Morning Skate: Tuesday, April 24

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USA Todays Kevin Allen sits down with Brendan Shanahan and picks the brain of the NHL Sheriff on a number of disciplinary topics.

Ryan Kesler may have finished the playoffs with a shoulder injury. No word on whether it was during one of his patented dive roll embellishments looking for a whistle.

David Backes is a candidate for the Selke Trophy along with Patrice Bergeron, and could be a dark horse candidate for the surprising St. Louis Blues.

The Florida Panthers president gets into a battle royale with New Jersey Devils fans on twitter.

Mike Brophy has a nice piece on Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick as he begins to make a name for himself during the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Chris Botta says there is little substance to a rumor about asbestos problems at Nassau Coliseum that I actually remember hearing during our last trip to the Island this season.

James Mirtle talks about a changing of the guard with the perennial playoff heavyweights as many of the name teams are already falling by the wayside in the first round.

Mike Gillis actually admits that the Vancouver Canucks were never able to properly prepare themselves mentally after winning the regular season game against the Bruins back in nearly January. Can you say mentally soft hockey club? I knew you could.

For something completely different: Kevin Youkilis and Tom Bradys sister tie the knot last week in a dream match for Boston sports fans.

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