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Kevin Paul Dupont

Dupont, a former staff writer at the Boston Herald American and the New York Times, has been a senior staff writer in the Sports department since 1985 whose specialty is the National Hockey League. He began his journalism career at the Globe as a copyboy in 1973.

Latest stories

On Hockey

Claude Julien’s plans turning to gold for Bruins

By Kevin Paul Dupont , Globe Staff

The coach has been criticized at times for his stubbornness, but the Bruins’ 3-0 series lead shows Julien’s game plan has merit.

On hockey

Another big game for Bruins’ Torey Krug

By Kevin Paul Dupont , Globe Staff

An emergency call-up early last week, Krug is now a two-game playoff veteran with two goals and a smile almost as infectious as his game.

Sunday Hockey Notes

Joe Sakic is once again face of the Avalanche

By Kevin Paul Dupont , Globe Staff

The Avalanche are turning to the Hall of Famer to make the most important calls in hockey ops as the club’s executive vice president.

On hockey

Bruins’ young defensemen get job done

By Kevin Paul Dupont , Globe Staff

Turns out, the kids (Torey Krug, Dougie Hamilton, and Matt Bartkowski) are all right. In fact, way more than just all right.