What team beat writers are saying this afternoon:
- The Michigan ties are flowing for the Ducks. We’ll see if that helps the younger Ducks feel more comfortable.
- Same lineup as yesterday for the Bruins. Remember Marco Sturm? Imagine if he was in there too.
- Here is the Hurricanes lineup from practice today. Same combos we saw against Jersey.
- Eric Staal is welcoming the Zdeno Chara challenge. How can you not love the way Staal has played these playoffs? He has been unbelievable.
- Tim Sassone of the Chicago Daily Herald picks the Canucks to win. Watch the emails start flooding in Tim. While Sassone has the Canucks, Bruce Garrioch takes the Hawks.
- Patrick Marleau was playing hurt during the first round. So, what’s the excuse for the rest of that team?
- No Ovechkin at Capitals practice today. Relax, he’s just taking some time off.
- Some quotes from John Tortorella as he heads out of town. Always interesting.
- The Devils/Canes series did big ratings in the NY/NJ area. Good to see; especially considering that series was the most exciting one of round one.
