The second round has started and 23 teams are now no longer in contention for the Stanley Cup. The Boston Bruins got off to a good start last night when Charlie Coyle converted in overtime, while the St. Louis Blues continued their second half domination with another playoff win. Tonight will feature the Carolina Hurricanes trying to hand the New York Islanders their first loss of the playoffs, while the Colorado Avalanche try to slay another Pacific Division powerhouse. As always, we’ll keep track of all the minor moves as teams prepare for action—or a long summer.
- The Toronto Maple Leafs have sent Trevor Moore back to the minor leagues now that their season is finished. Moore looked like he had established himself as a full-time NHL option during the last few weeks of the season, but will now try to help the Toronto Marlies defend their Calder Cup title as AHL champions. Moore will be joined by Michael Hutchinson who has also been sent down now that his turn as the Maple Leafs backup goaltender is over.
Coyle has had back to back very good series…turnover was costly but he kept the energy level high. for as much as he is been the most consistent, what is wrong with Pasta? he is downright horrible…turnovers, not dumping and chasing, whiffing on shots? he needs to sit!
Hopefully, he’s not coming down with Willy Ny-the-coaster-guy-itis… Maybe lingering effects from the upper-body-booboo he suffered at the hands of the LBOH? (Allegedly) Or, too many mugs of Dunkin’s finest…
Nylander was driving me nuts against Boston. He kept taking the puck from down low in Bostons zone to the point just in time for a giveaway. Basically jump starting Bostons breakout every shift. Keep the puck in their zone or give it to someone who will please haha