Hockey headlines for May 23, 2019

Thursday, May 23, 2019

Sharks’ Thornton says he hasn’t thought about retirement (San Jose Mercury News)
Bruins’ David Backes must beat former team to win Stanley Cup (Boston Herald)
For the Sharks, an offseason of uncertainty begins (San Jose Mercury News)
Rangers president Davidson: 'Dreams do come true' (New York Newsday)
John Davidson: Blue Jackets in ‘very good hands’ (Columbus Dispatch)
Red Wings' Anthony Mantha suspended, Dylan Larkin being evaluated at worlds (Detroit News)
Dave Tippett is safe pick to coach Edmonton Oilers (Edmonton Sun)
Back With the Rangers, John Davidson Has Unfinished Business (New York Times)
How the Blues Went From Last Place to the Stanley Cup Finals (New York Times)
‘Flying Orr’ a favorite moment in Bruins history for Bruce Cassidy (Boston Herald)
Number crunching: Jets need some creative accounting this summer (Winnipeg Sun)
Hard part now begins for beloved Rangers president (New York Post)
How the past has prepared Sabres coach Ralph Krueger for the challenge ahead (Buffalo News)
From Mexico to Winnipeg and beyond: How Jaden Schwartz soared from early-season dud to playoff stud (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
While other Blues have waited, Blais moves quickly into Stanley Cup finals (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Bruins intrasquad scrimmage at Garden a sure bet for the fans (Boston Herald)
Danny DeKeyser wonders this about Detroit Red Wings defense next season (Detroit Free Press)
Accelerated development from Teddy Blueger could be good news for Penguins (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Luke Witkowski texting with Detroit Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman about his job (Detroit Free Press)
Former NHL heavyweight John Scott holds no grudge against Phil Kessel (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
District Detroit: Inside the Ilitches' land of unfulfilled promises (Detroit News)