Here’s your daily dose of Buffalo Sabres and NHL news, collected from the biggest tubes on the internet for your viewing pleasure.
– The advanced stats say that Drew Stafford actually had a pretty decent season. [WGR]
– Checking in with Cody Hodgson’s offseason training. [WGR]
– A lengthy review of the carers of Lindy Ruff and Darcy Regier. [Sabre Noise]
– The Sabres will host a draft party on June 22 at the FNC. Everyone’s invited! [Sabres.com]
NHL Playoff News:
– The Kings simply cannot lose, downing the Devils 4-0 to take a 3-0 lead in the series. [NHL.com]
– Is this Kings team better than the dominant Oilers teams of the ’80’s? [sportsnet.ca]
– The Devils had a chance to get some momentum in the last few minutes of the game, but just fell flat. [TSN]
– Simon Gagne saw his first action for the Kings last night since December 26. [NHL.com]
– A cool oral history of the Kings. [ESPN]
– A fantastic trolling effort of the Devils by Kings fans. [Backhand Shelf]
Around the NHL:
– What’s the deal with Tim Thomas and the Bruin’s salary cap ramifications? [Stanley Cup Of Chowder]
– The Penguins traded for, and signed, Thomas Vokoun for…$2 million a year to be Fleury’s backup. [Puck Daddy]
– Michael Therrien is expected to be named the next coach of the Canadiens. [NHL.com]