Morning Papers – Western Conference Final

• With the guidance of Brett Hull, Brenden Morrow is emerging into a star. An avid movie collector, Morrow lists his top five favourite movies to watch, while preparing for a playoff game. Here they are: “Gladiator, Youngblood, Slap Shot, Rudy, Braveheart.
• Tim Cowlishaw of the Dallas Morning News, breaks down the Western Conference final. His pick: Red Wings in seven.
  
• At the age of 35, Chris Osgood had to reinvent himself as a goaltender in order to remain a viable option in the NHL. It has worked, as he as elevated his game to new levels. You might as well call him Madonna.
• Everything is OK in Detroit now. Octopus twirling has been approved at the Joe Louis Arena…with one exception. It has to be away from the Zamboni entrance and away from the ice.