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Fresh Links: Twos Days Edition

Shawn Thornton days until Boston Bruins hockey, fans!

Hey, we can play... in 22 days. Shawn Thornton is glad to hear it.
Hey, we can play... in 22 days. Shawn Thornton is glad to hear it.
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<p><b>The Boston Bruins attend camp, and prepare to address the burning questions that have left the media itching! </p></b>

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<li> The Boston Bruins released the initial camp roster and schedule (subject to change.) [<a href="http://bruins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=682057&navid=DL|BOS|home">Bruins.NHL</a>]</li>

<li>  The camp schedule begins with an off-ice day today, here's an overview of what else to expect. [<a href="http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2013/09/10/bruins-have-few-openings-camp-begins/A5fDicCdnDnLprwio78hWJ/story.html">TheBostonGlobe</a>]</li>

<li> New faces, competition for slots- much will depend upon Bruins Camp. [<a href="http://espn.go.com/boston/nhl/story/_/id/9659657/boston-bruins-new-wrinkles-open-camp">ESPN</a>]</li>

<li> Roster change is bittersweet, but can be good. Historically, small changes have improved the Bruins. [<a href="http://www.heraldnews.com/sports/x1343097223/Bruins-miss-former-teammates-but-think-change-can-be-good">HeraldNews</a>]</li>

<li> And much will depend upon what the campers themselves bring to the table. [<a href="http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/Ty-Anderson/Good-mornin-campers/141/53860#.UjB7Y8ashcY">HockeyBuzz</a>]</li>

<li> Look for these Bruins storylines to be at the forefront. [<a href="http://www.providencejournal.com/sports/bruins/content/20130910-storylines-to-watch-when-bruins-open-training-camp-this-week.ece">ProvidenceJournal</a>]</li>

<li> Take five. The Bruins will look to answer a few burning questions this season. [<a href="http://bostonherald.com/sports/bruins_nhl/boston_bruins/2013/09/five_questions_for_the_2013_14_bruins">BostonHerald</a>]</li>

<li> Here is the Bruins outlook by position. [<a href="http://hockeyjournal.com/news/bruins/From_NEHJ-_Bruins_2013-14_outlook_by_position">NewEnglandHockeyJournal</a>]</li>

<li> Joe Morrow has had a bumpy initial pro year, having been traded twice. He also realized that bad habits left him unprepared for the speed and size of the professional game. [<a href="http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/blogs/whatsbruin/x1155160777/Well-traveled-Joe-Morrow-hopeful-after-bumpy-first-pro-season?rssfeed=true">MetroWestDailyNews</a>]</li>

<li> Spotlight on: Johnny Boychuk. He started his NHL career as a forward! [<a href="http://www.hockeyjournal.com/blog/blackGold/2013-14_Bruins_Player_Preview-_Johnny_Boychuk">NewEnglandHockeyJournal</a>]</li>

<li> Why Gregory Campbell matters. It is all about the little things... [<a href="http://thehockeywriters.com/gregory-campbell-matter-thank-much/">TheHockeyWriters</a>]</li>

<li> ... and counterpoint. Sour grapes? [<a href="http://www.habseyesontheprize.com/2013/9/11/4717830/unreasonable-man-loves-gregory-campbell-and-other-links">HabsEyesOnThePrize</a>]</li>

<li>Torey Krug, Matt Bartkowski, and Dougie Hamilton will vie for a place on defense, and Bruce Cassidy liked what he saw of rookies  Zach Trotman, Ryan Spooner, Alexander Fallstrom, and Justin Florek. [<a href=http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2013/09/10/torey-krug-eager-for-bruins-camp-begin/aezHwZi3L4qUh0PYmBbmTJ/story.html">TheBostonGlobe</a>]</li>

<li> Get your Naoko Funayama fix as she, Mike Salk, and D.J. Bean talk Bruins and the upcoming season. (Audio, 0:46:55) [<a href="http://audio.weei.com/a/80657418/bruins-midnight-madness-with-mike-salk-dj-bean-and-naoko-funayama.htm">WEEI</a>]</li>

<li> Kirk Luedeke spoke about Bruins prospects on the cusp, after covering Rookie Camp. (Audio, 10:10) [<a href="http://boston.cbslocal.com/2013/09/10/leudeke-on-adam-jones-which-prospects-could-help-the-bruins-in-2013-14/">98.5TheSportsHub, CBSLocal</a>]</li>

<li> More feedback on Bruins Rookie Camp from Malcolm Subban and Matt Lindblad. (Video, 0:46) [<a href="http://nesn.com/2013/09/malcolm-subban-matthew-lindblad-reflect-on-rookie-camp-say-everyones-competing-for-roster-spots-video/">NESN</a>]</li>

<li> Debate: Is it unseemly to recycle jersey numbers of former players to new players so hastily? [<a href="http://www.hockeyjournal.com/blog/blackGold/Great_Debate-_The_sanctity_of_jersey_numbers">NewEnglandHockeyJournal</a>]</li>

<li> The Bruins' ability to "flip the switch" for the playoffs may not be a bad thing. [<a href="http://bostonherald.com/sports/bruins_nhl/boston_bruins/2013/09/flipping_switch_not_worst_idea_for_bruins">BostonHerald</a>]</li>

<li> Former Bruin Tim Thomas has a professional tryout offer with the Florida Panthers... [<a href="http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=682012">NHL</a>]</li>

<li> And NESN has announced whose voices we'll be hearing from the booth as the Bruins' season gets underway. [<a href="http://www.boston.com/sports/touching_all_the_bases/2013/09/jamie_erdahl_to_be_nesnbruins_reporter.html">Boston.com</a>]</li>

<li> Decisions, decisions... use this flowchart if you're undecided as to which NHL team to follow this year! [<a href="http://i.imgur.com/zp2z6TL.jpg">Imgur</a>]</li>

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