News You Can Use Late in the Day

1. Jacques Martin will continue as GM of the Florida Panthers, but will give up the coaching job.
2. Anton Volchenkov has pronounced himself ready to play.
3. Brian Costello has praise and criticism for the referees and notes that Todd Bertuzzi didn't waste any time getting back to his old tricks.
4. Top 10 Playoff Moments (with video).
5. Part 2 of Jeff Marek's look at fighting in the NHL.
6. Check this promo for the playoffs from Versus.
7. Some playoff wallpaper that you might enjoy.
8. In a move reeking with originality, Bill Clement does an Sidney vs. AO comparison.
9. Notre Dame and Boston College will play in the Frozen Four Final. Read an excellent account of the game here.
10. The Edmonton Oilers have locked up Tom Gilbert to a long term deal.
11. Someone is a little crankers in Boston.
12. MLB writer takes a shot at the NHL, obviously fueled by HGH rage. (Hat tip, Kukla)
13. An interesting look back at this day in the history of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
14. Jonathan Toews to be named Hawks captain?
15. Check out the Best of Seven blog if you have time. Good read on the playoffs.
16. A preview of the Chicago-Indiana series from the USHL. Chicago led off with a 4-3 win last night. If you have the time and interest, check this one out. It is likely to be a throwback series akin to watching the Jets and Oilers circa 1985. Games are available online at B2 Networks.
17. Fanhouse points out that Jacques Martin has made some astute moves as GM of the Panthers.
18. Headline: Sunohara settles for unusual position. Thats what she said!
19. The sale of the Minnesota Wild has been completed.
20. A little more Memorial Cup History.
21. Ryan Kennedy suggests Randy Cunneyworth as a possible replacement in Florida.
22. Olaf Kolzig doesn't want your pity.
23. The Wild figure they have a 50-50 chance of resigning Marian Gaborik, who may command up to $10.8 million per.
24. Ross McKeon calls out the Ducks for their undisciplined play versus Dallas.
25. In the wake of the Sioux's defeat to Boston College, the internet crazies come out of the woodwork.

News You Can Use Late in the Day

1. Sean Avery likes to pay for it.
2. Dan Boyle should avoid all sharp objects.
3. Spector expects many changes to the Wild's roster for next season.
4. The NHL will experiment with virtual ads during the playoffs.
5. The NHL did not break any anti-competition laws when it stymied Balsillie's attempt to purchase the Penguins.
6. Ian Mendes reflects on his prediction that the Penguins will miss the playoffs.
7. An entertaining column on the use of ice level analysts for hockey broadcasts, including a tidbit about Pierre McGuire apologizing to his bff, Sidney Crosby.
8. Larry Brooks with his thoughts on the Rangers loss to Pittsburgh, including a mention of Jaromir Jagr meeting with the Omsk GM.
9. Richard Peddie needs a Xanax. Cheer up buddy! You will still sell out for the foreseeable future.
10. All Things Avs is not especially happy with the return of Peter Forsberg.
11. The Blueshirts Blog wonders why referees get fooled by dives and embellishment.
12. Does any rookie get more press than Milan Lucic?
13. The NHL Playoffs from a European perspective.
14. Paul Kukla hopes to see some consistent officiating in the playoffs.
15. Bob Nicholson would like to see fewer fights in the CHL, which is reducing rosters from 23 to 21 in the hopes of curbing fighting.
16. Ken Campbell discusses the rankings of the NHL General Managers.
17. Adam Proteau with his thoughts on the NHL.
18. Pierre Lebrun discusses the winning ways of the Detroit Red Wings.
19. Need a laugh? Check this out.
20. The field for the Frozen Four is set.
21. The new coach of the Canadian Women's hockey team will accept no excuses for losing.
22. Scott Burnside with his Monday rant.
23. The Puck Stops Here discusses the restoration of hope in Oilerville.
24. Kyle Rogers has signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
25. To end the day off right, check out these quotes from the Penguins play by play guy and the Tampa mascot terrorizing people on the beach.