Here are all the links from around the hockey world, and what I’m reading while having thoroughly enjoyed watching the movie, “The Big Short”, this weekend.
*PHT writer James O’Brien has the NHL locking up Gary Bettman through 2021-22 for one last CBA tussle before he potentially rides off into the commissioner sunset.
*While PK Subban was excellent with his Jaromir Jagr tribute in the Breakaway Challenge, Brent Burns was robbed after the father/son routine and going through a finale dressed in a Chewbacca mask. That was the best breakaway challenge they’ve ever had in the skills competition.
*Dylan Larkin sets a record for the fastest skater competition at NHL All-Star weekend, and continues an impressive first NHL season.
*Maple Leafs forward Leo Komarov was a bit of a surprise All-Star selection in a breakout year, and he is loving his weekend in Nashville.
*NHL commissioner Gary Bettman had a State of the NHL address in Nashville, and concluded that all is well despite some tough questions this time around.
*The City of Nashville featured entertainment and impressive skill on Saturday with hometown hero Shea Weber taking the hardest shot competition.
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*NHL All-Star weekend is all about entertaining the fans, and that’s pretty much it.
*For something completely different: there are so few surprises in life these days, so a new web series with Louis CK is an excellent piece of news.