Snow cleanup today, and the Bruins travel to face the Islanders tomorrow night.
- It looks like Matt Bartkowski may be a target of the Canucks , now that Kevin Bieksa is injured. Is Matt Kassian headed our way? Will Bartkowski leave Boston without ever scoring a regular season goal?!?! [TheScore]
- Here's a good long read (partially based on a Swedish article, linked) about maverick Carl Soderberg 's future, and how it may be tied to Loui Eriksson 's. Bonus: What will come of Dougie Hamilton , Reilly Smith , and Torey Krug as their contract talks begin? [HockeyBuzz]
- Still, don't get your hopes up, the Bruins will not be able to keep Soderberg. [SouthCoastToday]
- Interestingly, Soderberg's production was correlated to the presence (and absence) of David Krejci , as well as the overall improved health of the Bruins' lineup. [MetroWestDailyNews]
- Going forward, there are four keys to the Bruins' resurgance. [BostonHerald]
- The team must not get cocky about pinning down a playoff spot. It won't be an easy slog in the postseason. [PatriotLedger]
- Take a look at some of the games coming up in the final half of the schedule, five are ones to circle on your calendars. [CausewayCrowd]
- Let's celebrate the return to school post-snowday by viewing Bruins forwards' report cards. [BruinsDaily]
- For one fan, a Bruins / Canadiens Winter Classic brings back memories, and he proposes that Rene Rancourt be allowed a special anthem performance. [SouthCoastToday]
Elsewhere around the rink:
- Worcester Sharks fans are sad to lose the franchise, but happy for their nine-year run in the city... [WorcesterTelegram&Gazette]
- ... and now the Manchester Monarchs are also on the move. [UnionLeader]
- Milwaukee is throwing its hat into the mix for NHL expansion. [TooManyMenOnTheSite]
- Collateral damage: Yesterday's (and forecasted upcoming) winter storms have left local high school athletic directors in a serious bind. [MetroWestDailyNews]
- Did you see reports of a Yeti (NOT Carl Soderberg) stalking around in the snow yesterday. Here's an exclusive interview! [BostonMagazine]
- Retweet! It is #BellLetsTalk day today, and here're the details, including 5 things you can do to help end the stigma surrounding metal health issues. [Money.CNN]
- Sumo Hockey is the next big thing. Book it. (With videos) [BarDown]
- Did the Penguins trade for Maxim Lapierre to add grit.. or merely something that rhymes with that? [TheHockeyNews]
- Teams that rely heavily on power plays to score appreciate players who can draw penalties. Here's a look at da REAL MVPs in that category. [TSN]
- Among these highlights of last night's NHL action, the Bruins' Thursday opponents, the Islanders , beat the Rangers . [SportsNet]
- A recent lawsuit is shedding light on a dark, dark place that is the business machinations behind hockey. [TheGlobeAndMail]
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