News You Can Use Late in the Day

1. Jacques Martin will continue as GM of the Florida Panthers, but will give up the coaching job.
2. Anton Volchenkov has pronounced himself ready to play.
3. Brian Costello has praise and criticism for the referees and notes that Todd Bertuzzi didn’t waste any time getting back to his old tricks.
4. Top 10 Playoff Moments (with video).
5. Part 2 of Jeff Marek’s look at fighting in the NHL.
6. Check this promo for the playoffs from Versus.
7. Some playoff wallpaper that you might enjoy.
8. In a move reeking with originality, Bill Clement does an Sidney vs. AO comparison.
9. Notre Dame and Boston College will play in the Frozen Four Final. Read an excellent account of the game here.
10. The Edmonton Oilers have locked up Tom Gilbert to a long term deal.
11. Someone is a little crankers in Boston.
12. MLB writer takes a shot at the NHL, obviously fueled by HGH rage. (Hat tip, Kukla)
13. An interesting look back at this day in the history of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
14. Jonathan Toews to be named Hawks captain?
15. Check out the Best of Seven blog if you have time. Good read on the playoffs.
16. A preview of the Chicago-Indiana series from the USHL. Chicago led off with a 4-3 win last night. If you have the time and interest, check this one out. It is likely to be a throwback series akin to watching the Jets and Oilers circa 1985. Games are available online at B2 Networks.
17. Fanhouse points out that Jacques Martin has made some astute moves as GM of the Panthers.
18. Headline: Sunohara settles for unusual position. Thats what she said!
19. The sale of the Minnesota Wild has been completed.
20. A little more Memorial Cup History.
21. Ryan Kennedy suggests Randy Cunneyworth as a possible replacement in Florida.
22. Olaf Kolzig doesn’t want your pity.
23. The Wild figure they have a 50-50 chance of resigning Marian Gaborik, who may command up to $10.8 million per.
24. Ross McKeon calls out the Ducks for their undisciplined play versus Dallas.
25. In the wake of the Sioux’s defeat to Boston College, the internet crazies come out of the woodwork.