Lightning News
Damian Cristodero reports that the dispute between Allan Walsh (representing Stephane Veilleux) and the Tampa Bay Lightning has been resolved… [Lightning Srikes]
…and Jon Jordan begs the question just why Walsh made a public spectacle of things? He invokes the name of former Lightning GM (and former Octagon Sports Agent / Walsh friend) Brian Lawton. [Hockey Buzz]
…all while the Sporting News says criticism of Vinik over this situation is unfounded. Especially the sentiment that Vinik may very well be another tight pursed owner. [The Sporting News]
An interview with Steven Stamkos, recapping things from his Junior A career to the Rocket Richard. [The Good Point]
Speaking of Stam-the-Man, don’t forget to vote for him for the Play of the Year! There is no limit on how often you can vote. [TSN]
Yzerman Vs. McGuire for the Lightning GM role. Hilarity ensues. [View from My Seats]
Don’t forget the Flyers/Bruins Game Seven watch party tonight at Times Palace. It’s all happening at the XO Club. [Bolt Report]
General Hockey stuff
Yahoo Sports has launched a companion hockey blog for Puck Daddy. Buzzing The Net will cover all things CHL [Buzzing The Net ]
Twelve random thoughts on the NHL [ESPN Page 2]
After learning a hard lesson that “Puck Bunny” is not a great phrase to describe female hockey fans in general, Don’t Trade Vinny comes up with a few more phrases that are socially unacceptable among the hockey faithful [Don’t Trade Vinny]
Some alternative NHL awards [On the Forecheck]
Sidney Crosby suffers from Hayden Christensen Syndrome. [Battle of California]
