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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.