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As the playoffs begin, the date for the real fun (the draft lottery) has been announced. Better be glued to that TV/Twitter feed on April 29. [PHT]
The Devils broke up for the offseason on Tuesday. Here are a few of the headlines coming out of the team’s final day together:
- Cory Schneider wasn’t happy with his play this season [Fire and Ice]
- Taylor Hall on his first season with New Jersey [Fire and Ice]
- Hall on his health this season: [NJ.com]
- Sounds like John Hynes will be back next season. Will his assistant coaches? [The Record]
- Kerfoot update:
Ray Shero says nothing imminent with Alexander Kerfoot. More discussions planned with him over next couple of weeks.
— Andrew Gross (@AGrossRecord) April 11, 2017
Shero says he laid out an optimistic picture to Kerfoot of where organization was going. Hopes Kerfoot wants to be a part of it. https://t.co/sbcTWJqyV2
— Andrew Gross (@AGrossRecord) April 11, 2017
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Repeat champions? The annual Ovechkin Cup quest? Oilers back? As the NHL’s postseason begins, here are a few storylines to watch: [NHL.com]
The Kings have fired head coach Darryl Sutter and general manager Dean Lombardi. [PHT]
Canucks:
VAN has fired Willie Desjardins as head coach.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) April 10, 2017
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