A daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news.
BLACKHAWKS
How a little red journal changed Koekkoek’s season (The Athletic)
What could Strome’s next contract look like with Blackhawks? (SCH)
PLAYOFFS
RECAP: Lightning defeat Islanders in Game 4, move one win from Cup Final (Raw Charge)
Cizikas, Kuhnhackl out for Islanders for rest of playoffs (NHL)
Staple: Islanders have come too far to not put up a fight the rest of the way (The Athletic)
Stars, Golden Knights could be down forwards before Game 5 of West Final (NHL)
Benn inspires Stars vs. Golden Knights heading into Game 5 of West Final (NHL)
Vegas forwards lacking confidence, scoring touch (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Golden Knights confident they can stay alive vs. Stars in Game 5 (NHL)
NHL
Flames’ Giordano wins Messier NHL Leadership Award (NHL)
An in-depth look at what Edmundson can bring to Canadiens (Habs Eyes On The Prize)
Penguins hire Forrest as new AHL head coach (Pensburgh)