Morning Links: June 8

The Stanley Cup is winding down and the draft and free agency talk will start to heat up very soon.  In the meantime we have several Stanley Cup and non-Stanley Cup links for you to enjoy.

Wings Tighten Up Defensively, Pens Lose Composure - Winging It In Motown
A nice recap at of Game 5 at Winging it in Motown.

Momentum: Ebb and Flow - PensBurgh
Pensburgh takes a look at how momentum is affecting the Stanley Cup Finals.

Can Malkin win the Conn Smythe if the Pens come up short? - From The Rink
James Mirtle wonders if Malkin can win the Conn Smythe if the Pens lose. What do you think? I think he has been the best player on the ice in the Finals.

Moose on brink of elimination - The Globe and Mail
The Manitoba Moose are down 3-1 in the Calder Cup Finals. Ex-Sabres player and assistant coach Scott Arniel is the head coach of the Moose.

Rays of Joy - The Post and Courier
The Kelly Cup is decided and the Carolina Stingrays were the victors. Congrats to the Stingrays.

Sabres Edge: Nearly the final farewell to the old friend
It's just about gone. It is definitely a sad day in Buffalo. We still have the memories of the Stanley Cup victory...oh wait that Stanley Cup defeat at the hands of the Flyers. We'll miss you old friend.

Sabres Edge: Balsillie says move won't hurt Sabres
I have to agree with Mr. Balsille. This potential move will do no harm to the Sabres. I fact, I would argue that it would create another natural rival and an opportunity to sell the more expensive tickets.