Hockey headlines for May 4, 2024

Saturday, May 4, 2024

How J.T. Miller found his emotional focus to lead Canucks to series win over Nashville (Vancouver Province)
Getting to Game 7 only part of Maple Leafs atonement — now they must win it (Toronto Sun)
Canucks vs. Oilers series expected to start Tuesday (Vancouver Province)
Nashville Predators coach Andrew Brunette a finalist for NHL's Jack Adams Award (The Tennessean)
How Rick Tocchet went from panel to bench to Jack Adams Award finalist (Vancouver Province)
Winnipeg Jets' Rick Bowness a finalist for Jack Adams Award as NHL coach of the year (Winnipeg Sun)
Canadiens sign defenceman Adam Engstrom to three-year, entry-level contract (Montreal Gazette)
Milic signs entry-level deal with Jets (Winnipeg Free Press)
Penguins part ways with Todd Reirden, their power-play coach and Mike Sullivan’s right-hand man (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Lamoriello and Roy will be back for Isles next season (New York Newsday)
From a Bruins fan to a Black Ace with the Maple Leafs, Cade Webber’s loyalties have changed (Toronto Star)
Light feet, heavy heart: The tragic story of a rising hockey star and two unfathomable losses (Toronto Star)
Lamoriello: 'We will make changes...to make this a better team' (New York Newsday)
Why Red Wings’ Yzerman is strongly considering bringing back Perron (MLive.com)
‘Ball’s in our court:’ Home ice gives Stars confidence in Game 7 with Golden Knights (Dallas Morning News)
With Game 7 looming, goaltending hardly a problem for Bruins (Boston Herald)
With Maple Leafs season on the line, chance remains for Marner, Tavares to be the difference (Toronto Sun)
This Bruins core has far more at stake in Game 7 than another crushing playoff elimination (Boston Globe)
Maple Leafs' Morgan Rielly on Game 7: 'I don't think there are any types of favourites' (Toronto Sun)
After being called out by his coach, Bruins star David Pastrnak needs to take over in Game 7 (Boston Globe)
Rangers' long wait between games nearing its end (New York Newsday)
Oilers enjoy Schadenfreude while Canucks and Predators battle it out (Edmonton Sun)
Injured Avs needed break, but healthy ones won’t get rusty as they await next foe: “We’re going to go to work” (Denver Post)
Peter Laviolette, Rod Brind’Amour go head-to-head after winning Stanley Cup together (New York Post)
In Hurricanes-Rangers playoff series, what impact will the ‘Matt Rempe Effect’ have? (Raleigh News & Observer)
Rangers’ mettle on physical third line will be tested against Hurricanes (New York Post)
Panthers star goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky has ‘a plan’ to stay ready while awaiting next round, and reinforcement is arriving (South Florida Sun-Sentinel)
Despite an uncertain future, Kings think they have ‘the perfect team’ (Los Angeles Daily News)
The Capitals, a team in transition, know what they want this offseason (Washington Post)
Sorokin wants to bounce back from 'tough season' (New York Newsday)
Islanders’ Matt Martin, Cal Clutterbuck shut down retirement talk with free agency looming (New York Post)
Hellebuyck, Morrissey, Scheifele shining stars of ‘23-24 Jets roster (Winnipeg Free Press)
Blues looking for more consistency from Jordan Kyrou after strong finish to season (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Is Adam Boqvist heading in the 'right direction' with Blue Jackets? (Columbus Dispatch)
Jordan Binnington headlines trio of Blues who will play for Canada at World Championship (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Penguins forward Michael Bunting named to Canada's roster for IIHF World Championship (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Canadiens' Kaiden Guhle named to Team Canada for world championship (Montreal Gazette)
Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig will suit up for Team Canada at world championship (Ottawa Sun)
Wings prospects getting taste of playoffs with Griffins (Detroit News)
Flyers prospects Egor Zavragin and Matvei Michkov will unite in the Kontinental Hockey League (Philadelphia Inquirer)