Montreal columnist: Hal Gill skated in playoffs on a broken leg

An interesting tweet just floated through cyberspace courtesy of Montreal columnist Dave Stubbs:

#Preds' Gill had plate screwed into fractured tibia 2 weeks ago, on crutches when we met for lunch. Has cool x-ray pics in his iPhone' #Habs'

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Hal Gill

#75 / Defenseman / Nashville Predators

Height: 6-7

Weight: 244

Born: Apr 06, 1975

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Also according to Stubbs, the injury occurred when Gill blocked a shot from Sheldon Souray towards the end of the regular season's penultimate game, so it does indeed sound like Gill was skating on a broken leg in the Western Conference Semifinals. I guess you can either take that as evidence of Gill's guts & determination, or a discredit to his skating ability that we didn't notice (I kid, I kid).

After the jump, we've got exclusive footage of how that decision went down between Gill and the Predators' medical staff as to whether or not he would be able to play with a fractured tibia...

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Jersey aims to close out New York: Friday afternoon notes

With a victory tonight on home ice, the New Jersey Devils can eliminate the Rangers and return to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2003.

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Next Game

New York Rangers
@ New Jersey Devils

Friday, May 25, 2012, 7:00 PM Central (NBC Sports)
Prudential Center

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You can use this thread to follow the game, after reading your afternoon hockey notes, of course...

Don't forget to cast a few dozen votes for Pekka Rinne on the NHL13 cover!

Nashville Predators News

Preds in review: Gabriel Bourque - Predators Insider
Bourque was one of the season's most pleasant surprises, and it will be interesting to see where he fits in this fall.

The Hippodrome: But They'll See The Big Board! | Pith in the Wind
It's nice to see the Titans following the Preds lead when it comes to entertaining the fans.

Around the Wide Wide World of Hockey

Removing Anchors: The Playoff Rise of the Fourth Line on the New Jersey Devils - In Lou We Trust
When you make it this deep, there are usually plenty of foot soldiers chipping in.

John Tortorella is intense and resolute and it's all authentic for Rangers coach | NJ.com
A cool profile of the Rangers coach here, found via Puck Daddy.

NHL teams that spend tend to win - The Globe and Mail
Here's another approach showing the Preds (alongside Phoenix) as competitive over-achievers relative to their budget.

‘Tender Touches: An attempt to measure Martin Brodeur’s puckhandling impact | Edmonton Journal
If I've got speed up front, I'd pressure a puckhandling goalie every opportunity I could.

What Makes a Successful NHL General Manager? | Overtime
I'm currently reading the book discussed here, and it's pretty amazing.

2012 MasterCard Memorial Cup: Hockey stick sculpture lights up Shawinigan - Buzzing The Net
Well, this is odd.

Red Light District Hockey: Gerard Gallant looks ready to win at NHL level
As long as he stays away from Columbus this time, I don't see why not.

Agent: Kesler frustrated by Vigneault comments - sportsnet.ca
How much did a torn labrum impact Ryan Kesler's performance this season? There seems to be a difference of opinion.

Rick Dudley Named Montreal Canadiens Assistant General Manager - Habs Eyes On The Prize
Regime change continues in Montreal.

A Beautiful Game: Eight Disjointed Thoughts on Aesthetics in Hockey | Backhand Shelf
Scattered observations on why the game seems so defensively-oriented these days.

Disappointed Doan apologizes for postgame comments - NHL.com
That Phoenix/L.A. handshake line was one of the most memorable in recent years.

‘While the Jocks Watch’ | Backhand Shelf
Cam celebrates the hockey blogging world as the alternative to run-of-the-mill coverage seen in traditional media.

Drama awaits Devils & Rangers in Game 6: Friday's notes

After a night without action, the Stanley Cup Playoffs will resume tonight with Game Six between the Devils & Rangers, and with New Jersey holding a 3-2 series advantage, echoes of 1994 seem to be everywhere...

Nashville Predators News

Smashville 24/7 - Valuable experience gained by Preds rookies
...and that's why they won't be rookies any more.

Trading with the Enemy: The Conundrum of Ryan Suter | The Predatorial
I find it hard to believe that David Poile will be able to get much for the right to talk exclusively with Suter for a few weeks before free agency opens on July 1.

Nashville Predators job: Legal & Administrative Affairs Coordinator | Hockey Gear HQ
Looking for work with one of the NHL's fastest-growing teams? Take a look at this open position.

