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A couple of weeks ago Murray Craven reconnected with a number of his former teammates at the Philadelphia Flyers-Pittsburgh Penguins alumni game.

There was Dave Poulin, Mark Howe and Brian Propp from Craven’s Flyers’ teams in the ‘80s. There was resident icon Bobby Clarke, along with Bill Barber and Reggie Leach. Even Eric Lindros showed up, proving time does heal all wounds.

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The old warriors, now comfortably ensconced in middle age, had themselves a time, recalling past glories and catching up on their lives. Poulin is now a TV analyst. Clarke remains in the Flyers’ front office. Lindros has a new family and continues to be a strong voice for player safety.

Then the conversation turned to Craven. What are you doing these days, Murray? Still in Canada?

No, I’m in Las Vegas.

What are you doing there?

Oh, I’m managing to keep busy.

Craven, in fact, is the vice-president of the Las Vegas Golden Knights, and if his new position doesn’t register with the larger hockey world, he doesn’t have time to explain it.