Stanley Cup Final Round-up
“Phil Kessel didn’t change. His uniform did”. [Toronto Star]
If the Pens can win it all, should Kessel be the playoff MVP? [Globe and Mail]
Whether Phil Kessel wins the Conn Smythe or not, this much is clear: This is the best run of hockey he’s played in his professional life.
— steve simmons (@simmonssteve) June 8, 2016
(Look who’s coming around)
You need depth to win in the NHL. That’s never been more true than right now. [TSN]
The Sharks believe in themselves, no matter the road ahead. And they know what might help. [Fox Sports], [ESPN]
Can Sidney Crosby will the Penguins to seal the deal? [National Post]
The best Stanley Cup hand-offs in history. Number one is the obvious choice. [Sportsnet]
In Other News
Kerry Fraser explains the missed call that haunts Maple Leaf fans to this day. [Players Tribune]
The Leafs are gonna go with Austin Matthews. They have to. [Pension Plan Puppets]
Milan Lucic to the Oilers? [Copper N Blue]. Or the Canucks? [NBC Sports]
Scott Stevens will be an assistant coach for the Minnesota Wild. [The Hockey News]
What to do with Petr Mrazek. [Todays Slapshot]
The latest on expansion to Las Vegas. At what point did we think Gary Bettman wouldn’t get what he wanted? [Yahoo Sports]
What the Kirk Muller hiring means for the Canadiens. [Rabid Habs]
And finally, that time Saskatoon almost had an NHL franchise (which would be cool). [CBC]