Kevin CareyKevin Carey

Hockey is more than just a game for me, it’s a passion. It’s a way of life. I’ve played the game at many levels and continue to toil in the beer leagues, at least until the NHL comes calling. I first became involved in covering hockey at the New England Sports Network (NESN) in Boston, examining the Boston Bruins and the rest of the hockey world. I was lucky enough to collaborate directly with NESN’s on-air talent, including some of the most renowned analysts in the business. Follow me on twitter @BostonNumber9 for sports news and musings.

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NHL Announces 2013 GM of the Year Finalists

Earlier this week, the National Hockey League announced the finalists for the 2013 General Manager of the Year.  The final three candidates are represented by Marc Bergevin of the Montreal Canadiens,…Read More

NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs 2013: Blackhawks Take Game 1 from Wild in OT

As NBC Analyst Mike Milbury put it, “the drama in this playoff season started before the puck even dropped.”  Minnesota Wild goaltender Niklas Backstrom went down in warm-ups and suddenly the night…Read More

NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs 2013: Blackhawks & Wild Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks and Minnesota Wild will kick off the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on Tuesday night.  Chicago, who won the President’s Trophy this season for leading the league in points, spent…Read More

Colorado Avalanche Win The 2013 NHL Draft Lottery

The 2013 Scotiabank NHL Draft Lottery took place tonight at the Prudential Center in New Jersey, and the big winners were the Colorado Avalanche.  Colorado came into tonight with the second-highest odds…Read More

Carl Soderberg Makes Boston Bruins, NHL Debut

After more than five years of waiting, Carl Soderberg finally made his debut over the weekend with the Boston Bruins.  The Bruins first acquired the rights to the 6’3”, 207 lb. forward in a summer…Read More

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2013 NCAA Frozen Four Preview

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania will be the center of the American hockey world this Thursday and Saturday as…Read More

Detroit Red Wings, Toronto Maple Leafs Unveil Winter Classic Jerseys

On Sunday, the National Hockey League officially announced that the same plans that were laid out for…Read More

Where Does Jaromir Jagr Slot in Boston Bruins Lineup?

On April 2, Jaromir Jagr was traded to the Boston Bruins from the Dallas Stars for Lane MacDermid, Cody…Read More

Jarome Iginla, Reinforcements to Boston Bruins? [UPDATE]

The Boston Bruins engaged in a spirited affair with the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday night.  NBC…Read More

Boston University’s Jack Parker Leaves an Illustrious Legacy

Boston University hockey Head Coach Jack Parker announced last week that he would be retiring at the…Read More

Board of Governors Approves NHL Realignment

It was announced today that the NHL Board of Governors has approved the new realignment plan for the…Read More

Chicago Blackhawks Streak: Inside The Numbers

The Chicago Blackhawks continued their historic point streak on Wednesday night, improving to an astounding…Read More

NHL Realignment II: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

Last month, I tackled NHL realignment by looking into the NHL Board of Governors’ previous proposal…Read More

Making Sense of the Tim Thomas Trade

The Tim Thomas Saga has come to an end, at least in Boston.  One of the most prolific and polarizing…Read More

Tim Thomas & The Boston Bruins

The Tim Thomas Saga has come to an end, at least in Boston.  One of the most prolific and polarizing…Read More

Rookie Vladimir Tarasenko Launches Career with St. Louis Blues

To no one’s surprise, the NHL returned January 19 with a bang.  There has been plenty to talk about…Read More

Rivalry Night? Boston Bruins vs. New York Rangers

Boston.  New York.  They are the beasts of the northeast, at least geographically.  In Major League…Read More

Jetting Around: Tackling NHL Realignment

When the 2012 – 2013 National Hockey League schedule was released this past weekend, one of the major…Read More

USA Hockey Notes: Closing the Book on the 2013 World Junior Championship

The Swedes came, the Canadians saw, the Americans conquered. The USA Hockey squad arrived in Ufa, Russia…Read More