Islanders & Playoff News: More Schaefer praise

Story byWe could watch him all summer, too. | NHLI via Getty ImagesWith two series Thursday night and one of them concluding, there is sadly no playoff hockey Friday nor Sunday either. It really is that time of year.Islanders NewsMatthew Schaefer: “I’m just happy I’m able to be a part of it to help these kids.” [NHL]Some teammates raving about the Calder winner. [Isles]Here’s a brief Q&A with him before he knew he won the Calder. [Isles on Twitter]About draft prospect Ryan Lin, a defenseman some of you have targeted at 13th overall. [THN]R.I.P. Paul Boutilier, an Isles (among other teams) defenseman in the ‘80s. [Post]ElsewhereMitch Marner scored a pretty incredible breakaway goal as Vegas clinched their series over the Ducks. [NHL]The Canadiens are also one win away from the conference final after winning Game 5 in Buffalo. [NHL]The Sabres switched their goalies yet again. [Sportsnet]Awaiting them are the Hurricanes, whose GM Eric Tulsky is enjoying their 8-0 ride. [NHL]Officially now (after word leaked they asked Vegas for permission to speak to Bruce Cassidy), the Oilers have fired Kris Knoblauch, who never could recover from the yips that kept him from accurately throwing to first base. [NHL]The Sedins are back to run the Canucks, with Ryan Johnson as GM. [Sportsnet | NHL]Seven potential candidates for the Leafs coaching job. [Sportsnet]