Stamkos recovery update; Penguins' scoring woes (Puck Headlines)

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• The St. Louis Blues' latest attempt to get Vladimir Tarasenko on the NHL17 cover over Joe Pavelski of the San Jose Sharks. [St. Louis Blues]

• Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos is on a type of blood thinning medication that could allow him to return to playing action soon. Stamkos underwent surgery for a blood clot in early April. [Sportsnet]

• A closer look into Stamkos’ treatment plan and the type of medication he is using. [Sports Talk Florida]

• This is the third straight season Lightning goaltender Ben Bishop has suffered an injury late in the year that's kept him out of postseason action. [Raw Charge]

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• It’s not just about Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin not scoring for the Pittsburgh Penguins. There are plenty of other players on the team who have struggled this postseason. [Pittsburgh Post-Gazette]

• Crosby and Malkin need to find the scoresheet for the Penguins to beat the Lightning in the Eastern Conference Final. [Pensburgh]

• How have the St. Louis Blues turned into an offensive juggernaut this playoff? [St. Louis Gametime]

• The stray black cat that ran onto the ice before Game 1 of the second-round series between the San Jose Sharks and Nashville Predators at SAP Center has found a home. [San Jose Mercury News]

• Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill has some tough decisions ahead of him, but he’s a man with a plan: “He likes things to be in order, he doesn't like surprises, and he makes sure his inbox doesn't fill up. That way, if there is an emergency, he's ready to react.” [Dallas Morning News]

• Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (Switzerland) and forward Filip Forsberg (Sweden) will not partake in the upcoming world championships because of injuries. Josi has a broken finger and nose. Forsberg has a bad back. [Predlines]

• Richard Rodier, a former NHLPA consultant, alleges the union’s executive director, Don Fehr, didn’t tell players about several cases where teams were potentially misreporting revenue – including one case that Rodier said could have resulted in a $400-million claim against the NHL. [TSN]

• Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Evgeny Medvedev was charged last week with driving under the influence, possession of a controlled substance and use or possession of drug paraphernalia. In addition to five misdemeanor-level DUI and drug offenses, Medvedev was cited for driving without a license, disregarding traffic lanes, and not using headlights. [Philly.com]

• Flyers defenseman Shyane Gostisbehere and forward Claude Giroux will both have surgery Tuesday to have their right hips repaired as well as bilateral lower abdominal tears repaired. Recovery time is expected to be 10-12 weeks. [Philadelphia Flyers]

• When will the NHL announce expansion to Las Vegas? It could happen soon. [SinBin]

• The Columbus Blue Jackets are using the St. Louis Blues model of success to build their team. Blue Jackets team president John Davidson held the same position with the Blues. That organization is currently in the Western Conference Final. [Columbus Dispatch]

• Replacing former goaltending coach Rollie Melanson is a tough task for the Vancouver Canucks. [Vancouver Sun]

• Scouting the top goaltenders for the 2016 NHL Draft. [Buzzing the Net]

• Top-10 fantasy players with low shooting percentages this past season. [Dobber Hockey]

• A fantastic read about combat veteran Rich Garrison and the healing power of hockey. [York Daily Record]

• The newest New York Riveters’ defender, Courtney Burke, is expected to make a big impact next season. Burke was a standout for the University of Wisconsin and was the first defender selected in the 2015 NWHL Draft. [Today’s Slapshot]

• On Keith Primeau’s son, Cayden a 16-year-old goaltender who is verbally committed to play for Northeastern. [Windsor Star]

• If the horse Nyquist makes it to the Belmont with a chance to win the Triple Crown, Detroit Red Wings forward Gustav Nyquist will meet him there. [For the Win]

• Former NHL defenseman Darius Kasparaitis is still not done with playing hockey as he’s chasing his last dream as a player: representing his native country Lithuania in international hockey. [IIHF]

• Finally, Great goal by Hershey Bears forward Carter Camper in Game 7 of the AHL Playoffs against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

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