Hotlinks: June 18th 2021 Edition

That’s a nice goal, especially considering Point was hitting the deck as he scored it.

Good morning, I hope you are well. Let’s get at it.

OILERS

• Dave Tippett Finishes 13th In Jack Adams Voting (SB Nation / Copper and Blue): Just three third place votes for the Oilers bench boss. Oh well, at least we’ll get to see more Evan Bouchard next year. Maybe.
• The Next Few Weeks Will Define Ken Holland’s Tenure As Oilers GM: (Edmonton Journal): The affable Bruce McCurdy knows that Ken Holland has got a lot on his plate in the coming weeks.
• Who do NHL Players Want On Their Team When The Game is On The Line? (Oilers Nation): The answer will surprise you. It will not surprise you.
• What comes next for Jesse Puljujarvi? (The Athletic): Jonathan Willis looks to the crystal ball into the dynamic forward’s future.

PLAYOFFS

• Islanders lose 3-2 to Trotz-ian Tampa (SB Nation / Lighthouse Hockey): Brayden Point scores a killer goal for Tampa as the Lightning jump to a 2-1 series lead.
• Canadiens vs. Golden Knights Game 3 Preview: (SB Nation / Eyes On The Prize) The Habs are on home ice after leaving Las Vegas with a split.

ETC

• Official: Gerard Gallant Named New Head Coach (SB Nation / Blueshirt Banter): A 3 year deal for the new bench boss in Manhattan

Only 35 more days until the draft!