Fresh Links: Maroon Edition

The Bruins look to rework the formerly formidable fourth line.

• Enjoy a quick retrospective of Shawn Thornton 's time as a Bruin in these 10 video clips. [NESN]
• As Merlot gives way to Maroon, who is likely to slot into the vacated spot on the wing? [CausewayCrowd]
• As for the Fourth Line changes, think of it as... remodeling! Just don't expect an identity overhaul. [MetroWestDailyNews]
• You heard it here first: Cam Neely still sees a role for fighting. [TheBostonGlobe]
• Friend of the Blog Bobby Robins may find a door opening for him. [ESPN] He still maintains his website, and continues to exhort us to all "be excellent." [BobbyRobins]
• This one roster change may be their biggest offseason move, and demonstrates the Bruins continue to believe that their philosophy is generally sound. [WEEI]
• Here's Thornton behind the scenes being himself during a Boston Bruins TV shoot. (Video, 3:11) [YouTube]
• If we're going to wildly speculate, let's look at Johnny Boychuk. He has a modified no-trade, but is an Edmonton native. The Oilers or Jets may have their charms for him, if he is looking to sign one last multi-year contract. [EdmontonJournal]
• Here are the key constraints and deadline dates for the Bruins' offseason player movements. [TauntonGazette]

• Catch up on all the NHL teams' statuses on compliance buyouts here. Chris Kelly 's name comes up as someone who may be sacrificed to keep Jarome Iginla.  [CBSSports]
• The Bruins are one of three of the best built teams in the NHL. The facts speak for themselves. The Avalanche can learn from this. [MileHighHockey]
• Is Patrice Bergeron on the cover of EA NHL 15 by a landslide? [ObnoxiousBostonFan]

Elsewhere around the rink:

• The Texas Stars have won the Calder Cup. [DefendingBigD]
• How to win the Stanley Cup, a brief primer. [ProIceHockey.About]
• Here's one final debriefing on the Stanley Cup Final and its aftermath. [FoxSports]
• The passing of Tony Gwynn is also a sad cautionary tale. [TheBostonGlobe]
• A pair of familiar faces have made the leap to the new Rogers NHL broadcast team. [Sportsnet]
• As we approach the NHL draft, here's a look from the prospect's perspective. [TheScore]
• And here's one take on the present state of NHL trade rumors. [MyNHLTradeRumors]