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Fresh Links: Extra! Extra! Edition

"Behind the B" offers an unprecidented look at Bruins staff, players, and events both on and off ice.

Fans applaud Episode #1 of "Beyond the B"
Fans applaud Episode #1 of "Beyond the B"
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<p><b> The new 'Beyond the B' has everyone running for a copy of Variety to check the morning reviews... </b></p>

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<li> The reviews are coming in on the inaugural episode of "Behind the B." [<a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/bruins/post/_/id/13602/behind-the-b-seguin-had-to-go">ESPN</a>]</li>

<li> Stength and fitness coach John Whitesides, up to now mostly a name whispered in veneration, appears to have become the breakout star. And Jarome Iginla? All is forgiven! Milan Lucic is a hands-on dad. Air date on episode #2 is to be announced. [<a href="http://boston.cbslocal.com/2013/09/09/behind-the-b-review-did-bruins-all-access-show-live-up-to-hype/">WBZ,CBSLocal</a>]</li>

<li> Here's a play-by-play on Episode #1 action! Joonas Rask guest stars as Tuukka's caddy... [<a href="http://bigbadblog.weei.com/sports/boston/hockey/bruins/2013/09/09/behind-the-b-running-diary/">WEEI</a>]</li>

<li> It was produced and edited by the Bruins, so it was never intended to be an expose... Behind the B entertains. [<a href="http://www.boston.com/sports/touching_all_the_bases/2013/09/some_background_on_behind_the_b.html">Boston.com</a>]</li>

<li> So close... the Bruins plan to use the shocking end to the finals as motivation. [<a href="http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=681881">NHL</a>]</li>

<li> Gregory Campbell and Patrice Bergeron are progressing nicely in their recoveries. [<a href="http://bostonherald.com/sports/bruins_nhl/boston_bruins/2013/09/injured_bruins_improve">BostonHerald</a>]</li>

<li> Who will replace "Dr. Khu" as backup goalie? And Patrice Bergeron got ink! [<a href="http://www.masslive.com/bruins/index.ssf/2013/09/who_will_back_up_boston_bruins_goalie_tuukka_rask_niklas_svedberg_or_chad_johnson.html">MassLive</a>]</li>

<li> Claude Julien spoke about the Bruins lineup and the upcoming season. Peter Chiarelli asserts that his hiring Julien was the pinnacle of his tenure with the Bruins. [<a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/bruins/post/_/id/13604/julien-on-new-season-new-mix-of-players">ESPN</a>]</li>

<li> Let's review the Bruins' potential in the new Atlantic division, shall we? [<a href="http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/Paul-McCann/Divisional-Previews---The-Atlantic/24/53820#.Ui8sQcashcY">HockeyBuzz</a>]</li>

<li> Elliotte Friedman reviews rule changes on Illegal Check to the Head, and continues with his 30 thoughts. [<a href="http://www.cbc.ca/sports-content/hockey/opinion/2013/09/30-thoughts-nhl-clarifies-illegal-check-to-head-rule.html">CBC</a>]</li>

<li> Have a gander at proposed building plans for the old Boston Garden. THREE towers! [<a href="http://bostonherald.com/business/real_estate/2013/09/old_garden_will_grow_with_three_new_towers">BostonHerald</a>]</li>

<li> Charles F. Adams, Boston Bruins founder, was named to the Vermont Sports Hall of Fame. [<a href="http://vtdigger.org/2013/09/09/vermont-sports-hall-of-fame-welcomes-11-new-members/">VtDigger</a>]</li>

<li> And there's a new The Battle for the Flortheast comic! [<a href="http://flortheast.tumblr.com/">Flortheast.Tumblr</a>]</li>

<li> Here's a bit of fun, new Ottawa Senator Bobby Ryan acts as a roving hockey reporter, hilarity ensues! [<a href="http://video.senators.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=0&id=443539&cmpid=embed-share-video">Senators.NHL</a>]</li>

<li> And let's have fun at Jonathan Toews' expense, as he models the Team Canada jersey... [<a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/jonathan-toews-not-impressed-team-canada-jerseys-puck-184253829--nhl.html">PuckDaddy</a>]</li>

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