Here are links from around the hockey world, and what I’m reading while wishing the Greatest Hockey Player that Ever Lived, Bobby Orr, a happy 68th birthday.
*Larry Brooks with an interesting column on the NHL expansion draft, and the many problems it could cause with different teams around the league.
*FOH (Friend of Haggs) Kevin Paul Dupont has the story of the Cinderella Northeastern University hockey team winning the Hockey East tourney, and getting into the NCAA tourney as a result.
*Braden Holtby has found a kindred spirit in his goaltending coach, and it’s made all the difference in his NHL career.
*The Florida Panthers had a fun weekend of hockey while inviting Kevin Spacey to the Panthers/Wings game to enjoy the “Spacey in Space” theme that has powered Florida all season.
*Ryan Johansen has met expectations with the Nashville Predators since arriving in the trade with Columbus, and the Preds look ready for the playoffs.
*It’s hardly business as usual for Steve Stamkos as NHL free agency looms for him following this playoff run in Tampa.
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*For something completely different: it certainly sounds like Fidel Castro had a lot of irons on the stove while oppressing people in Cuba for decades.