Kunitz robbed by nanny (allegedly); mental health in pro-athletes; Nonis deep thoughts (Puck Headlines)
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• Ahh, now we know why Eddie Lack's play was impacted - he was in love. Now this lovely lady tries her black magic on Ryan Miller. [Getty]
• Women's hockey legend Haley Wickenheiser pays tribute to Steve Montador, and brings to light the depression and anxiety experienced by many pro athletes. [The Players Tribune]
• Maple Leafs' former GM Dave Nonis looks back at time with team in first interview after firing. [Toronto Sun]
• Nanny for Pittsburgh Penguins player Chris Kunitz accused of stealing jewelry from home. This lady is a trip. [WPXI]
• Hasso Plattner is not a German delicacy. He's actually the owner of the San Jose Sharks. He wrote a letter to season ticket holders reaffirming his commitment to GM Doug Wilson. [Mercury News]
• Commissioner Bettman believes the Islanders won't return to Nassau anytime soon. [Islanders Point Blank]
• The NWHL officially launched last week. There is cautious optimism around the women's hockey community as to it's viability as it works to live up to lofty goals. [USCHO]
• interview with Doug Cifu (Vice Chairman, Partner & Alternate Governor of the Florida Panthers). Some of the topics discussed: his roots in hockey, the growth of the Florida Panthers, and foreshadowing on future jerseys. [The Sunshine Skate]
• Legal vs. Illegal hits in the NHL - The inconsistency of the Department of Player Safety. [Undisclosed Injury]
• Announcer Ralph Strangis on Thursday announced he will be leaving the Stars organization to pursue new challenges, ending a career that spanned 25 years and more than 2,000 games. [Dallas Morning News]
• Jim Rutherford’s future and 12 final Penguins thoughts. [The Hockey Writers]
• Trick-Fil-A: Forsberg’s three goals keep Predators alive. [Rinkside Report]
• Flyers coaching search: Dave Tippett's long-view mentality could be perfect fit in Philly. [Broad Street Hockey]
• Patrice Bergeron has 'full confidence' in Bruins' plan. (Milan Lucic on the other hand...) [Boston Herald]
• Jack Eichel's college hockey linemate Evan Rodrigues sees himself fitting in well in Buffalo, after signing a contract with the team earlier this week. [Buffalo Hockey Beat]
• "The Winnipeg Jets and their last dyin’ day" [The Most Basic Cable]
• Prime Minister Stephen Harper explains his missing Jets jersey. [Globe & Mail]
• A look at "the immaturity of the Minnesota Wild." [Hockey Wilderness]
• One would expect this from an America ad talking about hockey, not a Canadian one: "Scotiabank goofs in 'first goal' ad, putting boy on Belleville Bearcats female team." [Buzzing the Net]
• The Tampa Bay Lightning received support from an unexpected source earlier this week when basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley gave the team and head coach Jon Cooper a shout-out during coverage of the NBA playoffs on Tuesday. [TBO]
• Fantasy pro-tip: Expanding dynasty leagues can be a precarious situation. Here's how to do it seamlessly. [Dobber Hockey]
• "The crowd at Wednesday night’s Senators victory gave Russell’s Jonathan Pitre a standing ovation when his image flashed on the scoreboard. Pitre, 14, usually wears a Sens sweater to the game, but on Wednesday he was decked out in a spiffy suit and tie — a gift from Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby." [Ottawa Citizen]
• Finally, the Latvians are at it again. U18 goalie Denijs Romanovskis makes an incredible leaping/diving save against Canada. VIVA LATVIA! [Youtube]
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