Walking sticks have come a long way from their humble origins as mere support tools to becoming significant style statements.

Sticks have nicked O’Reilly’s face ... The clock, in short, is ticking on players of the visor-less vintage. “My mom is always telling me to put it on,” Benn said.

(Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP) Vancouver Canucks’ Kiefer Sherwood (44) celebrates his goal against the Minnesota Wild with Nils Hoglander (21), Derek Forbort (27) and Teddy Blueger (53) ...

Sticks have nicked O’Reilly’s face ... The clock, in short, is ticking on players of the visor-less vintage. “My mom is always telling me to put it on,” Benn said. “But I’m not going to change my ways ...