agency may not be a hit for Bay - Sean McAdam explains why Jason Bay may not get the huge payday he and his agent are looking for.

Ortiz says Sox need to power up - Peter Abraham has the Red Sox slugger saying that the team need to add some punch to the lineup…just as he did last year.

If you’re tempted to click on Dan Shaughnessy’s column this morning because it involves Larry Bird…don’t. Just read Jackie MacMullan’s book When the Game Was Ours as Dan’s column is just a retelling of a couple of stories from the book. That and Larry thinks Peyton Manning is pretty good. I’ve just about finished the book, and I have to say that the stuff about Cedric Maxwell within (which Dan rehashes again today) is actually pretty tame. You’ve heard it all, if you heard the stuff talked about on the radio or seen a review. Maxwell doesn’t deny saying that stuff that he is quoted as saying, though he claims it was all in jest, which it very well could be, but it’s still stuff you don’t say.

Check the Patriots Daily coverage with the following features:

Worry Wart – Game Ten vs. Jets - by Chris Warner

First (Second?) Impressions – the New York Jets - by Greg Doyle

Trading Places – Rematch With TheJetsBlog

Be sure to also check out Ken Fang’s take on the Top 25 Football Announcers.

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Frank Dell’Apa says that despite the margin of victory for the Celtics last night (109-95) the Celtics never appeared completely certain of themselves. Robert Lee has the road-weary Warriors, who only dressed eight players, worn out in the end. Mark Murphy has Rajon Rondo picking up the Celtics after a sluggish first half. Bill Doyle has the Celtics only playing half a game last night, but saying that it was good enough. A. Sherrod Blakely says that the basketball Gods set this one up as the perfect elixir for the Celtics recent woes.

Steve Bulpett looks at Rajon Rondo making up for his poor shooting by pushing the pace. Mike Fine has Rondo finding his rhythm last night.  Lenny Megliola has the Celtics riding Rondo to this win. Jessica Camerato has Rondo and the Celtics offering plenty to digest last night. Chris Forsberg has fueling a decisive third quarter spurt with his speed.

Bob Ryan goes back in time and remembers why Don Nelson has his number retired by the Celtics. Bulpett has Nelson dealing with adversity as the Warriors rebuild yet again. Gary Washburn chats with Celtics managing partner Wyc Grousbeck about the potential of this season’s teams. (And Celtics franchise record for wins is 68, not 69.)

Dell’Apa’s notebook has Doc Rivers finally cracking down on the number of three pointers attempted by Rasheed Wallace. Lee’s Celtics journal has Danny Ainge shooting down the trade rumors of the last few days. Murphy’s notebnook has Kevin Garnett initially forgetting his ¾ court heave that was disallowed. Doyle’s notebook has Rondo getting some free throw tips from Ray Allen. Forsberg’s notebook has more on KG’s long-distance shot. Jim Fenton’s notebook has the Celtics putting their losing streak in the past.

Patriots

Jeremy Gottlieb goes Around The League on Patriots Daily.

Karen Guregian says that the Patriots have shown that they know how to bounce back from a tough loss. Brian MacPherson says that dealing with the Jets blitz will be New England’s top priority. Bill Burt reminds us that despite recent events, this is still a huge game for both teams. Rich Garven has the Patriots now firmly focused on the Jets. Glen Farley has both head coaches in the spotlight this week.

Ian R. Rapoport has Dan Koppen healthy and ready to face the Jets. Christopher Price has Tom Brady looking like he’s completely bounced back from his knee injury and early season struggles. Mike Reiss has Brady and Junior Seau helping their teammates to move on from the tough loss.  Andy Vogt has the team putting the Colts loss in the past and looking to the Jets. Reiss says that Belichick won’t be second-guessing himself over the Colts game.

Adam Kilgore and Monique Walker have Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis talking about shutting out Randy Moss by himself and how he’ll do it again this week. Rapoport has Revis still adamant that he did it all by himself in week two, without any safety help. Guregian has Rex Ryan still confident that his team can “whip” the Patriots again. Mark Farinella has Ryan offering no apologies for who he is. Shalise Manza Young says that Ryan doesn’t seem quite as cocksure as he did early in the season.

