From The Branches

It's a long weekend for our Canadian readers, maybe for others too, I don't know, I'm North American I don't think about things not in the greatest quadrant on this planet.

Happy Friday, folks! Lot's of links ahead. Conference Finals start tomorrow. I'm done with my first week of summer classes. It's Friday (Friday, gettin' down on Friday). Ain't life grand? If you have any thoughts on the match-ups (or about literally

Ovechkin's on a plane to the IIHF, and Tampa's on a plane to NYC.

All aboard the Game 7 hype train! Next stop, Madison Square Garden!

It's probably a good thing that pucks can't be tampered with easily.

The Flames are knocked out by Corey Perry in OT

Good morning everyone. Tampa Bay decided to do their best Leafs impression yesterday, so Montreal stays alive to play another day. Future Leafs Captain Steven Stamkos showed true Heart and Grit last night, getting tangled up with childhood friend and known Hab PK Subban. Toronto media is going to love

So many coaches on the market, but only one gets to coach the Leafs.

The Blackhawks completed the series sweep, but the Bolts failed spectacularly at the same task.

Ooph. That hurt last night. What an ending to the Habs/Bolts game.

Some links for your guacamole and margarita detox

In honor of this Mexican holiday, today's FTB celebrates Hispanic players in the league!

It was an eventful night in the NHL and AHL playoffs.

About the Marlies but also applicable to the Rangers/Capitals series

Someone was feeling sorry for Kucherov last night, but more importantly, Komarov, Panik, Gardiner and Lindstrom are playing for their respective teams in the IIHF World Championships!

The day of today? Friday.The article you're reading? The FTB

The 2nd round commences. Time for more hockey.

Come reflect on the first round with us

No matchups tonight, but come discuss two close and interesting games, and much more

We should probably stop betting on the Blues.

I don't want to talk about NHL playoffs, but the Marlies beat the Griffins!

Canucks and Predators dodge elimination; while the Islanders move one step away

Be happy with what you're getting, there's a guy who's been awake since the Second World War.

Some tantalizing links this way.

I would like to part ways with watching bad hockey