Fresh Links: Paille Days Edition

<p><b>Hey, Triskaidekaphobians! The Bruins vie for open positions as campers take to the ice again today.  </b></p>

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<li> As advertised: Jarome Iginla brings "his dedication and his natural leadership skills", and Loui Eriksson a "quiet aura of excellence." [<a href="http://causewaycrowd.com/2013/09/13/boston-bruins-iginla-eriksson-make-seamless-transition-black-gold/">CausewayCrowd</a>]</li>

<li> As anticipated: Iginla skated with the first line, and Eriksson with the second at camp yesterday. David Krejci will talk with his linemates to get a better feel for what he can do with them. [<a href="http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2013/09/12/newcomers-placed-bruins-top-two-lines-expected/AnEmCzrgBrfcp97pJLgoqN/story.html">TheBostonGlobe</a>]</li>

<li> As feared: Patrice Bergeron is still in some pain, but participated in battle drills. Happily, he is impressed with his new linemate, and looks forward to game testing their line's chemistry. [<a href="http://www.boston.com/sports/hockey/bruins/extras/bruins_blog/2013/09/preview_of_the_2nd_line_marchand-bergeron-eriksson.html">Boston.com</a>]</li>

<li> As noted: Observations from Bruins Camp. Caution with Gregory Campbell, Reilly Smith impressed on the third line with Jordan Caron centered by Chris Kelly. [<a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/bruins/post/_/id/13633/final-buzzer-notes-from-day-1-of-camp">ESPN</a>]</li>

<li> As hoped: Brad Marchand is maturing away from his "rat" phase, embraces his Olympic invitaion, and takes the trade of his former linemate as motivation. [<a href="http://bostonherald.com/sports/bruins_nhl/boston_bruins/2013/09/maturing_brad_marchand_avoids_rat_trap">BostonHerald</a>]</li>

<li> As planned: Zdeno Chara ages like a fine wine, but the Bruins will wisely be using him more selectively, and begin to transition other players to help fill in. [<a href="http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2013/09/11/zdeno-chara-will-more-efficient-streamlined-role/Cet7LePGw5ErSJbxpqDrmM/story.html">TheBostonGlobe</a>]</li>

<li> The Oeno-philes: The Merlot line of Shawn Thornton, Gregory Campbell, and Daniel Paille was intact. [<a href="http://bostonherald.com/sports/bruins_nhl/bruins_insider/2013/09/merlot_may_still_be_on_the_table">BostonHerald</a>]</li>

<li> With uncharacteristic candor, Claude Julien said a defensive spot is Matt Bartkowski 's to lose. [<a href="http://www.weei.com/sports/boston/hockey/bruins/dj-bean/2013/09/13/claude-julien-says-nhl-job-matt-bartkowskis-lose">WEEI</a>]</li>

<li> Alexander Fallstrom impressed at the Florida Rookie Tournament, and could be another Swede addition to the Bruins. [<a href="http://hockeyjournal.com/news/bruins/Things_falling_into_place_for_Bruins_prospect_Fallstrom">NewEnglandHockeyJournal</a>]</li>

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<p><b>Around the rink, and beyond: </b></p>

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<li> Setting the bar, sending a message. Former Bruin Andrew Ference blew away his new (younger) Oilers teammates and coaches at fitness testing. [<a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2013/09/12/veterans-show-youngsters-how-its-done-in-dallas-eakinss-in-skating-drill">TorontoSun</a>]</li>

<li> After having been in the front lines of the NHLPA during the lockout, it is good to see that Ron Hainsey has signed with the Carolina Hurricanes. [<a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/2013/9/12/4724084/ron-hainsey-carolina-hurricanes-free-agencyl">SBNation</a>]</li>

<li> Backhand Shelf podcasts RETURN, with a new sound. This edition touches on trading Tyler Seguin, Behind the B,  Tim Thomas, and 3-on-3 hockey replacing the shootout. (Audio, 29:46) [<a href="http://blogs.thescore.com/nhl/2013/09/11/backhand-shelf-podcast-with-nbcs-mike-halford-trading-tyler-seguin-3-on-3-ot-tim-thomas/">BackhandShelf</a>]</li>

<li> Here are 10 things that you'll just have to get used to this upcoming season. [<a href="http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/10_things_that_will_take_some_getting_used_to_during_the_2013_14_nhl_season/14519923">Yardbarker</a>]</li>

<li> What does YOUR fave player's fave superhero say about him? [<a href="http://extramustard.si.com/2013/09/12/what-your-favorite-hockey-players-favorite-superhero-says-about-him/">ExtraMustard.SI</a>]</li>

<li> Get a load of this photo of Toronto Maple Leafs Training Camp, circa 1928... (en français) [<a href="http://25stanley.com/on-adore-cette-photo-du-camp-dentrainement-des-leafs-en-1928.html">25Stanley</a>]</li>

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