The Boston Bruins take away a learning experience from defeat in the Black & Gold scrimmage, and there is still room for optimism:

• The PBruins get bragging rights, beating the BBruins 7-5. [CSNNE]
• Chris Bourque demonstrated his drive to make the team with a three-point night. [CSNNE]
• The Bruins will need the Second Line to contribute. [Boston Globe]
• And only David Krejci played overseas during the lockout. Will rust affect their productivity? [Telegram & Gazette]
• A healthy Nathan Horton is poised to make a big difference. [WEEI]
• And along with a healthy Adam McQuaid, the Bruins will benefit from two big players with a particular skill set. [NESN]
• Zdeno Chara asserts that Dougie Hamilton is way better than he was at the same age. [WEEI]
• Don't Panic! The Bruins are still seen as strong contenders for the Stanley Cup. [The Globe and Mail]
• And more than one source believes so. [Toronto Sun]
• In fact, several do! [USA Today]
• Shawn Thornton is now a Bruins' Elder Statesman. [ESPN]
• Tuukka Rask is open minded, maintains that Tim Thomas got a bad rap. [WEEI]
• No tickets last night? Andrew Ference tweeted a scavenger hunt to gift away a pair. [@Ferknuckle]