Hockey headlines for June 9, 2019

Sunday, June 9, 2019

Cusp of the Cup: A victory Sunday gives Blues their first NHL championship (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Bruins' Zdeno Chara says he has 'no limitations' on his play in wake of jaw injury (Buffalo News)
Anaheim Ducks fans react to Corey Perry’s potential departure (Orange County Register)
Report: Canucks remain on the trail of Milan Lucic (Vancouver Province)
Champions: Charlotte Checkers hold off Wolves to win their first AHL Calder Cup (Raleigh News & Observer)
Fan will win $100,000 if Blues win Stanley Cup, refuses to sell ticket or hedge his bet (USA Today)
Bruins’ path to the Stanley Cup final started decades ago (Toronto Star)
St. Louis Blues can end city's long Stanley Cup drought with one more win (Buffalo News)
Jason Botterill, Sabres felt 'very comfortable' committing to Jeff Skinner (Buffalo News)
Trades 'more realistic' option for Sabres to address needs (Buffalo News)
'We certainly need to take a step forward': Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman on the NHL draft, free agency and the pressure to return to the playoffs (Chicago Tribune)
Bruins could survive without top six, but it will be tough (Boston Herald)
Jordan Binnington not playing like nervous rookie (Boston Herald)
More Brad Marchand required if Bruins are to rally against Blues in Cup final (Ottawa Sun)
Thomas may return to action for Game 6 (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Zach Sanford has been the Blues’ secret weapon in the Stanley Cup finals (Washington Post)
David Backes deals with a jumble of emotions heading into Game 6 (Boston Herald)
Scott Harrington happily proves his worth (Columbus Dispatch)
Jericho's Fox hopes to have a shot with Rangers (New York Newsday)
Oft-moving, late-blooming Owen Lindmark not a typical NHL draft prospect (Chicago Sun-Times)
Racegoers support the Islanders' proposed new arena at Belmont Park (New York Newsday)
Vladi's a daddy once again (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)