Here are the links from all around the hockey world, and what I’m reading while waiting to see what Rex Ryan will pull out of his bag of tricks vs. the Patriots this afternoon.
*PHT writer James O’Brien has Dan Bylsma saying he's sometimes “wanting to kill [Patrick Kaleta]” for the things he does on the ice, and battling that instinct. That’s probably best for all involved.
*Longtime NHL player and classic Bostonian Ryan Whitney has announced his retirement from the NHL after battling through foot and ankle problems.
*A cool GIF showing the transformation of Brent Burns from mild-mannered Shark player to bearded Chewbacca look-a-like.
*The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenseman Oscar Klefblom to a seven-year contract, and the Cult of Hockey gives some reasons why it was a good idea.
*Philadelphia Flyers owner Ed Snider believes that his Broad Street Bullies are going to turn things around this season.
*Jaromir Jagr is still moving, still skating and still setting things up offensively for the Florida Panthers at 43 years old.
Boston Bruins
*Michael “The Gremlin” Grabner is out to prove himself to the Maple Leafs after getting traded from the Isles.
*Old friend Matt Bartkowski is happy to be out of the Bruins doghouse, and ready with a clean slate for the Vancouver Canucks.
*For something completely different: Tom Brady and Bill Belichick walking together into the Ralph Wilson Stadium to do battle on Sunday.