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Defenseman Derek Morris ready to break out of losing rut

“I’m 31. I’ve played 800 games. I’ve done all the other stuff. I’ve gotten the money. I’ve held for money. I just want to win,” said Morris, who had a six-year playoff hiatus before going to the postseason with the Rangers last year. The Bruins essentially replaced... Full Article at Boston Herald

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  1. Boston Bruins defenseman Derek Morris (53) drops Montreal Canadiens center Tomas Plekanec, of the Czech Republic, to the ice while battling for the puck in overtime of an NHL hockey game in Boston,Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010.
  2. Los Angeles Kings' Ryan Smyth, left, celebrates Dustin Brown's goal as defenseman Derek Morris (53) and goaltender Tim Thomas look on during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Boston on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010.
  3. Boston Bruins goaltender Tim Thomas, right, deflects a shot by Ottawa Senators' Peter Regin (43), of Denmark, as the Bruins' Derek Morris, behind, defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, in Boston.
  4. Ottawa Senators' Chris Phillips, front, celebrates a goal by teammate Daniel Alfredsson, of Sweden, in front of Boston Bruins' Tim Thomas, left, and Derek Morris in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Jan. 18, 2010, in Boston.
  5. Ottawa Senators' Jonathan Cheechoo (41) tries to control the puck in front of Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas as Derek Morris (53) comes in to defend in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Jan. 18, 2010, in Boston.
  6. Boston Bruins defenseman Derek Morris, left, chases San Jose Sharks left wing Ryane Clowe, right, in the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif. , Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010.
  7. Boston Bruins defenseman Derek Morris (53) and Atlanta Thrashers center Jim Slater (23) chase the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Boston on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009.
  8. Toronto Maple Leafs' Phil Kessel, left, takes a shot past Boston Bruins' Derek Morris (5) in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, in Boston. The Bruins won 7-2.
  9. Boston Bruins defenseman Derek Morris (53) celebrates his second-period goal with teammate Patrice Bergeron during an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009.

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