The New York Times – Sports:
The agreement provides only a modest sum to most players but could speed up the overhaul of how minor leaguers are compensated in the future.
Author: David Waldstein
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Russia Detains Olympic Goalie, Who Had Signed With the Philadelphia Flyers
The New York Times – Sports:
Ivan Fedotov, who played for Russia’s Olympic hockey team, was accused of planning to evade military service, according to Russian news reports.
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In the Stanley Cup, Nazem Kadri Wanted to Be ‘in the Thick of It’
The New York Times – Sports:
Colorado’s Nazem Kadri returned from an injury to win the Stanley Cup and a measure of redemption after having been criticized as being a liability in the playoffs.
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Colorado Avalanche Unseat Tampa Bay to Win the Stanley Cup
The New York Times – Sports:
The Avalanche took the lead in the second period to win their first title since 2001 and end the Lightning’s bid for a third consecutive title. They did it convincingly, never facing elimination.
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Joe Musgrove Finds Success by Visualizing Failure
The New York Times – Sports:
In building himself up, and challenging his own limits, Joe Musgrove of the San Diego Padres has found it valuable to imagine what might go wrong. It could get him a Cy Young Award.
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In N.H.L. Finals, Avalanche Go From Chaser to Front-Runner
The New York Times – Sports:
In taking a 2-0 series lead against the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup finals, Colorado’s complete ascension to the top of the league is within reach.
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Is Avalanche Defenseman Cale Makar the Stephen Curry of Hockey?
The New York Times – Sports:
“You think you’ve got him, but you don’t,” Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev said. “He just uses you as bait and as a screen. He’s very, very dangerous.”
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Three-Peat in Sight, Tampa Bay Lightning Face Tough Test
The New York Times – Sports:
The two-time N.H.L. defending champion Lightning faced elimination in the first round and fell behind, 2-0, in the Eastern Conference finals. Still, a deep Colorado team may be their biggest obstacle.
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Russian Goalies, Especially Shesterkin and Vasilevskiy, Are Stealing the Show
The New York Times – Sports:
Arguably the two best goalies in hockey right now are also among a talented crop of young Russian netminders throughout the N.H.L. and in particular, the Eastern Conference.