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Fresh Links: Some Orr Edition

The good news: Bobby Orr's autobiography is being released. The not so good news: The Red Wings arrived better rested than last time, and the Bruins struggled to convert some prime chances in Monday's matinee loss.

Bobby Orr and Raymond Bourque watch the Bruins
Bobby Orr and Raymond Bourque watch the Bruins
Gail Oskin

<p><b> The Boston Bruins came up short against the Detroit Red Wings on Monday afternoon. Let's move on to sunny Florida to meet the Panthers on Thursday, shall we? </b></p>

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<li> Detroit cashed in on Bruins defensive lapses, and despite Milan Lucic 's 100th career goal, there was ultimately no joyous comeback win for this Boston team. [<a href="http://espn.go.com/boston/nhl/story/_/id/9826331/boston-bruins-offense-working-some-kinks">ESPN</a>]</li>

<li> The Bruins were unable to convert on a 5-on-3. Jonas Gustavsson had himself a night for the Red Wings. [<a href="http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2013/10/14/red-wings-top-bruins-matinee/ppimIKRaTaIalQHk2UCbCP/story.html">TheBostonGlobe</a>]</li>

<li> Whatever else went on, Tuukka Rask was not the problem. [<a href="http://www.masslive.com/bruins/index.ssf/2013/10/boston_bruins_netminder_tuukka_rask_gypped_in_3-2_loss_to_detroit_red_wings.html">MassLive</a>]</li>

<li> Claude Julien is trying to snap Brad Marchand 's slump by having him focus on the basics with the third line. [<a href="http://www.weei.com/sports/boston/hockey/bruins/dj-bean/2013/10/15/how-will-brad-marchand-respond-wake-call">WEEI</a>]</li>

<li> Jarome Iginla is just a half-beat off on his shot, be patient. [<a href="http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2013/10/14/sharpshooter-jarome-iginla-just-little-off-target-far-with-bruins/POB5uJ2GbAAYWwfavh2XDL/story.html">TheBostonGlobe</a>]</li>

<li> Don't hit the panic button yet. [<a href="http://hockeyjournal.com/news/bruins/No_need_to_panic-_but_Bruins_have_some_work_to_do">NewEnglandHockeyJournal</a>]</li>

<li> In good news, Milt Schmidt was honored as part of the Bruins' 90th anniversary celebration, and he looked GREAT! [<a href="http://nesn.com/2013/10/bruins-legend-milt-schmidt-honored-with-pregame-ceremony-monday-afternoon-video/">NESN</a>] And his interview between periods is here. (Video, 4:34) [<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lHoS1Yax4Y">YouTube</a>]</li>

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<p><b>In honor of the release of "Orr: My Story": </b></p><ul>

<li> Bobby Orr was interviewed on the CBC program The National. (Video, 18:17) [<a href="http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/bobby-orr-shares-his-story-on-the-national-1.2053842">CBCSports</a>]</li>

<li> Orr spoke about being betrayed by his agent, and how that led to him to play for the Blackhawks rather than finishing his career in Boston. [<a href="http://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/books/2013/10/14/orr-story-bobby-orr/TK29arTHbwiJOKEaHhU7RK/story.html">TheBostonGlobe</a>]</li>

<li> Enjoy these video higlights of his legendary career. [<a href="http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/some-of-bobby-orr-s-best-highlights-1.2053914">CBCSports</a>]</li>

<li> On fighting: An excerpt from Bobby Orr's new book. [<a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/there-is-a-place-for-fighting-in-hockey-bobby-orr/article14850429/">TheGlobeAndMail</a>]</li>

<li> A quick quiz: How well do YOU know Bobby Orr? [<a href="http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/quiz-how-well-do-you-know-bobby-orr-1.2053935">CBCSports</a>]</li>

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

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<li> Get well soon, Dr. Khu! Anton Khudobin has been placed on injured reserve. [<A href="http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/10/14/3281781/canes-have-ruutu-back-but-khudobin.html">NewsObserver</a>]</li>

<li> Lots of news for the Rangers, as Martin Biron and Arron Asham are waived and Rick Nash is placed on injured reserve. [<a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/rangers/2013/10/14/martin-biron-arron-asham-new-york-rangers-cam-talbot/2985039/">USAToday</a>]</li>

<li> Canada's women beat their US rivals, and fists flew in the first of six pre-Sochi meetings. [<a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/fists-fly-as-canadas-womens-hockey-team-holds-off-us-in-exhibition-game/article14865736/">TheGlobeAndMail</a>] Here is a gallery and video of the action. [<a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/women-hockey-line-brawl-highlights-hate-between-usa-025849473--nhl.html">PuckDaddy</a>]</li>

<li> Take a look back at how Team Canada sweaters have evolved. [<a href="http://blogs.thescore.com/nhl/2013/10/15/a-brief-history-of-team-canada-sweaters/#more-86642">BackhandShelf</a>]</li>

<li> Patrick Kaleta will have the pleasure of meeting with Brendan Shanahan today. In person. [<a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/2013/10/15/4840464/patrick-kaleta-suspension-buffalo-sabres">SBNation</a>]</li>

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