DUCK TALES
- According to Bob Murray, it’s “time” for the Anaheim Ducks “to step up.” [Pro Hockey Talk]
- The Ducks are relying heavily on a defensive group that still isn’t old enough to rent a car, and they wouldn’t have it any other way. [ESPN]
- Pucks of a Feather identifies the Ducks’ three keys to victory over the Winnipeg Jets. [Pucks of a Feather]
- Bruce Boudreau’s job security might depend on the outcome of the Ducks/Jets series. [Sporting News]
- A retrospective of the AHL’s 15 year history in Norfolk. [PilotOnline.com]
AROUND THE NHL
- The Canucks will be sticking with four lines in their quarterfinal series against the Calgary Flames. [Associated Press via Yahoo! Sports]
- Calgary Flames rookie center Sam Bennett was one of the Calgary Flames’ best players in their 2-1 victory against the Vancouver Canucks in Game 1. [NHL.com]
- Chicago Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville is going back to veteran goaltender Corey Crawford for Game 2 against the Nashville Predators, and he says it was an easy decision. [CBC]
- Montreal Canadiens defenceman P.K. Subban told the media yesterday that the referees made the right call regarding his controversial slash to Ottawa Senators forward Mark Stone. [CBC]
- How does the NHL draft lottery work? [Die By The Blade]