Fresh Links: Caron, Wayward Son Edition

<p><b> Expect more news as the free agent market opens at noon today. </b></p>

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<li> No, really. The Bruins made a qualifying offer to Jordan Caron and included a raise. [<a href="http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/article/20140630/BLOGS/140639689/2000/NEWS">MetroWestDailyNews</a>]</li>

<li> Zach Trotman understands that the NHL draft is only the beginning. He also has something surprising in common with Andy Brickley. [<a href="http://bruins.nhl.com/club/blogpost.htm?id=30351&navid=DL|BOS|home">Bruins.NHL</a>]</li>

<li> It appears Radim Vrbata is in the Bruins' sights. [<a href="http://nesn.com/2014/06/report-bruins-among-teams-interested-in-free-agent-radim-vrbata/">NESN</a>]</li>

<li> The Canucks will try to lure Jarome Iginla to Vancouver... [<a href="https://twitter.com/FarhanLaljiTSN/status/483859605156425729">@FarhanLaljiTSN</a>]</li>

<li> ...but they will have to beat the Avalanche's bid for him. [<a href="http://blogs.denverpost.com/avs/2014/07/01/avalanche-jarome-iginla/18744/">DenverPost</a>]</li>

<li> There is much at stake for Iginla, not all of it is money. [<a href="http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2014/06/30/bruins-await-jarome-iginla-decision/JEw48mq1bSOACsgOTSHwbO/story.html">TheBostonGlobe</a>]</li>

<li> It all comes down to a big decision for Iginla. We can only cross our fingers. [<a href="http://www.tauntongazette.com/article/20140701/BLOGS/140709839/11172/SPORTS">TauntonGazette</a>]</li>

<li> And in any case, happy birthday wishes to you today, Jarome Iginla, how appropriate that you were born on Canada Day. [<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jarome_Iginla">Wikipedia</a>]</li>

<li> Here's an analysis of the Bruins' farm system. (Video, 2:24) [<a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/video/boston-bruins-farm-system-analyzed-174013165.html">YahooSports</a>]</li>

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

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<li> Quick Takes: The Canadiens bid adieu to Daniel Briere in favor of P.A. Parenteau of the Avalanche. [<a href="http://www.denverpost.com/avalanche/ci_26062397/pa-parenteau-traded-colorado-avalanche-daniel-briere-canadiens">DenverPost</a>] A shocked Josh Gorges nixed a trade to the Maple Leafs. [<a href="http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=456076">TSN</a>] Brave Steve Ott might just boomerang back to the Sabres! [<a href="http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/57404-Sabres-intend-to-take-modest-approach-to-NHL-free-agency-Former-captain-Ott-a-candidate.html">TheHockeyNews</a>] Jason Spezza is off to the Stars, Alex Chiasson and others go to Ottawa. [<a href="http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=456146">TSN</a>] The Capitals didn't re-sign Mikhail Grabovski. [<a href="https://twitter.com/reporterchris/status/483972819479314432">@ReporterChris</a>]</li>

<li> Free agency changed a bit after the last collective bargaining agreement. [<a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/duhatschek-nhl-free-agency-could-be-a-different-animal-this-year/article19400700/">TheGlobeAndMail</a>]</li>

<li> This quick read explains why keeping an injured player like Marc Savard on the roster is not cap circumvention. [<a href="http://capgeek.com/faq/are-the-flyers-with-chris-pronger-and-the-bruins-with-marc-savard-circumventing-the-cap">CapGeek</a>]</li>

<li> Here are eight key things to know as Free Agent Frenzy opens at noon. [<a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/columnist/allen/2014/06/30/nhl-free-agency-primer/11775109/">USAToday</a>]</li>

<li> It is a g'dday for the NHL, as the first Australian player is drafted by the Capitals. Oy! [<a href="http://saskyonsport.com/89-in-the-draft-1-in-our-hearts/">SaskyOnSport</a>]</li>

<li> Here's a quick overview of the top NHL free agents. [<a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/2014/6/30/5856870/nhl-free-agents-2014-rankings">SBNation</a>]</li>

<li> Is it too soon for a recap of the NHL Draft? Of course not! [<a href="http://grantland.com/the-triangle/recapping-the-nhl-draft/">Grantland</a>]</li>

<li> The USHL has become every bit as good as the OHL, WHL, and QMJHL. Take THAT on Canada Day! [<a href="http://thejuniorhockeynews.com/?p=27460">TheJuniorHockeyNews</a>]</li>

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