Here are all the links from around the hockey world, and what I’m reading on another sad day in 2016 after the loss of the legendary Muhammad Ali. I don’t remember much of his prime fighting days, but he was a symbol of strength, dignity, showmanship and courage for a kid growing up in the '70s and '80s.
*Prospect Matthew Tkachuk, and son of Keith Tkachuk, is keeping a blog diary during the NHL scouting combine weekend in Buffalo.
*Florida Panthers owner Vinny Viola talks about the re-designed logo for his organization, and what it means to him.
*Adam Proteau explores the return of Kirk Muller to the Habs as an assistant coach and what it might mean for P.K. Subban.
*A collection of hockey rumors for the Blues, Habs, Lightning, Kings, Canucks, Oilers and Avalanche, including thoughts that the Canucks may target Milan Lucic or Loui Eriksson in the free agent market.
*A good piece by Gary Lawless on Finnish prospect Patrik Laine and his powerful confidence headed into the draft.
*Friend of Haggs (FOH) Eddie Olczyk stopped by Canadian sports radio to preview Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final.
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*A nice piece by James Mirtle on San Jose Sharks forward Joel Ward as a player that you can’t help but root for.
*Erik Gudbranson sat down with Vancouver sports radio after his trade to the Canucks, and confirmed his job is to make life miserable for his opponents.
*For something completely different: The sporting world mourns the loss of Muhammad Ali, who was truly the Greatest.