Do not adjust your eyes, Bruins fans. You read the headline correctly. Former Boston Mayor Marty Walsh is about to become a major figure in the National Hockey League.
Hehhh? It seems so odd for Boston, but it’s reportedly true: Walsh is expected to take over as the new executive director of the NHL Players Association, according to Frank Seravelli at Daily Faceoff. Walsh is currently the U.S. Secretary of Labor under President Joe Biden, but is expected to transition to his new role as head of the NHLPA in the coming days after Tuesday night’s State of the Union address.
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