Fresh Links: Auld Lang Syne Edition

The Bruins host the Maple Leafs tonight at 7:00 PM. Cheer up, the Panthers clawed back from a deficit to beat them, after all...

• In fact, the Leafs hope to "right their ship" tonight. Blown two-goal leads. Losses. You know the drill. [TorontoSun]


• If Monday's performance by the Bruins was more than a flash in a pan, things are looking good going forward. [TheBostonGlobe]


• It looks like the revised maroon line will warrant a second look. This is good news for Jordan Caron, indeed. [PatriotLedger]


• Speaking of second looks, Jaromir Jagr is available... [CausewayCrowd]


• And Loui Eriksson is beginning to look more like, well, Loui Eriksson. [ESPN]


• Good news in Providence, despite only dressing 17 players last evening! [ProvidenceJournal]


• Here are the top 10 Bruins stories for the past year. Remember last year's NHL awards? Good times! [MassLive]


• So, did other events this past year leave Bruins fans "heartbroken?" [CausewayCrowd]

Elsewhere around the rink:

• Dorchester brothers Jimmy Hayes and Kevin Hayes , both Noble and Greenough School alumni, face off tonight as NHL opponents. [BostonHerald]


• Matt Fraser made his Edmonton debut in the Oilers ' win over the Kings. His parents must be thrilled! [BostonHerald]


• Of all the hockey playing characters in movies, these are the five best. No, the Hanson Brothers are not on the list. [TheHockeyNews]


• A Boxing Day practice held by the Ducks may cost them a hefty league fine. [TheSportingNews]


• Enjoy the "zaniest" hockey moments from the past year. Like a special KISS for the Bettman. [SportsIllustrated]


• One hazard of the Winter Classic is that Mother Nature has the last word. A game delay may be required. [SportsIllustrated]


• At least fans will be able to enjoy a "White Wedding," as Billy Idol is scheduled to perform. [PuckDaddy]


• C'mon, the Winter Classic is gonna be a rolickin' good time! [JapersRink]


• Have a peek behind the curtain at the decisions surrounding the branding of the NHL's showcase event. [HowDesign]


• This interactive map shows all the US pro and college teams. [MapsEngine,Reddit]


• Another lesson of the World Junior Championship is exposing players to the intense media attention. [LastWordOnHockey]


• Here're the top hockey Tweets of December. [SportsNet]


• The NHL initiative "Hockey Is For Everyone" is promoting the sport to non-traditional players. [TheColorOfHockey]