Five Boston Bruins Players The Late Dave Flebotte Loved: ‘Captain Cash,’ P.J. Stock And More
Dave Flebotte, an award-winning TV writer and lifelong Boston Bruins fan, passed away July 8, 2025, at 65. In his 2009 Puck Funnies column for The Hockey News, Flebotte shared his love for lesser-known Bruins, highlighting five favorites: Wayne “Captain Cash” Cashman, whose gritty play and iconic hit on Dave Schultz defined an era; Ron Grahame, traded to draft Ray Bourque; Normand Leveille, the “Flying Frenchman” whose career was cut short; Bill Bennett, a brief but memorable 1979 call-up; and P.J. Stock, a fan-favorite enforcer. Flebotte cherished these underdogs for their heart, embodying Boston’s tough, blue-collar spirit. A Boston native, he celebrated the Bruins’ three Stanley Cup wins during his lifetime. His humor and passion live on in his writing. Condolences to his family. #NHL #Bruins #DaveFlebotte #HockeyLegends #BostonBruins