TVR's status; Malkin clarity; Blashill and Red Wings (Puck Headlines)
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• The latest from Pastor Tyler Moore. [The Rev Ty]
• Here comes Trevor van Riemsdyk to save the day for the Blackhawks defense. [CSN Chicago]
• We may be overlooking the fact that Ben Bishop brings plenty of experience to the Lightning, which would be key on the road. [Tampa Tribune]
• What awaits Tampa on the road when it goes to Chicago? A lot of Blackhawks fans for one. [Tampa Bay Times]
• I just really love Elliotte Friedman’s 30 Thoughts. He gives some level of clarity to his recent statements on Evgeni Malkin and the Penguins. [Sportsnet]
• Bruins forward Carl Soderberg looks like he’s going to hit the free agent market. According to his agent, Boston won’t make an offer. [Boston Globe]
• How do these Stanley Cup Finals between Tampa and Chicago measure to past Finals? [ESPN]
• How many years should the Predators commit to center Mike Ribeiro? It’s a tough call for Nashville, who got him at a bargain basement price. He’s 35 and had a good season. No doubt he’ll want more money and years. [On The Forecheck]
• Comparing Alex Goligoski to Brent Seabrook and the value in both. [Defending Big D]
• A top-30 draft list and what the Oilers need in the upcoming draft ... beyond Connor McDavid of course. [Lowe Tide]
• The Manchester Monarchs are up 2-0 in the Calder Cup Final. [LA Kings Insider]
• How has Kings prospect Jordan Weal continued his development? [Mayor’s Manor]
• Is Tampa a better city for hockey fans than Chicago? [Wallet Hub]
• How would the hiring of Jeff Blashill shake up the Red Wings organization? [Detroit Free-Press]
• Blashill has been an eager and willing student throughout his coaching career. This is partially why he is ready to jump into the Red Wings job. [MLive]
• The Utica Comets are a young team existence-wise, but their fans travel pretty well. [Utica Observer-Dispatch]
• Whose fantasy stock has improved for next season thanks to the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs? [Dobber Hockey]
• Defenseman Austin Madaisky has signed a contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets. [Puck Rakers]
• NHL odds in a Best-of-7 series. [Mike Robe 2007]
• Finally, Lightning fans ... rejoice on your Game 2 win!
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