Five road games, twelve days... time for the Bruins to dig deep and find themselves or simply find themselves slinking home with their tails between their legs.
- No rest for the weary. A scheduled down day before travel was rescinded in favor of a practice yesterday. This will be the tam's longest road trip in the Claude Julien era. [TheBostonGlobe]
- The Bruins are still not scoring enough to win. Weren't they supposed to be past this by now? [WEEI]
- Adam McQuaid asserts that road trips build character. Antoine Roussel speaks to Stephane Quintal today. Intriguing transactions in the NHL yesterday included one involving goalies. [BostonHerald]
- The 2010-11 Bruins team melded on a long road trip, might history repeat? [MetroWestDailyNews]
- Dougie Hamilton was bloodied and frustrated after Tuesday's game. His teammates know the feeling. [BostonHerald]
- Dennis Seidenberg leads the NHL, just not in a category you might expect. [YahooSports]
- Soooo, how about Cam Atkinson ? [EyeOnHockey]
- This Dallas Stars Tweet that marked their empty-net goal is a jab especially tailored for us. [NESN]
- Spector's Hockey has the latest trade talk. The Bruins it may face moving a key player or the return of a familiar face. [SpectorsHockey]
Elsewhere around the rink:
- Finally, word on Rich Peverley , who is making good use of his time as he recuperates. [WrongSideOfTheRedLine]
- Evgeni Nabokov will return to the scene of the crime and retire as a Shark , here's a look at his legacy both in the NHL and international competition. [TheHockeyNews]
- Speaking of Sharks, Matt Nieto wrote and recorded a rap for his team. Bonus fact: Tomas Hertl is his road roommate- "fun must be always!" [BarDown]
- Speaking of retirement, as Jon Stewart leaves the Daily Show, let's revisit their roast celebrating the career of "Dwayne" Gretzky. (With videos) [SportingNews]
- Rob Gronkowski 's post championship celebration tour continues, as he plays dodgeball on ice at a Florida Everblades game between periods. [BarDown]
- Imagine your favorite NHLers sporting the might mullet hairdo. Now, thanks to Photoshop, it cannot be unseen. [BarDown]
- For your consideration, here are the Top 15 Rental Players, and the teams that may be kicking their tires. [SportsNet]
- On the other hand, here is a team-by-team breakdown of the most difficult players to move. [SportsNet]
- The Evander Kane trade has another now mellower Kane thanking his lucky stars. [ProHockeyTalk]
- As for the Kane deal, here it is explained for you. [Grantland]
- The Canadian robot named for Olympic and Harvard Crimson hockey player Jennifer Botterill which had been taught to play hockey is now being taught to ski. (With video) [CTVNews]
- Watch as "Antiques Roadshow" presents an appraisal of an old Blackhawks sweater. (With video) [SportsIllustratetd]
- The NHL is ready to roll out their new Advanced Statistics package. [SportsIllustrated]