What a morning. Did everyone see how wonderful the weather was? Everything warm, sunny, the cargo shorts were worn for the second day in a row, blasting some Taylor Swift while doing yard work, then capping it off with a nice BBQ'd hot dog slathered in ketchup.

Here are some links while I return to pretending it's summer already.

Shanahan's Media Address: Notable Passages | Maple Leafs Hotstove

McKenzie: Paul MacLean a Possible Head Coach Candidate | The LeafsNation

Monday Mailbag: Before the Massacre | The LeafsNation

Joffrey Lupul Quits Twitter, Causes Panic | The LeafsNation

The Shannon Szabados story: why her rise to men’s pro hockey stardom shouldn’t surprise us | The Hockey News

It’s not sexy, but the Leafs’ ‘Shanaplan’ makes sense after disastrous season - The Globe and Mail

Maple Leafs president Shanahan says more changes are coming - The Globe and Mail

Brendan Shanahan well aware of past managerial downfalls | Maple Leafs Hotstove

Kyle Dubas, Maple Leafs implementing a new vision for player development | KyleTheReporter

Vintage Leaf Memories - Michael Langlois: An empty feeling as the Leafs change the deck chairs yet again….

Bruins' Chara: PCL in left knee permanently torn | theScore

Playoff Odds: The Field Is Wide Open - The Faceoff Circle

JetStream Podcast: Episode 71 - Arctic Ice Hockey

How To Pick A Winner - The Faceoff Circle

Players committed to CHL should report where they're drafted
I haven't read yet but the Headline has already made me read it assuming the author is a wanker

Kevin Hayes: From Rangers rookie to essential weapon - Blue Seat Blogs

Should Alain Vigneault Win the Jack Adams Award? - Blueshirt Banter

When it comes to Sean Couturier's usage, Craig Berube is totally clueless - Broad Street Hockey

10 key questions facing the Philadelphia Flyers this offseason - Broad Street Hockey

Vincent Lecavalier wants Craig Berube fired - Broad Street Hockey

Jamie Benn Needs Hip Surgery and Other News From Dallas Stars Locker Clean Out - Defending Big D

The Noon Number: Game One, Won and Done? - Japers' Rink

Down Goes Brown: Weekend wrap: It's over

From the editor's desk: the Coyotes post-Deadline - Five For Howling

Is 4v4 overtime hockey a crap shoot we can or should ignore? - HockeyAnalysis.com

Max Pacioretty injury update: Canadiens forward practicing in regular jersey - Eyes On The Prize

Capitals vs. Islanders Playoff Intangibles: Postseason Experience - Japers' Rink

A Guide To Enjoying The Playoffs, Or How I Learned To Stop Rioting And Love The Game - Nucks Misconduct

Five Keys - How the Flames can survive the Canucks - Matchsticks and Gasoline

Which team was the biggest surprise to make the playoffs? - On the Forecheck

NHL, NBC have awesome Willy Wonka gimmick for Stanley Cup Playoffs | Puck Daddy - Yahoo Sports

The best kind of Stanley Cup is one made of bacon (Photo) | Puck Daddy - Yahoo Sports

Blackhawks' doctor clears Patrick Kane to return - Second City Hockey

A Captain Is Coming - The Cannon

Oilers Extend Yakupov For Two Years - The Copper & Blue

Diversity among NHL head coaches declines after Buffalo Sabres fire Ted Nolan | TheColorOfHockey

Way-back Playback: Whalers bid farewell to Hartford | theScore

Playoff Preview Podcast: WIIM Radio Edition - Winging It In Motown

Hunter Named Coach For Canadain U18 Worlds - IIHF
Mens World U18 being held in Switzerland this year

IceDogs snare their Fox | St. Catharines Standard
The Niagara IceDogs used their last draft pick to draft a local player who suffered a stroke last summer.

Keep your eyes on the main page, our group playoff predictions and trophy choices are coming out this morning.

And finally here's the Shanahan Press Conference if you missed it

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