Fresh Links: The Undefeated Edition

<p><b> The Boston Bruins meet the Colorado Avalanche tomorrow night. NESN and 98.5 The Sports Hub will cover, 7PM start. </b></p>

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<li> It will be the battle of the undefeated at TDGarden, and a look at Patrick Roy behind the bench. [<a href="http://causewaycrowd.com/2013/10/09/battle-undefeateds-avalanche-come-boston/?utm_source=FanSided&utm_medium=Network&utm_campaign=Hot%2BTopics">CausewayCrowd</a>]</li>

<li> Thanks to the finals, Chris Kelly's usual workout mates were unavailable, he had to find a new offseason workout, and his new trainer's focus on explosive strength and agility is clearly paying off. [<a href="http://bostonherald.com/sports/bruins_nhl/boston_bruins/2013/10/bruins_chris_kelly_in_better_place">BostonHerald</a>]</li>

<li> Carl Soderberg's recovery is progressing, and his return will make Claude Julien's job hard once again. [<a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/bruins/post/_/id/13819/julien-soderberg-progressing-well">ESPN</a>]</li>

<li> Ho hum, practice was a bore this morning! [<a href="https://twitter.com/DJ_Bean/status/387952954260471808">@DJ_Bean</a>]</li>

<li> Meanwhile, Jordan Caron is bustin' out. [<a href="http://boston.cbslocal.com/2013/10/08/kalman-at-22-boston-bruins-caron-busting-out-not-a-draft-bust/">Boston,CBSLocal</a>]</li>

<li> Adam McQuaid knows what it is like to be in Matt Bartkowski's dress shoes and suit. [<a href="http://bigbadblog.weei.com/sports/boston/hockey/bruins/2013/10/08/adam-mcquaid-knows-matt-bartkowskis-situation-well/">WEEI</a>]</li>

<li> Zdeno Chara takes a page from Shawn Thornton's offseason workout. (Video, 1:51) [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SuU2wnNQkc&feature=endscreen">YouTube</a>]</li>

<li> Soul stealer Milan Lucic is STILL haunting Lindy Ruff. Muahahaha! [<a href="http://starsblog.dallasnews.com/2013/10/stars-coach-lindy-ruff-everybody-ropes-everybody-rides-when-it-comes-to-protecting-the-goalie.html/?nclick_check=1">DallasNews</a>]</li>

<li> Chad Johnson has a new goalie mask, me gusta! (Video, 0:30) [<a href="http://video.bruins.nhl.com/videocenter/console?id=451475&catid=660">Bruins.NHL</a>]</li>

<li> Johnny Boychuk was happily surprised at the size of the crowd attending his "meet and greet." [<a href="http://westroxbury.patch.com/groups/sports/p/boston-bruins-star-humbled-by-west-roxbury-crowd">WestRoxburyPatch</a>]</li>

<li> Tuukka Rask and Shawn Thornton visited patients at the Cam Neely Unit of Tufts Floating Hospital for Children. (Video, 1:16) [<a href="http://nesn.com/2013/10/tuukka-rask-shawn-thornton-visit-tufts-floating-hospital-for-children-goalie-says-its-something-we-enjoy-doing-video/">NESN</a>]</li>

<li> Seen at the scene- a bunch of Bruins came out to help hosts Daniel and Dana Paille fundraise for The Jimmy Fund at Tresca restaurant... [<a href="http://bostonherald.com/inside_track/the_inside_track/2013/10/tracked_down_daniel_paille_matt_light_mike_epps">BostonHerald</a>] ... picture courtesy of an old friend. [<a href="https://twitter.com/NaokoFunayama/status/387544490007085056/photo/1">@NaokoFunayama</a>]</li>

<li> Ryan Spooner should be okay, but Kevan Miller (Go, Cats, Go!) and Matt Lindblad are injured and doubtful for the Providence Bruins' home opener on Friday. [<a href="http://www.providencejournal.com/sports/bruins/content/20131008-p-bruins-lindblad-is-out-with-groin-injury.ece">ProvidenceJournal</a>]</li>

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

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<li> The Panthers were dominating the offensive zone for stretches, but lost Tim Thomas to injury and ultimately the game to the Flyers. [<a href="http://www.litterboxcats.com/2013/10/9/4819502/thomas-injured-in-florida-panthers-2-1-loss-to-the-philadelphia-flyers">LitterboxCats</a>]</li>

<li> Islanders captain John Tavares understands why awarding Andrew Ference the Oilers "C" over younger marquee players was a solid choice. [<a href="http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=685994&navid=DL|NHL|home">NHL</a>]</li>

<li> Tomas Hertl. His mom in the stands. Four goals. That is all. [<a href="http://www.grantland.com/blog/the-triangle/post/_/id/77527/we-went-there-teenage-mutant-ninja-hertls-four-goal-night">Grantland</a>]</li>

<li> An anniversary that will live in Los Angeles Kings infamy... about a draft pick traded for a Bruin goalie, at the expense of a Bruin they could have had. [<a href="http://theroyalhalf.com/cohens-kings-catastrophes-chapter-5/">TheRoyalHalf</a>]</li>

<li> Team Czech Republic sweaters. Fake laces. Swooshes. Too much white on the dark one. [<a href="http://news.sportslogos.net/2013/10/07/czech-republic-2014-olympic-hockey-jerseys-unveiled/">SportsLogos</a>]</li>

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