One Timers

In Bruins news:

• Charlie McAvoy and Ryan Lindgren are cause for optimism, but don’t expect them to be the saviors of the upcoming season. (With video- McAvoy explains what airplanes are for...) Scouting Post
• Defenseman Chris Casto has got himself a one year, two-way contract... The Hockey Writers ...as has Brian Ferlin, who figures to be some right-wing insurance. Causeway Crowd
• Just when you thought Jimmy Vesey was safe to go back to the rink in Foxboro... Twitter, @MarkDivver
• Monday is the day, and even Vesey is ready to announce and move ahead. Boston Herald

Elsewhere around the rink:

• Signing a contract to play for the upcoming year posed an interesting dilemma for former Bruin Shawn Thornton. WEEI
• There was happy campers in Ottawa at SensCamp, where former Bruin Chris Kelly sat for photos with the youngsters. Twitter, @Senators Instagram, Senators
• NHL arbitrators don’t often get much attention, but here are five historical instances in which they played key roles. The Hockey Writers
• It was father/daughter trophy time as the Stanley Cup and Isobel Cup met for the first time. Twitter, @KeeperOfTheCup
• You’ve got mail! Brendan Shanahan took readers’ questions in a mailbag Q & A session. Player’s Tribune
• Meanwhile, in Minnesota, Da Beauty League is playing for the John Scott Cup this week. Star Tribune To see the winners and MVP, check here. Twitter, @DaBeautyLeague
• Who knew? Evel Knievel played hockey and apparently may have played fast and loose with proceeds from an exhibition game played between the Butte, MT Bombers and Team Czechoslovakia... (Article from May, 2013) Niagara Falls Review