Preds in review: Nick Spaling - Predators Insider
Is there much upside left in Spaling's game?

Around the Wide Wide World of Hockey

Devils guarantee they’ll downplay 1994 conference finals for Game 6 vs. Rangers | Puck Daddy
Mark Messier's not walking through that door.

Phoenix Coyotes Injury Report: Post Playoffs - Five For Howling
Apparently Lauri Korpikoski suffered a concussion in the first round, and kept on playing.

Los Angeles Kings Western Conference championship belt; yes, seriously (PHOTO) | Puck Daddy
Incredible!

When it comes to goalie search, Lightning GM Steve Yzerman said he first will try the trade route - Lightning Strikes | Tampa Bay Times
I wonder where he might find one?

Report: Luongo Wants Trade Out Of Vancouver, Vigneault Says - Nucks Misconduct
Hmm...

Player numbers Hockey Canada’s main concern - The Globe and Mail
In the U.S., however, the game seems to be growing.

Canadian fans' complex views on fighting in hockey - The Globe and Mail
Bring up the idea of banning hockey to a hardcore fan, and you'll likely have to drop the gloves.

Burke, Carlyle and the Top Six-Bottom Six Model | Maple Leafs Hotstove
With his new head coach in place, Brian Burke may restructure things a bit in Toronto.

Tomas Kopecky visits Pavol Demitra’s grave with Slovakia silver medal (VIDEO) | Puck Daddy
Zdeno Chara even donned a Demitra jersey during the World Championship medal ceremony.

Ryan Russell Signs 2-Way Contract With Blue Jackets - The Cannon
A depth signing for the division rival.

NHL Awards 2012: SB Nation Bloggers Select Calder Trophy Winner - SBNation.com
And the winner is...

Dodger Stadium Winter Classic? Team Interested In Hosting NHL Outdoor Game - Jewels From The Crown
Not a bad idea, this.

Lastly, as found at Kukla's Korner, here's Gary Bettman talking about the state of the NHL these days:

Report: Andre Bouvet-Morrissette signed by Nashville Predators

According to a report at RDS (passed along via @NHLGossip on Twitter), the Nashville Predators have signed junior winger Andre Bouvet-Morrissette of the Drummondville Voltigeurs of the QMJHL to a one-year contract. Bouvet-Morrissette, who has gone undrafted by NHL teams, was reportedly invited by Montreal to a combine in June, but presumably this move by the Predators seems to jump the queue for the rights to the 6'2", right-shooting forward.

According to the Voltigeurs' website, he expects to attend the Preds Development Camp on June 25 (now that's news, we hadn't heard dates about that previously), and play for the Milwaukee Admirals in the fall.

His numbers this year for Drummondville took a big jump up, with 39 goals and 33 assists in 63 games, after posting 16 goals and 14 assists in 2010-2011. Keep in mind, however, that he was a 20-year-old competing against younger players, so apply the appropriate size grain of salt to any expectations about what he might do at the next level.

For some video of Bouvet-Morrissette in action, head over to the Voltigeurs' site.

Brian McGrattan season review: The Knuckle Chucker

We'll kick off our season reviews of the 2011-2012 Nashville Predators with one of the more popular players on the team, the big lug who fills a rather unique role.

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Brian McGrattan

#23 / Right Wing / Nashville Predators

Height: 6-4

Weight: 235

Born: Sep 02, 1981

Contract Status: Unrestricted Free Agent

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	GP	G	A	P	+/-	PIM	PPG	SHG	GWG		SOG	PCT
2011 - Brian McGrattan	30	0	2	2	-1	61	0	0	0		10	0

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Expectations

Claimed off waivers from Anaheim a few days into the season, McGrattan was brought in to play the role of heavyweight enforcer. Simply put, nobody expected him to put the puck in the net (or do much of anything with it, really).

He filled that job description to a T, entertaining crowds at Bridgestone Arena by not only pounding the snot out of opponents, but demonstrably relishing his work and egging the fans on to voice their support.

Results

In terms of contribution to the results of any given hockey game, McGrattan was a non-factor.

Most of this data is from Behind The Net - "Net Zone Starts" is the balance of Offensive - Defensive faceoffs for which McGrattan was on the ice, so in his example he was on for 3 more Offensive Zone faceoffs than Defensive Zone ones.

