Here are all the links from around the hockey world, and what I’m reading while toasting the final day of the 2016-17 NHL regular season.
-- Bryan Bickell announces his retirement from NHL at the end of this season after making a triumphant return to the ice from Multiple Sclerosis.
-- Cute video with John-Michael Liles greeting his daughter during pregame warm-ups ahead of the Bruins;' regular-season finale yesterday with the Capitals.
-- Connor McDavid and his freaky athleticism are at the beginning of what should be a long, glorious run with the Edmonton Oilers.
-- PHT writer Cam Tucker has the Toronto Maple Leafs clinching the last playoff spot with positioning still up for grabs on Sunday.
-- If this is indeed Lindy Ruff’s last days coaching the Dallas Stars, here’s what went wrong with such a talented team.
-- The Edmonton Oilers have participated in more than 250 playoff games in their history. Now, after 10 years on the sidelines, they’ll be finally be adding to that total this spring.
-- For something completely different: Billy Beane has no regrets about turning down a gig as GM of the Boston Red Sox 15 years ago.