*The Phantoms wrapped up their season this weekend to a packed house up in Allentown and it may have been Mike McKenna’s final professional hockey game. He seems like a good dude. [BSH]
*Joel Farabee has been impressive as heck all year and now he’s the rookie of the year. [NBC Sports Philly]
*Ron Hextall did a lot of good work while he was the Flyers GM, but perhaps his most lasting contribution is the fact that Dave Hakstol’s hiring has opened the door for college coaches to be considered for NHL coaching jobs.