Fresh Links: Homeland Edition

In Bruins news...

• The kids are alright. Boston's young defenders have held the fort, and offense is rolling. [MassLive]
• He may not be at Sochi, but Jarome Iginla has been recognized as NHL Third Star of the Week. [ESPN]
• Going into the Olympic break, an assessment of where the Bruins stand. (Video, 8:16) [WEEI]
• Patrice Bergeron is rooming with a Blackhawk at Sochi! [NESN]
• A look at individual Bruin Olympians, why they were selected, and what they are expected to bring to their teams. [WEEI]
• One take on who will be left standing in Sochi, power ranking style. [WEEI]
• #PicsWithZdeno: Whose multilingual, charming, statuesque team captain is Sochi's "most photogenic man," a favorite with athletes and fans alike? [USAToday]
• Adam McQuaid arranged for a treat for one small Bruins fan who had battled leukemia. [WHDH]

Elsewhere around the rink:

• Not this year, Northeastern. Boston College wins a fifth Beanpot in a row. [NESN]
• Team Canada has won gold in hockey! No, really. CBC posted a picture, it must be true! [HuffPost]
• One take on which country's hockey team will be left standing in Sochi, power ranking style. [WEEI]
• Team Finland captain Teemu Selanne is really enjoying what is likely his final Olympic experience, and doesn't begrudge the team's goalies their spotlight. [DailyNews]
• Remember when college hockey was the pipeline to the Olympic hockey team? Here's a look at where college players and staffers fit into modern Olympic hockey. [UnitedStatesOfHockey]
• Here are 10 lessons learned from the last four Olympics in which the NHL has participated. [Grantland]
• For fun, a quick red-carpet take on who wore the best opening ceremonies garb. [OnlyAGame]