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Time to plan ahead, after a little reflection...
- In conclusion... some thoughts on the series, and the season. There is much good, here. [ProvidenceJournal]
- And now it can be told, Zdeno Chara suffered a broken finger, likely from a Michael Bournival or Max Pacioretty slash. [ESPN]
- Chris Kelly is suffering a herniated disc. [XNSports]
- "The Bruins were really good this season. Just not when it mattered." [TheBostonGlobe]
- Playing catch-up hockey cost the Bruins dearly, then frustration spilled over in the handshake line. [TheBostonGlobe]
- Still, the Bruins and Canadiens are rivals, and should be expected to act like it. [WEEI]
- Take 10... questions for the Bruins to ponder over the next few months. [ESPN]
- For everyone who is heatedly advocating major roster changes, Jeff Marek says "NO!." [Boston.CBSLocal]
- Only the fourth line appears to need attention. Some of the late game shenanigans was competitors being competitive. [TheGlobeAndMail]
- And counterpoint. The Bruins need to tweak their roster. Here's a quick look at the dollars and sense. [TheBostonGlobe]
- Lastly, a third, short roster to-do list. [BostonHerald]
- Breakup day is today, exit interviews are on tap, along with "wound licking." [BostonHerald]
- The Bruins are "still in shock," and some personnel issues, including Shawn Thornton's future, may be addressed in the exit interviews. [WEEI]
- Was this the "do or die" year for the Bruins? [PuckDaddy]
- Revisit the Bruins' Game 7 dramas from the past few seasons, with video. [MassLive]
- The Providence Bruins remain alive and kicking in their Eastern Conference Semi-Final series, despite a double overtime loss to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Taking tonight's and Saturday's games are a MUST for the Baby Bs to advance. GO, BRUINS! [SportsPageMagazine]
Elsewhere around the rink:
- Now we all have time for a long read, on the Bruins and an historic "Too Many Men" penalty. [SportsIllustrated]
- It is STILL all about the Bruins! Will there be a knee-jerk response and movement toward teams built around smaller, craftier players? [TheHockeyNews]
- Potpourri from the close of the Bruins/Canadiens series, and fallout from the handshake line. [Grantland]
- The Penguins are looking to make changes. [TheScore]
- Here's a brief look at what to expect from the Eastern Conference Finals. [TheHockeyNews]
- For fun, IIHF Power Rankings. Read down to Slovakia... [IIHFWorlds2014]
- And there's one last thing left to do... raise the Canadian flag at Boston City Hall. [CBCNews]