Thursday, March 12, 2009

Where art thou CAM NEELY?


I can remember being a Nine year old youngster and going to the OLD BOSTON GARDEN with my father to see the BIG BAD BRUINS play. I can smell the smoke in the building and the old musty air; surprisingly enough it is a pleasant smell. I remember seeing fights in the stands, especially when the Bruins were facing off against the Habs. Those were the days when the Bruins had a wild, devoted fan base; those were the days before the Red Sox completely took over the city. I vividly remember putting on my number 8 Bruins jersey and lacing up the CCM Tacks for a quick game of shinny on the pond with the local neighborhood kids. Cam Neely was the Big Bad Bruins; he embodied everything that the black and gold stood for. He was a hard nosed player who could score and fight. I distinctly remember the first time I saw him play against the Montreal Canadians and he speed bagged a player on the Canadians, the guy came up off the ice and all the remained when he got up was a pool of blood. Good old Sea bass never was one to disappoint, and to a Bruins fan he all but walked on water. His career was cut short due to the dirt leg check he received from Ulf Samuelson, which left Neely with a calcified contusion that would ultimately lead to early retirement. We need a new Cam Neely, a player who can wear the Black and Gold like it was meant to be worn. Could Milan Lucic be that player, only time will tell, but I hope so. I want to see a player lace em’ up for the Bruins and instill fear in all those who he faces…..WHERE ART THOU CAM NEELY…..or should I say….WHERE ART THOU NEW CAM NEELY?





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