Fresh Links: Beast Mode Edition

<p><b> The Bruins enjoy a break in the action before traveling to Montreal on Thursday. </b></p>

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<li> When we left off... the Bruins had just pounded out a pair of wins in 2 days... [<a href=http://thespokedblog.com/bruins-bounce-back/">TheSpokedBLog</a>]</li>

<li> ...which was a nice bounce back after the Red Wings. The team was emotionally involved, and demonstrated what they are capable of. [<a href="http://www.wickedlocal.com/natick/blogs/whatsbruin/x1275647327/Bruins-weekend-a-reminder-of-what-theyre-capable-of">WickedLocal</a>]</li>

<li> Or take the long view-- here's a recap of the Bruins' entire November. [<a href="http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/Ty-Anderson/A-November-to-Remember/141/56114">HockeyBuzz</a>]</li>

<li> Claude Julien will have a block of time to fulfill his Olympic obligations. [<a href="http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2013/12/02/bruins-claude-julien-gets-jump-olympic-duties/enYUS7wCxN2ceisw1ebdBP/story.html">TheBostonGlobe</a>]</li>

<li> The Bruins' schedule gets tougher going forward and it is time to hit the road, although they catch a break in Montreal this Thursday-- the Canadiens will be playing their second night in a row. [<a href="http://bostonherald.com/sports/bruins_nhl/boston_bruins/2013/12/road_ahead_tougher_for_bruins">BostonHerald</a>]</li>

<li> Bonus- Milan Lucic has re-entered beast mode. [<a href="http://espn.go.com/boston/nhl/story/_/id/10062150/boston-bruins-milan-lucic-rediscovers-beast-mode">ESPN</a>]</li>

<li> Loui Eriksson has been strong, persistent, and productive at net front. [<a href="http://www.weei.com/sports/boston/hockey/bruins/dj-bean/2013/12/01/one-way-or-another-loui-eriksson-creating-goals-bruin">WEEI</a>]</li>

<li> Hot off the presses, here are the three Bruins stars of the week. [<a href="http://causewaycrowd.com/2013/12/02/causeway-crowds-boston-bruins-three-stars-week-3/">CausewayCrowd</a>]</li>

<li> Matt Bartkowski has made progress, and accepts that he has been returned to healthy scratch status. [<a href="http://boston.cbslocal.com/2013/12/01/no-crying-just-improving-on-agenda-for-bruins-healthy-scratch-bartkowski/">Boston.CBSLocal</a>]</li>

<li> At the quarter pole, the Bruins sit atop the East with the help of a few new faces. [<a href="http://www.thefourthperiod.com/news/bos131202.html">TheFourthPeriod</a>]</li>

<li> The good, the bad, the ugly of the Providence Bruins' weekend. [<a href="http://www.providencejournal.com/sports/bruins/content/20131202-p-bruins-weekend-plusses-and-minuses.ece">ProvidenceJournal</a>]</li>

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

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<li> Sticktap to The Delaware North Companies, Jeremy Jacobs' other business, which is underwriting a consortium that is addressing the special dietary challenges faced by cancer patients. [<a href="http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2013/12/02/new-nutrition-group-offers-dietary-help-cancer-patients/dyTOo8">TheBostonGlobe</a>]</li>

<li> Just as his parents did for him, a father takes his daughter to see the Bruins. [<a href="http://www.berkshireeagle.com/opinion/ci_24635744/christopher-marcisz-nurturing-daughters-passion-hockey">TheBerkshireEagle</a>]</li>

<li> Godspeed, surf-rock poineer Dick Dodd of the Standells, who voiced the iconic "Dirty Water." [<a href="http://www.vanyaland.com/2013/12/01/r-p-dick-dodd-standells-voice-behind-one-bostons-iconic-songs-dirty-water/">Vanyaland</a>]</li>

<li> The Canucks' Twitter account was changed as the result of a bet made with the Canadiens. [<a href="http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/canucks-twitter-avatar-changed-to-habs-colours/">Sportsnet</a>]</li>

<li> Here's a heartfelt, fun hockey Christmas video full of cheer. [<a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/chicago-gay-hockey-association-christmas-video-bring-joy-134603468--nhl.html">PuckDaddy</a>]</li>

<li> It's raining bears in Calgary, as the Hitmen raise the charitable bar once again. Teddy Bear Toss time! [<a href="http://thenosebleeds.com/lets-watch-minor-league-hockey-fans-throw-26000-teddy-bears-onto-the-ice/">TheNosebleeds</a>]</li>

<li> Goaltender down! There's been another interesting fill-in goalie situation, in addition-- a quick review of previous goaltender stand-ins. [<a href="http://www.sportingnews.com/nhl/story/2013-11-29/nhl-emergency-goalies-brett-leonhardt-capitals-wild-ducks-canucks">TheSportingNews</a>]</li>

<li> Enjoy the Senators' fine tribute to Daniel Alfredsson upon his return to Ottawa. [<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpCYKdW0vIA&feature=youtu.be">YouTube</a>]</li>

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