Here are all the links from around the hockey world, and what I’m reading, while everybody is working for NHL All-Star weekend.
*Oh, the things that you can hear when an NHL referee keeps his microphone on while barking at players.
*Famous animal lover John Tortorella left his Blue Jackets team prior to the All-Star break because one of his dogs is ailing.
*PHT writer Cam Tucker gives the rundown on the Edmonton Oilers and the sustained success they’re enjoying.
*Jaromir Jagr has been named one of the NHL’s top-100 players, and is appreciative of the honor in the twilight of his career.
*All-Star New York Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh continues to grow into the role of captain for the Blueshirts.
*Tommy Wingels jumped right into the lineup for the Ottawa Senators, and pushed Chris Neil into healthy scratch status.
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*The Hockey News’ Ken Campbell has Doug Wilson ready to join an exclusive club as the general manager of the San Jose Sharks.
*For something completely different: apparently Carrie Fisher wanted Harrison Ford to sing at her “In Memorial” after she passed away.