What is the story about?
It’s
June! It must be Stanley Cup Final season. That’ll kick off tomorrow with the Hurricanes and Knights. And check back later this morning for the latest Islanders Anxiety podcast, with Sean Cuthbert joining Dan and Mike.
Islanders News
- The Islanders named former NHL defenseman and successful OHL coach Jay McKee to lead their AHL affiliate in Hamilton. [Isles]
- And at the NHL level, Pete DeBoer feels “ahead of the curve” for next season since he was able to join and see the team before the end of this past season. [Isles]
- The latest Weird Islanders podcast covered a murderer’s row of mostly forgotten, short-time goalies. [LHH]
- Reviewing the many Long Island-roots NHL players from this season and playoffs. [News]
Elsewhere
- Rod Brind’Amour demands a consistent brand of Hurricanes berserker hockey and he’s fortunate to have dressing room leaders who make sure new players follow along. [NHL]
- Mitch Marner is enjoying hockey life. [NHL]
- And after his “low point” in Buffalo, Jack Eichel is feeling grateful for a shot at a second Cup just a few months after getting an Olympic gold. [NHL]
- Frederik Andersen, one of Claude Lemieux’s first clients once he became an agent, reflected on the ice after advancing to the finals 48 hours after Lemieux’s death. [Post]
- At the Worlds, Canada missed out on bronze by losing to…Norway? [Sportsnet]
