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• It’s been 31 years since the last Battle of Alberta playoff series. How has the rivalry changed over the years? [Sportsnet]
• How will the Flames go about slowing down Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl? [NHL.com]
• Gerard Gallant has managed to get the very best out of Mika Zibanejad for the Rangers. [NY Post]
• How well do the Hurricanes knows the Rangers? Well, six of them used to play in the Big Apple. [News and Observer]
• What makes Andrew Brunette the “perfect guy” to coach the Panthers? [Florida Hockey Now]
• Barry Trotz reportedly interviewed for the open Jets head coaching job. Would he be a good fit back home? [Daily Faceoff]
[NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs 2022 schedule, TV info]
Leo Messi is the DISTANT THUNDER!
— Kyle Burger (@kyle_burger) May 17, 2022
Patrick Ogla recently visited Paris and made sure to bring an extra jersey for the @PSG_English star.
Messi says he loves the jersey because he's also sponsored by @adidas and he's rooting for a #GoBolts three-peat.
📸Patrick Ogla @WeAreMessi pic.twitter.com/GvTfYJSDX6
• Alex Killorn had quite the fan club in the AMALIE Arena crowd during Game 1. [Tampa Bay Times]
• Regarding Jason Spezza’s future, it’s Toronto or retirement. [TSN]
• With salary cap hell coming, how should the Wild go about their future? [Zone Coverage]
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