Fresh Links: Codebreakers Edition

<p><b> The Boston Bruins are saddling up for a West trip to close out the preseason, two games against the Winnipeg Jets.  </b></p>

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<li> The Bruins have posted a schedule of events that includes details on the final two preseason games along with a teambuilding trip to Vermont that includes a practice in Waterbury (home of Ben and Jerry's, people!) that will be open to the public. [<a href="http://bruins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=683958">Bruins.NHL</a>]</li>

<li> The Bruins are poised to make a fresh start and likely to play into the postseason. Among the key factors is Claude Julien's ability to evolve and to drive the disciplined playing style. [<a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/recharged-bruins-poised-for-another-stanley-cup-run/article14513911/?cmpid=rss1">TheGlobeAndMail</a>]</li>

<li> Focus On: Jarome Iginla. [<a href="http://www.hockeyjournal.com/blog/blackGold/2013-14_Bruins_Player_Preview_Jarome_Iginla">NewEnglandHockeyJournal</a>]</li>

<li> Nick Johnson is still fighting for a position, and has impressed Claude Julien with his compete level. [<a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/bruins/post/_/id/13711/johnson-makes-solid-bid-for-roster-spot">ESPN</a>]</li>

<li> Zdeno Chara now casts his long shadow over the goalmouth in the revitalized power play, take a peek at the likely first and second units. [<a href="http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2013/09/24/zdeno-chara-perks-bruins-power-play/iwZzvHe6UQlMQs0nC16CaM/story.html">TheBostonGlobe</a>]</li>

<li> Guess whose goal was #4 in the NHL Top 10 goals of 2013? (2:28 mark) Complete with Jack Edwards' call. (Video, 4:18) [<a href ="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LG93fea9kcc&feature=c4-overview-vl&list=PL1NbHSfosBuGFLQYxy-BUo6K9LUy0s5am">YouTube</a>]</li>

<li> The Bruins are poised to take the Atlantic Division, a recap of comings and goings, pros and cons. [<a href="http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/53447-NHL-Preseason-Predictions-Atlantic-Division-No-1-Boston-Bruins.html">TheHockeyNews</a>]</li>

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<p><b> After the Sabres/Maple Leafs donnybrook, talk is all about "The Code," and that it appears to be changing.</b></p>

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<li> It is really hard to understand "the code" anymore.  Guess which NHL player has 150 games under his belt and only five (or fewer) points? [<a href="http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2013/9/23/4762202/i-dont-know-what-the-code-is-anymore">PensionPlanPuppets</a>]</li>

<li> Jay Rosehill weighed in on on "the Code," and how it was broken twice in the Sabres/Maple Leafs scrap. [<a href="http://www.csnphilly.com/hockey-philadelphia-flyers/rosehill-defends-clarkson-says-codes-changing">CSNPhilly</a>]</li>

<li> Elliotte Friedman addressed the matter, and then contributed his 30 thoughts in addition. [<a href="http://www.cbc.ca/sports-content/hockey/opinion/2013/09/30-thoughts-leafs-feeling-most-pain-after-sabres-brawl.html">CBCSports</a>]</li>

<li> Had enough yet?  About Ron Rolston's culpability and John Scott... [<a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/yes-punished-playing-john-scott-trending-topics-140538418--nhl.html">PuckDaddy</a>]</li>

<li> A bedtime story- "Prince Kessel and the Captain of the Guard." [<a href="http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2013/9/24/4764138/ppp-story-time-prince-kessel-and-the-captain-of-the-guard">PensionPlanPuppets</a>]</li>

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<p><b> And elsewhere around the rink: </b></p>

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<li> Andrew Ference spoke about his return to Edmonton, resettling his family, and what he would like to contribute to the Oilers. [<a href="http://www.cbc.ca/sports-content/hockey/opinion/2013/09/andrew-ference-is-comfortable-with-his-hometown-oilers.html">CBCSports</a>]</li>

<li> There's a former Bruin on PTO with the Panthers... not THAT one! Brad Boyes spoke about being a journeyman in the NHL. [<a href="http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/09/25/3648666/for-panthers-brad-boyes-fills.html">MiamiHerald</a>]</li>

<li> Quelle horreur! Reaction to the Team Canada jerseys, now with a leaked black third. [<a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/more-team-canada-jersey-leaks-recoil-horror-black-184749477--nhl.html">PuckDaddy</a>]</li>

<li> Jay Baruchel who? The REAL star of this "Ears on the Prize" podcast is Sarah Connors, talking Habs vs. Bruins and the Sabres/Maple Leafs affair. [<a href="http://www.habseyesontheprize.com/radio/2013/9/24/4767344/ears-on-the-prize-episode-3-featuring-jay-baruchel">HabsEyesOnThePrize</a>]</li>

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