Fresh Links: Core Strength Edition

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

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<li> Patrice Bergeron oversaw yesterday's captain's practice, and paused to reflect on both his own and the team's history, and the bright future he sees in young players adding to a strong core. Other familiar local faces joined in as well. [<a href="http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2014/09/02/patrice-bergeron-leads-bruins-toward-new-season/LYWGSw7YCpt4hBgIpyaI5K/story.html">TheBostonGlobe</a>]</li>

<li> But did he remember to bring all of his gear? David Pastrnak was on hand yesterday, and so far Bergeron has liked what he has seen of him. [<a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/bruins/post/_/id/16639/bergeron-happy-to-see-pastrnak-on-the-ice">ESPN</a>]</li>

<li> Pastrnak, despite his admitted nervousness, is taking his shot at a roster spot very seriously. [<a href="http://www.weei.com/sports/boston/hockey/bruins/dj-bean/2014/09/02/david-pastrnak-getting-know-bruins-little-better">WEEI</a>]</li>

<li> As nice as it always is to see Hal Gill and Keith Yandle skating with the Bruins, seeing one former Bruin in his new Panthers uniform was bittersweet. [<a href="http://daysofyorr.com/2014-articles/first-pics-of-shawn-thornton-in-panthers-gear-are-heartbreaking.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=first-pics-of-shawn-thornton-in-panthers-gear-are-heart">DaysOfYorr</a>]</li>

<li> Have a look at yesterday's action at Ristuccia Arena. (Video, 2:16) [<a href="http://video.bruins.nhl.com/videocenter/console?id=629787">Bruins.NHL</a>]</li>

<li> Today, Zdeno Chara has joined the practice [<a href="https://twitter.com/AmalieBenjamin/status/507167848985534464">@AmalieBenjamin</a>] along with Milan Lucic, who skated alone and then departed. [<a href="https://twitter.com/AmalieBenjamin/status/507167176055599104">@AmalieBenjamin</a>]</li>

<li> How will the Bruins fill their roster (and leadership) voids, and who will need to step up?  (Video, 2:42) [<a href="http://www.weei.com/sports/boston/hockey/bruins/dj-bean/2014/09/02/david-pastrnak-getting-know-bruins-little-better">Boston.com</a>]</li>

<li> Don't hate him 'cause you ain't him: One Bruin, who had a career-best season, made this list of the Top 14 NHL Left Wings. [<a href="http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=729366&navid=DL|NHL|home">NHL</a>]</li>

<li> Matt Fraser takes the prize for most genuine response to being hit with a bucket of ice water. [<a href="http://instagram.com/p/sdcbwUo9oI/?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=embed&utm_campaign=video&modal=true">Instagram,WeekendAtBergys</a>]</li>

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

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<li> Here's another take on the pros and cons of drafting goalies. [<a href="http://www.litterboxcats.com/2014/8/28/6058373/draft-goaltenders-nhl-florida-panthers">LitterboxCats</a>]</li>

<li> Is this Predators prospect the heir apparent to the most annoying agitator crown? [<a href="http://www.thehockeynews.com/blog/meet-the-most-annoying-prospect-in-hockey/">TheHockeyNews</a>]</li>

<li> What happens in Ottawa stays in Ottawa: Sidney Crosby either was or was not arrested on a vehicular charge. Claude Giroux snickers to himself. [<a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/sidney-crosby-arrest-report-refuted-by-ottawa-police-125943699.html">PuckDaddy</a>]</li>

<li> Team Canada goalie Shannon Szabados will remain a Cottonmouth. [<a href="http://www.cbssports.com/nhl/eye-on-hockey/24682847/olympian-shannon-szabados-re-signs-with-mens-pro-team">CBSSports</a>]</li>

<li> In this interview, Jay Feaster talks about his new role with the Tampa Bay Lightning, local youth hockey, the challenges of being in a "non-traditional" market, and shares a story or two. [<a href="http://www.rawcharge.com/2014/9/2/6096845/Jay-feaster-tampa-bay-lightning-interview-florida-youth-hockey-john-tortorella-ok-hockey">RawCharge</a>]</li>

<li> Jersey fouls are yesterday's news! Check out these historic hockey card bloopers. [<a href="http://www.nwbhl.com/bhcb.asp">NWBHL</a>]</li>

<li> Congratulations to Carrie Underwood and husband Mike Fisher, who ("slipped one past the goalie") has made the most of his down time since undergoing achilles tendon surgery in July. [<a href="https://celebrity.yahoo.com/blogs/celeb-news/yee-haw-carrie-underwood-is-pregnant-223257785.html">PuckDaddy</a>]</li>

<li> Read the story of BioSteel and its founder, former Maple Leafs trainer Matt Nichol, who has led the company to become the gold standard for off season training. [<a href="http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/matt-nichol-biosteel-trainer-hockey-innovative/">SportsNet</a>]</li>

<li> There are a couple of new kids in town now after the loss of several prominent hockey statistics sites- have a look! [<a href="http://war-on-ice.com/">War-On-Ice</a>] [<a href="http://progressivehockey.blogspot.ca/">ProgressiveHockey</a>] And this site inaugurated in January focuses on graphs. [<a href="http://hockey-graphs.com/">Hockey-Graphs</a>]</li>

<li> As for taking that information and using it, here's a look at where this revolution leads, and the openings left as the NHL begins embracing statistics. [<a href="http://flamesnation.ca/2014/9/2/an-outsiders-inside-view-of-the-nhl-stats-revolution-part-1">FlamesNation</a>]</li>

<li> Dateline: Montreal, 1947. The face of hockey changed one year before Willie O'Ree broke the black color barrier. A new documentary, "The China Clipper - The Larry Kwong Story," has been released to tell the story. [<a href="http://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/larry-kwong-man-minute-changed-nhl-forever-n190191">NBCNews</a>]</li>

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