What team beat writers are saying this afternoon:
- Curtis Zupke takes a look back at Dan Wood’s article after the Ducks selected Corey Perry and Ryan Getzlaf in 2003. You think the Ducks thought they’d be this good?
- A new name for Hurricanes fans to be fixated on, Zach Budish. At 27, you have to have a lot of patience and contingency plans.
- Mike Heika doesn’t think the Stars should trade down from number eight. It all depends on the offer, but I can’t see the Stars actively looking to move the pick. There are a number of very good players that are going to be available at that slot (both defensemen and forwards).
- Michael Russo loves the NHL Draft. IC will be live at the draft this year with up-to-the-minutes updates throughout the weekend.
- It will be the Bruins versus the Flyers next season at Fenway Park. Aside from the fact that this game is outside, it actually will be a great on-ice matchup.
- Peter Laviolette doesn’t think he is a candidate for the Devils’ open coaching position. He is a quality coach, but maybe Lamoriello is looking to go in another direction. Either way, I don’t see Laviolette out of work for too long.
Remember that tonight on the IC Radio Show the crew will unveil the Illegal Curve First Round Mock Draft.