My favorite headline of the day: KuklasKorner: Sharks Proving They Can Almost Win.
Bleacher Report runs down some “value stocks” in the upcoming draft, two of which — Riley Sheahan and Kirill Kabanov — catch my eye. Five Bears in a Bull Market: Top Prospects Who Could See Their Stock Drop | Bleacher Report.
Bernier noticed by Hockey News: “In Game 4, Bernier handed the Bears their first shutout of the playoffs and their first blanking overall since a loss at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in February. Over the first two playoff rounds, Hershey ravaged the Bridgeport and Albany defenses for a robust 4.44 goals per game and had the power play cranking at a 25 percent rate. Manchester’s penalty-kill, however, has allowed just two goals on 17 Hershey opportunities. And Bernier has shaved Hershey’s offensive output to just 2.25 goals per game.” The Hockey News — Around The AHL: Playoff magic
And, of course, some shopping:
NHL Auctions Hockey Memorabilia Listing #121682834
Here is your chance to bid on the black Game-Worn jersey worn by #10 Brayden Schenn of the Brandon Wheat Kings, during the second and third period of the opening game of the 2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup vs. the Ontario Hockey League champion Windsor Spitfires. Schenn wore two jerseys in this game. This jersey is registered into The MeiGrade System as No. MGG001413