Boston Bruins morning ice time – October 3, 2017 edition

When it comes to the best players in Boston Bruins history, a lot of discussions start with Bobby Orr.
When it comes to the best players in Boston Bruins history, a lot of discussions start with Bobby Orr.

What’s going on in Boston Bruins nation and around the NHL?  Here’s your early morning ice for the day.

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BUFFALO, NY – JUNE 25: Boston Bruins General manager Don Sweeney speaks to the media during the 2016 NHL Draft on June 25, 2016 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Jen Fuller/Getty Images)
  • Three players that were Boston Bruins to start the week are officially now Providence Bruins.  Jakob Forsbacka Karlsson, Danton Heinen, and Peter Cehlarik are sent down.  NHL.com
  • As the roster continues to dwindle down before the final roster is due Tuesday at 3:00 pm, players like Rob O’Gara and Jake DeBrusk are awaiting new of their fate.  NHL.com

More from Causeway Crowd

  • DailyFaceoff.com is a one-stop-shop for Fantasy Hockey information, including line combinations.  Who did they project to make the roster, and what was their take on the lines?  Daily Faceoff
  • Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports Boston makes his predictions about what the roster will look like after all the cuts are made.  Do you agree with him?  NBC Sports Boston
  • If he makes the cut, what sort of play can you expect from rookie Jake DeBrusk playing with veteran David Krejci?  Will he be reminiscent of a net front presence from the past?  WEEI.com
  • Malcolm Subban was placed on waivers, which exposes him to the 30 other teams in the league.  Does he make it back down to Providence, or will another team scoop up the former 1st round pick?  Ty Anderson takes a stab at it.  WEEI.com

Around the league…

SUNRISE, FL – MARCH 7: Florida Panthers Head Coach Gerard Gallant chats with NHL Linesmen Tim Nowak
SUNRISE, FL – MARCH 7: Florida Panthers Head Coach Gerard Gallant chats with NHL Linesmen Tim Nowak
  • The 45 year old Jaromir Jagr and his never-say-die attitude have landed him a new NHL deal with the Calgary Flames.  Sports Illustrated
  • After being diagnosed with a treatable form of leukemia, New Jersey Devils Brian Boyle made no bones about being available to play in the season opener.  Unfortunately, that doesn’t appear to be in the cards.  CBSSports
  • The Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins showed off their newest bling to the world yesterday.  While it’s the wrong Black and Gold, they look pretty darn cool.  NHL.com
  • With the preseason officially in the books and the regular season around the corner, what are five things the hockey world has learned?  The Hockey News

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