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EASTERN CONFERENCE:
~ Disgruntled AHL-lifer or an indication of bigger issues? Jamie Johnson, a forward on the Rochester Americans (Florida Panthers AHL affiliate) speaks out on his frustration with the organization: “They haven’t made the playoffs in 10 years,” Jamie Johnson said. “They had no interest in me all year, I don’t think I should give them the time of day for another season.”
~ Jordan Staal skated today as he works to recover from a damaged tendon suffered in Game 1 against Montreal. Despite (incorrect?) reports that the tendon was severed, I found it hard to believe a skate could do that much damage to a tendon through the tough, reinforced tongue on today’s hockey skates.