Rapoport’s notebook has Jonathan Wilhite moving on from his tough night with Reggie Wayne. Walker’s notebook says that the teams will both have a different look than they did in week two.  Farinella’s notebook looks at a long injury report for the Patriots. Farley’s notebook has the Patriots returning to work and prepping for the Jets.  Vogt’s notebook has Kevin Faulk talking about learning the craft of blitz pickup, and actually enjoying it. Young’s Patriots journal has Belichick giving his team a tongue-lashing as they returned to work yesterday. 

Misc

Kevin Paul Dupont has Peter Chiarelli disappointed in his team thus far, but still confident they can turn things around. Mike Loftus says that the Bruins enter the second quarter of the season as the self-inflicted victims of an identity crisis. Rich Thompson has Claude Julien bringing his team back to basics.

Michael Silverman has Terry Francona saying that Jason Varitek has accepted the backup role, and the Red Sox manager feels he’ll be “unbelievable” in that role.

Sean McAdam did a chat on CSNNE.com yesterday.

Mark Blaudschun says that Boston College should be proud of high ranking in the Graduation Success Rate.

Steve Conroy looks at the last home game for several Boston College seniors.

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 Things appear back to normal on the written side, I’m still on the sports radio blackout, and will likely be all week…

Be sure to check out the latest Dan Snapp column on Patriots Daily: Beholden to None.

Albert R. Breer has a look at the Patriots continued struggles in the red zone, where they sit 25th in the league, behind such stalwarts as Detroit, Jacksonville, and Washington. Robert Lee says that those issues need to be corrected for this Sunday’s game with the Jets. Ian R. Rapoport has Matt Light looking to get back out on the field as quickly as he can.

Mark Farinella feels that Bill Belichick and the Patriots braintrust have lost their way, and that Sunday was perhaps an indicator of what is ahead for this franchise. Kerry Byrne separates fact from myth when it comes to the Patriots.

In the Midweek report, Breer looks at the struggles that the Jets have had since beating the Patriots in week two. Ron Borges says that the tears that Rex Ryan shed in his locker room on Monday show the difference between he and Bill Belichick. Glen Farley has the Jets coming in for a “Super Bowl” rematch.

Mike Reiss and Christopher Price have their weekly mailbags.

Joe Fitzgerald says that the fans are wrong to criticize Belichick for Sunday night.

The Globe notebook has the Patriots looking to keep their streak of games without consecutive losses alive this weekend. Rapoport’s notebook has Belichick ready to move on from the Indy game. Lee’s Patriots journal has Belichick getting back to business as usual.

Celtics

Gary Washburn has Kendrick Perkins not impressed with the Celtics practices this week as the team tries to bounce back from three losses in five games. Mark Murphy has the Celtics needing to get back into defensive mode. A. Sherrod Blakely says that defense is the key for the Celtics.

Jim Fenton has Paul Pierce returning to practice yesterday after sitting out on Monday. Blakely has a C’s vs. Warriors preview. Mike Fine has Warriors coach Don Nelson approaching more coaching records.

The Globe notebook has Andres Nocioni’s name being floated in possible trades to the Celtics. Murphy’s notebook has Piece back at practice.

Misc

Rich Thompson reports that Marc Savard could be back on the ice for the Bruins as early as tomorrow night. Brendan Hall has Milan Lucic returning to practice yesterday.

Michael Silverman has Mike Lowell once again in wait and see mode this offseason. Brian MacPherson has the Red Sox looking to make some noise in the Hot Stove league this winter.

Julian Benbow has a feature on BU mens basketball coach Pat Chambers, who set out on a new path in life after a brush with death in 2002.

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The media is a strange, yet pretty predictable group. they’re almost always going to go against the tide, trying to buck popular opinion.

This means that nationally, where most people loath and despise Bill Belichick, writers and columnists are coming out and supporting the Patriots coach and his decision to go for it on fourth down Sunday night. It’s the edgy thing to do.

Locally, where most people respect Belichick and hold him in high esteem, the columnists are blindly savaging, mocking and insulting him (and enjoying it).

