Gayle Troiani

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Digital Content Producer at New England Sports Network (NESN)

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Alex Cora Says Red Sox Starter 'Didn't Feel Great' About Last Outing

1 week ago | nesn.com | Adam London |Keagan Stiefel |Gayle Troiani

The Boston Red Sox are working toward a healthy starting rotation, as Brayan Bello makes his fourth and most likely his final rehab start Wednesday night for the Portland Sea Dogs. Alex Cora told reporters there’s a “pretty good chance” that Bello would join Boston next week while the Red Sox are at Fenway Park for a seven-game homestand. Meanwhile, Red Sox starter Lucas Giolito will have at least one more rehab start following his two-inning performance on Tuesday night for Portland.
Bruins Assign Slew Of Players To Providence Ahead Of Playoffs

1 week ago | nesn.com | Adam London |Keagan Stiefel |Gayle Troiani

The Providence Bruins have two games remaining on their regular-season schedule before they begin their quest for a Calder Cup championship. The Boston Bruins assigned forwards Fabian Lysell, Fraser Minten, John Farinacci and Vinni Lettieri and defenseman Frederic Brunet to its AHL affiliate in Providence, general manager Don Sweeney announced in a press release Wednesday. Boston also placed defenseman Ian Mitchell on waivers for the purpose of assignment to Providence.
Bruins' Morgan Geekie Addresses Social Media Motivation

1 week ago | nesn.com | Adam London |Keagan Stiefel |Gayle Troiani

BOSTON — Most athletes block the outside noise from influencing their mindset. However, Bruins forward Morgan Geekie admitted during training camp that he embraces the negativity and uses it as fuel on the ice. Geekie entered camp riding the momentum of the 2023-24 season, where he notched a new career high in goals (17), assists (22) and points (39).
Bruins' Morgan Geekie Still Using This As Source Of Motivation

1 week ago | nesn.com | Adam London |Keagan Stiefel |Gayle Troiani

BOSTON — Most athletes block the outside noise from influencing their mindset. However, Bruins forward Morgan Geekie admitted during training camp that he embraces the negativity and uses it as fuel on the ice. Geekie entered camp riding the momentum of the 2023-24 season when he notched a new career high in goals (17), assists (22) and points (39).
Bruins Notes: Boston Embraces Growth Following Disappointing Season

1 week ago | nesn.com | Greg Dudek |Adam London |Gayle Troiani

BOSTON — The Bruins lost their season finale Tuesday night 5-4 in overtime to New Jersey Devils at TD Garden. With the book closed on the 2024-25 season, Jeremy Swayman offered an honest take on how the Bruins will reflect on the disappointing campaign. “It’s a lot. You can’t really comprehend it totally right now,” Swayman said. “You’ve just got so many emotions, but the biggest thing that we know, the message in this room is it’s not going to be the same next year.
Bruins Forward Morgan Geekie Named NESN's 2025 7th Player

1 week ago | nesn.com | Gayle Troiani

BOSTON — Morgan Geekie was one of the limited bright spots of the Boston Bruins 2024-25 campaign. The Black and Gold faithful recognized the B’s left winger for the career numbers he put up during a disappointing season for Boston and selected him as the honoree of the 7th Player Award. Entering the regular season finale at TD Garden against the New Jersey Devils, Geekie had tallied career highs in goals (32), assists (24) and points (56) across 76 games for the Bruins.
ESPN Reveals 'Keys' To (Franchise-Altering?) Bruins Offseason

1 week ago | nesn.com | Gayle Troiani

The Boston Bruins had a less-than-ideal 2024-25 season by their standards. After the final horn sound on Tuesday night at TD Garden, general manager Don Sweeney will have his work cut out for him to help lead the franchise back to contention, and ESPN’s Ryan S. Clark and Kristen Shilton laid out a game plan to the “keys of the offseason” for the Bruins. “The Bruins need a permanent head coach. Sweeney could opt to remove (Joe) Sacco’s interim tag or explore who else is available,” the report wrote.
Grant Williams Reflects On 'Immature Act' Toward Celtics Star

1 week ago | nesn.com | Jason Ounpraseuth |Greg Dudek |Gayle Troiani

Grant Williams and Jayson Tatum developed a close relationship during their four seasons together with the Boston Celtics. But the bromance between the two went through a major obstacle in November thanks to Williams. Williams unleashed a blindside hit on Tatum in the open court that sent the Celtics star tumbling to the floor in a game in Charlotte. Williams was assessed a flagrant 2 foul on the play and was ejected.
Patriots Insider Raises 'Compelling' 2025 NFL Draft Question

1 week ago | nesn.com | Jason Ounpraseuth |Greg Dudek |Gayle Troiani |Ricky Doyle

The New England Patriots had a very difficult time protecting Drake Maye in the quarterback’s rookie season. It’s no secret, then, that improving the performance of the offensive line will be a point of emphasis in 2025. And steps the Patriots take over the next several months could go a long way toward solving that problem. That means coaching. “The Patriots stand out from most other teams in the NFL when it comes to offensive line coaches,” ESPN Patriots insider Mike Reiss wrote Sunday.
MLB Rumors: Ex-Red Sox Alex Verdugo Next In Line For Call-Up

1 week ago | nesn.com | Jason Ounpraseuth |Greg Dudek |Gayle Troiani |Gio Rivera

The Atlanta Braves are in need of outfield depth, which is a perfectly timed circumstance for ex-Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo. Verdugo entered the offseason as a free agent — a not-so-desirable free agent, at that. There weren’t many suitors flooding Verdugo’s phone with calls, even though the 28-year-old finished as a finalist for an American League Gold Glove Award.