Go to the 16 minute mark to start the game...
Check out the Podcast from earlier.
The Price loss hardly means the Habs are done. If anything they have a rallying cry.. This series is still about beating Lundqvist. Ray Emery beat the Rangers in a game in the post-season....almost did it twice. The Rangers offense isn't the Bruins. It is getting better through the playoffs, but it isn't the Bruins.
Good morning kids. I will late be getting into game 2 tonight in Montreal, but let's start the week off with some rumors...
Jason Spezza to Nashville (e3)
Talked to a VERY strong source of mine this weekend and was told the Predators are seriously interested in making a play for Jason Spezza at the upcoming draft in Philadelphia. The source, who has been very right regarding past Pred rumors, said that while there will be more than one team bidding to acquire Spezza the Preds believe they have "the pieces the Sens are looking for and Nashville is willing to use those chips." The Senators wanted several pieces including a top pairing D-man.
This also points towards the growing belief that the Preds and Laviolette will be gearing up on scoring and looking to create a more entertaining brand of hockey. I will have more on this for certain, and I am quite sure several teams will throw their hat into this ring before all is said and done.
Matt Moulson returning to Buffalo (e4)
After talking to several sources over the last few days I keep hearing that Matt Moulson, who was acquired mid-season from the Islanders by the Sabres, really enjoyed his time in Buffalo and made it known he would like to return there...even after being told he would be dealt at the deadline by the Sabres...as he was. The Sabres are going to have a very busy draft and UFA season for sure, but I wouldn't at all be surprised to if they come out of all of it with both Callahan and Moulson....to start.
Canucks/Bylsma Scenario..
There are rumors swirling that the Penguins retained Bylsma to essentially get compensation for him and have made it known to teams interested in the 'Pens Coach in Limbo' that they can speak to him but be prepared to pony up some draft picks...Well this morning I am hearing at least one team has made moves towards this...the Canucks...Of course at this point the Canucks are still in the GM hunt, but ownership in Vancouver is very interested in Bylsma....and many could point out the NHL rules say you can't "directly" have compensation for coaches...but that has been used in murky spots before and the rules are in the processed of being changed to allow teams to do this...
This could be a pretty interesting/trend-setting move by the Penguins if they do get compensation...