Three signs the Lightning might be poised to strike. "Without (Bishop), I don't think we'd be able to have that confidence in ourselves and play the game we played," wing Nikita Kucherov said. [Tampa Bay Times]
Ask Burnsie: With talent, experience Bolts have hope. Bryan Burns' mailbag. "Although Vasilevskiy wasn't as sharp late during Bishop's absence, I think the experience was still good for him and the organization." [TBL]
Can The Leafs Upgrade At 4C This Summer? "He does the things the nerds like; he does the things Babcock likes. Simply, unless you’re convinced the Leafs need to develop Gauthier in the NHL in the hopes of having a homegrown 4C in a couple years, Boyle is probably the better alternative.