Neither side is enjoyable to read. Most are stretching too far either way to try and make their points. I suppose for some, perhaps the columns bashing Belichick serve as validation for their own feelings of frustration over the loss, but for me, it only makes me more mad.

Do they think people really want to read this garbage? After a day of peace and quiet yesterday, I’m ready to move on and think about the Jets and getting the AFC East under full control.

So I’m declaring this a “Fourth Down-Free Zone.” That actually wipes out about 80% of articles out there today.

Red Sox increase prices for some tickets - smart move by the Red Sox, sneak in a ticket price increase when Boston fans are ticked off about the Patriots. This is usually a day after Thanksgiving tradition, but with the uproar over Sunday night, the Sox managed to sneak this on in under the radar.

LeBron James’ numbers game at least raises eyebrows - Tim Weisberg’s NBA column looks at LeBron James’ announcement that he’ll ditch #23 because he doesn’t think anyone should be allowed to wear it, and choose #6 instead, which he associates with Dr J instead of Bill Russell.

No time, no chance - Brian MacPherson says that things changed for the Patriots Sunday night when Tom Brady no longer had time to throw the ball.

No running game equals no Super Bowl - Bill Burt says that the Patriots won’t win the Super Bowl because they cannot run the ball when it counts.

Bruins take another step backward - Mike Loftus examines another disheartening Bruins loss, this time 4-1 to the Islanders.

Respect Is Hard to Come By For Celtics - Paul Flannery’s look at why part of the Celtics problems of late might actually be a lack of respect for their opponents.

Rivers looks inward for answers to woes - Frank Dell’Apa has the Celtics coach taking blame for recent losses, and vowing to get things straightened out.

 Celts must stop ‘fense sitting - Lenny Megliola has Doc Rivers not afraid to call out his defense.

Red Sox may see pop - John Tomase has Sox pickup Jeremy Hermida’s hitting coach with the Marlins believing that Boston will see more pop from the former first round pick.

I guess we can toss in the report cards from Ron Borges and Jeremy Gottlieb though they each come with a warning  that fourth down commentary is contained within.

For the rest, head out to the link sites.

• PatriotsLinks.com
• CelticsLinks.com
• BruinsLinks.com
• RedSoxLinks.com

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That’s something very few people are doing today, as they attempt to discuss the perhaps the worst loss (right up there with the Giants Super Bowl) of the Bill Belichick era.

I’m keeping it short and simple this afternoon, even as I duck out on listening to any sort of sports radio or television today. We’ll forego the hysterics, the gloating, and the smarm that appears in many stories today by sticking with these quick links:

Mistakes doomed Patriots before Belichick’s gamble - Shalise Manza Young’s game story in the ProJo.

Explain this? We’ll go for it - Albert Breer provides level-headed analysis of Belichick’s decision.

Defense takes share of the blame - Chris Forsberg has the defensive players denying that Belichick’s decision was an indictment of them.

Ten Things We Learned Last Night: Pats And Belichick Fall Short - Christopher Price takes more away from the game than simply the fourth down call.

Weak effort beneath Celtics - Yeah, the Celtics had a bad trip to Indy this weekend, too.

That’s all I got for now. Check Patriots Daily and  PatriotsLinks.com if you want all the gory details.

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It’s another busy Friday here on the sports scene in Boston, here are the highlights from today:

1) Being Tom Brady - Ron Borges with a feature on Tom Brady, his love of the game, and what motivates him to succeed.

2) Butch Stearns’ Goodbye - The FOX25 Sports Anchor signs off the station for the final time.

3) Stearns forced to pull up anchor - Chad Finn’s Friday media column focuses on Stearns, who says he is a  “casualty of the business model in local television.”

4) This is no time for the Sox to get cheap at shortstop - Ron Chimelis would like to see Alex Gonzalez come back, and put an end to the streak of free agent busts at the position.

5) Matchups to watch in Pats-Colts clash - Tedy Bruschi and Mike Reiss preview Patriots/Colts.

6) Crusaders’ greatest now starring on Web - Bill Doyle’s media column looks at Holy Cross’ redesigned web site, which features a 20 minute interview with HC and Celtics great Bob Cousy, and will interview more greats from the school in the weeks to come.

