Here are all the links from around the hockey world, and what I’m reading while enjoying Hockey Day in America.
*Brian Boyle is the subject of trade rumors with the Tampa Bay Lightning, but he wants to stay a member of the Bolts.
*Watch out for the Florida Panthers, who swept the road trip through California and are now back in playoff position for the first time in a long time.
*It’s great to see play-by-play man Dave Strader back in the broadcast booth doing what he does best after his cancer diagnosis.
*Hats off to the Bruins ECHL affiliate, the Atlanta Gladiators, for the sweet-looking Boba Fett sweaters worn during this weekend’s Star Wars night.
*It’s pretty amazing when you’re an NHL player and a former first round pick, and you’re the one most known for being somebody else’s brother. That’s life for Dallas Stars D-man Jamie Oleksiak.
*Interesting piece about sportswriting, politics and a couple of worlds that were destined to collide at some point.
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*For something completely different: For the 40h anniversary of Star Wars, the toys are being used to recreate classic movie scenes.