Stanley Cup Playoff Papers

Note: Reminder that if any game in the Stanley Cup Final goes to overtime, we will be having our #ICOTpool contest.  Similar to the #ICGWG contest in that you pick one player (total) from either team and @ tweet us (@illegalcurve) with your selection as well as the hashtag #ICOTpool.  Winner gets IC Gear.

Stanley Cup Scores & Games:

Game: Hawks @ Bruins at 7 pm cst.

Stanley Cup news (Series tied 1-1):

Globe and Mail:  Cup final showcases the sheer unpredictability of the game.

Globe and Mail:  Bruins’ Rask just an ordinary superstar.

Boston Herald:  Tuukka takes over.

Boston Herald:  We’re all a bit crazy.

Boston Herald:  Jagr time comes late.

Chicago Sun-Times:  Stalberg might replace Bollig for Blackhawks in Game 3.

Chicago Sun-Times:  Blackhawks aren’t averse to adverse situations.

Chicago Sun-Times:  Blackhawks look to snap 0-for-3 hex .

Other NHL news:

Toronto Star:  As final drags on, other 28 NHL teams get busy.

Illegal Curve Hockey Show Replay:

Part 1:  Stanley Cup Finals: Game 1 Recap.  Stanley Cup Finals: Game 2 Preview.  Evander Kane’s latest twitter activity.  Dallas Eakins named Head Coach of the Edmonton Oilers.  Interview with Anthony SanFilippo of Philadelphia Flyers dot com.  Free Agency Preview: Defensemen.

Part 2:  Free Agency Preview: Defensemen, continued.  Free Agency Preview: Goalies.  Alain Vigneault to coach the New York Rangers.  Interview with Lindsey Hofford, director of scouting for the London Knights.  NHL Playoffs television ratings, Cheers & Jeers.