Optimism

Good news, hockey fans: All of your prospects will be stars, no one will get injured, and everything will go according to plan this season.

— Ian McLaren (@iancmclaren) October 4, 2016

BREAKING: Montreal Canadiens will honour David Ortiz before Nov. 8 game vs. Bruins, to satisfy craving for pregame ceremonies.

— Neate Sager (@NaitSAYger) October 2, 2016

On this date in 2001, the #Bruins retired Ray Bourque’s no. 77

— Jen (@NHLhistorygirl) October 4, 2016

On this date in 1999 , rookie John Grahame became the 1st goalie in #Bruins history whose father (Ron) had also been a goalie on the team.

— Jen (@NHLhistorygirl) October 4, 2016

19-year-old @danvladar in PBs camp but likely headed to @atlgladiators for this season, though loan to Europe still an option, per source.

— Mark Divver (@MarkDivver) October 3, 2016

Coach Kevin Dean at the helm of his first practice as Head Coach! #InDeanWeTrust pic.twitter.com/92G7jBMfXx

— Providence Bruins (@AHLBruins) October 3, 2016

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— Bard Marthchand (@attacktriangle) October 3, 2016

FYI: Every time I read Las Vegas team president Kerry Bubolz's name I sing it to "Tiny Bubbles" in my head.

— Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) October 3, 2016