Frosted Mini Bits: Still stinging; Memorial Cup begins; Duck Soup

Islanders readings

• Mark talks about the lingering disappointment of the end to the Islanders season.
• Michael Dal Colle tries to put another Memorial Cup in the Generals trophy case. [Yahoo.ca]

Half Day Holiday

• The Ducks held off a third period Blackhawks assault to win Game 3 of the Western Conference final 2-1. [Anaheim Calling]
• Before the game, Mike Milbury called for the "permanent" injury of Corey Perry, which didn't sit well with lots of people in Anaheim. Shoot them both into the sun. [OC Register]
• How the Ducks went from Disney-fied to dignified in a few uniform changes. If you don't like their uniforms, know that the other options were much worse. [Sporting News]
• Bringing in Peter Chiarelli and Todd McLellan will cost the Oilers draft picks for realz. [Edmonton Journal]
• Dion Phaneuf is ready for his new coach. [Sportsnet]
• Meanwhile the Sabres may have moved on to Dan Bylsma, whom they received permission to talk to from the Penguins, who are still sending him checks. [Die By The Blade]