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Devils Links
Game No. 82 ended as an overtime win for the Devils. Travis Zajac scored the game-winner as the Devils won 4-3 against the Panthers, and this thing is over. [All About The Jersey] [NorthJersey.com] [NJ.com]
The Devils finish the season in 29th place, a single point ahead of the Kings. *sigh*
Here are your NHL Draft Lottery odds pic.twitter.com/IZQWfctVTa
— Mike Morreale (@mikemorrealeNHL) April 7, 2019
The season is over, and it was bad. What do the players and John Hynes take away from this abomination of a season? [The Athletic ($)]
Hockey Links
The NHL has released the schedule for the first round of the playoffs. The fun begins on Wednesday. [NHL]
Coaching news:
#FlaPanthers Relieve Head Coach Bob Boughner of Duties
— Florida Panthers (@FlaPanthers) April 7, 2019
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Buffalo Sabres General Manager Jason Botterill has announced that Head Coach Phil Housley has been relieved of his duties.
— Sabres PR (@SabresPR) April 7, 2019
The LA Kings have informed Willie Desjardins he will not be brought back. Kings will have a new head coach shortly.
— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) April 7, 2019
The Panthers are reportedly on the verge of hiring Joel Quenneville as their new coach. [ESPN]
Just heard that Joel Quenneville is a done deal in Florida, announcement coming tomorrow. Also a chance that Garth Snow makes his way down there in some capacity. Fluid situation. #Isles #FlaPanthers
— Brett Cyrgalis (@BrettCyrgalis) April 7, 2019
The update for Connor McDavid appears to be positive after he took a scary-looking crash into a net on Saturday. [TSN]
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