Hockey headlines for May 2, 2024

Thursday, May 2, 2024

The Kings are dead, and the Edmonton Oilers have never looked better (Edmonton Sun)
Jake Oettinger is at his best in the clutch. Stars are up 3-2 vs. Knights because of it (Dallas Morning News)
Leafs need to reverse home-ice fortunes in do-or-die Game 6 (Toronto Star)
Predators took 'somber' trip to Vancouver, bring Game 6 back home as NHL playoffs continue (The Tennessean)
Predators' Roman Josi named Norris Trophy finalist, along with Quinn Hughes, Cale Makar (The Tennessean)
Jim Rutherford knew Norris finalist Quinn Hughes could be this good (Vancouver Province)
Kraken ‘extremely disappointed’ in report that players demanded Dave Hakstol’s firing (Seattle Times)
Arizona Coyotes slammed for Shane Doan mistreatment report: 'Absolute joke' (Arizona Republic)
Here’s what we know about Lightning coach Jon Cooper’s contract status (Tampa Bay Times)
Making Steven Stamkos a career Bolt is Lightning’s top offseason priority (Tampa Bay Times)
Joseph Woll deserving of another start for Maple Leafs in must-win Game 6 (Toronto Sun)
Jeremy Swayman says the Bruins will ‘be a different team come Thursday.’ Can they fend off Toronto’s momentum? (Boston Globe)
What's wrong with Elias Pettersson? (Vancouver Province)
Game 5 goal underscores rookie Matthew Knies' value to Maple Leafs (Toronto Sun)
Keefe on approach for Maple Leafs for Game 6: 'We don't have to (try to) impress anyone' (Toronto Sun)
How Tyson Barrie went from walking his dog to helping extend Predators-Canucks series (The Tennessean)
Rangers-Hurricanes a familiar rivalry with plenty of new twists (New York Post)
Avalanche shows its championship DNA, offers Jets lessons to ponder for the future (Denver Post)
Laviolette, Rangers renew old acquaintances in Carolina (New York Newsday)
How Rangers plan to stay sharp during layoff before facing Hurricanes (New York Post)
Jets’ defenceman laments missed opportunity, voices need for improvement (Winnipeg Free Press)
At 35, David Perron is still a key part of Red Wings' continued growth. Here's why (Detroit Free Press)
Late-season injury dims big season for Red Wings' Michael Rasmussen (Detroit News)
Blues sign 4 Swedish players, including 2023 first-round pick Otto Stenberg (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Red Wings’ top defense prospect will season in Sweden for another season (MLive.com)
How Seth Appert's days as a college goalie showed his 'gift' to coach Sabres prospects (Buffalo News)
Penguins dismiss multiple business staffers (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Those restless spirits of '67 will be watching Maple Leafs in Game 6 (Toronto Sun)