Fresh Links: Kaleta Free Edition

<p><b> The Bruins are in Buffalo to face the Sabres this evening at 8pm</b></p>

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<li> In a nutshell, a sketch of yesterday's practice and what the Bruins face over the next two days. [<a href="http://www.patriotledger.com/blogs/blogofice/x919096202/Bruins-bound-for-Buffalo-back-to-backs">PatriotLedger</a>]</li>

<li> The Bruins are not dismissing the struggling Sabres, who are likely to bring their best game. [<a href="http://bostonherald.com/sports/bruins_nhl/boston_bruins/2013/10/get_the_win_then_think_san_jose">BostonHerald</a>]</li>

<li> Chad Johnson is prepared for the nod in net, and takes this matchup very seriously. [<a href="http://www.enterprisenews.com/answerbook/pembroke/x919096761/Bruins-may-give-new-goalie-first-assignment-tonight">EnterpriseNews</a>]</li>

<li> Daniel Paille looked back at his former team, and hoped for better for the Buffalo fans. [<a href="http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/GARTHS-CORNER/Paille-People-Of-Buffalo-Deserve-Better/6/55036#.UmfkZvmshcY">HockeyBuzz</a>]</li>

<li> Did you catch episode #3 of "Behind the B?" Listen as Matt Bartkowski and Torey Krug rock out to Rush! See Tuukka Rask horsing around! Watch as Patrice Bergeron celebrates his re-signing by lavishing gifts upon his teammates- très gentil! [<a href="http://video.bruins.nhl.com/videocenter/console?id=464946">Bruins.NHL</a>]</li>

<li> Dennis Seidenberg 's ability to play both sides is what keeps the Bruins' defensive player rotation viable. [<a href="http://www.weei.com/sports/boston/hockey/bruins/dj-bean/2013/10/22/dennis-seidenbergs-versatility-key-bruins-defensive-s">WEEI</a>]</li>

<li> Mike Milbury says the Bruins/Sabres rivalry is one of the NHL's most underrated. [<a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/bruins-vs-sabres-underrated-nhl-rivalry-213557687--nhl.html">PuckDaddy</a>]</li>

<li> Stay tuned for NBCSN' "NHL Rivals" featuring the Bruins and Sabres to air before the game. Per Brad May ""It was so easy to get up for those games. You couldn't sleep in the afternoon, or you'd sleep with the lights on." [<a href="http://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/2013/10/nbcsn-profiles-sabres-bruins-rivalry.html">BuffaloNews</a>]</li>

<li> Hey, Buffalo, watch your backs, Milan Lucic and the Bruins are coming... BOO! [<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJysQxMnPKE">YouTube</a>]</li>

<li> From Worst to First- the Bruins rush home after the game tonight to face the San Jose Sharks tomorrow night. [<a href="http://thespokedblog.com/worst-first-bruins-prepare-sabres-sharks/">TheSpokedBLog</a>]</li>

<li> Bobby Orr cites "pushy rinkside parents" and kids playing far too much far too soon for the decline of hockey. [<a href="http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/10/17/on-being-left-broke-and-betrayed-pushy-rinkside-parents-and-the-future-of-the-game/">Macleans</a>]</li>

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

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<li> Rumors! We've got trade rumors! [<a href="http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/nhl-trade-rumours-oilers-sabres-talking-monster-trade-ryan-miller-tomas-vanek-nail-yakupov/">Sportsnet</a>]</li>

<li> Even as they hold their noses, The NHLPA is obligated to defend Patrick Kaleta, and despite his reputation GMs continue to hire him. [<a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/hockey/leonard-league-kaleta-article-1.1490829#ixzz2iYXUOCaU">NYDailyNews</a>]</li>

<li> The Panthers rallied and nearly beat the Blackhawks last night, Tim Thomas was... Tim Thomas until he was (re?) injured and Jacob Markstrom had to finish the final 3 minutes of regulation, OT, and the shootout. [<a href="http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/10/23/3705857/panthers-comeback-against-blackhawks.html">MiamiHerald</a>]</li>

<li> The Oilers scored 4 unanswered goals to answer snarky Lars Eller and the Canadiens, leaving the Centre Bell with their heads held high and even WITHOUT Tayor Hall! [<a href="http://www.edmontonjournal.com/sports/Depleted+Oilers+four+straight+down+Habs/9069251/story.html">EdmontonJournal</a>]</li>

<li> Is scoring the first goal "magical?" [<a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/2013/10/22/4830198/nhl-stats-first-goal-value">SBNation</a>]</li>

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