Fresh Links: March& Band Edition

<p><b> The Blackhawks were a great opponent, now the Bruins must shake it off and move on to face the Kings this afternoon at 3pm.</b></p>

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<li> The game in a nutshell, so that we can focus on this afternoon. Doc Emrick jinxed us! Matt Bartkowski took a late penalty. [<a href="http://hockeyjournal.com/blog/blackGold/Marchand_does_it_all-_but_Bruins_fall_to_-Hawks_in_shootout">NewEnglandHockeyJournal</a>]</li>

<li> Brad Marchand is back, and badder than ever. Jonathan Toews was assessed an interesting misconduct. Zach Trotman was called up, as Adam McQuaid was injured.[<a href="http://bostonherald.com/sports/bruins_nhl/boston_bruins/2014/01/bruins_notebook_brad_marchand_in_midst_of_turnaround">BostonHerald</a>]</li>

<li> Marchand found his teammates helpful in digging out of his funk, including Milan Lucic, who notably went through a dry spell last season. [<a href="http://www.weei.com/sports/boston/hockey/bruins/dj-bean/2014/01/19/getting-trouble-finally-got-brad-marchand-scoring-aga">WEEI</a>]</li>

<li> It was a well played, playoff-type game. Without the OT period and shootout, it could have gone on a lot longer. [<a href="http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2014/01/20/bruins-and-blackhawks-play-thrilling-cup-rematch/zABCbBwdxIK4SkoqV8Z8HI/story.html">TheBostonGlobe</a>]</li>

<li> Gregory Campbell didn't convert two chances, and David Krejci set up another of those unlikely Zdeno Chara drives on net. And Tuukka Rask would like one back. [<a href="http://bostonherald.com/sports/bruins_nhl/boston_bruins/2014/01/bruins_can_t_earn_some_payback">BostonHerald</a>]</li>

<li> Take three... emphasis points from the game. Welcome back, "good brat." [<a href="http://www.bruinsdaily.com/2014/01/19/three-takeaways-bruins-blackhawks/">BruinsDaily</a>]</li>

<li> Krejci was not buying the "measuring stick game" narrative. [<a href="http://bigbadblog.weei.com/sports/boston/hockey/bruins/2014/01/19/bruins-dont-believe-in-measuring-stick-games/">WEEI</a>]</li>

<li> The Providence Bruins had mixed results this weekend. Here's a recap of the good, the bad and the ugly. [<a href="http://www.providencejournal.com/sports/bruins/content/20140120-p-bruins-weekend-plusses-and-minuses.ece">ProvidenceJournal</a>]</li>

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<p><b> Elsewhere around the rink: </b></p>

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<li> WANT! The Original Six NHL minifigures. [<a href="http://www.oyosportstoys.com">OyoSportsToys</a>]</li>

<li> When they say it's not about the money... gue$$ what factor may finally cause NHL owners to make hard decisions to protect players? [<a href="http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/study-injuries-cost-nhl-218m-a-year/">Sportsnet</a>]</li>

<li> Enjoy this grab bag of fun from the weekend in hockey, and beyond. [<a href="http://grantland.com/the-triangle/nhl-grab-bag-farewell-old-friend/">Grantland</a>]</li>

<li> John Tortorella has been invited to speak to the NHL about a hallway altercation involving Vancouver Canucks and Calgary Flames coaching staff. [<a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/2014/1/19/5324384/john-tortorella-nhl-hearing-flames-canucks-brawl">SBNation</a>]</li>

<li> C'mon, Ref! Regarding the above mentioned incident, and what the referees can do in an effort to maintain order. [<a href="http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=441637">TSN</a>]</li>

<li> One year after the lockout, the NHL and NHLPA have stability, and a professional, if not warm, relationship. [<a href="http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/10311173/nhl-nhl-nhlpa-come-long-way-year">ESPN</a>]</li>

<li> Positive trend? Stanley Cup of Chowder gives a #U(K! (***Language NSFW***) [<a href="http://www.battleofcali.com/2014/1/16/5301830/the-sb-nation-hockey-blog-profanity-rankings-potty-mouths-2014">BattleOfCali</a>]</li>

<li> Behind "The HockeySweater," concern for the increasing cost of hockey, and how a poor boy formerly the "worst player in (his) village" could rise to "sitting next to Ken Dryden." [<a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/the-hockey-sweater-an-enduring-simplicity/article16397859/">TheGlobeAndMail</a>]</li>

<li> With their long development arc, why elect to draft a goalies in the first round? [<a href="http://www.edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/edmonton-oilers/Hockey+World+Goalies+always+long+term/9405985/story.html">EdmontonJournal</a>]</li>

<li> The Woodcroft family has deep roots in hockey at all levels, including as members of The Flying Fathers and helping Pavel Datsyuk's PD13 Prospect camp in Russia. [<a href="http://www.cbc.ca/sports-content/hockey/opinion/2014/01/the-woodcrofts-a-unique-hockey-day-in-canada-family.html">CBCSports</a>]</li>

<li> The Lloydminster Bobcats have Don Cherry inspired jerseys! [<a href="http://lastangryfan.com/2014/01/alberta-junior-hockey-league-team-to-wear-snazzy-don-cherry-inspired-jerseys/">LastAngryFan</a>]</li>

<li> A long meditation on Ilya Kovalchuk, the KHL, Sochi, and going home. [<a href="http://grantland.com/features/no-place-like-home/">Grantland</a>]</li>

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