Fresh Links: End Of The Road

The Senators host the Bruins tonight at 7:00PM on NESN.

• Four straight wins- that would be the host Senators, for the record. Here’s what to expect as the Bruins roll into Ottawa tonight. Fox Sports
• The Bruins’ roster is a bit depleted as they limp homeward. The good news? Torey Krug is closer to making his return to action. Boston Herald
• Versatile Swede Joakim Nordstrom remains the go-to guy at third line center. For now. Boston Globe
• There is a silver lining to David Backes’ injury for a number of young hopefuls. WEEI
• Is it too soon to look to David Pastrnak as the next Jaromir Jagr? Petr Klima thinks the bar is much higher for a goal scorer these days. NHL
• Raindrops on roses, and whiskers on kittens... what favorite things do Bruins players enjoy in their down time? Improper Bostonian
• Let’s celebrate a happy milestone in Bruins history- it was but 50 years ago today... NHL

Elsewhere around the rink:

• There is a young Bruin on this power list of NHL players at the start of this season. Yahoo Sports
• The General manager of the new ECHL Maine Mariners is a familiar former Flyer enjoying success again by learning the ropes behind the scenes. Philly.com
• Mustachioed George Parros is on the road meeting with each NHL team regarding the Department of Player Safety. He met with the Bruins and Senators yesterday. Ottawa Sun
• Darlin’ you got to let me know... which NHL rookies on entry-level deals are approaching that ten-game decision point this season? One Bruin may suddenly be in a position to meet that milestone. The Hockey News
• Let the Halloween costume posts begin! Can you picture Connor McDavid as Homer Simpson? BarDown