GP	5-on-5 TOI	Shots/60	G/60	A/60	Pts/60	Qual Team	Qual Comp
30	5.31	3.8	0.00	0.76	0.76	-3.87	-2.24
		Rel Corsi	Net Zone Starts	Adj. Rel Corsi	Team Shoot	Save	PDO
		+4.10	+3	+2.86	5.4	944	997

Advanced stats only belabor the point about an enforcer's lack of influence on wins & losses. He skated with 4th-line players, played against 4th-line players, and took the fewest shots on goal among the forwards per 60 minutes of 5-on-5.

The best you can really hope for with players like this is that nothing really bad happens during his few minutes of ice time.

Season Highlight

McGrattan's fight with Toronto's Jay Rosehill is a contender for Hockeyfights.com's Fight of the Year honors:

Outlook

As long as the Nashville Predators continue to reserve a roster spot for an enforcer, it would seem like McGrattan has a good opportunity here. He seems popular in the locker room, and among the fans.

Personally, I think the time of the enforcer has long since passed. The "protecting your star players" angle which is often raised in their defense doesn't seem to hold water any more. Rather than engaging the guys who are putting dangerous hits on your stars, modern enforcers tend to only pair up with the other team's enforcer in an agreed-upon fashion. Just think of the opponents who put dangerous hits on the Predators this season:

Mike Fisher knocked out of a game by Francois Beauchemin.

David Legwand rocked by Kings captain Dustin Brown.

Martin Erat goes on IR for 3 weeks after a head shot by Derek Dorsett.

Blake Geoffrion injured on a hard shoulder-to-shoulder hit by Ryan Jones.

Mark Fistric concussed Shea Weber in Dallas.

I'm sure I may have missed one or two in there, but do you recall much bare-knuckle hockey justice being doled out in response? Jordin Tootoo fought Fistric the next time the Preds & Stars played, and Tootoo also took on Dorsett, but McGrattan had pretty much nothing to do with any of these situations.

So what's the point of having an enforcer around, exactly?

Poll

Based on initial expectations, how would you grade Brian McGrattan's season?

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Devils push Rangers to the brink: Thursday's notes

Thanks to a wild 5-3 victory in Game 5, the New Jersey Devils have taken a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals and have a chance to close things out tomorrow night on their home ice. Our hockey notes this morning touch on this game, before moving on to the rest of the hockey world, including two articles from our very own Sam Page appearing in different outlets...

Nashville Predators News

Let's start things off with Pete Weber on satellite radio yesterday talking puck:

Pete Weber on HTM 2012-05-23 (mp3)

PuckCast: Episode 4 – A Call to Action | PuckScene.com
Patten welcomes in Preds game operations guru Ron Zolkower to talk about a very special fund-raiser this Wednesday at the Tin Roof.

Paul McCann - Put on Your Tin Foil Hats...
Paul says the Coyotes should quit howling.

Around the Wide Wide World of Hockey

A Dream to a Nightmare and Back: New Jersey Devils Take Game 5 from New York Rangers, 5-3 - In Lou We Trust
After jumping out to an early lead, the Devils almost blew this one.

American Circus - Sports - Hockey's Moneypuck Problem
Sam argues that without much actionable intelligence to be derived from stats analysis, hockey players and coaches rely on cliché as a bastion of collected hockey wisdom.

Sidney Crosby's Comic Book Death | Overtime
Given all the Marvel movies I've been watching with my sons lately, Sam's other article yesterday is especially apropos.

Eulogy: Remembering the 2011-12 Phoenix Coyotes | Puck Daddy
Sam & Matt do a fine job here: So it's all over now. We no longer will be treated to the uneasy sight of a state with the harshest immigration policies having a "white-out."

Blue Jackets Off-Season Continues: Derek Dorsett Re-Signed - The Cannon
Heads up, boys.

Alain Vigneault Signs Extension - Nucks Misconduct
The alternative would have been really, really dumb.

Spacek on memorable, surreal Habs experience | Hockey Inside/Out
In an all-too-rare bit of candor, Jaroslav Spacek sheds some light on just how nutty the situation in Montreal became last season.

KuklasKorner : Puckin' Around With Spector : Forecasting the PR Strategies for "NHL CBA 2012".
Lyle walks through how things went down back in 2004, and cautions both sides to take the hockey blogging community seriously.

