PROS > NHL

Mass. native, former Bruin Gill traded to Predators With the trade deadline approaching and a playoff appearance unlikely, Montreal traded Hal Gill to Nashville on Friday.
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PROS > THE HOCKEY MAVEN

Fischler Report: Bruins not playing at champion's pace There’s no fear in Boston about not making the playoffs. But there’s still concern about the fallout from the Tim Thomas’ White House boycott and the manner in which it has affected the B's on-ice play.
» Fischler Report: Cherry weighs in on ever-changing game » Fischler Report: Bruins' Campbell no stranger to pressure » Fischler Report: Realignment has good, bad points » Fischler Report: Delayed response OK with Sabres

PROS > AHL

AHL Journal: Bridgeport's Wotton hangs 'em up The biggest news in Bridgeport came off the ice with the official retirement of Mark Wotton, the team's former longtime captain.
» AHL Journal: Bridgeport's Landry finally getting fair shot » AHL Journal: Dainton helping Falcons find their way » AHL Journal: Oversights abound at All-Star Game » AHL Journal: Whale's Christensen just wants ice

PROS > MINORS

From NEHJ: Dutch treat for Mass. teammates Mullally, Aucoin From the mag: Dutch title for Mass. pair
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PROS > HANGING OUT WITH

Hangin' out with.. Devils defenseman Mark Fayne Sagamore Beach, Mass., native shares the worst course he ever took in school and the fastest NHL player he's ever gone up against.
» From NEHJ: Hangin' Out With Ben Lovejoy » From NEHJ: Hangin' Out With... John Carlson » From NEHJ: Hanging Out With Mike Mottau » From NEHJ: Hanging Out With ... Hal Gill