Sad news today. Former Sportsnet broadcaster and NHL goalie, Greg Millen has died at age 67.

Former NHL goalie, Sportsnet broadcaster Greg Millen passes away at 67
Sportsnet.caSportsnet Staff
SCEPTRES PLACE KIRK ON LTIR, SIGN SAUVÉ
TORONTO (April 7, 2025) - The Toronto Sceptres announced today that rookie goaltender Raygan Kirk has been placed on long-term injury reserve retroactive to Mar. 30 when she sustained a lower-body injury during the third period against the Minnesota Fr…
Professional Women's Hockey League
The Toronto Sceptres announced today that rookie goaltender Raygan Kirk has been placed on long-term injury reserve retroactive to Mar. 30 when she sustained a lower-body injury during the third period against the Minnesota Frost. The team has signed goaltender Kassidy SauvĂ© to a PWHL Standard Player Agreement. 

Sauvé has been playing in Sweden, so she's not coming in cold.

Everyone who has made this into a thing is bad and should feel bad:

Panthers sandbagging to play Maple Leafs in playoffs? Not really, but …
Heading into Tuesday’s “four-point” divisional tilt against the surging and stingy Maple Leafs, the Panthers have lost some teeth. This has made some wonder if the defending champions are sandbagging?
Sportsnet.caLuke Fox

All the NHL games yesterday were in the west and mostly on late, so I'm ignoring them entirely. Onto other random news:

Montreal hockey program builds skills, confidence for neurodivergent individuals
Many children dream of playing hockey, but for some, that dream can be difficult to achieve. Avalanche Kidz is working to make that dream a reality by providing programs that help children of all abilities build their skating and hockey skills in a positive, encouraging setting. With specialized programs for children with special needs, they […]
CityNews MontrealAdriana Gentile
Expand the Realm: Golden Knights Return to Arizona to Grow the Game | Vegas Golden Knights
The Golden Knights and LosVGK continue their efforts to Expand the Realm in Arizona
Vegas Golden Knights logoLexi Flom
Self-determination leads McMann to breakout season
The journey to a breakout season with the Toronto Maple Leafs was an unconventional one for Bobby McMann.
NHLPA.comChris Lomon

The Frozen Four starts this week:

2025 Frozen Four: Bracket, schedule, scores for the NCAA men’s hockey tournament
Here’s your guide to the 2025 NCAA DI men’s hockey championship. From the selection show to the schedule of games and everything in-between through Frozen Four.
NCAA.comNCAA staff

And of course, Women's Worlds is almost here. Look for a preview later in the week.

Look for the Panthers preview later today.

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