Recovery Mode

The procedures are done, and rehab begins for a trio of Bruins.

• The projected return to action post surgical procedures varies for Matt Beleskey , David Krejci , and Torey Krug .[Hockeybuzz]


• Hopefully Frank Vatrano was able to pick up some basic Russian from teammate Alex Khokhlachev... Vatrano joins a number of Massachusetts-connected players at the World Championships.[TheBostonGlobe]


• Tuukka Rask was seen out at yet another Boston charity event, his auction donation was a day of street hockey.[BostonHerald]


• Catch up on the progress of the Bruins' young professional prospects. This year was notable for scary injuries to Jeremy Lauzon and Malcolm Subban .[ScoutingPost]


• This month's NEHJ issue salivates over Harvard's Jimmy Vesey , and what his plans may be.[NewEnglandHockeyJournal]

Elsewhere around the rink:

• Aw, crap! The Dallas and St. Louis zoos have made a bet on the outcome of the Stars vs. Predators series, just to keep things interesting.[PuckDaddy]


• It is not looking likely that the NHL will release players to participate in the 2018 Olympics.[TheBostonGlobe]


• Don't wince when you hear "offensive defenseman." Transition and a clean breakout to offense prevents a cycle of turnovers that pin a team and tired defenders in their own zone.[Sportsnet]


• The Oilers may just try their hand at trading away their #4 draft pick for a change...[TheHockeyNews]


• Not so fast, Toronto, there are still five ways your #1 draft pick could turn into epic FAIL.[Sportsnet]


• Brian Burke has found his calling, and will produce a very special line of neckties. NO, REALLY![TheElbow]


• A "let them play" attitude is proving to be dangerous- maybe calling penalties would reduce the need for suspensions.[SportingNews]