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Lace 'em up. Time for the Morning Skate.
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RECLAMATION PROJECTS
Phil Kessel couldn't make it work in Toronto. Nick Bonino was jettisoned by the Ducks as a spare part. Carl Hagelin bounced from the Rangers to the Ducks without much success. And now, all three are thriving in Pittsburgh, contributing yet again in a Game 3 win.
Kessel deservedly earned most of the praise after his two goals spurred the Penguins to victory, but Bonino and Hagelin have given the Lightning fits all series, as well. Credit to Penguins GM Jim Rutherford for spotting struggling players and seizing the opportunity when they became available.
WHAT ARE YOU DOING, ALEX?
We broke down how one bad decision re-ignited the Sharks' power play in Game 2.
UP TO NO GOOD
Corey Perry came under fire this week for a "garbage play" on an NHL draft prospect at the World Championships.
I'VE HEARD THIS BEFORE
Coyotes fans want their AHL team to be named Teamy McTeamFace.
WAYNE SIMMONDS IS A #GOODDUDE
A story about the Flyers winger and a little kid made the rounds yesterday and it's adorable.
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- The Western Conference Final returns to San Jose tied at 1-1.
- Martin Jones is making his GM look like a smart man.
- One of the biggest offseason questions facing the Wild is the idea of trading Jonas Brodin.
- Narratives will tell you goaltending was the only thing that doomed the Stars. Narratives are wrong.
- Team Canada is so loaded with talent that P.K. Subban might not make the team.
- The Bruins have a former first-round pick not living up to expectations.
- Silver Seven explains their Senators report cards.
- Pension Plan Puppets wrote an interesting piece on draft pick value.
- Alain Vigneault does not deserve to be fired in New York.