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Fresh Links: Development Edition

Whether it be the planning of a new practice facility or the nurturing of young prospects, development is the word!

Develop, or stagnate.
Develop, or stagnate.
Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

<p><b> In Bruins related news developments... </b></p>

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<li> Have a gander at site drawings of the proposed new Boston Landing complex. [<a href="http://www.bostonmagazine.com/news/blog/2014/07/08/bruins-boston-landing-practice-space/">BostonMagazine</a>]</li>

<li> The facilities and amenities will be much more like those of other NHL teams, and can then expand opportunities for local and public access as well. [<a href="http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2014/07/08/bruins-build-new-practice-facility-allston/g0wNkmbUfawKh5VFoeeuJM/story.html">TheBostonGlobe</a>]</li>

<li> Development camp serves a number of purposes for both the Bruins and the attendees. [<a href="http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2014/07/08/bruins-set-open-development-camp/S98djkTsPSSWPHtAwYQqPO/story.html">TheBostonGlobe</a>]</li>

<li> Caryn Switaj caught up with a number of the attendees, who spoke about previous camps and their expectations. (Video, 2:52) [<a href="http://video.bruins.nhl.com/videocenter/console?id=628074">Bruins.NHL</a>]</li>

<li> The Bruins will be looking to benchmark the new prospects, and check progress on returnees. Malcolm Subban will get some focused time with goalie coach Bob Essensa, as will Zane Gothberg. [<a href="http://bostonherald.com/sports/bruins_nhl/boston_bruins/2014/07/first_steps_ahead_for_these_baby_bruins">BostonHerald</a>]</li>

<li> This profile highlights Subban's strengths and weaknesses so far. [<a href="http://www.boston.com/sports/hockey/bruins/extras/bruins_blog/2014/07/bruins_prospect_profile_malcolm_subban.html">Boston.com</a>]</li>

<li> Leave Chris Kelly and his contract alone! He is not the problem. [<a href="http://boston.cbslocal.com/2014/07/09/hurley-chris-kellys-contract-not-really-the-problem-for-bruins-in-cap-crunch/">Boston.CBSLocal</a>]</li>

<li> You can help Tuukka Rask decide which graphic should decorate his pads in the upcoming season. Here's how. [<a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=664750840268843&set=a.125402674203665.28446.125170574226875&type=1&theater&utm_source=Subscribers&utm_campaign=a78f452629-InGoal_News_July6&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_aea1fcfd4e-a78f452629-194965377">VaughnCustomSports</a>]</li>

<li> A teammate's tip led Marc Savard to make a change that improved his golf game. His success on the links helps fill the void left by the loss of hockey. [<a href="http://www.winnipegsun.com/2014/07/08/former-nhler-marc-savard-finds-sweet-golf-swing-after-going-lefty">WinnipegSun</a>]</li>

<li> Happy landings to Nick Johnson, who has been signed to play in Sweden for the Växjö Lakers. Judging by the multiple sources, this is big news over there. (Google translation from Swedish) [<a href="https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.expressen.se%2Fkvp%2Fsport%2Fnhl-meriterad-spelare-klar-for-vaxjo-lakers%2F&edit-text=&act=url">Ezpressen</a>]</li>

<li> All in the family... Torey Krug's brother Adam has been named head coach of men's hockey at Adrian College. [<a href="http://www.sbncollegehockey.com/2014/7/8/5882409/adrian-college-hockey-adam-krug-ron-fogarty-princeton">SBNation</a>]</li>

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

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<li> Are the new-look Tampa Bay Lightning now the beast of the East? [<a href="http://www.thehockeynews.com/blog/sorry-bruins-but-the-rejigged-tampa-bay-lightning-are-now-the-eastern-conferences-most-dangerous-team/">TheHockeyNews</a>]</li>

<li> One challenge for officials is simply avoiding collisions on ice. Paul Stewart explains. [<a href="http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/Paul-Stewart/The-Three-Rules-for-Avoiding-Collisions/196/61212">HockeyBuzz</a>]</li>

<li> The KHL is not the threat it once seemed to the NHL. [<a href="http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/khl-less-threatening-than-ever-to-nhl/">Sportsnet</a>]</li>

<li> Famously hirsute Greg Zanon, who was a Bruin for about a minute, has been signed by the Florida Panthers. [<a href="http://www.litterboxcats.com/2014/7/8/5881887/2014-florida-panthers-sign-greg-zanon-brett-olson">LitterBoxCats</a>]</li>

<li> There are still bargains available in free agency, here are six possibilities. [<a href="http://www.sportingnews.com/nhl/story/2014-07-08/nhl-free-agency-best-available-players-peter-mueller-david-booth">TheSportingNews</a>]</li>

<li> Well wishes to Sidney Crosby, who will have his wrist repaired. [<a href="http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/09/report-sidney-crosby-needs-wrist-surgery/">ProHockeyTalk</a>]</li>

<li> The Blue Jackets have invited Japanese defenseman Taro Tsujimoto Ryo Hashimoto to attend their development camp. [<a href="http://bluejacketsxtra.dispatch.com/content/stories/2014/07/09/blue-jackets-get-look-at-japanese-pioneer.html">BlueJacketsExtra</a>]</li>

<li> What incredible honor awaits Henrik Lundqvist at the 2014 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards? [<a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/henrik-lundqvist-up-for--king-of-swag--at-nickelodeon-kids--choice-sports-awards-172048035.html">PuckDaddy</a>]</li>

<li> Will unionization be in the future for Canadian major junior hockey players? Meetings begin this week. [<a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/effort-to-unionize-junior-hockey-players-begins-with-wednesday-meeting/article19503133/">TheGlobeAndMail</a>]</li>

<li> A black mark for the Blackhawks?  An amateur player who contacted management about his concerns after a robbery on site was banned from the Hawks' practice facility. [<a href="http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/madhouse-enforcer/Hockey-Player-Banned-From-Johnnys-Ice-House-After-Report-266287881.html">NBCChicago</a>]</li>

<li> When you hear the phone not ringing... the Maple Leafs will probably just have to keep Dion Phaneuf and James Reimer. [<a href="http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/nhl-2014-free-agent-trade-rumours-latest-hearsay-leafs-canadiens-canucks-penguins-bruins/">Sportsnet</a>]</li>

<li> History! Read here about the advent of the NHL, the first teams, and notable players. [<a href="http://www.greatesthockeylegends.com/2014/07/1917-18-birth-of-national-hockey-league.html">GreatestHockeyLegends</a>]</li>

<li> Have YOU got what it takes to be the Islanders' mascot? Apply within! [<a href="http://hockeyjobs.nhl.com/teamwork/r.cfm?i=68155">NHL</a>]</li>

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