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• Mark Stone underwent a “successful lumbar discectomy†on Thursday and should be ready to go for the Golden Knights when training camp opens in September. [Knights on Ice]
• Wherever Matthew Tkachuk is on the ice, controlled chaos can be found. [Daily Faceoff]
• Fun look at the wild stats that came out of Game 1 in the 2022 Battle of Alberta. [Sportsnet]
• Could the Bruins not bring Bruce Cassidy back next season? Here’s Cam Neely: “I think we have to look at making some changes as far as how we play and the way we do some of the things. I think Bruce is a fantastic coach…he’s brought a lot of success to this organization. I like him as a coach. So, we’ll see where it goes. But I do think we need to make some changes. And I think Bruce, a couple of days ago, alluded to that. So, we’ll see where that goes with that.†[Stanley Cup of Chowder]
• Andrew Brunette on the Panthers’ tough Game 2 defeat: “I loved our game. I thought we’re in a great position. We controlled the puck with 20 seconds left and just didn’t manage it We made a fatal mistake. We had the puck behind our net and were fine. They weren’t forcing us, really, and we threw it away. Then we threw it away again, lost a battle, and were chasing behind the net. For a game that was structurally good all game, the last 20 seconds cost us tonight.†[Florida Hockey Now]
• The Blues’ “BOP†line led the way in Game 2 to help even the series with the Avalanche. [Post-Dispatch]
• “The winners of seven trophies will be announced from June 1-7, with one winner per day being announced exclusively by NHL national rightsholders during pregame shows for Conference Final games. The winners of the five remaining awards – the Calder Memorial Trophy, Hart Memorial Trophy, James Norris Memorial Trophy, Ted Lindsay Award and Vezina Trophy – will be revealed in a one-hour live show on Tuesday, June 21 at 7 p.m., ET, airing on ESPN in the United States and Sportsnet and TVA in Canada. More details on that show will be shared in the coming weeks.†[NHL]
[NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs 2022 schedule, TV info]
• “A judge has ordered a company owned by late Senators owner Eugene Melnyk to turn over documents in a legal fight with Trinity Development Group about an ill-fated bid to redevelop LeBreton Flats. The decision earlier this month appears to show proceedings in the years-long legal dispute are moving forward despite Melnyk’s death in March.†[CTV News]
• After coming over to Buffalo as part of the Jack Eichel trade, Peyton Krebs has been having a great season in the AHL. [Buffalo Hockey Beat]
• John Tortorella would be fun in Philadelphia. Maybe not for Flyers fans, but for us? Surely. [NBC Sports Philadelphia]
• A look at the Kings’ salary cap picture and what GM Rob Blake can do this offseason to improve. [Mayor’s Manor]
• Now that the head coach has been picked, what’s next for GM Lou Lamoriello to do for the Islanders? [New York Hockey Now]
• MVP Kennedy Marchment, Goaltender of the Year Elaine Chuli and other awards were handed out Thursday night by the Premier Hockey Federation. [The Ice Garden]
• Who has the best bucket out of all of the goalies playing in the Second Round? [Hockey by Design]
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PHT Morning Skate: Stone’s back surgery; Bruins and Cassidy originally appeared on NBCSports.com
