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The Bruins seek puck moving defensemen... (wait, didn't the Bruins HAVE some of those?!?!?)

• This year, the Bruins' defensemen will be more mobilized to skate the puck ahead out of trouble and the forwards will help work toward moving battles up-ice and away from the net. The current defensive corps may find this a challenge. [TheBostonGlobe]


• Don't be so hasty about dumping Chris Kelly and his contract , his price is not outrageous for what he brings to the table. [HockeyBuzz]


• Don Sweeney is at least in good company in this listing of the 10 NHL GMs under pressure this season.  Fingers will point at him if the Bruins once again fail to make the playoffs. [BleacherReport]


• The BEST Subban, Malcolm Subban , was included in this list of the top 5 goalie prospects. [TheHockeyNews]

Elsewhere around the rink:

• This photographer has made her mark while striving to make herself invisible. Her hockey photos illustrate many of my articles here at SCoC. [BuzzFeed]


• Pascal Dupuis wrote about the trials and tribulations of being on blood thinners, and why his doctor prescribed that he enjoy one glass of wine per evening. [ThePlayersTribune]


• Don't make the mistake of identifying with a sporting hero for your identity, your regard is not reciprocated. [ChicagoSunTimes]


• You've been waiting for these hockey-themed Cards Against Humanity... [Reddit,Imgur]


• Once again there is a hole left in Worcester by the departure of the AHL Sharks, and the DCU Center is left scrambling to schedule events and fill seats.  [WorcesterTelegram]


• Which sport's Hall of Fame is the best, despite some quibble over their current voting process? [ESPN]


• The leading favorite name proposed for the potential new Las Vegas NHL team is a plot twist that will make the creator of OMGCheckPlease! seem clairvoyant. [TheHockeyNews]


• Speaking of comics, Phil Kessel is now starring in his own, which chronicles his new adventures in Pittsburgh. [BarDown]


• Gary Bettman and the NHL are employing an apparently effective strategy of deliberate "not knowing" in the NHL concussion lawsuit. [HockeyIn Society]


• Have a few jersey fouls to point and laugh at. [PuckDaddy]


• The donation of the old boards from the Capitals ' Verizon Center have made a big difference to some young players in Washington, D.C. [TheColorOfHockey]

Joe Haggerty can kiss our ass