Here are all the links from around the hockey world, and what I’m reading while wishing all the moms out there a Happy Mother’s Day. My mom and my wife are the MVPs of their respective families, and they should always be reminded of it on a regular basis.
*Tampa Bay once again had a lousy Game 1 of their playoff series, and the question now is whether or not they can bounce back this time around like they did in the second round against the Bruins.
*Every day is Mother’s Day to Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price.
*Actions are speaking louder than words when it comes to Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien, who continues to be a big physical presence in these playoffs.
Boston Bruins
*Interesting piece on the Vegas franchise helping to raise the profile of hockey betting across the board.
*There is evidence to suggest that the Pittsburgh Penguins peaked a little too early, though I’d say the evidence is they simply wore out after two consecutive Stanley Cup runs.
*For something completely different: I always wondered if Patrick Mahomes was the son of former MLB pitcher Pat Mahomes, and now I need to wonder no longer.