7) Banta-Cain proving to be more than able in his second stint in New England - Glen Farley looks at the return of the Patriots linebacker, who has been a pleasant surprise after a failed stint in San Francisco.

8 ) Number of storylines to ponder for the Red Sox - John Tomase looks at the major storylines to emerge from the GM Meetings held this week.

9) For Bruins, Desperation Must Become Contagious - Graig Woodburn looks at why the Bruins need to keep playing like a desperate team.

10) Pro-style QB leads Holy Cross revival - Two stories on Holy Cross in the top ten? Dan Shaughnessy plays it straight with a look at HC QB Dominic Randolph, who has a chance to take his game to the NFL.

Also, check out Chris Warner’s Worry Wart column on Patriots Daily, as well as Trading Places, Bonus Edition – A Conversation with ColtsChatter.

For the rest of the sports news today, you can always hit the link sites:

• PatriotsLinks.com
• CelticsLinks.com
• BruinsLinks.com
• RedSoxLinks.com

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Over on Patriots Daily this morning, we’re Trading Places with the Colts bloggers from 18to88.com, and you might be surprised (or not) to find out that Colts fans still think Tom Brady is just a product of the Belichick system, and that they guy they really fear is Randy Moss. There is also some good information on the Colts defense there, and why all the injuries aren’t as big a deal as some might think.

Adam Kilgore has a look at the links between Peyton Manning and Tom Brady, and how they are the best of this era. Ian R. Rapoport has the two quarterbacks ready for the latest chapter in their rivalry. Andy Vogt says that the two have a mutual admiration society going on. Glen Farley has each QB talking glowingly about the other. Mark Farinella has them deflecting the spotlight off themselves and placing it on the other.

Rich Garven has a good look at the Patriots remade defense, which is getting noticed around the NFL.  Brian MacPherson has Bill Belichick talking about the challenge of trying to defend Peyton Manning. Bill Burt says that overshadowed by all the Manning/Brady hype is the fact that this is a must-win game for the Patriots.

Albert R. Breer has Vince Wilfork focused on the job at hand, not his contract. Karen Guregian has Wilfork refuting any notion that progress was made on a new deal over the bye week, but still remaining focused on his job.

Guregian has Rodney Harrison saying that Brady needs to exploit the Colts banged up secondary. Here are the notes from the NBC Conference call with Harrison and Tony Dungy yesterday.

Christopher Price lists out his five favorite moments from Patriots/Colts. Tom E. Curran has his three greatest games. The Projo PatsBlog is going to look at each game between the two teams this decade. Jim Donaldson looks at game one and game two today.

Shalise Manza Young has Colts coach Jim Caldwell keeping things consistent after replacing Tony Dungy. Farinella has Manning and the Colts impressed with former Mansfield High School and Holy Cross wide receiver Brett McDermott, who was in their camp this summer.

Jonathan Comey puts the Patriots fourth in his NFL power rankings.

Jeff Jacobs has the UFL coming to Hartford tonight, and probably getting a franchise next season.

Monique Walker’s notebook has Jonathan Wilhite back at practice, after missing last week with a stomach virus. Rapoport’s notebook has more on Wilhite’s return from illness. Young’s Patriots Journal has the Colts making the most of their unbalanced offense. Vogt’s notebook has more on the Patriots using Wilfork as a defensive end. Garven’s notebook has more on Wilfork. Farley’s notebook has the Colts in pursuit of perfection.

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We’ll lead off here with Jessica Heslam and her story about the back-and-forth war of words between Bill Simmons and Glenn Ordway. The last line is a bit inaccurate. Perhaps Ordway took the high road when asked for comment by the Herald, but he certainly hasn’t done so the last two days on the air.

You can download and listen to Simmons’ appearance on 98.5 through their On Demand page.

The Celtics did a number of the Utah Jazz last night, running out to a 105-86 win at the Garden. Mark Murphy has the Celtics putting together a balanced attack, which started with the guys inside. Julian Benbow has the Celtics paying attention to the small things and the details against the Jazz. Lenny Megliola has the Celtics not interested in losing a second straight home game. Bill Doyle notes how much better the Celtics played with a little rest. Robert Lee has the Celtics defense doing the job on Utah.

