#nyr not showing much trust in Matt Rempe, Maurice offering much praise for Vladimir Tarasenko, Kyle Okposo chirped, how the #flapanthers are shutting down the Rangers' top players, more East notes

From Peter Baugh, Arthur Staple and me>>>

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“That was a low point in life. The despair … it’s overwhelming.”

How #Texashockey DeBoer, Spott lean on each other through ‘family’ bond after tragedy more than 2 decades ago nhl.com/news/stars-coa…

After a disappointing finish to a terrific season, Anthony Edwards was sure of one thing: “We will be right back here.”

In order for him to be right, the Wolves have some major questions to answer this offseason. Reporting w/ ⁦Shams Charania⁩ nytimes.com/athletic/55314…

NEW: #MNTwins have whiffed on offseason moves after being handcuffed by payroll cuts

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Anton Lundell, the Panthers' 'Baby Barkov,' is growing up fast in these playoffs ⤵️
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Wild fire assistant Darby Hendrickson after 14 years: Why now?

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#mnwild have let go Darby Hendrickson as assistant coach. He worked with every head coach in team history besides Jacques Lemaire but played for him.

“I would like to thank Darby for all his hard work and commitment to the Minnesota Wild during his long tenure with our

Unbelievably deserving for my brother in arms, Scott Burnside, one of the most talented hockey writers I’ve ever known.
As a bonus one of the nicest human beings alive in hockey media circles. And my best friend.
Love you man, tears in my eyes as I think about how amazing this

Not only is Scott an incredible writer and reporter, he's as welcoming and supportive of newcomers as anyone I've ever encountered. I was lucky to be assigned a seat next to him during the 2003 playoffs and have called him a friend ever since.

A Hall of Famer in every way.

.PHWA is thrilled to announce that Scott Burnside is the 2024 recipient of the Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award, presented by the Hockey Hall of Fame for excellence in hockey journalism.

Congratulations, Scott Burnside! So richly deserved.

Remember when Kulikov was scratched 4 games in playoffs for #mnwild ?

Just a plane casually flying above the Hudson as we wait for Panthers press availability

ICYMI my Gus Forsling profile earlier this postseason

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Jarome Iginla's 'dad bias' and draft-eligible son Tij: Duhatschek notebook ⤵️
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8 months after his exit from Columbus, Mike Babcock is seemingly in coaching exile.

We spoke to former players & staffers about his tenure, its impact, and what led to one of the sport’s most spectacular reputational collapses.

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For years, Mike Babcock’s behavior was notorious in NHL locker rooms. A winning reputation shielded him from serious scrutiny.

Following his exit from Columbus, Dan Robson and Katie Strang spoke to his former players and staffers about their experiences.

Anton Lundell, the Panthers' 'Baby Barkov,' is growing up fast in these playoffs and showed it again last night in the third period against #nyr

My story on Lundell, the ‘perfect understudy’ to the #flapanthers ’ model captain nytimes.com/athletic/55313…

Can the Rangers return from the brink of elimination? ‘We’re a pretty resilient group’

By ⁦Peter Baugh⁩ nytimes.com/athletic/55313…

Fallen MPD officer is Jamal Mitchell.The Mayor calling him a courageous hero.But that’s not just today. About a year ago I interviewed him 3 days into his law enforcement career, he saved an elderly couple in a fire. He told me “saving lives is why I got into law enforcement .”

How the Panthers pushed the Rangers to the brink of elimination in Game 5: 5 takeaways

By Arthur Staple

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