Hey, Steve certainly lit a fire under the Hurricanes' ass. Since that post, Carolina has gotten up off the mat and defeated the Rangers twice. Game 4 was a close game, and Game 5 was an Isles-like collapse by the other “New York” team. The Smurfs thought he would go into the third period with a 1-0 lead and just cruise to a series victory.
Keynes didn't have that, but that's great for everyone.
islanders news
- Judgment on Scott Mayfield will be deferred until next season following injury news during the season. Or the next one, or the next one, or… some more. [THN]
- Five Isles prospect who could compete for a roster spot next year. [THN]
Former islanders news
- “There's nothing like playoff hockey.'' Kyle Okposo is relishing his chance after spending eight years in the wilds of Buffalo, having last experienced the postseason in 2016 when the Isles defeated the Panthers. [NHL]
- Four years after the Wild's unpleasant acquisition, Zach Parise now faces Ryan Suter in pursuit of the elusive Cup. [Times / Athletic]
other places
- After using Calvin Pickard in the third period of Game 3, the Oilers will not name a starter for Game 4, which is always a great sign for stability and a goaltender's confidence. [NHL]
- Carson Soucy was suspended for one game for his mean cross-check on Connor McDavid at the end of Game 3. [NHL | TSN] Note that this cross-check to Nikita Zadorov's face by Zach Hyman went unpunished. [Sportsnet]
- Leon Draisaitl isn't giving the Latvian goaltender much credit after the Oilers hit three posts in Game 3 and lost. “The post is bad for goaltending,'' he says, drawing the ire of goalkeepers of all ages and demographics around the world. [Sportsnet]
- Good luck to Valeri Nichushkin and his demons. The Avalanche forward has entered Stage 3 of the Player Assistance Program and will be suspended for at least six months. [NHL]
- That wasn't the only absence for the Avalanche last night: Devon Toews was out with an illness. [TSN]and the Stars' first goal by Wyatt Johnston lacked Cale Makar's brainpower.
- Looking at Nikita Zadorov's impact, I'm starting to be reminded of Darius Kasparaitis in terms of a guy who plays above his weight, punches, and excites heading into the playoffs. [Sportsnet]
- The Coyotes insist they are excited about their new start in Utah. [NHL]
- The Senators insist they are excited about new coach Travis Green. [NHL]
- The Sabers claim to be excited about new (old) coach Lindy Ruff. [NHL]
- Rangers claim they are excited to have Alex Lafreniere stripped of his bus travel. [NHL]
- Brendan Shanahan is finally (presumably) with his job on the line and considering real changes in Toronto. [Sportsnet]
- In their coaching search, the Leafs met with Craig Berube and Todd McClellan. [TSN]
- With the Bruins facing elimination, general manager Don Sweeney is furious that players and coaches have to answer questions about why Sam Bennett's game-winning goal wasn't due to goaltender interference. , the referees and the league can hide behind the Situation Room's statements. [Athletic / Times | Sportsnet]
- Bennett has been at the center of much controversy, claiming he could never have had time to think about punching Brad Marchand. Even if it's Brad Marchand, most people would think about hitting him all the time. [TSN]
- The PWHL has its first Japanese player, Akane Shiga. [NHL]
