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The Capitals host the Bruins tonight at 7:00. Meanwhile, in Bruins news you can use:
- It looks like Loui Eriksson will get the long-awaited chance to flank Patrice Bergeron on the first line. [HockeyBuzz]
- At least this is not a rebuilding year, kindasorta. And there is cap space if needed. [BostonHerald]
- Tuukka Rask 's top secret offseason workout REVEALED! He enjoys a sport that requires footwork and hand-eye coordination. [FoxSports]
- For the first time in a long time, there is genuine competition for roster spots, and not just between established roster players. [EnterpriseNews]
- Cam Neely declares it "unfair" to say that Claude Julien is on the hot seat. Perhaps unfair, but nevertheless true? [NHL]
- And another passel of players have packed for Providence. [WEEI]
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Mr. BurnsJeremy Jacobs has spoken, and so we needn't get too excited about any imminent expansion plans for the NHL. [USAToday] - Charlie Jacobs remains doggedly fixated on his ultimatum from last year, despite his team's roster being merely different, not necessarily better. [Boston.CBSLocal]
- Isn't it ironic to hear calls for forebearance coming from the same gang that gave us this past summer's big moves? [WEEI]
Elsewhere around the rink:
- The Ottawa Senators will pony up for their police escort to the MTS Centre after flight delays left them with no margin for error upon arriving in Winnipeg. [CBC]
- Remember large-and-in-charge Oleg Yevenko , late of UMass Amherst and 2014 Bruins camp? We'll be seeing a little more of him... [TodaysSlapShot]
- Posturing or policy? The NHL denies interest in settlement in the concussion lawsuit. [PuckDaddy]
- Sean McIndoe peeks into his crystal ball to list the seven teams that are not quite strong enough to predict they will be contenders this season- there are some surprises here this year. [Grantland]
- The shootout is not dead yet, and here's why it behooves some teams to strategize to get to it. [TSN]
- Dive into Thirty Thoughts: Is the NHL dragging heels on expansion in favor of a dark horse candidate? [Sportsnet]