From their first Stanley Cup win in 1929 to their recent resurgence, the Boston Bruins have remained one of hockey's (and sport's) greatest teams. Long-famous for their gritty play and scoring theatrics, the Bruins have pleased their fans and antagonized their rivals for decades.Brian McFarlane invites us to relive some of his most treasured memories of the Boston Bruins. He tells us about Eddie Shore's famous antics -- making his players tap dance in hotel lobbies to stay sharp, and preaching his views on sex to the players' wives -- and how one of hockey's greatest scorers, Phil Esposito, almost didn't make the NHL. From Milt Schmidt and Terry Sawchuk to "Sugar" Jim Henry and Don Cherry, to Ray Bourque and Number Four, Bobby Orr, The Bruins is a treasure trove of stories that will thrill and amuse young and old alike.