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• Sounds like 50-year-old Jaromir Jagr will be back for another season with RytÃÅ™i Kladno of the Czech Republic. [NHL.com]
• The Oilers being one win away from the Western Conference Final? Who would have thought that a few months ago? [Copper ‘n Blue]
• Throughout this playoff run for the Rangers, it’s time to show Ryan Lindgren some love. [Blueshirt Banter]
• Blues head coach Craig Berube on his “no comment†response when asked about the threats directed at Nazem Kadri: “I just want to comment on my ‘no comment’ the other day. I’m not on social media. I was aware of a threat made to Nazem. Not the racist stuff. In no way is it acceptable by the St. Louis Blues or anybody else for him to have to go through that.†[ESPN]
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• “Three Calgary businessmen have engaged with Calgary Flames ownership with the goal of facilitating a new arena deal with the city.†[Calgary Sun]
• “Now, as the city’s negotiators prepare to sit down at the table with Flames ownership and try to find a new deal, they should get ready to raise the stakes. It’s time for Calgary, a city that prides itself on its entrepreneurial spirit, to let its biggest corporate leaders take the risks associated with building the arena — and reap the rewards if and when they come.†[National Observer]
• What can we expect from the Florida Panthers next season? [Daily Faceoff]
• Joe Thornton remains undecided about his future in the NHL. The Panthers forward turns 43 in July. [PHT]
• Interesting look at which Golden Knights players have the most to gain or lose depending on who’s the next head coach. [Sin Bin Vegas]
More NHL news
Blues keep season alive in classic Game 5 comeback Capitals’ Tom Wilson out 6-8 months after knee surgery Panthers’ Joe Thornton not thinking about NHL future just yet
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Sean Leahy is a writer for Pro Hockey Talk on NBC Sports. Drop him a line at phtblog@nbcsports.com or follow him on Twitter @Sean_Leahy.
PHT Morning Skate: Jagr leaning toward playing 35th pro season; unsung Lindgren originally appeared on NBCSports.com
