Fresh Links: Hockey With The Stars

Here we go! The Bruins 2019-20 regular season opens tonight in Dallas against the Stars at 8:30PM on NESN.

• David Krejci will be a game time decision. Boston Herald
• New season, fresh start. Boston Herald
• If you took the summer off, return to speed with five news tidbits you may have missed. Boston.com
• The new season follows a shortened summer, and offers new challenges. The Fourth Period
• Examine the Bruins’ strengths at each position. Boston Herald
• A few predictions for the season include a strong showing from oft-maligned Danton Heinen. HockeyBuzz
• Freshly re-signed, Charlie McAvoy is ready to hit his stride. Boston Herald
• Torey Krug has begun contract negotiations. The Score
• Don’t get cocky! D.J. Bean warns us to temper our enthusiasm this season. NBC Sports
• No longer on probation, Todd Angilly is now officially the heir to Rene Rancourt. CBS Boston

Elsewhere around the rink:

• In news of former Bruins: Lee Stempniak is calling it a career. ESPN
• What were the best promotional giveaways around the NHL last year? Puck Junk
• Is anyone surprised that the Maple Leafs sewed the “C” onto John Tavares’ sweater? CBC
• Check these maps to see where NHL teams fandoms reside regionally over Canada and the US. The Province
• Youth hockey is in trouble, and adults and money play a big role in its decline. CBC