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Islanders News: Quiet Bosses; Martin Jones' journey; Finn Fan Fun

Lets Donskoi again.

I told you. We're not related, man.
I told you. We're not related, man.
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Game 4 of the Stanley Cup final is tonight at  8. The Sharks (and probably most of us) are looking to get the series tied at 2.

Islanders links

  • The Top 25 Under 25 continues with yet another goalie and a nice college boy. [Stephon Williams | Devon Toews]
  • Stan Fischler talks NHL topics and his read on the Islanders' incoming owners. Spoilers: Nobody's talking. [Daily Freeman]

Life Outside the Island

  • Remember when Martin Jones was traded twice in a week, from Los Angeles to Boston and then San Jose and the Cup final? What a year for him. [Puck Daddy]
  • The ice was bad during Game 3 and the Penguins Ian Cole had complaints. Definitely a curious move to hold a Pittsburgh-San Jose Cup final game at Barclays Center...oh wait. [Puck Daddy]
  • Draft Combine stuff: 11 things NHL.com learned about sweaty prospects | Buffalo put on a good show. | possible Winnipeg Jets second overall pick Patrik Laine is hurt, but Arctic Ice Hockey isn't sweating it.
  • A long and worthwhile read about the Hurricanes, Peter Karmanos' legal battle with his sons and the state of the franchise. [News & Observer]
  • If the salary cap drops next season, a lot of teams are gonna be in mucho trouble. [THW]
  • Brookies goes off on... a ton of stuff I'm not really sure what's going on here tbqh.
  • Brace yourself: Dale Hunter might in the mix for the Ducks coaching job. [Sportsnet]

In this playoffs, we've heard Spanish announcers and Punjabi announcers make memorable calls. Think Finnish broadcasters enjoyed seeing country Joonas Donskoi score the game-winning goal in OT in Game 3? You have no idea. [Sporting News]