BOSTON - Bruce Cassidy knows his players have had just about enough of practicing.

Since wrapping up the exhibition slate last Wednesday, the Bruins have taken to the rink for five on-ice sessions at Warrior Ice Arena as they trudge through a 10-day layoff ahead of Saturday's season opener against the Dallas Stars.

It is hardly an ideal situation, but one the Black & Gold have tried to navigate with a balance of rest and hard work.

BOSTON - Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy said deliberations regarding the club's Opening Night roster were continuing Monday afternoon among the club's brass as the Black & Gold gear up for Game No. 1 on Saturday night against the Dallas Stars at TD Garden.

Final rosters were due to the NHL by 5 p.m. on Monday.

"We do have to make some decisions," said Cassidy. "I don't think [GM Don Sweeney] has yet. We talk about it every day in camp, but we do have a couple of tough ones."

BostonBruins.com - Over the course of the preseason, Charlie McAvoy, Brandon Carlo, and David Pastrnak all wore the 'A' on their jerseys as alternate captains, a position left open by the departure of David Krejci. When asked about what wearing the 'A' on his chest in Wednesday's preseason matchup against the Capitals meant to him, Pastrnak had nothing but appreciation for the responsibility.

BOSTON - Charlie Coyle is all in on a little friendly competition.

While it has been difficult for him to watch from afar this preseason, the centerman has been impressed by what he's seen from Jack Studnicka, who has filled in admirably for Coyle as the Bruins' second-line pivot between Taylor Hall and Craig Smith.

BOSTON - Brandon Carlo was nothing but honest as he recalled his preseason tally against the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night.

The blue liner ripped home a blast from the right-wing circle that zipped past Flyers goalie Martin Jones, giving Boston a 3-1 first-period lead in the exhibition contest.

It was a rocket, but not one he was necessarily trying to pinpoint.

"Just shot it towards the net. I'd be lying if I said I was aiming it," Carlo said with a sly smile following Friday's training camp session at Warrior Ice Arena.

BOSTON - Charlie Coyle took a significant step in his recovery from offseason knee surgery on Monday when he shed his non-contact jersey and joined his teammates for a full practice session as the second week of Bruins training camp commenced at Warrior Ice Arena.

"I don't like that jersey," said Coyle. "You never want to be the guy out there that no one knows how to play you - it's just awkward. You want to be like everyone else and be on the same level as everyone else and just play hockey, put everything behind you and just play, be with the guys, and get better.

"I was happy about it. It's good mentally, too, to just get out there and do things 100 percent and be out there with everybody."

BOSTON - The first four seasons of Jake DeBrusk's NHL career are now wiped from his memory. Whether it was his 27-goal campaign in 2018-19 or his 14-point output last season, the winger - who is entering his fifth season with the Bruins - is not looking back.

"I pretty much forgot my whole career," DeBrusk said following Saturday's training camp session. "I'm clean-slating it. I think it's a pivotal point in my career as well, so just trying to do the little things every day, take it day by day, and not look too far in advance or at anything in the past."

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BOSTON - Erik Haula is looking for a little stability.

The 30-year-old has played for four teams over the past three seasons after putting up a career year with the Vegas Golden Knights during their magical inaugural campaign.

Some four years later, the Finland native hopes he can put down some roots in Boston after signing a two-year deal with the Bruins in July.

"That's always been the goal, settling in," said Haula. "I've been bouncing around a little bit - whatever the reason has been…it's been different reasons. I'm here as a Boston Bruin and I'm here to stay."

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BOSTON - For Linus Ullmark, training camp is the easy part.

The 28-year-old netminder's escape is the time he'll spend between the pipes over the next two weeks.

"It's the only place I don't have to think about anything except for hockey. It's an enjoyable moment for sure," Ullmark said following the Bruins' first on-ice session of training camp on Thursday.

BOSTON - For the first time in several years, Taylor Hall is entering training camp with some security.

After signing a four-year deal with the Bruins over the summer, the winger is set to embark on his first full season with the Black & Gold while feeling quite comfortable with his surroundings.