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Cumiskey in for Hawks; Chicago adjustments; end of 'Babcock watch' (Puck Headlines)

Josh Cooper

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• Kyle Cuminskey … the answer for the Blackhawks on D. Or more of the question. Either way, he’s in Tuesday against Anaheim in Game 2. [CSN Chicago]

• There are several adjustments the Chicago Blackhawks need to make in order to beat the Anaheim Ducks in Game 2. But what are they? [Second City Hockey]

• Mike Babcock watch is coming to an end. Summing up what it all means, and 30 other thoughts, via the one and only Elliotte Friedman. [Sportsnet]

• NHL linesman Brad Kovalchik left Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Final with a knee injury. He is out indefinitely. [NHL.com]

• Along with some other topics: “We are also continuing to learn that the Simon Despres trade was the best Bob Murray has made since acquiring Ryan Kesler. That may not be the world's highest standard, but it's also not the world's lowest. Point is, Despres played yet another strong game on Sunday.” It was highway robbery of Pittsburgh. [Anaheim Calling]

• This Kyle Palmieri fellow has proved to be quite the unsung hero for the Anaheim Ducks against Chicago, and the rest of the playoffs for that matter. [Orange County Register]

• At one point, Corey Perry was almost an Edmonton Oiler. A chat with Perry on that and other topics. [ESPN]

• So many mistakes in that Lightning Game 2 win over the Rangers. As Tampa coach Jon Cooper said, “That game had everything.” [Toronto Star]

• Dan Girardi v. Anton Stralman? The Rangers may have been better off keeping the latter. Now Tampa is reaping the rewards. [TSN]

• If Mike Babcock returns to Detroit, does he need to change his ways to a degree? [Kuklas Korner]

• Is new Flyers coach Dave Hakstol, Mike Babcock-like? [Philly.com]

• A fascinating story on Gordie Howe, stem cells and Ukranian scientists. [USA Today]

• There are many Washington Capitals pending UFAs who may not fit into the team’s upcoming salary cap plans. People like Eric Fehr, Mike Green, Jay Beagle and (gasp) Joel Ward. [Washington Post]

• A look into the Bruins GM search. Also, Harry Sinden’s role has sort of expanded. Yes, the 82-year-old Harry Sinden. [Boston Herald]

• A detailed breakdown on prospects and the risk/reward on where guys get picked. [NHL Numbers]

• The National Women’s Hockey League is holding tryouts for the Boston Pride. [Pink Puck]

• Offseason fantasy outlook for Winnipeg and Vancouver. [Dobber Hockey]

• With Ray Shero as the Devils’ general manager, there’s actually a lot to look forward to. [Along the Boards]

• The United States will be grouped with Russia for the 2018 Olympic hockey tournament. We still don’t know if NHL players will compete. [Pro Hockey Talk]

• Ted Nolan’s coaching career could continue with the Western Hockey League's Vancouver Giants. [The Province]

• A q&a with Manchester Monarchs forward Jordan Weal. [Mayor’s Manor]

• How much did Oilers forward Nail Yakupov salvage his season with how he played his final two months? [Edmonton Journal]

• The governor of Washington signed a bill denoting Western Hockey League players as amateurs. [WHL]

• Finally, Ref talk!

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