Fresh Links: BTV Edition

<p><b> The Bruins likely flew into BTV (Burlington, VT) for their apple picking expedition, and tonight "Behind the B" continues, part 2 airs at 8PM on NESN:</b></p>

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<li>"Decisions Will Be Made" will be on TV tonight at 8pm. [<a href="http://video.bruins.nhl.com/videocenter/console?id=447413&catid=1405">Bruins.NHL</a>]</li>

<li> We can all exhale- Nick Johnson has cleared waivers and joined the Providence Bruins. [<a href="http://www.telegram.com/article/20131001/NEWS/310019962/1009/sports">WorcesterTelegram&Gazette</a>]</li>

<li> Fokusera på: Loui Eriksson. [<a href="http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/bruins/2013-14_Bruins_Player_Preview_Loui_Eriksson">NewEnglandHockeyJournal</a>]</li>

<li>There are reasons for all of the Bruins' patience with Jordan Caron. [<a href="http://causewaycrowd.com/2013/10/01/bruins-plans-jordan-caron/">CausewayCrowd</a>]</li>

<li>Some thoughts on the Bruins' upcoming season, with a handy overview of projected lines with players' cap hits. [<a href="http://vermonthastrees.sportsblog.com/post/255410/thoughts_on_the_2013_2014.html">VermontHasTrees</a>]</li>

<li>The backstory on Jarome Iginla 's career, and now his quest for a Stanley Cup. It turns out that he was not a natural leader. [<a href="http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2013/09/30/iginla/xogoI7xcRiHhXlUv5UFALI/story.html">TheBostonGlobe</a>]</li>

<li> Book it! Here are projections on the Bruins forwards' production. [<a href="http://bigbadblog.weei.com/sports/boston/hockey/bruins/2013/10/01/bruins-season-preview-forward-projections/">WEEI</a>]</li>

<li>Dougie Hamilton returned this season stronger and more mature, but will be battling for ice time with the emerging Torey Krug and Matt Bartkowski. [<a href="http://bostonherald.com/sports/bruins_nhl/2013/09/dougie_hamilton_digging_in">BostonHerald</a>]</li>

<li> Hybrid icing has been approved, Bruins players had mixed opinions on it.  Daniel Paille is looking to name an alternate NHLPA representative to replace the departed Rich Peverley. [<a href="http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/blogs/whatsbruin/x1155168148/Bruins-not-sure-about-hybrid-icing">MetroWestDailyNews</a>]</li>

<li>Here is an overview of the key personnel in the Bruins front office (Peter Chiarelli, Cam Neely, and Claude Julien) and the key responsibilities of each. [<a href="http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2013/09/30/bruins-front-office-moves-front-line/JWL37Uobsv3nPb0zVAkRHL/story.html">TheBostonGlobe</a>]</li>

<li> Got beer? There's a new offering at TD Garden, the new Paulaner Bar. [<a href="http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/food/blogs/99bottles/2013/09/new_paulaner_bar_at_td_garden.html">Boston.com</a>]</li>

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<p><b>Elsewhere around the rink:</b></p>

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<li> Here are some ideas for marketing Teemu Selanne in his final season. [<a href="http://www.grantland.com/blog/the-triangle/post/_/id/73622/the-best-slogans-for-teemu-selannes-farewell-tour">Grantland</a>]</li>

<li> Get pumped with this NHL season opening clip, "Hockey's BACK!" [<a href="http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/console?id=449474">NHL</a>]</li>

<li>Phil Kessel reportedly has reached an agreement with the Toronto Maple Leafs. [<a href="http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2013/9/30/4789434/kessel-leafs-close-to-long-term-extension">PensionPlanPuppets</a>]</li>

<li> And they've got big hopes for Rich Peverley in Dallas. [<a href="http://www.defendingbigd.com/2013/9/30/4785266/dallas-stars-impact-player-4-rich-peverley-boston-bruins-tyler-seguin">DefendingBigD</a>]</li>

<li> It looks like Pevs is out for the season opener, and perhaps the second as well, but likely is good to go from there. [<a href="http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/Bill-Meltzer/Star-Gazing-Final-Roster-Cuts-Opening-Night-Lineup-Reader-Poll/148/54387#.Ukrm0IashcY">HockeyBuzz</a>]</li>

<li> Hal Gill has found a team! [<a href="http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=433176">TSN</a>]</li>

<li> NHL.com writers and analysts have weighed in with their predictions... [<a href="http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=684510&navid=DL|NHL|home">NHL</a>]</li>

<li> ... as have the staff at PuckDaddy. Compare and contrast!  Collect them ALL! [<a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/nhl-eastern-conference-2013-14-puck-daddy-predicts-140605142--nhl.html">PuckDaddy</a>]</li>

<li> On the business of hockey... the NHL is poised for record growth in TV revenue, and has partnered with Pfizer. [<a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/101068896">CNBC</a>]</li>

<li> Odds are... you'll like Boston's chances for a Stanley Cup win, and won't be surprised at the closest competitors. [<a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/2013/9/30/4787030/nhl-odds-stanley-cup-oddsmakers">SBNation</a>]</li>

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