Steve Bulpett says that the Celtics certainly showed the benefits of getting a few days with no games and being able to get some practice time. Gary Washburn says that the short break allowed the Celtics to put it all back together. Paul Flannery has the Celtics finding their legs at the Garden last night. Mike Fine has the rest allowing the Celtics to show what they’re capable of. Rich Levine has a revamped “D” getting the job done.

Jeff Howe has Marquis Daniels impressed with the defense that his teammates play. Murphy has Glen Davis finding an old shoebox in his closet that was full of old clippings of guys who are now his teammates. Bulpett has Brian Scalabrine mad at a New York cameraman who had his foot over the line down at Madison Square Garden, and caused the Celtics forward to sprain his ankle.

Benbow’s notebook has more on Davis finding the box of clippings. Murphy’s notebook has Kevin Garnett fine after slipping on a third quarter alley-oop pass. Doyle’s notebook has Doc Rivers and the Celtics not worried about KG’s diminished numbers. Chris Forsberg has a notebook which looks at Rajon Rondo and Kendrick Perkins briefly switching roles. Lee’s Celtics Journal has the Celtics expecting KG to improve as the season wears on.

Red Sox

Rob Bradford looks at three men outside the Red Sox organization who will likely have a big impact in the Boston offseason. Nick Cafardo has a look at San Diego first baseman Adrian Gonzalez, who isn’t fazed about the uncertainty over his future with the Padres. In the Metro, I’m looking at three possible “big splash” moves the Red Sox could be looking at.

Peter Abraham and Michael Silverman have Jason Varitek exercising his $3 Million player option and returning to the Red Sox next season. Fine has more on the catcher returning to Boston for his 13th season with the Red Sox. An ESPNBoston report notes the Red Sox interest in Hideki Matsui, as reported by a Japanese web site.  

Silverman’s notebook has the Red Sox OK with the idea of Billy Wagner accepting arbitration. Abraham’s notebook says that Wagner enjoyed his time in Boston, and the Red Sox would love to have him back in a non-closer role. Sean McAdam also has a notebook with more on Wagner, and some pitchers the Red Sox might take a look at this offseason.

Bruins

Mike Loftus and Stephen Harris have Bruins coach Claude Julien with some criticism of David Krejci yesterday, saying that the center’s game “certainly isn’t where it should be.” He is also hinting that Krejci isn’t working as hard as he should. Fluto Shinzawa has the Bruins still needing the sharpen up their power play.

Julian Benbow has a feature on Boston College point guard Biko Paris.

Patriots links coming in separate post.

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We’re sticking to “only the best” today, so no muckraking, no cheap shots, no agendas, just pure unadulterated sports coverage:

1) Albert R. Breer enlists the help of three NFL scouts to define five factors that could determine how this Sunday night’s Patriots/Colts matchup will play out. (Weird formatting though, there is a bunch of AP stuff added on the end, and the byline lists Breer as “Associated Press.”

2) Mick Colageo and Bill Burt have a look at Chris Bourque, son of Bruins legend Ray Bourque, coming into the Garden last night with the Penguins, and trying to forge his own identity in the NHL.

3) Michael Silverman has Theo Epstein talking about how the Red Sox will likely need to get creative this offseason in order to improve the team.

4) Peter Abraham says that there are moves out there for Epstein and the Red Sox to make.

5) Kerry Byrne tells us why the Tom Brady/Peyton Manning matchup is the greatest QB rivalry in the history of the NFL.

6) Mike Reiss gives us 10 quick-hit thoughts on the Colts.

7) Jessica Camerato looks at Eddie House’s friendly relationship with the Suns and why they gave him the nickname “Cheat Code.”

8 ) Daniel Barbarisi tells us why why having Jason Varitek as a $3 Million backup next season would be a high risk/high reward move for the Red Sox.

9) Mike Loftus says that the Bruins won’t boast that their problems are finally over after their back-to-back wins, but at least they’re moving in the right direction.

10) Jim Fenton and A. Sherrod Blakely have the Celtics ready to get back to work tonight after a few days of much-needed rest.

