Some News for 5/21

Ryan at the Goose has a good overview of the NHL Draft that is coming in a month.

Amy at Shots off the Crossbar had a link up to an article written about why women should not be hardcore fans of sports. Good reading if you ask me.

The Blueland Blog has a good post on the pros and cons of keeping your coaching search secret.

Notes from Bruins Blog on the extension of Aaron Ward from Ward himself and GM Peter Chiarelli

Fanhouse found an article from the Sporting News based on an interview with the Carolina Hurricanes current dentist. Definitely not for the lighthearted.

The Blackhawks have signed deals with three restricted free agents, Adam Burish, Dustin Byfuglien, and James Wisniewski. Story from the Daily Herald

Adrien Dater at All Things Avs is feeling good about the ratings news and publicity that the NHL has gotten in the last few months. Knowing Dater, he's going to say something about it too.

Mike Modano is looking to come back for at least one more season with the Stars with a little help from co-GM Brett Hull. Overview from Fanhouse.

Bettman was on a Detroit radio station today saying that the NHL's scheduling conflicts between the Finals in Detroit and Pistons/Celtics series is less the NHL's fault as compared to the NBA. Honestly, you screwed up, just admit it. Just like you screwed up when you made us wait a week for the Finals to start. Story from Red Wings Impact

The Panthers seem to be interested in Penguins assistant Andre Savard. Story from the Palm Beach Post

The rest of the league should come tommorrow along with a Finals preview.