Net Gains

<p><b> Take it from someone who has been watching them for a while now, Malcolm Subban and Zane McIntyre are the real deal.  </b></p>
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<li> Kirk Luedeke examines <a href="http://ingoalmag.com/features/top-50-nhl-goaltending-prospects-for-2015-2016-season/">InGoal Magazine's article</a> ranking top prospects, specifically examining the Bruins' prospects. Listen up! [<a href="https://scoutingpost.wordpress.com/2015/08/18/ingoal-magazine-publishes-top-50-goalie-prospects-article-subban-mcintyre-in-top-10/">ScoutingPost</a>]</li>
<li> Here's a brief scouting report on prospects Jakub Zbořil and Jake Debrusk . [<a href="https://scoutingpost.wordpress.com/2015/08/19/the-two-jakes-part-deux-with-guest-columnist-mark-staudinger/">ScoutingPost</a>]</li>
<li> Just say NO to any professional tryout invitations, Bruins.  [<a href="http://causewaycrowd.com/2015/08/18/boston-bruins-not-offer-tryout-deals/">CausewayCrowd</a>]</li>
<li> Congratulations, Alexander Khokhlachev - ESPN asserts that you're number one! [<a href="http://www.masslive.com/bruins/index.ssf/2015/08/boston_bruins_top_10_prospects_espn_ranks_alexander_khokhlachev_no_1.html">MassLive</a>]</li>
<li> Five available NHL defensemen might be just what the Bruins are looking for. One in particular might become more of a bargain the longer he goes unsigned. [<a href="https://www.bostonherald.com/sports/bruins_nhl/bruins_insider/2015/08/five_defensemen_that_could_still_interest_bruins">BostonHerald</a>]</li>
<li> The Bruins were not particularly productive on the road last year. Flip a coin- that was the probability of a road win.  [<a href="http://causewaycrowd.com/2015/08/18/boston-bruins-struggle-away-td-garden/">CausewayCrowd</a>]</li>
<li> Of potential veteran forward acquisition targets, wouldn't a third Finn be fun for the Bruins? Olli Jokinen is among several cap victims still available... [<a href="http://spectorshockey.net/latest-on-the-bruins-and-blackhawks-august-19-2015/">SpektorsHockey</a>]</li>
<li> The Providence/Pawtucket region has dropped a bit in SportsBusiness Journal's ranking of the top minor-league markets.  [<a href="http://www.pawtuckettimes.com/content/why-drop-sportsbusiness-journal-dips-providencepawtucket-minor-league-market-18-spots-no-30-">PawtucketTimes</a>]</li>
<li> Well, thanks! Part of the Boston Landing project will include a new MBTA commuter rail station, and New Balance will be picking up the tab. [<a href="http://www.nationaljournal.com/next-economy/solutions-bank/building-a-commuter-station-courtesy-of-capitalism-20150819">NationalJournal</a>]</li>
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<p><b> Elsewhere around the rink: </b></p>
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<li> Daniel Briere is still fondly remembered in Springfield, MA as the little player who made a big difference to a budding AHL Falcons franchise. [<a href="http://www.masslive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2015/08/former_falcons_hockey_star_dan.html">MassLive</a>]</li>
<li> Take a look at how the final NWHL jerseys were born through the eyes of pro designer Joanna Eberts. [<a href="https://www.todaysslapshot.com/nwhl/third-jerseys-joanna-eberts-designs-nwhl-sweaters/">TodaysSlapShot</a>]</li>
<li> Shawn Thornton was in town, and left a sizeable donation with the Jimmy Fund.  [<a href="http://nesn.com/2015/08/former-bruin-shawn-thornton-makes-50k-donation-to-jimmy-fund-photo/">NESN</a>]</li>
<li> Blake Wheeler is taking a stand against advertising on NHL jerseys (but is he standing OFFSIDES as he does so?)  [<a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/blake-wheeler-says-advertising-would-desecrate-nhl-jerseys-134326182.html">PuckDaddy</a>]</li>
<li> Enough of NHLers behaving badly! Look to Marc-Andre Fleury for one fine example of how kind and genuine a player can be.  [<a href="http://dkonpittsburghsports.com/2015/08/17/joshs-good-dudes-marc-andre-fleury-penguins/">DKonPittsburghSports</a>]</li>
<li> One lucky Craigslist user bought a piece of hockey history (two generations deep) and then the famous sellers even delivered it!  [<a href="http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/kessel-family-passes-on-hockey-net-via-craigslist/">Sportsnet</a>]</li>
</ul><font color="#FFFFFF">Joe Haggerty can kiss our ass</font>