116: Rick Middleton | Bruins to Retire Rick Middleton's Number 16 | Stories from the Big Bad Bruins
- Author
- CLNS Media Network
- Published
- Tue 07 Aug 2018
- Episode Link
- https://chtbl.com/track/8G858/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/pushingtheenvelope/Bruins_Beat_Ep_116.mp3
Rick Middleton played for the Boston Bruins from 1976 until 1988, during which time he was a three-time All-Star (1981, 1982, 1984) and a co-captain (1985-1988). He scored 898 points (402 goals, 496 assists) as a member of the Bruins.
1:00 - Bruins legend Rick "Nifty" Middleton
1:30 - Bruins set to retire Rick Middleton's No. 16 at TD Garden November 29
8:00 - Coming to the Bruins in a trade from the New York Rangers in 1975
14:00 - Finally beating the Montreal Canadiens in 1988
20:00 - Transitioning and adapting as an older player
24:30 - Thoughts on reuniting with old teammates
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