Trendspotting | mc79hockey.com
OK, everybody can stop writing about the shot-blocking trend of this playoff run, as Tyler has the most insightful take on this issue I've seen, and it's not even close.

Canadians open to changes that would make hockey safer - The Globe and Mail
It will be interesting to see if this survey leads the NHL towards a more comprehensive ban on head shots.

Gretzky talks horse racing, hockey and about divided loyalties - The Globe and Mail
The Great One had strong ties to the Kings and Coyotes, and of course Glen Sather & Mark Messier are with the Rangers.

Brent Sutter plays waiting game - Calgary Sun
Is he the next Oilers coach?

CBC announces ‘While the Men Watch Hockey Night,’ sets off backlash over sexism | Puck Daddy
The outrage here is interesting to watch, but just because there are legions of informed, savvy female hockey fans doesn't mean there isn't also an audience for this sort of thing.

Puck the Media is Moving " Puck The Media
SB Nation makes a sweet acquisition here, bringing Steve Lepore's leading hockey media blog within the fold.

Pekka Rinne in Final Four for EA Sports NHL13 Cover

By scoring a win over the New York Rangers' Henrik Lundqvist, Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne has made the Final Four in EA Sports' voting for who will grace the cover for NHL13.

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Pekka Rinne

#35 / Goalie / Nashville Predators

Height: 6-5

Weight: 209

Born: Nov 03, 1982

Now through Monday, May 28, you can vote AS MANY TIMES AS YOU LIKE at covervote.nhl.com for Peks as he takes on John Tavares of the New York Islanders in one semifinal. The other side of the bracket features Philadelphia's Claude Giroux, and Pittsburgh's Evgeni Malkin.

So what are you waiting for? Get over there and start clicking!

Alexander Radulov named KHL MVP for 3rd time

For the third season in a row, Alexander Radulov has been named the winner of the Golden Stick, which goes to the KHL's most valuable player during the regular season. With 25 goals and 38 assists, he also led the league in scoring for the second consecutive year.

In addition, he was awarded a "Golden Helmet", which is basically comparable to an NHL First Team All-Star selection, as the best six-man unit was also selected.

Alexander Radulov

#47 / Right Wing / Nashville Predators

Height: 6-1

Weight: 200

Born: Jul 05, 1986

Contract Status: Restricted Free Agent

Any guesses on how late he'll stay out celebrating this big win?

Kings crowned Western Conference champs: Wednesday's notes

Late last night the Los Angeles Kings finished off the Phoenix Coyotes to take the Western Conference Final in 5 games, and send L.A. back to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 1993. So brace yourselves for a lot more of Barry Melrose, folks, and highlight clips of Ye Olden Days when the Mullet paced behind the bench and Wayne Gretzky led the way...

Nashville Predators News

Top five Nashville Predators quotes from 2011-12 - Nashville Predators Examiner
Who says hockey players don't say anything interesting? (OK, almost never)

Gaustad and Gill are Fond of Nashville | ladypreds
I wonder if the article here gets a little ahead of things with how much these two would like to stay with the Preds.

Preds in review: Craig Smith - Predators Insider
For a few months at least, Smith lived up to the considerable hype.

Around the Wide Wide World of Hockey

Los Angeles Kings at Phoenix Coyotes Game Recap - NHL.com
After a series of controversial calls that were (or weren't made) against both teams, Dustin Penner scored the overtime goal which put L.A. over the top.

Coyotes howling with rage after Dustin Brown’s unpenalized knee-on-knee hit on Michal Rozsival | Edmonton Journal
This was a tough pill to swallow for Phoenix, as it came just seconds before Penner's winner.

The LA Kings have released a fantastic infographic | Awful Announcing
The Kings are killing it, not only on Twitter, but with a perfect send-up of moronic TV reporters who confuse them with the NBA's Sacramento Kings.

Edmonton and Seattle both to get new downtown arenas – but Seattle is getting a much, much better deal | Edmonton Journal
This one starts with an eye-popping comparison.

Penn State hockey releases inaugural Div. 1 schedule; Nittany Lions to play in Philly - Broad Street Hockey
Consider this season a tune-up for 2013-14, when the team will move into their new permanent arena, and join the new Big Ten Hockey Conference.

Radko Gudas has a better playoff beard than you | Backhand Shelf
Holy crap, this guy looks like a Norse god.

