Fresh Links: Ice, Ice, Baby Edition

<p><b> The Boston Bruins travel to face the Nashville Predators this evening  at 8pm. </b></p>

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<li>Where we left off... what went right and wrong for the Bruins against the Sabres on Saturday. [<a href="http://bigbadblog.weei.com/sports/boston/hockey/bruins/2013/12/21/bruins-bounce-back-to-beat-sabres/">WEEI</a>]</li>

<li> The answer to the Bruins' road game woes is to get back to basics. Also, a progress report on the sidelined Bruins. [<a href="http://bostonherald.com/sports/bruins_nhl/boston_bruins/2013/12/bruins_notebook_back_to_basics_approach_key_to_solving_road">BostonHerald</a>]</li>

<li> Speaking of the cold, Torey Krug is working through a chilly snap. [<a href="http://www.weei.com/sports/boston/hockey/bruins/dj-bean/2013/12/23/torey-krug-taking-cold-streak-stride">WEEI</a>]</li>

<li> With all the 3rd and 4th line roster upheval, the Bruins find themselves relying on the (relatively) stable top lines for scoring. [<a href="http://www.weei.com/sports/boston/hockey/bruins/dj-bean/2013/12/22/bruins-making-lack-secondary-scoring">WEEI</a>]</li>

<li> Dartmouth College standout Nick Johnson appreciates his callup to Boston. [<a href="http://www.unionleader.com/article/20131223/SPORTS0701/131229793">UnionLeader</a>]</li>

<li> Speaking of Team USA at the WJC, Bruins prospect Matthew Grzelcyk ("GrzAlphabet") has been named an alternate captain. [<a href="http://www.nhl.com/ice/blogpost.htm?id=24232">NHL</a>]</li>

<li> The Tre Kroner look very strong heading into the WJC, their roster includes Bruins prospect Linus Arnesson. [<a href="http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/jrhockey-buzzing-the-net/world-junior-championship-stacked-team-sweden-stars-aligned-143252925.html">BuzzingTheNet</a>]</li>

<li> The Road to Sochi: Czech-ing In with David Krejci. [<a href="http://germanbsfan.blogspot.de/2013/12/road-to-sochi-episode-5.html">GermanBsFan</a>]</li>

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

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<li> The spate of injuries around the league is showcasing the teams with depth in the bench to fall back on. [<a href="http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/learned-injuries-tell-us-plenty-nhl-teams-failings-142851414--nhl.html">PuckDaddy</a>]</li>

<li> John Buccigross on fighting, in the season of goodwill to men. It's about the LOVE. [<a href="http://espn.go.com/nhl/notebook/_/page/buccigross_ahockeylife_120413/fighting-hockey-all-love">ESPN</a>]</li>

<li> Backup goalies have been front and center this season, for a number of reasons. [<a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/duhatschek-martin-jones-and-the-rise-of-the-backup-goalies/article16088627/">TheGlobeAndMail</a>]</li>

<li> There is a video game designed specifically to improve response and decision making in fast moving situation that has helped the US U-20 hockey team. [<a href="http://www.theage.com.au/sport/video-game-helps-young-hockey-players-develop-skills-20131223-2zu67.html">TheAge</a>]</li>

<li> Here's a meditation on skating outdoors, fewer and fewer people have had the unique opportunity. [<a href="http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2013/12/22/sharpening-skates-for-twirl-down-memory-lane/t1wdxHvO9ii4nlXRSMvGJP/story.html">TheBostonGlobe</a>]</li>

<li> The Ten Most Memorable Fan Moments... #3 Remembering Martin Richard. [<a href="http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/10-most-memorable-hockey-fan-moments-2013-190844792--nhl.html">PuckDaddy</a>]</li>

<li> Celebrate Festivus! The NHL's most and least hated, a roundup of grievances, and feats of strength. [<a href="http://conferenceiii.wordpress.com/2013/12/23/a-very-conference-iii-festivus/">Conferenceiii</a>]</li>

<li> If Christmas has become too schmalzig, you need a dose of Krampus. (Video, 1:14) [<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0s6WNL80Hw">YouTube</a>]</li>

<li> Here are the 13 wierdest and wackiest hockey moments... [<a href="http://nhl.si.com/2013/12/22/hockeys-13-weirdest-and-wackiest-moments-of-2013/#more-39711">SportsIllustrated</a>]</li>

<li> ...the top 13 memes... [<a href="http://nhl.si.com/2013/12/20/top-13-nhl-memes-of-2013/">SportsIllustrated</a>]</li>

<li> ...and the top tweets. [<a href="http://nhl.si.com/2013/12/21/top-13-nhl-tweets-of-2013/">SportsIllustrated</a>]</li>

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