Here are all the links from around the hockey world, and what I’m reading while looking forward to watching the Olympics opening ceremonies with my three year old tonight.
*A sad tale of a fan that thought they were getting a chance to meet Joe Pavelski, but instead had to settle for Logan Couture.
*The Wayne Gretzky statue in Edmonton is getting a makeover before it lands in its new home at the new Oilers rink.
*Speaking of new arenas, the final piece of steel has been lowered at Little Caesars Arena, new home of the Red Wings in Detroit.
*Check out this crushing hit that Charlie McAvoy laid on a Swedish player in the World Junior Team USA camp this week. Bruins fans are going to love this kid.
*PHT writer and FOH (Friend of Haggs) Jason Brough has George McPhee hoping that the new Vegas team will play an attacking style of hockey.
*Former NHL player Aaron Rome, and the man that delivered the dirty head shot to Nathan Horton in the 2011 Stanley Cup Final, is suing the NHL after a career-ending hip injury.
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*For something completely different: best wishes to Bob Halloran from WCVB-TV, Channel 5, who is recovering from surgery after a brain aneurysm. Bob is a funny, warm-hearted colleague, and my thoughts and best wishes go out to him and his family for a speedy recovery.