we're extremely grateful to thunder cat," that's his nickname for robert kraft, "jonathan, the kraft family, the pats' organization and the most amazing fans for contributing to these pages of our lives. as my family prepares for the future, be sure these memories will hold a special place in my heart." the two-time pro bowler was placed on season ending reserve the past three seasons. with his retirement, mayo saves the patriots $7 million toward the salary cap. bruins and n columbus last good to see patrice bergeron back on the ice snapping home his 22nd goal of the season, and we're tied up at one. so we stay tied into overtime, but not very long. just 33 seconds into the extra session, torey krug, the perfect feed to loui eriksson, his fourth straight game with a goal and sending the b's to a 2-1 win. and we're in fort myers for spring training. catch our live reports starting later this afternoon. that's a look at 7sports. i'm alex corddry. have a great day. >> christa: the red sox ready to launch an official resale ticket program that allows fans to buy tickets and sellers will

the then tone changes when it comes to robert kraft. writing, fake expletive, nonloyal kraft who told me he loved me every time he see me but obviously shows his word ain't expletive. and he doesn't stop there. he tells the female pen pal he's writing that he is angry at her for criticizing him in past explaining how he thinks she should kill herself by right writing buy most powerful fire cracker in world, tie it to your face with a duct tape and wait for your head to explode. >> well that letter was written on december 10th that 2015th. eats currenting a serve a life sentence for state maximum security prison. jadiann thompson 7 news night team. back to iowa and cruz campaign the texas 7 senator about to speak after winning iowa caucuses republicans just behind 4 poins business man donald trump and then a point behind donald trump florida senator marco rubio. so it was just a four-point difference between first and second. there's texas senator giving hugs and about to step up to microphone hoping this will certainly propel, excel and

kraft. you'll want to stick around for that story coming up. >> sarah: let's get a check of the forecast with chris lambert. >> chris: warm this morning. how about yesterday? close to 60 degrees in many towns, upper 50s. city of boston 57 degrees. norwood hit 59. bedford at 57. easy way to end january and enter february 1st. february 1st starting off on the mild side. temperature of 45 degrees right now in boston. 48 in plymouth. it will be another mild day. breezes out of the southwest. a little breeze today, but weather is mild. we can take that breeze. partly snow skies for the day, as well, although more clouds around, especially this afternoon. there's a front to the west of us. that's going the slide on through. and you notice some sprinkling new york enter pennsylvania. not a lot of moisture with it. there may be a sprinkle rolling through here this afternoon. better chance of a couple showers down through southeastern mass late in the day, but overall more dry hours than anything els

the former patriot with choice words for his former boss robert kraft. plus his thoughts about tom brady and gronk. >> sarah: also trouble on the tracks. why some of the new commuter rail trains are in need of repair. >> this is 7news "today in new england." >> christa: good morning. it's 6:00 a.m. we have turned the page officially to a new week and a new month, as well. welcome, february. i'm christa delcamp. >> sarah: i'm sarah french. chris, it's good news we're starting february with this warm weather. >> chris: it's very easy the take. from manic monday to mild monday here. 46 in boston. 48 in plymouth. 47 in hyannis. and it does not feel like february at all. in fact, when you start off in the mid-40s, that's what you expect on may 1st, not february 1st outside. cold front to the west of us. that will bring a sprinkle or two in here this afternoon. down through far southeastern mass. don't expect much out of it. redlook at these numbers, mid to upper 50s, a few towns close to 60 degrees. certainly off to the races temperature-wise and a mild start

kraft and his former teammate. >>> and a shocking crime out of virginia a girl found murdered and now two college students with that case. >>> a mystery in new hampshire. who is stealing people's properties from their cars and then torching them. afternoon. last i do everything on the internet but, it's kind of slow. my friends say i should get fios because it's the fastest. i just downloaded 600 photos in 60 seconds. that's seriously better. (husband) we're out of 2%! i wonder what else could be better around here. (husband) i heard that. switching to better internet is now easier than ever. only fios has the fastest internet available, with uploads up to 5x faster than cable. get 100 meg upload and download speeds, plus tv and phone for just $69.99 a month online with no annual contract. switch to better. >> welcome back. it's loving this weather on the first week of february. i love your attitude because you kind of stay in the moment. when will we get the blizzard. it's eventually on the way. i think we have a week. i can't guarantee anything past this week. looks like the second

kraft fake and non-loyal. his former teammates. he says he was closest with tom brady and "loves him to death." hernandez calls rob gronkowski the best tight end to walk on the football field. "today in new england" returns at 9:00. what would you do with five minutes to kill, and a smart phone? check the scores. probably post a pic. text a friend. how about register to vote? really? you can. five minutes online and a massachusetts drivers license is all it takes to register so you can vote for our next president. go to registertovotema.com. it's that easy. done. i just registered. that was easy. register today. pineapple on a waffle. or cucumber and dill as a dip. with 8 delicious flavors of hood cottage cheese, the possibilities are endless. always good. always hood. >>> we're back from iowa on this monday morning. it's the 1st of february, 2016. that sounds good. little bluegrass music from the >> it's a good time to thank everyone who has gotten up early to join us at west end salvage. we had an overflow and the people outside