Bonus: Remember the 1996 AFC Champion Patriots with Brendon Rosenau on the Patriots Daily 50th Anniversary Minute.

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The grades are in, and they’re looking pretty good for the Patriots this week. Ron Borges even admits that he finds it “difficult to hand out anything but nearly perfect grades” for the Patriots 27-17 win over the Dolphins. What an unabashed homer that Borges guy is! Jeremy Gottlieb on Patriots Daily also has high marks this week, with the wide receivers and special teams getting the highest marks. Steve DeOssie says that this was a very good win, but it was not perfect, and his grades are a bit lower than the first two cards. Tedy Bruschi looks at how the Patriots handled everything Miami threw at them.

Jonathan Comey says that the Patriots first half numbers for points scored and points allowed are championship numbers. Jeff Howe says that the Patriots are playing with another Super Bowl on their mind.

Gerry Callahan says that the Tom Brady/Peyton Manning rivalry is the best in the NFL. Mike Reiss says that history shows us that this game will be worth watching. Dan Duggan goes through the stats of Manning vs. Brady.  Steve Buckley says that Bill Belichick will never admit it right now, but these Patriots/Colts games mean a lot to him as well. Rapoport has Tom Brady giving respect to Peyton Manning on WEEI yesterday. Glen Farley says that the Patriots will need their Sunday best this week.

Ian R. Rapoport looks at how Sebastian Vollmer has developed from a raw prospect to someone who could potentially keep the starting spot even when Matt Light is ready to play again. Monique Walker says that there is no news of the status of center Dan Koppen, though Dan Connolly filled in nicely against Miami. Shalise Manza Young has a look at safety Brandon McGowan, who just loves to play football.

Adam Kilgore’s notebook has more on the Patriots/Colts rivalry from the Patriots players.  Rapoport’s notebook has Shawn Spring with some thoughts on Manning.  Young’s Patriots journal notes that moving Vince Wilfork out to defensive end gave the Patriots defense a different look on Sunday. Farley’s notebook has Leigh Bodden up for his first taste of the Patriots/Colts rivalry.

Red Sox

Rob Bradford looks at yesterday as the day the Red Sox world started to change. Mike Fine has the Red Sox ready to start playing in the Hot Stove league.

Michael Silverman and Nick Cafardo have Red Sox GM Theo Epstein stating yesterday that the Sox will look for Victor Martinez to be their full-time catcher next season.

John Tomase and Peter Abraham have Tim Wakefield and the Red Sox redoing his contract and making it a 2-year, $5 million deal, with the potential to make up to $10 million in the two years. Paul Jarvey says the deal gives Wakefield a chance to go after the club record for wins. Daniel Barbarisi has the Sox starting their offseason business early. Sean McAdam has the Sox taking care of some internal housekeeping.

Silverman’s notebook says that any deal for Jason Bay is going to take time. 

Celtics

Paul Flannery has a really good piece on Rasheed Wallace and how he has learned to accept his diminishing physical abilities and pick up more of the mental side of the game, which is a sharp contrast to former teammate Allen Iverson, who doesn’t seem to be able to accept that he isn’t what he once was.

Bill Burt talks to former Cavs star Mark Price, who has been tutoring Rajon Rondo on his shooting, and tells us we can expect big improvements down the line from the Celtics point guard. Frank Dell’Apa has Rondo getting some rare fourth quarter rest Saturday night against the Nets. Mark Murphy has the Celtics working on getting better at the free throw line. Jim Fenton has the Celtics getting some home cooking in the upcoming schedule.

Jenn Abelson look at the Celtics going digital in a big way, with interactive features on Celtics.com, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

Bruins

Kevin Paul Dupont has a feature on Lou Lamoriello, inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame last night.

Fluto Shinzawa has the Penguins showing a unique blueprint for success, one that the Bruins may follow. Rich Thompson has the Bruins preparing to face Sidney Crosby and the Penguins tonight. Mike Loftus has David Krejci set to rejoin the Bruins tonight after a bout with H1N1. Nancy Marrapese-Burrell has more on Krejci’s return, as does Thompson’s notebook.

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