Note: Tune into the Illegal Curve Hockey Show on TSN Radio 1290 from noon to 3 pm today. Guests include George Johnson (Calgary Herald)’, Pat Hickey (Montreal Gazette), Martin Cash (Winnipeg Free Press). Special guest analyst Gabriel Desjardins will fill in for IC’s Ezra Ginsburg.
TSN: Pavelec wins 2011-12 Play of the Year. There have been accusations that Jets and Senators fans were “stuffing” the ballot to get their player the win. But in the end, the newest team in the NHL with their young fan favourite tender likely won because of their crazy, dedicated fan base.
Jets official site: Season Snapshots part 5. The final installment of the best photographs of the Winnipeg Jets from the 2011-2012 NHL season.
Stanley Cup news:
Star-Ledger: Zach Parise and Ilya Kovalchuk must score if Devils are to keep it going.
Star-Ledger: Devils have come back from 3-1 deficit before.
L.A. Times: Kings’ Dustin Brown hasn’t been the same in the Final.
L.A. Times: Bring on the hate – Los Angeles Kings set for Devils’ hostile setting.
L.A. Times: Simon Gagne talks about concussion symptoms.
General NHL news:
Arizona Republic: Phoenix Coyotes lease deal approved by Glendale. Bye bye Phoenix Coyotes, say hello to your Arizona Coyotes! But will the Goldwater Institute allow this to go forward? Doesn’t sound like it as the Institute feels the Council of Glendale is missing significant portions of deal.
Delaware County Times: Flyers’ priority should be Weber. That would be quite the steep price to pay but the Flyers haven’t won a cup since 1975 so perhaps its time to do something radical.
New York Times: Making impact in Finals after concussions, three players offer hope. The issue is definitely front and center but is enough being done to change things to ensure better player safety?
Buffalo News: Jeanneret earns Hockey Hall of Fame call. One of the most recognized voices in the game today, he has made some memorable calls such as “May-Day” and “Tis the Season…falla lalla Lafontaine”. Give it a listen and enjoy.
Recap of the game.
Recap of the game.
Guests: Kevin Sawyer at 24:32 and Mike Heika at 59:30.
A look at the projected lineup with all the latest game info.
Keeping you up-to-date with all the latest pro hockey news in Manitoba.
Healed from his broken foot he’s heading to AHL.