These Are Not Your Older Brother's Devils | Overtime
This isn't the same old bunch o' trappers.

Brodeur is a Fraud: Mike Smith: Good Season or Good Goalie?
We'll have to see if the Coyotes' goalie can maintain the pace next season.

How Gregory House, Scott Bowman, and Steve Jobs taught us to win - Grantland
An outstanding article here by Ken Dryden, drawing a line between three otherwise disparate figures.

SB Nation's NHL Awards 2012: OTF's Norris Trophy Ballot

SB Nation is conducting its own set of NHL awards this season. Yesterday, we showed you the results of the Vezina Trophy, and today it's time to reveal who won the Norris Trophy.

While it should come as no surprise, the result will make Preds fans very happy. The SB Nation gang selected Shea Weber as the winner of the Norris trophy with Zdeno Chara coming in second and Erik Karlsson coming in third.

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Shea Weber

#6 / Defenseman / Nashville Predators

Height: 6-4

Weight: 232

Born: Aug 14, 1985

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	GP	G	A	P	+/-	PIM	PPG	SHG	GWG	GTG	SOG	PCT
2011 - Shea Weber	78	19	30	49	21	46	10	2	1		230

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Here's a look at how the OTF staff voted:

Chris: (1) Shea Weber, (2) Alex Pietrangelo, (3) Zdeno Chara

Marc: (1) Shea Weber, (2) Zdeno Chara, (3) Erik Karlsson

Dirk: (1) Shea Weber, (2) Zdeno Chara, (3) Erik Karlsson

Coming tomorrow, we announce our pick for the Lady Byng.

Western Conference Finals Game 5 Thread

Can the Coyotes stave off elimination once again?

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Next Game

Los Angeles Kings
@ Phoenix Coyotes

Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 8:00 PM Central (NBC Sports)
Jobing.com Arena

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We have to keep in mind that the deal's not done yet to keep the team in Phoenix, so it's entirely possible that this could be the Coyotes last game in Arizona.

WCF: Los Angeles Kings @ Phoenix Coyotes Game 5: Time To Do It Again - Five For Howling
Can Ray Whitney get rolling? That's one key to a potential Phoenix victory.

Eastern Conference Game 4 Thread

The Devils need to make a stand on home ice, as they face a 2-1 series deficit to the Rangers...

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Next Game

New York Rangers
@ New Jersey Devils

Monday, May 21, 2012, 7:00 PM Central (NBC Sports)
Prudential Center

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2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals, Game 4 Preview: New York Rangers at New Jersey Devils - In Lou We Trust
Take a pre-game look from the New Jersey side.

2012 NHL Playoffs: Stu Bickel Replaces Brandon Prust In Tonight's Lineup - Blueshirt Banter
Prust is out with a suspension, so Stu Bickel gets his chance.

Devils & Rangers settle in for a long series: Tuesday's notes

Thanks to a 4-1 New Jersey victory in Game Four, the Devils & Rangers are now in for another long series, and as you can imagine in a matchup featuring New York & New Jersey, it's all about congeniality, gentlemanly play, and decorum...

Nashville Predators News

Nashville Predators Offseason Grades – Offense | The Predatorial
Kris likes what he saw from some of the young'uns.

Distractions, Dramas, and Dressing Rooms | Backhand Shelf
A very good question is raised here about how the Preds shot themselves in the foot.

Preds in review: Colin Wilson - Predators Insider
Where do you think the frustration level is on Willy, given the way he watched most of the playoffs as a healthy scratch again?

Around the Wide Wide World of Hockey

New Jersey Devils Dominate Early & Tie Up Series in 4-1 Win Over the New York Rangers - In Lou We Trust
We've got a real battle on our hands in the East, as the Devils and Rangers head back to Madison Square Garden tied 2-2.

Mike Rupp shoves Brodeur, sparks Game 4 chaos as Devils, Rangers coaches squabble (VIDEO) | Puck Daddy
Watch as the Rangers come unglued.

Down Goes Brown: Martin Brodeur vs. Henrik Lundqvist: An in-depth comparison
Now this is the breakdown we've been waiting for.

Islanders Bits: Brooklyn Arena Inside View - Lighthouse Hockey
Take a peek at the Barclays Center, which will host an Islanders pre-season game this fall.

