Opportunity Knocks

When one door closes, another opens. 

• Torey Krug sat with Kirk Luedeke in part one of two interview sessions, where he tackles losing close friend Milan Lucic to trade, missing the playoffs, and taking opportunity when presented.  [ScoutingPost]


• Everyone's favorite GIF maker has a big announcement, which is good news for us all... [@MyRegularFace]


• With all the questions at the blue line and the departure of Dougie Hamilton , Torey Krug aims to snag one of the top-four positions.  [TheBostonGlobe]


• The Bruins prospects will be in action against their Sabres and Devils counterparts in a tournament beginning September 12th in Buffalo.  [SabreNoise]

Elsewhere around the rink:

• Not every Stanley Cup win is equal, and here's proof.  [Grantland]


• History Will Be Made- Jenny Scrivens has signed to play with the NWHL New York Riveters. Imagine, married pro goalies!  [EdmontonJournal]


• Poor Phil Kessel , the photos of him in his new Penguins sweater have been ALTERED!   [ArcticIceHockey]


• As much as the "eyeball test" is touted in assessing a player, cognitive biases muddy the waters. [OwnThePuck]


• Boston is at the center of the new professional woman's hockey league. And why would you be surprised at that?  [BostonMagazine]


• Here's a critical look at the NHL stats site SportLogiQ on the question of subjectivity. In a torrent of numbers, some theory would be helpful.  [PensionPlanPuppets]

Joe Haggerty can kiss our ass