Fresh Links Opening Night Jitters Edition

 <p><b>Hockey TONIGHT! Boston Bruins vs. Tampa Bay Lighning, 7PM on NESN and 98.5 The Sports Hub: </b></p>

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<li> Just the facts- a quick recap/preview for tonight to wet your whistle. [<a href="http://thespokedblog.com/opening-night-preview-bruins-vs-lightning/">TheSpokedBlog</a>]</li>

<li> The Bruins improved with their roster changes, and Rich Peverley will be the player most missed. Peter Chiarelli had been planning ahead for some time, due to cap issues. [<a href="http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2013/10/02/bruins-even-stronger-despite-offseason-movement/V6qr5yxnbGTModb2PHWNFO/story.html">TheBostonGlobe</a>]</li>

<li> It will be championship or bust mode for the Bruins. [<a href="http://www.boston.com/sports/hockey/bruins/2013/10/02/expectations-remain-championship-bust-for-bruins/dMBrFqBBtArAdMiB3TfCPJ/story.html">Boston.com</a>]</li>

<li> The Bruins again seek consistency, and want to banish the old "Ahh, whatever. We'll be ready when the playoffs start." [<a href="http://bostonherald.com/sports/bruins_nhl/boston_bruins/2013/10/bruins_strive_to_avoid_mediocre_spells_on_ice">BostonHerald</a>]</li>

<li>The serious nature of Adam McQuaid's illness last season leaves him farther ahead this year, not only physically, but mentally as well. [<a href="http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/Sports/2013-10-03/article-3415809/Bruins-Adam-McQuaid-ready-to-get-new-season-underway/1">TheGuardian</a>]</li>

<li>Similarly, Milan Lucic spoke about being in a better frame of mind and in better physical condition than last season. [<a href="http://www.telegram.com/article/20131003/NEWS/310039941/1009/sports">WorcesterTelegram&Gazette</a>]</li>

<li>The Bruins have focused on aquiring well-rounded, two-way scorers that fit their team-first ethos. [<a href="http://www.weei.com/sports/boston/hockey/bruins/dj-bean/2013/10/03/no-thank-you-kessel-and-seguin-front-loaded-bruins-ha">WEEI</a>]</li>

<li>Re-signing Dennis Seidenberg is a priority for both him and Peter Chiarelli. [<a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/bruins/post/_/id/13755/seidenberg-deal-on-gms-agenda?ex_cid=espnapi_public">ESPN</a>]</li>

<li> Eyeball these five bold predictions for the new Bruins season for accuracy... [<a href="http://www.sportsmedia101.com/bostonbruins/2013/10/02/five-bold-predictions-for-the-2013-2014-boston-bruins/">SportsMedia101</a>]</li>

<li> ... and then judge this list of the "10 Most Important Bruins." [<a href="http://www.boston.com/sports/hockey/bruins/2013/10/02/the-most-important-bruins/HZdVCwAF22lDGFyZmBNBvI/story.html?pg=1">Boston.com</a>]</li>

<li> In the business of professional sports, ticket prices for teams in Boston mirror expectations. [<a href="http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/10/02/bruins-ticket-prices-off-strong-start-season/bTXIBx1RVA63F1vPm9VbxO/story.html">TheBostonGlobe</a>]</li>

<li>In other business news, a new Bruins practice facility might be possible right in their own backyard. [<a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/bruins/post/_/id/13759/bs-explore-practice-rink-on-causeway?ex_cid=espnapi_public">ESPN</a>]</li>

<li> Vermont greeted the Bruins on Tuesday with an overflow crowd, many fans having played hookey to see hockey. [<a href="http://digital.vpr.net/post/bruins-finish-preseason-vermont">VPR</a>]</li>

<li>Clearly, this jinxed Kevan Miller, who was summarily placed on waivers Wednesday. [<a href="http://www.wickedlocal.com/canton/blogs/mobileghmne/x1803297771/Kevan-Miller-placed-on-waivers">WickedLocal</a>]</li>

<li> Catch our own Losted125's guest spot on Days of Y'Orr Live! [<a href="http://www.daysofyorr.com/2013-articles/october/doylive-let-the-games-begin-season-2-episode-3.html">DaysOfY'Orr</a>]</li>

<li> Here's a chance to catch episode #2 of "Behind the B." Note that Dennis Seidenberg and Carl Söderberg are fast, Zdeno Chara is strong, and Brad Marchand chirps even in practice. [<a href="http://video.bruins.nhl.com/videocenter/console?id=449617">Bruins.NHL</a>]</li>

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

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<li>The US Government shutdown has gone TOO FAR. Now it is affecting hockey. [<a href="http://www.stltoday.com/sports/hockey/professional/morrow-may-have-to-sit-out-blues-season-opener/article_64643b6d-31e2-5fc2-aefa-d15a9b191600.html">StLToday</a>]</li>

<li> Tune in for the next episode of of the soap opera that is the Vancouver Canucks. [<a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/canucks-soap-opera-begins-its-2013-run/article14673127/">TheGlobeAndMail</a>]</li>

<li> Swedish NHL players are candid in Swedish language interviews, as they name the NHL's dirtiest players. (Video, 3:04) [<a href="http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/hockey/internationellt/nhl/article17579267.ab">AftonBladet</a>]</li>

<li> Sartorially challenged? Dallas Eakins' tie might have been too much for even Don Cherry. [<a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/dallas-eakins-hideous-jungle-animal-tie-story-behind-204206495--nhl.html">PuckDaddy</a>]</li>

<li>Viva Las Vegas... Ilya Bryzgalov is rumored to be headed to the ECHL Wranglers. [<a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/2013/10/2/4796896/ilya-bryzgalov-rumors-bryzgalov-close-to-signing-in-echl">SBNation</a>]</li>

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