Bishop out; why Sharks haven't choked; Marner to Marlies? (Puck Headlines)
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Tonight's towel for Sharks fans.... pic.twitter.com/3C73iauSsI
— Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun) May 25, 2016
• WHAT DID WE SAY ABOUT PUTTING SAXOPHONES IN THE SHARK TANK?! [@Real_ESPNLebrun]
• "While previous iterations of San Jose’s hockey teams have tended to fade late in playoff series, if not outright choke, this version has shown a distinct ability to rise to the occasion when the temperature gets turned up." [CSN Bay Area]
• Concentrating on playing defense first will with Game 6 for the St. Louis Blues. [The Hockey Writers]
• The Blues believe a rested Brian Elliott is a better Brian Elliott. [STL Today]
• Ben Bishop unlikely to play in Game 7 for the Tampa Bay Lightning, and Steven Stamkos's status remains unchanged. [Tampa Bay Times]
• Three reasons why the Pittsburgh Penguins will win Game 7. [ESPN]
• Former official Kerry Fraser caught a missed power play opportunity for the Lightning when Matt Murray chucked his stick at the puck before Jonathan Drouin scored a goal that was eventually overturned. [TSN]
• Pavel Datsyuk's agent says he's received an offer to play in the KHL, but he's going to take some time before deciding on what to do. [Detroit Free Press]
• Arizona Coyotes have hired Ari Segal as COO. Segal was a chief architect in bringing the San Diego Gulls back to town as the AHL affiliate of the Anaheim Ducks. [Coyotes]
• According to Toronto Maple Leafs Assistant GM Kyle Dubas, wunderkind prospect Mitch Marner could potentially join the Marlies at the end of the Memorial Cup run. [Toronto Sun]
• Should no teams be interested in the services of Max Talbot during free agency, he might try his hand at playing hockey in overseas. [NBC Sports]
• The Ottawa Senators continue to pilfer from the Swiss league. First they took two coaches and now they've signed Tom Pyatt to a one-year deal. [The Hockey News]
• Major front office shakeup at Monumental Sports & Entertainment - the Ted Leonsis led group that owns the Washington Capitals and Washington Wizards. [Washington Post]
• Claude Giroux and Shayne Gostisbehere of the Philadelphia Flyers could find themselves on the finalized World Cup of Hockey rosters when they're released on Friday. [Philly.com]
• Relocating the Arizona Coyotes AHL affiliate to Tucson is the best move for the entire organization. [Five for Howling]
• Post Kevin Miller signing analysis: "For Don Sweeney's Bruins, it's the ugliest domino that falls first." [Stanley Cup of Chowder]
• Seven factors for the Edmonton Oilers to consider when negotiating with Eric Gryba. [Edmonton Journal]
• 'Stamkositis' is real and the some in the New York Islanders fanbase have it. [Isles Beat]
• What it would cost the Montreal Canadiens to move up in the entry draft. [EOTP]
• New York Rangers and Team USA defenseman Brady Skjei is home from Worlds. He reflects on his experience in Russia and the season ahead for him. [Blueshirts United]
• Morgan Rielly was ‘jealous’ Mike Babcock spent more time with Auston Matthews at Worlds. [Sportsnet]
• Keeping defenseman Tara Watchorn and goaltender Genevieve Lacasse are crucial for the Boston Blades going into next season. [Today's Slapshot]
• Why obsessed hockey fans are updating 'NHL 2004' every single year. [Digital Trends]
• Tragically Hip lead singer Gord Downie has inoperable brain cancer. He and the band's influence in Canadian culture and hockey culture is widespread. [Leafs Nation]
• Finally, Hockey Night in Canada pays tribute to the Tragically Hip in their opening montage before Game 6 on Tuesday.
The Hockey Night in Canada opening, set to @thehipdotcom.
We're all thinking of you, Gord.https://t.co/3VKPeuqsCF— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) May 25, 2016
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