Clawing Through History

Ray Bourque was the longest serving captain in Boston Bruins history. He is considered to be one of the greatest players of all time. After 20 years with Boston he would be traded to the Colorado Avalanche with the goal of having one last chance at winning the Stanley Cup. What followed was one of the most memorable Stanley Cup moments in history.

On November 17, 1928 Boston Garden opened its doors for the first time. For the next 67 years it would serve as the home for the Boston Bruins. But how did this legendary building come to be? Find out on today's episode!

On November 30, 2005 Joe Thornton was traded to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for Marco Sturm, Wayne Primeau and Brad Stuart. Most people agreed that it was a bad trade for Boston. This week RJ and Christian break down the trade and what could have been.

This week RJ breaks down every Boston Bruins top ten draft pick since 1972. Find out who panned out and who was a bust!

On December 12, 1933 during a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Bruins defensemen, Eddie Shore upended Toronto forward, Ace Bailey. The result was an injury that nearly cost Bailey his life. Out of this unfortunate incident came a benefit game for Bailey, which we now consider the first NHL All Star game.

On May 24, 1988 during game four of the Stanley Cup Final the lights suddenly went out at Boston Garden. What followed was confusion and drunk Bruins fans pouring into the streets of Boston.

On this week's episode Christian and RJ explore how the Cam Neely Trade, made on June 6, 1986, continues to impact the franchise today.

Hosted by Christian Renzi and RJ DeMello, Clawing Through History takes you through legendary moments in Boston Bruins history.

Milt Schmidt, Woody Dumart and Bobby Bauer made up one of the most famous lines in Bruins history. Their German last names earned them the nickname "The Kraut Line." In 1942 their country called on them to serve in the Second World War. On February 10, 1942 they played their final game at Boston Garden before being shipped out. After an 8-1 blow out win over their bitter rival, The Montreal Canadiens, the Canadiens and other Bruins players put their rivalry aside and carried the three men off the ice in celebration of their heroics.

In 2011 Tim Thomas put on one of the greatest goaltending performances in post-season history. His career arc was anything but normal. It took him nearly ten years from when he was drafted to when he had his first NHL start. On the final episode of season one, we talk about Thomas' career with the Bruins and why he is truly an icon in this city.

Jarome Iginla was the longtime captain of the Calgary Flames before becoming a huge trade target in the 2013 NHL trade deadline. Just when it seemed like the legendary player was coming to Boston it was announced that he had decided to go play with Sidney Crosby and the Penguins. Luckily Iginla was given a second chance in 2014 to make the right decision. He ended up signing a one year deal in the summer of 2013, which would turn out to be a very busy one for the Boston Bruins.

In 1976 Bobby Orr signed a multi-million dollar deal with the Chicago Blackhawks that shocked Bruins fans. Unbeknownst to Bobby at the time, the Bruins had actually offered him a very generous deal that included partial ownership in the team. So why did he reject the offer? The answer lies with his agent, Alan Eagleson, a man who would become one of the most important figures in hockey for years to come. He would organize multiple world tournaments and even help start the NHLPA. But did Eagleson really have the players best interest at heart? Let's find out.

On January 2, 1929 Boston Bruin's defensemen, Eddie Shore missed the team train as it left Boston Garden for the Montreal Forum. With an incoming blizzard grounding flights out of Boston, Shore decided to take matters into his own hands and drive through the storm.