Sitting Ducks

The Bruins take on the Ducks this evening at (yawn) 10PM.

• Don't be too sad that the Bruins are no longer at the top of the Atlantic Division, it should work in their favor.[Hockeybuzz]


• Torey Krug has two words for the Ducks and Kings- BRING IT.[ProvidenceJournal]


• Seesaw- Jimmy Hayes and Brett Connolly swapped lines at practice yesterday, Claude Julien is looking to ignite some offense.[TheBostonGlobe]


• Catch up with what you may have missed on the road trip so far and which four young players deserve your attention in the NHL Entry Draft. (Audio, 40:20)[ScoutingPost]


• Become legendary... Is David Pastrnak poised to join the pantheon of the Bruins' very best players?[TodaysSlapShot]


• This year's "Cuts For a Cause" includes a new twist, have YOUR head shaved by a Bruin![TodaysSlapShot]

Elsewhere around the rink:

• The NHL General Managers are looking at a possible raise in cap for next season, through an 'escalator' clause...[TheHockeyNews]


• ...which is good news for these five teams presently butting their heads against the ceiling.[LastWordOnSports]


• Brenden Morrow reminds us of the value of making mistakes as he mulls over having arrived at his retirement from hockey.[PlayersTribune]


• Here are the best of the St. Patrick's Day themed jerseys from this week's hockey games.[BarDown]


• Better late than never- Thirty Thoughts for the week, and NHL expansion seems to be on everyone's' minds.[Sportsnet]


• Congratulations, Olli Maatta , you're finally healthy! Now it is time to serve your country.[TodaysSlapShot]