Things are a bi short after the break today, because I got caught up in an epic grocery shopping trip (excitement!) and have to wake up at 5am. Still, some good Finals links and some talk on Steve Yzerman from our TB blog Raw Charge.
SLY NOTES: THE FINALS - Buffalo Sabres
Kevin Sylvester gives his thoughts on the Finals, but more importantly for us, also gives a Mike Robitaille update (spoiler: he's looking good)
Fienhage heads to the Dub - SabresProspects.com
A report on the newest Sabre (prospect) from Sabres (Prospects).
Sabres Roster Grades: Forwards - D and S Sports
Got some time to kill today? Check out this exhaustive report on the Sabres forwards by Devin Dombrowski.
Finals:
Cup Final nothing new for Hossa and Pronger - NHL.com
For veterans like Marian Hossa and Chris Pronger, there is only one goal left, winning the Cup. One player will go away unhappy.
Think the Flyers are huge underdogs vs. Chicago? Think again - Puck Daddy
Justin Bourne gives his take on Philly, and why they can beat Chicago.
Sharp ready to face former team in Cup Final - NHL.com
The Chicago Blackhawks didn't know it at the time, but they got a steal four years ago when they acquired Patrick Sharp from the Philadelphia Flyers.
Everyone Else:
The Introduction of Tampa Bay Lightning General Manager Steve Yzerman - Raw Charge
A recap of the 3 PM press conference at the St. Pete Times Forum, introducing Steve Yzerman to the Tampa Bay Lightning organization.
Yzerman learned the GM tricks before entering the trade - THN
Instead of jumping in before he was ready, Steve Yzerman learned how to become a GM and is now going to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning.