Fresh Links: Pay The Man

The Bruins have announced their preseason schedule, and Bruce Cassidy’s contract will be addressed.

• Oh, his bosses are quite pleased, and Bruce Cassidy can be sure they’ll demonstrate that very soon as he winds down his current contract this year. NBCSports Boston
• Time marches on, as Cam Neely is well aware. Can the Bruins still repeat with the remainder of the 2011 core? Providence Journal
• As for David Krejci’s next winger, Cam Neely has put one attribute high on his wish list. Bonus- there are other decisions holding up re-signing Marcus Johansson. WEEI
• Patrice Bergeron gave the most Patrice Bergeron answer ever to a query about being in Las Vegas for the NHL Awards... again. Boston Herald
• Don Sweeney is also in Sin City, up for the GM of the Year. He gave a brief update on long lost Anders Bjork. Boston Herald
• Bruins brass continue to mull over the officiating from the postseason. Boston Herald
• Thank You, Fans- with love from the Boston Bruins. Liam Fitzgerald logged the first reply.(Video, 1:46) @NHLBruins

There are 90 days until (preseason) Bruins hockey:

• Mark your calendars for the Bruins’ six-game preseason. WEEI

Elsewhere around the rink:

• Review the NHL year that was in all the FUN categories, including Best PR Moment and Worst Place to Hold a Hockey Conversation. ESPN
• Among the Top 25 NHL Free Agents is a current Bruin, a former Bruin captain and other former Bruins, as well as a local lad that has somehow avoided becoming a Bruin. Bonus- a list of top RFAs. (Slideshow alert) NBCSports Boston
• The number of European players in the NHL is climbing. IIHF
• What to do on your summer vacation- get to know fun, funky Finland! Blueshirt Banter