Western Conference Semifinal Scores: Canucks/Hawks, Wings/Ducks

Looks like a Pens fan has had enough of Alex the Great. 

“I’m killing Ovechkin. I’m going to jail. I don’t care anymore,” said the message, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.

“We became aware of an inappropriate comment on a message board and referred it to the appropriate authorities,” said a statement released Thursday by the Capitals.

For complete story click here.  Update:  The police have traced the threat to a 17 year old boy whose name cannot be released because he is a juvenille.

Jumping the Gun:

From TSN.ca

Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger confirmed that he had a meeting with a representative of Balsillie’s legal team on Thursday where discussions took place to have the city enter into an agreement involving the potential team and the downtown arena.

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Seems like they are putting the cart before the horse.  Shouldn’t you own the team first?

After 40 Minutes Notes:

Moyes claims he still owns the Coyotes.  He also said that he had never heard of the Reinsdorf offer.  The intrigue continues.

Detroit/Anaheim Game Thoughts:

Looks like the Wings have figured out the secret of Jonas Hiller as they chased him 38 minutes into the contest.  Welcome to the 2nd Round Mr. Hossa, where have you been?  The potential injury to Ryan Getzlaf who only played 2 minutes 43 seconds in the 3rd could have MASSIVE implications in this series.  If the Ducks want to win he has to be healthy.