Fresh Links: Can't Win 'Em All Edition

Next up, the Bruins host the Sabres at 7:30 PM.

• Well, the Bruins win streak ended against the Capitals last evening. [TheBostonGlobe]


• A few quick observations from last night, including that it could have been worse. [WEEI]


• There's your sign: The Bruins gave up the first goal last night, reversing their trend in the most recent winning streak. [MetroWestDailyNews]


• Bruins defensemen have learned to be resilient this year, learning from and then moving on past mistakes. [TheBostonGlobe]


• Carl Soderberg is still suffering a goal drought, coincidentally coinciding with David Krejci 's absence. [WEEI]


• The Tuukka Rask that has been carryin the team on his shoulders recently, saving the Bruins when they at times played on their heels against Ottawa and Tampa Bay. [TheBostonGlobe]


• In case you missed it Saturday, luck clearly worked in the Bruins' favor in their shutout win against the Penguins . [HockeyBuzz]


• Quick takes from the weekend: Zach Trotman remains on the cusp with his recent call-up, Maxime Talbot enjoyed a bit of homecoming in Pittsburg, and Gregory Campbell can kiss GQ goodbye! [TheBostonGlobe]


• Tom Wilson faced the ire of Brad Marchand after a hit to Ryan Spooner. GOOD! (Audio, 2:24) [Boston.com ]


• So, does Spooner's emergence mean curtains for Carl Soderberg ? [TheHockeyWriters]


• Slam. Dunk. Adam McQuaid 's takedown of Jason Chimera was almost Johnny Boychuk -esque. See it here. [SBNation]


• The worthiest Bruin to win the Seventh Player award is clear, and that may not be good news for the team as a whole. [BostonHerald]


• This just in, the entire Bruins team will participate in this year's 8th annual Cuts for a Cause because Patrice Bergeron , of course. [Bruins.NHL]


• Have a helping of Thirty Thoughts, including intriguing speculation on Zane McIntyre as well as news of Johnny Boychuk and Vladimir Sobotka . [SportsNet]

Elsewhere around the rink:

• Dig into this potpourri, touching on the NHL's push to embrace statistics at the MIT Sloan Sports Analytic Conference, Nazem Kadri in a pickle, an homage to how well Patrice Bergeron reads and reacts on ice, and other observations from around the league.  [TheBostonGlobe]


• W Network's "Hockey Wives" premieres this Wednesday. [NationalPost]


• Keep it SIMPLE! Writers need to present statistics clearly and plainly to best serve their eager readers. [TheHockeyNews]


• Here's the real deal, a primer on hockey fandom online, full of snark. [SportsIllustrated]


• Two Diplomatic Dispatches have arrived (while I was not paying attention,) the first is an interview with the Slovakian ambassador, His Excellency Peter Kmec who attributes their hockey success to teamwork... [PuckBuddys ]


• ... while the second is with the Czech ambassador, His Excellency Petr Gandalovič, who sees individual passion driving Czech players to excellence. [PuckBuddys]


• The surprisingly eloquent and always entertaining Scott Hartnell has penned a letter to his rookie self with plenty of good advice for himself. [TheHockeyNews]


• The Vancouver Canucks lost a long time friend, after helpfully being the first to raise the alarm that he may have been in trouble. [VancouverSun]


• SAVE THE GOALIES! Guess what burning topics are on tap for the NHL General Managers at their meeting? [TSN]


• Carey Price aces a fan's selfie, Phil Kessel , however... [BarDown]


• Hey, Carl, read this take on suffering a goal drought and learn from the master, Scott Gomez! [PlayersTribune]


• Details are emerging on the world's oldest hockey stick, which has since been acquired by the Canadian Museum of History. [SportsNet]


• In the year of the Great AHL Affiliate Shuffle, it now appears the Panthers will be taking the Portland Pirates. [TheRatTrick]

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