As the NHL’s second round gets off and running, don’t overlook the OHL finals, which will feature a couple of prospects who could be parts of the Islanders’ future.
Meanwhile, post-season post-mortems continue in Canada’s top self-loathing hockey capitals.
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Islanders News
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In a reflective Islanders Anxiety episode, Dan and Mike ponder missed opportunities and see the Oilers with Connor McDavid as a cautionary tale. [LHH]
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Prospect Report: We’ve got an OHL finals clash with Luca Romano and Kashawn Aitcheson after Aitcheson’s Barrie Colts completed a comeback from a 3-1 series deficit. [Isles | OHL]
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R.I.P. John Sterling, a broadcasting legend and the ‘70s voice of the Isles. [Isles]
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Ryan Bowness has been heavy in the running for the Canucks GM gig. [THN]
NHL Playoffs
Monday night in the playoffs, Vegas took Game 1 over the Ducks (where Anaheim was pissed about a no-icing call), while the Hurricanes needed OT to stay undefeated, taking a 2-0 series lead on the Flyers.
Elsewhere
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Reminder that the NHL Draft Lottery is Tuesday night. [NHL]
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The Oilers’ stars say the whole franchise needs to be better. [Sportsnet] Spector…interprets. [Sportsnet]
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Not instilling any confidence, GM Stan Bowman said “we have to evaluate that” about the goaltending. “Looking for improvement for sure.” [Sportsnet]
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Justin Bourne takes a “maybe it won’t be so bad” look at the Leafs hiring John Chayka as GM. [Sportsnet]
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But they are putting Mats Sundin front and center as a face of the franchise. [NHL]
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There’s gotta be some bad blood out there about Chayka, as the league already had to check into (and clear him of) complaints of tampering with other teams’ front-office personnel. [Sportsnet]
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Unconvincing former Senators GM Pierre Dorion has interviewed for the opening in Vancouver. (Also on the list, as noted above: Ryan Bowness of the Isles.) [Sportsnet]
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