Fresh Links: Looch Days Edition

<p><b> Are YOU ready for the Boston Bruins preseason tilt against the Montreal Canadiens tonight? Coverage is on NHL Network and  98.5 The Sports Hub. </b></p>

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<li> Shhhhh! Have a stealthy peek at the competition's pregame assessment of tonight's tilt at the Centre Bell... [<a href="http://www.habseyesontheprize.com/2013/9/16/4735964/canadiens-vs-bruins-preseason-game-preview/in/4477267">HabsEyesOnThePrize</a>]</li>

<li> David Krejci, Milan Lucic spoke about losing Nathan Horton, and gaining Jarome Iginla. (Video 2:14) [<a href="http://nesn.com/2013/09/david-krejci-milan-lucic-compliment-jarome-iginlas-competitive-edge-leadership-he-brings-to-first-line-video/">NESN</a>]</li>

<li> Tonight Chad Johnson and Malcolm Subban will man the net. [<a href="https://twitter.com/NHLBruins/status/379623876369850368">@NHLBruins</a>]</li>

<li> The anticipated lines will offer an interesting look at some fresh faces, and a first look at the new KIL line. [<a href="https://twitter.com/NHLBruins/status/379610094347894784">@NHLBruins</a>]</li>

<li> Patrice Bergeron is keeping a diary for ESPN. In his inaugural entry he discussed his wedding, his tattoo, Olympics camp, and his teammates Brad Marchand, Loui Eriksson, and Jarome Iginla. [<a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/bruins/post/_/id/13649/bergeron-diary-nobodys-perfect">ESPN</a>]</li>

<li> After sending a bunch of rookies home, the Bruins intend to sit tight on their roster until after the Canadiens and Capitals preseason games. [<a href="http://causewaycrowd.com/2013/09/15/boston-bruins-make-first-cuts-roster/">CausewayCrowd</a>]</li>

<li> Focus on: Brad Marchand. [<a href="http://hockeyjournal.com/blog/blackGold/2013-14_Bruins_Player_Preview-_Brad_Marchand">NewEnglandHockeyJournal</a>]</li>

<li> Poor Chris Kelly is uncertain who will be on his line- it seems to be the story of his career. Now the question may also be will he play wing or center? [<a href="http://www.weei.com/sports/boston/hockey/bruins/dj-bean/2013/09/16/linemate-uncertainty-nothing-new-chris-kelly">WEEI</a>]</li>

<li> Zdeno Chara may have a new power play role... as a screen. [<a href="http://bostonherald.com/sports/bruins_nhl/boston_bruins/2013/09/chara_takes_turn_down_low">Boston Herald</a>]</li>

<li> In Claude Julien's estimation, Reilly Smith and Matt Fraser, the other pieces of the Dallas Stars trade, are likely to be NHLers. [<a href="http://bostonherald.com/sports/bruins_nhl/boston_bruins/2013/09/co_stars_share_big_stage">BostonHerald</a>]</li>

<li> Rookies vie for roster spots as vets will protect theirs, meanwhile all will be assessed by coaching staff in the preseason games. [<a href="http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2013/09/15/bruins-players-staff-get-ready-for-first-exhibition-games/mMYZcniBS8O73fMYKfWVUP/story.html">TheBostonGlobe</a>]</li>

<li> Zach Trotman, paired with Zdeno Chara, has worked past concussions and is now impressing Claude Julien. Torey Krug and Adam McQuaid are developing into a comfy duo. [<a href="http://bostonherald.com/sports/bruins_nhl/boston_bruins/2013/09/zach_trotman_drawing_attention">BostonHerald</a>]</li>

<li> Speaking of McQuaid, he has worked hard on his conditioning, and feels the best he has in his career after last year's health issues. [<a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/bruins/post/_/id/13640/final-buzzer-weekend-edition">ESPN</a>]</li>

<li> Hybrid icing is on trial for the preseason- it may reduce injuries, but it does put a lot of pressure on the decisions of linsemen. The Bruins had been able to use to old rule to advantage thanks to speedy forwards. [<a href="http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/blogs/whatsbruin/x511625134/Matt-Bartkowski-on-hybrid-icing-Its-kind-of-stupid?rssfeed=true">MetroWestDailyNews</a>]</li>

<li> It appears Tim Thomas will take the professional tryout with the Panthers. Witty wags have a field day with the news. [<a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/tim-thomas-returns-nhl-form-tryout-florida-panthers-134514090--nhl.html">PuckDaddy</a>]</li>

<li> Bad news: it was an 'a-fib' that caused Rich Peverly 's EKG "blip." Good news: it was treated, and his prognosis is excellent. He'll miss three weeks. [<a href="http://www.defendingbigd.com/2013/9/13/4726984/rich-peverley-irregular-heartbeat-dallas-stars-training-camp">DefendingBigD</a>]</li>

<li> Elliotte Friedman offers his 30 thoughts as Alex Ovechkin offers his own opinion on the NHL dress code- listen up, Patrice Bergeron! [<a href="http://www.cbc.ca/sports-content/hockey/opinion/2013/09/30-thoughts-nhl-tightens-collar-on-uniform-rules.html

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