Links To Playoff News

Alanah at Canucks and Beyond has her Back Against The Wall Attitude in full force!

Habs Inside Out points to Bob Gainey and his children Anna, Colleen and Stephen formally launched the Gainey Foundation this afternoon at the Bell Centre.

Joe Pelletier talks about Playoff Legend Reggie Leach who broke Rocket Richard’s goal scoring streak with goals in nine consecutive playoff games and set the NHL record for most goals in a playoffs with 19.

Goaltender Rick DiPietro underwent successful hip surgery this week and will be back with the New York Islanders in time for training camp, the team announced on Thursday.

Paul Gaustad is on the verge of capping a spirited comeback and might be in the lineup Friday night for Game 5 of his team’s Eastern Conference semifinal series with the New York Rangers.

Bill Guerin is unlikely to play in the Sharks’ next playoff game against Detroit after a teammate’s deflected shot seriously cut his face in Game 4.

Quote of the Day: Skate2Stick

Gordie Howe, quoted in the Calgary Sun on the new obstruction calls: “I don’t know where the rule came from. I know where they can put it.”