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Fresh Links: Quota for Christmas Edition

Thank you, it is what I've always wanted, AND IT FITS!

Oh what fun it is to ride...
Oh what fun it is to ride...
Christian Petersen

<p><b> No Bruins hockey until Friday- go on home and eat figgy pudding with your families. </b></p>

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<li> Here's a recap of the action with video clips, and a few "quick hits." [<a href="http://thespokedblog.com/bruins-power-past-predators/">TheSpokedBLog</a>]</li>

<li> The Predators were unable to come back this time after falling behind 3-0 in the first period. There were Smith goals on both sides! [<a href="http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/2013/12/24/soderberg-iginla-lead-bruin-over-predators/wX52FWGay92XWXxOZo5KvK/story.html">Boston.com</a>]</li>

<li> What went right (and wrong) last night. [<a href="http://www.weei.com/sports/boston/this-just-in/21342466/spooner-soderberg-lead-bs-past-predators">WEEI</a>]</li>

<li> The Bruins youngsters got a chance to shine last night. Tuukka Rask had 32 saves. [<a href="http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2013/12/23/bruins/qQjCw6FNgb8L2hlu2KLBpJ/story.html">TheBostonGlobe</a>]</li>

<li> Reilly Smith has been the gift that keeps giving. His set play with Carl Soderberg on the power play has been deadly. [<a href="http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2013/12/23/reilly-smith-putting-points-for-bruins/QJgZvL2mfMD39qTOF28paK/story.html">TheBostonGlobe</a>]</li>

<li> Adam McQuaid was back and "start(ed) off with a bang." Claude Julien now has won 400 games. The Bruins are off until morning skate on Friday. [<a href="http://bostonherald.com/sports/bruins_nhl/boston_bruins/2013/12/bruins_notebook_adam_mcquaid_punches_in">BostonHerald</a>]</li>

<li> Matt Fraser scored his first goal as a Bruin, albeit his second NHL goal (both against the Predators.) (Video, 0:48) [<a href="http://nesn.com/2013/12/matt-fraser-capitalizes-on-mistake-scores-first-goal-as-a-bruin-video/">NESN</a>]</li>

<li> Ryan Spooner is speedy, skilled, and willing to take contact. His faceoff percentage has improved. It is going to be hard to see him sent back to Providence. [<a href="http://www.weei.com/sports/boston/hockey/bruins/dj-bean/2013/12/24/will-ryan-spooner-still-be-fit-when-bruins-get-health">WEEI</a>]</li>

<li> It wouldn't be Christmas without gifts for everyone... Here's one hypothetical Bruins gift list. For Shawn Thornton? "A do-over."  [<a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/bruins/post/_/id/14615/some-christmas-wishes-for-bruins">ESPN</a>]</li>

<li> Seen at the scene... a posse of Bruins in festive hats visited Boston Children's Hospital. [<a href="http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/names/2013/12/23/boston-bruins-visit-boston-children-hospital/MjUmK8RmkUNzIzckQKJ4DI/story.html">TheBostonGlobe</a>]</li>

<li> A number of Bruins prospects (and other Boston area lads) will be representing their countries at the WJC, including Matthew Grzelcyk, Linus Arnesson, and Peter Cehlárik. [<a href="http://germanbsfan.blogspot.de/2013/12/chance-to-impress-world-juniors-2014.html">GermanBsFan</a>]</li>

<li> "Behind the B" Episode #6 is up for your viewing pleasure. Merry Christmas! [<a href="http://video.bruins.nhl.com/videocenter/console?id=519345">Bruins.NHL</a>]</li>

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

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<li> This Ottawa Senators 12 Days of Christmas greeting is long, but heartfelt, do watch to the end. See you guys Friday! (Video, 6:30) [<a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/senators-12-days-christmas-features-flows-flowing-lit-210550957--nhl.html">PuckDaddy</a>]</li>

<li> The 2005 WJC rosters will be heavily represented in Sochi, and were woven thick with present and former Bruins.[<a href="http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=696715&navid=nhl:topheads">NHL</a>]</li>

<li> Another list of the top NHL tweeters! Congratulations Andrew Ference and Hal Gill! [<a href="http://www.thehockeynews.com/blog/luongo-leads-thns-top-10-list-of-the-nhls-best-tweeters-in-2013/">TheHockeyNews</a>]</li>

<li> A referee wore a helmet cam during a Charlotte Checkers game. I got a little seasick watching...  (Video, 9:55) [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ZEBoOr12BrI">YouTube</a>]</li>

<li> The year's Top 13 Biggest Hits (two of which sadly involve recipient Loui Eriksson)... [<a href="http://nhl.si.com/2013/12/24/hockeys-13-biggest-hits-2013/">SportsIllustrated</a>]</li>

<li> ... and the Top 13 Players, scroll happily on to #6! [<a href="http://nhl.si.com/2013/12/23/top-13-nhl-players-of-2013/">SportsIllustrated</a>]</li>

<li> Here are the Top 10 Most Controversial People of 2013. [<a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/10-most-controversial-people-2013-puck-daddy-review-081550300--nhl.html">PuckDaddy</a>]</li>

<li> Meet the NHL "One Goal Wonders!" [<a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/hockeys-one-goal-wonders/article16081489/">TheGlobeAndMail</a>]</li>

<li> Schadenfreude! Here are the year's 10 Most Blatant Defensive Meltdowns, with GIFs and video! [<a href="http://blogs.thescore.com/nhl/2013/12/23/systems-mess-the-10-most-blatant-defensive-meltdowns-of-2013/">BackhandShelf</a>]</li>

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