The Islanders will have two prospects participating in the Memorial Cup after Luca Romano’s Kitchener [expletives] swept the OHL final.
Romano will join Tomas Poletin, whose ticket was already secured since Kelowna is the host of this year’s four-team tournament. The fun kicks off Friday.
Other Islanders items:
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Matthew Schaefer thanked the fans for his incredible Calder-winning season and Long Island love story. [NHL]
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And he celebrated by visiting kids at Cohen’s Medical Center, because he’s Matthew Schaefer. [Isles]
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Gross: Schaefer loves the Island, and the feeling is mutual. [Newsday]
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Islanders Anxiety: On the Calder, surgery for Ryan Pulock, Josh Bailey HOF, and overdue Selke consideration for Brock Nelson. [LHH]
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Simon Holmstrom and Emil Heineman discuss their growing bond…for the Islanders and for Team Sweden. [Isles]
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Here’s a running list of how those two are doing at the Worlds, as well as Danny “The Next” Nelson. [Isles]
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Nelson isn’t signed yet, as he’s returning to Notre Dame for one more year and the chance to play with two brothers. The Isles invited the elder, Henry, to development camp. [THN]
Elsewhere
Monday night playoff action: Game 7 for a pair of upstarts, Canadiens vs. Sabres. Buffalo dominated Montreal while coming back (and switching goalies again) in Game 6. Now the pressure’s on…whomever.
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The Canadiens hope they don’t lay an egg again. [NHL]
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The Sabres claim to be unphased by the goalie carousel. [Sportsnet]
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The Avalanche are healthy and rested as they prepare to meet the Knights Who Say We Don’t Talk To The Press. [NHL]
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The Oilers have permission to speak with former Leafs coach Craig Berube. [Sportsnet]
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The Leafs have also parted with long time cap guru Brandon Pridham. [Sportsnet]
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The NHL got tired of John Tortorella and Vegas skirting media commitments, fined him $100,000 and made them forfeit a second-round pick. [Yahoo]
