Here are all the links from around the hockey world, and what I’m reading, while wishing everybody a safe, happy and merriment-filled St. Patrick’s Day.
*In the interest of self-promotion, here’s my interview on Oilers Now with FOH (Friend of Haggs) Bob Stauffer on Wednesday afternoon previewing the Bruins and Oilers
*Here’s the Draft Diary with Boston University goalie Jake Oettinger, who is prepping for a big showdown Hockey East showdown against Boston College on Friday night.
*The Montreal Canadiens had a brush with Country music and American Idol greatness when Keith Urban visited Habs practice.
*FOH (Friend of Haggs) and PHT writer Mike Halford has the details of Buffalo goalie Robin Lehner jacking up his Sabres after a disappointing loss to LA.
*The US women’s hockey team is making a stand against USA Hockey for some pretty basic things, and it’s time for USA Hockey to make it happen if they continue to want the best of the best.
*Surging Hart Trophy candidate Erik Karlsson certainly has Paul Coffey in his corner when it comes to commanding respect around the NHL.
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*Pierre Lebrun wants to tweak the playoff format, but I don’t think we’ll be saying that in a couple of weeks when we see the playoff matchups in the first couple of rounds.
*For something completely different: The reviews are in for Iron Fist and they are not very good at all.