Monday’s Dump & Chase: Lengthening days

Admirals taking team-first approach

The American Hockey LeaguePatrick Williams

The Milwaukee Admirals trail the Coachella Valley Firebirds 0-2 in their series, and the mood’s probably a bit worse since this article was written (after Game 1), but it’s still great to see the opportunity the Preds’ future mainstays are getting.

2023 Stanley Cup Final schedule

Here is the schedule for the 2023 Stanley Cup Final. The Florida Panthers will face the Vegas Golden Knights or Dallas Stars.

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The Stanley Cup Final will begin June 3.

Wiebe’s World: Battle-hardened Panthers taking advantage of extra rest time

As the Vegas Golden Knights and Dallas Stars continue their series, the Florida Panthers are making the most of the opportunity to recharge as they await their opponent for the Stanley Cup Final.

Sportsnet| May 28, 2023, 1:14 PM

I’m sure the Panthers are grateful for the rest.

Stars looking forward to Benn’s return in Game 6 of Western Final

With Benn on the sideline, the Stars won Game 4, 3-2, in overtime. They followed that up with a 4-2 win in Vegas in Game 5 to cut the series lead to 3-2. Game 6 is in Dallas (8:00 PM ET; ESPN, ESPN+, CBC, SN, TVAS.)

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Jamie Benn’s two-game suspension for cross-checking Mark Stone won’t cause him to have missed the Stars’ last game of the season after all.

Latvia stuns U.S. in overtime to take first medal ever at hockey worlds

ConnectedAssociated Press

After getting out to a white-hot start at the men’s World Championships, Team USA imploded, losing in overtime in the semifinal and then in the bronze-medal game. Former Pred Rocco Grimaldi helped them get it to overtime at all.

Canada rallies for record 28th hockey world title

Canada rallied for a 5-2 victory over Germany in the final of the ice hockey world championship for its record 28th world title and second in three years.

ESPND’Arcy Maine

Canada, meanwhile, took home the gold, in the most boring outcome possible. I would’ve loved to see Germany pull it off somehow, but all of Canada would probably have caught fire.

Coaching Carousel: Flames cast wide net, Laviolette could join Rangers

Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman joined Ron MacLean during the second intermission of the Golden Knights-Stars game to provide some insight into the NHL’s coaching carousel.

Sportsnet| May 27, 2023, 11:43 PM

As a Rangers disliker, if they want to bring Laviolette on board, I think I’m okay with that.

The Riveters are ready to be contenders

Ivo Mocek speaks to The Ice Garden about the team’s signings and offseason strategy.

The Ice GardenMike Murphy

The Metropolitan Riveters are ready to make an impact this season.