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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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5-Minute Major: Sidney Crosby should be a Penguin for life

Annika Morris October 31, 2024
Sidney Crosby is a fixture of Pittsburgh sports. He was one of the most highly touted prospects coming into the 2005 NHL draft, not only in his class, but in the history of the NHL.
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Off the Post: Eastern Conference playoff preview

Belle Fraser April 19, 2023
The NHL playoffs are underway. Columnist Belle Fraser breaks down the Eastern Conference first-round series.
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Off the Post: The questionable importance of captaincy in today’s NHL

Belle Fraser March 29, 2022
Columnist Belle Fraser reflects on the importance of captains in the NHL.
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Off the Post: Four teams Start 2021-2022 season undefeated

Belle Fraser October 27, 2021
Belle Fraser breaks down the four teams that have yet to lose a game at the beginning of the 2021-22 NHL season.
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The Great Hockey Debate; Crosby or Ovechkin?

Chad Jones April 11, 2021
Chad Jones presents both sides to the Sidney Crosby versus Alexander Ovechkin debate.
Off the Post: Zdeno Chara, Boston’s humble, passionate captain

Off the Post: Zdeno Chara, Boston’s humble, passionate captain

Chad Jones February 10, 2020

Before the Bruins took on the Arizona Coyotes Saturday, there was a ceremony to honor Zdeno Chara for two impressive milestones. This season, Chara played in his 1,500th NHL game and suited up for the...

Dropping the Gloves: The Eastern Conference is finally stepping up in the NHL

Dropping the Gloves: The Eastern Conference is finally stepping up in the NHL

Jessica Citronberg March 30, 2017

The Western Conference of the NHL has been absolutely dominant the past few years. In the last 10 years, only three Eastern Conference teams have won the Stanley Cup. The Pittsburgh Penguins won in 2009...

The Blue Line: Washington Capitals are Stanley Cup favorites

The Blue Line: Washington Capitals are Stanley Cup favorites

Mike Benedykciuk February 11, 2016

Over the past several seasons, the Washington Capitals have seen some incredibly talented teams fall far short of postseason glory. In 2009-10, they boasted a staggering 121 points and 54-15-13 record...

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