A collection of the latest news from around the world of hockey:
The Predators took two games on the road, and Bruce Boudreau’s playoff reputation continues to take hits. [The Hockey News], [NESN]
Justin Abdelkadar likes to throw punches, just not in a fair fight. [Fox Sports]
Defence is a problem in Edmonton. Who knew? [Because Oilers]
It all happened one year ago today. The Oilers won the draft lottery and the right to select Connor McDavid. [The Oilers Rig]
Trade Taylor Hall at your own risk. [Cult of Hockey]
Are the Blackhawks in trouble? [Globe and Mail]
The coaches challenge is just really irritating. [Yahoo Sports]. Important games are in the balance. [Sportsnet], [Copper and Blue]
Matt Murray returned to the practice for the Penguins. [Todays Slapshot]. Ryan McDonagh was also on the ice. [CBC]
Presenting the Jack Eichel effect. [Sports Business]
Considering how bad the Wild are, the Stars probably should have sat Tyler Seguin a little longer. [Defending Big D], [CBS Sports]
And finally, Luke Richardson won’t be the Sens next head coach. [TSN]
Marcy, a former hockey player, is a hockey correspondent on CTV News and TSN radio. She began her career as a Sports Journalist in 2009 and has been part of The Hockey Writers since 2010, where she is currently a senior writer and editor.
