Sheng’s Daily: Button Says Jumbo Main “Culprit” in Toronto Loss

Yesterday at San Jose Hockey Now, PHPA executive director Larry Landon took direct aim at the AHL’s Pacific Division playoffs:

PHPA Executive Director on AHL’s Pacific Division Playoffs: “It’s a crock of s—.”

Should the San Jose Sharks select Kent Johnson? Brandon Holmes of FC Hockey argues for Johnson:

Brandon Holmes Talks Up Kent Johnson

In other San Jose Sharks news…

Nine players from our organization will be participating in the 2021 IIHF World Championship slated to begin tomorrow in Latvia.

Preview 👉 https://t.co/CUEM5nSptn

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) May 20, 2021

Around the NHL…

Best wishes to John Tavares, who suffered a horrific injury last night. (Sportsnet)

Craig Button says Joe Thornton was the main “culprit” in both of Toronto’s goals against in their Game One loss last night. (TSN) (EDIT: Previous link leads to right story but wrong video, here’s the right video.)

Will the San Jose Sharks have some competition here — will the Flames expose their 35+ former Norris Trophy-winning defenseman in the expansion draft too? (Sportsnet)

John Davidson returns to Columbus. (NHL)

Game 3: Ryan Lomberg the OT hero as Panthers strike Lightning

Vegas Golden Knights Turn Frustration Into Big Win

Pittsburgh Postgame: Gajtka, Marshall Take Shots at Wild, Wonderful Game 3

Takeaways: Islanders Show Fight, Come Up Just Short in Game 3 | NYHN+

The Morning Skate: Keith Yandle out, Chris Driedger in for Panthers v Lightning

On the Nazem Kadri hit…

BHN Daily: NESN’s Edwards With Epic Game 3 Call In Bruins 2 OT Win

Exit Interview: Can Nolan Patrick find his game after dealing with migraine issues?