NHL Morning Papers (Tuesday Edition): Penguins’ Crosby still topic of conversation among Wings, With the NHL it’s always bad news for Hamilton, Pittsburgh is new city of champions

Posted by David Minuk in NHL Morning Papers on June 16, 2009 — No Comments

More Stanley Cup Final Reaction

From Pittsburgh:

A huge Pittsburgh crowd celebrates the Penguin’s Stanley Cup victory.
Before hockey’s Holy Grail embarks on its 100 days of celebration, it will head Wednesday to Las Vegas for the NHL Awards Show.
Starkey: Penguins fans incredible.
There’s a reason “fan” is short for fanatic, and his name is Sy Nazif.
Penguins victory parade: Everyone had a special reason to be there.
Pittsburgh is new city of champions.

From Detroit:

You will cringe when you hear of pain Wings endured says Michael Rosenberg of the Detroit Free Press.
Now that the season is finished the 2009 team says good-byes, though 2010 will be similar.
When Marian Hossa came to Detroit, he had Monday playing out a little different.
Tomas Holmstrom doesn’t know how much longer he’ll play as slumps and injuries weigh him down.
Penguins’ Crosby still topic of conversation among Wings. Zetterberg seems quite bent out of shape on this one.
Lidstrom, Ilitch have faith in the Wings.

The Rest:

With former offensive defenseman Todd Richards set to become the Wild’s next coach, even Nick Schultz — known more for his defense on the back end — might have carte blanche to step up in the play.
Ottawa Senators president and CEO Roy Mlakar leaving job at end of June.
Lightning might have a big draft-day decision.
Jonas Gustavsson, the 24-year-old Swede considered one of the best goalies in the world not currently playing in the NHL, wrapped up an approximately 24-hour trip to Denver.
Peter Chiarelli, named NHL Executive of the Year by Sporting News, was rewarded by the B’s signing a multiyear extension.
Washington Capitals team report.
Edmonton Oilers team report.
Toronto Maple Leafs team report.
NHL Rumor Roundup: Heating up.

Phoenix Situation:

With the NHL, it’s always bad news for Hamilton.
Lawyer says he expects RIM co-CEO to submit new motion to buy and move the Phoenix Coyotes to Hamilton.
Deadline may be Balsillie’s undoing.
YOUR VIEW: Will Balsillie get another chance to buy an NHL team?

2009 NHL Awards in Vegas:

AHL Hockey:

The owners of the Iowa Chops want to sell the American Hockey League franchise and have it moved from Des Moines, Polk County officials confirmed today.
The Grand Rapids Griffins’ community programs and charitable efforts during the 2008-09 AHL season generated a total of nearly $325,000.
Moose GM: AHL run worth every minute. Heartbreaking loss doesn’t lessen incredible season.
The only coach in the six-year history of the ECHL Las Vegas Wranglers, Glen Gulutzan is leaving for AHL.