Reversal Of Fortune

The Hurricanes play the Bruins tonight at TD Garden at 7:00PM.

• The Bruins' recent improvement is not just the result of trade deadline moves (or non-moves.) The players were confident that they were already on a better trend.[TheBostonGlobe]


• But are they CONTENDERS? Examine what we've seen from the team recently and what factors may play out in their favor in the playoffs.[Hockeybuzz]


• Going into this heavy stretch of tough games, optimism was tempered by caution. With only 14 games left, things appear to be looking up.[PatriotLedger]


• Patrice Bergeron may face competition for the Selke Trophy from someone(s?) very close to him, indeed...[WEEI]


• Only 15 days post trade deadline, the Bruins have some SPARK! Compare the team's statistics and playoff position before and after. See?[WEEI]


• Catch up with a quartet of Bruins prospects currently in college, and read how Colton Hargrove successfully took a page from Frank Vatrano 's playbook.[ScoutingPost]

Elsewhere around the rink:

• Looking for a fun job/internship in hockey? Check this list of available positions.[BarDown]


• Jarred Tinordi sadly fits the profile for failing the NHL's doping. Maybe it is simply time to let the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) take the reins of the league's program.[SportsIllustrated]


• Here's the latest, revised NHL emoji guide. Apple has finally added a hockey stick emoji![BarDown]


• Doug Gilmour sat down to write himself a letter. Listen up, 13-year-old Doug, and be sure to have a couple of rolls of quarters handy.[PlayersTribune]


• The financial cost of supporting and equipping a young hockey player are sobering. Some parents take out loans to pay and children are pressured to specialize in one sport early.[GrandForksHerald]


• Hop a ride on the team bus with the NWHL Riveters, where meal per diems bring cheers and a lost driver can delay the start of a game.[SportsIllustrated]


• Nothing to see, here... the NHL announced accusations against Patrick Kane to be "unfounded."[TSN]