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<blockquote class=”twitter-tweet” lang=”en”><p>The Griffins are knocked out of the playoffs by the Texas Stars, who take the series in six games. Final score of 7-1. <a href=”https://twitter.com/search?q=%23TEXvsGR&src=hash”>#TEXvsGR</a></p>— Griffins Game Day (@GriffinsGameDay) <a href=”https://twitter.com/GriffinsGameDay/statuses/468217221982875648″>May 19, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Mike Babcock says he’s happy in Detroit | ProHockeyTalk
Babcock said “I’m real comfortable, and I mean that, and I’ve said it. I’m on record. I’m comfortable in my situation”. When Babcock leaves Detroit I want it to be because he is retiring, or to coach UofM, either way is fine for me.
Red Wings’ Justin Abdelkader suspended for one game at World Championship for knee-on-knee hit | MLive.com
Abdelkader missed yesterday’s game for the U.S. against Finland after being suspended for a hit on Kazakhstan’s Konstantin Pushkaryov.
NHL News
Duncan Keith’s go-ahead goal helps Blackhawks beat Kings 3-1 in Game 1 | Puck Daddy – Yahoo Sports
I really do not want the Blackhawks to win another Stanley Cup. Just because that would prove that Sports Illustrated was right.
Ovechkin hospitalized after suffering leg injury at world hockey championship – The Hockey News
Ovechkin’s injury appeared to be devastating. No word yet on exactly what his injury is.
Ellis nets OT winner as Canada edges Sweden – Sportsnet.ca
As they say, you can’t win them all.
Canadiens, TV host Jimmy Fallon make bet on conference finals – CBSSports.com
If the Canadiens beat the Rangers, Fallon will have to wear a Canadiens jersey during one of his monologues. If the Rangers win, the Canadiens will change their twitter avatar to a picture of Jimmy.
Players, fans pay tribute to Teemu Selanne after final NHL game – SBNation.com
Selanne is by no means a Lidström, Yzerman, or Zetterberg, but he is a great player.
NCAA players and the 2014 NHL Draft | The Hockey Writers
There are five University of Michigan players in the draft, and three from State.
Columnist: Penguins failure is all Crosby’s fault | ProHockeyTalk
I am not a Crosby-apologist by any means, but to pin all of the Penguin’s failures on his shoulders is not right.
Health of Canadiens goalie Price still uncertain | USA Today
The Canadiens were not too happy with Chris Kreider’s hit.
Pittsburgh Penguins fire Ray Shero; coach Dan Bylsma spared, for now – SBNation.com
Whoever the new GM is will want to install his own coach, so I do not expect Bylsma to remain a Penguin for too long.
R.J. Umberger, Blue Jackets agree he’s done in Columbus | Puck Daddy – Yahoo Sports
Umberger, who has been with Columbus since 2008-09, has requested a trade from the Blue Jackets.
Let’s Go Red Wings!