2012 NHL Free Agency: Dallas Stars Willing & Able To Spend To Address Team Needs - Defending Big D
With new ownership in place, the Stars are ready to get to work.

Red Wings closer to new arena with pair of architects - SportsBusiness Journal
Joe Louis Arena is finally on the way out, apparently. I remember when it first opened, and I went to see the Harlem Globetrotters play there.

From coach throwing to fan celebrations, Russia seems fairly pleased with gold at IIHF Worlds (VIDEO) | Puck Daddy
Check it out as those Russkies party like _________.

The NHL's Most Interesting Name: And the Winner Is... - Arctic Ice Hockey
The tension is killing me!

Zach Parise: Excellent player, free agency contract risk | NHLNumbers.com
Buyer beware, argues Eric.

Coyotes Escape From L.A., Russia Conquers the World: Monday's notes

Yesterday saw two big games on opposite ends of the hockey world. In the Western Conference Finals, the Phoenix Coyotes slowed down the L.A. Kings' rampage for a day, while at the World Championships, Russia captured the gold medal as they look to build momentum ahead of the 2014 Winter Olympics, which will be held on their turf frozen tundra.

We've got updates from those games, as well the junior hockey spectacle which is the Memorial Cup...

Nashville Predators News

The nature of Erat’s injury - Predators Insider
Martin Erat's agent says it wasn't really a concussion that the winger suffered over the weekend, just a "stiff neck". Of course, for veteran NHL players, a concussion listed on their injury history is like a car with an accident on its CarFax report, so who knows.

Hockey Season Officially Ends for the Predators | ladypreds
Summing up the various Preds' experience over at the World Championships.

Around the Wide Wide World of Hockey

WCF: Phoenix Coyotes @ Los Angeles Kings Game 4 Recap: Captain Coyote To The Rescue - Five For Howling
Shane Doan led the way for the Coyotes to return to Phoenix for a Game Five.

Russia dominates Slovakia to win 2012 IIHF gold; 2014 Sochi groups announced | Puck Daddy
Team USA will get lumped in with both Russia and Slovakia in the upcoming Winter Olympics. The Czech Republic took the bronze medal, making Erat the only Preds medalist this time around.

2012 MasterCard Memorial Cup: Shawinigan Cataractes pull away late, beat London Knights; post-game questions - Buzzing The Net
The round-robin portion of the Memorial Cup continues, as Austin Watson's gang takes a beating.

Roy should weigh pros and cons of becoming Habs coach - The Globe and Mail
After having kicked the tires on NHL head coaching, Dale Hunter offers some advice for Patrick Roy.

NHL Adjusted Plus-Minus Part 4, Even Strength Overall - Arctic Ice Hockey
Advanced wonkery which bodes well for Ryan Suter.

IIHF president content to wait for NHL to make a decision on Sochi - The Globe and Mail
Heck, we're just hoping for NHL games this fall, let alone seeing NHL players in 2014 in Russia.

Western Conference Finals Game 4 Thread

Can the Kings close the deal, and claim the Clarence Campbell Bowl for the first time in 19 years?

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Next Game

Phoenix Coyotes
@ Los Angeles Kings

Sunday, May 20, 2012, 2:00 PM Central (NBC)
STAPLES Center

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SB Nation's NHL Awards 2012: OTF's Vezina Trophy Ballot

As we look ahead to the 2012 NHL Awards taking place in Las Vegas next month, the assembled SB Nation hockey bloggers conducted our own balloting for the major awards, and this morning, Jonathan Quick of the Los Angeles Kings was revealed as our collective pick for the Vezina Trophy, awarded to the league's top goaltender. Pekka Rinne of the Nashville Predators came in 4th behind Henrik Lundqvist and Mike Smith.

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Jonathan Quick

#32 / Goalie / Los Angeles Kings

Height: 6-1

Weight: 212

Born: Jan 21, 1986

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	GP	MIN	W	L	OTL	GA	GAA	SA	SV	SV%	SO
2011 - Jonathan Quick	69	4099	35	21	13	133	1.95	1863	1730	.929	10

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Each of us submitted our top 3 selections, so here's a look at how the OTF crew voted:

Chris: (1) Quick, (2) Rinne, (3) Lundqvist

Marc: (1) Lundqvist, (2) Quick, (3) Rinne

Dirk: (1) Quick, (2) Smith, (3) Lundqvist