Fresh Links: Predatory Issue

<p><b> In Bruins news you can use: </b></p>

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<li> The Rookie Tournament leaves the coaches hoping for more from Seth Griffith, who, along with David Pastrnak, has required dental repairs. The Predator rookies are the final opponent today at 1PM. Warning: You may not like an angry Anthony Camara. [<a href="http://bostonherald.com/sports/bruins_nhl/bruins_insider/2014/09/rookies_practice_camara_needs_repairs">BostonHerald</a>]</li>

<li> Did you miss the opening of this season's "Behind the B?" It is now up on the Bruins website. (VIdeo, 43:39) [<a href="http://video.bruins.nhl.com/videocenter/console?id=630665&catid=1405">Bruins.NHL</a>]</li>

<li> Hmmm... did the episode contain a hint as to which defenseman Peter Chiarelli may be moving? [<a href="http://causewaycrowd.com/2014/09/15/boston-bruins-peter-chiarelli-tipping-hand/">CausewayCrowd</a>]</li>

<li> A beefier Dougie Hamilton maturing to take on more ice time may be just the answer to getting planned rest for Zdeno Chara. [<a href="http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2198238-how-boston-bruins-defenseman-dougie-hamilton-can-make-2014-15-a-career-year">BleacherReport</a>]</li>

<li> Milan Lucic spoke about the progress of his wrist rehab, the loyalty of Bruins fans to him, and danced around the question of a "hometown discount" to stay in Boston when he would command big money elsewhere. [<a href="http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20140915/BLOGS/140917621/11523/SPORTS">MilfordDailyNews</a>]</li>

<li> Tuukka Rask is featured in this month's In Goal magazine (Sticktap to Miss Muse for this link.) [<a href="http://magazine.ingoalmag.com/publication/?i=224855&p=14">InGoal</a>]</li>

<li> Leaving Dartmouth early to sign with the Bruins was a gamble for Matt Lindblad, who fits the bill for an intelligent, versatile, willing utility player. [<a href="http://bostonherald.com/sports/bruins_nhl/boston_bruins/2014/09/lindblad_hopes_to_wing_it_to_the_bruins">BostonHerald</a>]</li>

<li> Here's your Bruins overview: the old, the new, the healed, the cap constraints, the up-and-comers, and the outlook for the upcoming season. [<a href="http://hockeyjournal.com/news/bruins/2014-15_Boston_Bruins_season_preview">NewEnglandHockeyJournal</a>]</li>

<li> Guerin Austin will now report rinkside for NESN, she is a former host of a Washington Capitals program on NHL Network. Jamie Erdahl is moving to the college football sidelines for CBS. [<a href="http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/blog/mass_roundup/2014/09/nesn-hires-a-new-reporter-to-work-the-rink-at.html">BizJournals</a>]</li>

<li> Wait, not THAT Chad Johnson... Somebody wants his piece of Lucic and Chara, or at least he says so to the Montreal press in an effort to worm his way into Montreal hearts. [<a href="http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-09-15/chad-johnson-play-nhl-montreal-alouettes-canadiens-fight-boston-bruins-lucic-chara">TheSportingNews</a>]</li>

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

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<li> Some of the final business of the last lockout is over, the NHLPA has decided on the "make whole" figure. [<a href="https://twitter.com/renlavoietva/status/511673150590169090">@RenaudLavoie</a>]</li>

<li> What chance does the average player have to make the NHL if first round draft picks only make the NHL 63% of the time? [<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/emily-cornelius/how-hard-is-it-to-make-it_b_5803634.html">HuffingtonPost</a>]</li>

<li> William Nylander 's situation brings to mind that of his Sodertalje teammate David Pastrnak's, both youngsters are on the cusp. [<a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/leafs-beat/what-should-the-maple-leafs-do-with-william-nylander/article20611985/">TheGlobeAndMail</a>]</li>

<li> One man's proposal... Imagine holding the Winter Classic at the foot of the Lincoln Memorial on the Mall in Washington, DC. It isn't that outlandish a proposal after all. [<a href="http://puckbuddys.com/2014/07/06/a-capital-idea-whos-time-has-come-again/">PuckBuddys</a>]</li>

<li> The NHL has announced that in conjunction with Epix, they will produce their own "24/7" style pre-Winter Classic series. [<a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/2014/9/15/6152277/nhl-winter-classic-blackhawks-capitals-documentary-epix-hbo">SBNation</a>]</li>

<li> Need an ornament for your outdoor rink? Look no further! [<a href="http://www.thestar.com/life/2014/09/15/for_sale_3metre_high_hockey_player_price_30000.html">TheStar</a>]</li>

<li> You get an "A!" And YOU get an "A!" When it comes to replacing a captain, the Senators [<a href="http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=461852">TSN</a>]  appear to be willing to ape the Canadiens [<a href="http://www.montrealgazette.com/sports/hockey/montreal-canadiens/Wisps+grey+smoke+Habs+captain/10205885/story.html">MontrealGazette</a>] in naming a number of alternates instead. </li>

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