Sheng’s Daily: A Most Unusual Postseason

Yesterday at San Jose Hockey Now, we confirmed that ex-San Jose Sharks draft pick Karlis Cukste had signed a contract with the San Jose Barracuda.

At Peng from the Point, we also contemplated the Logan Couture situation.

Around the NHL…

Complacency, lack of killer instinct killing Avs once again. (Colorado Hockey Now)

This Islanders squad is reminding Christian Arnold of the surprising ’93 New York team that made the Wales Conference Final. (NYI Hockey Now)

Bruce Cassidy expects his stars to step up in Game Five. (Boston Hockey Now)

The Penguins players voted Evgeni Malkin as this year’s MVP. (Pittsburgh Hockey Now)

What pieces will the new Florida Panthers GM have to work with? (Florida Hockey Now)

What do NHL scouts think of the most unusual playoffs ever? (Sportsnet)

Cancer survivor Oskar Lindblom participates in Game Four warm-ups, is close to returning. (Philadelphia Inquirer)

El Paso wins Hockeyville USA. (NHL)