Iain MacIntyre

Ryan Johnson on his search 2 yrs ago for an AHL coach: “There was a bunch of names on one list and then there was one name on my main list, and that was Manny.” So far, Manny Malhotra is again the only name on GM Johnson’s list to coach NHL Canucks. sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/ca…

Growing up, Brett Kulak had a farm kid’s pragmatism about becoming a D-man. But he still dreamed big. “You dream of being kind of the hero in the big moments.” His once-in-a-career OT goal pushed the Colorado Avalanche halfway to the Stanley Cup. sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/ku…

#Canucks forward Max Sasson on Donnie and Dhali when asked about the change in locker room culture near the end of the season.

Great players make great plays at great moments. #NathanMacKinnon. Avalanche were screaming for too-many-men penalty at the buzzer because Wild had seven on the ice with a couple of ticks to go. Glad that call wasn't made. This game deserves a better ending.

30C and ice cream weather in Denver before Game 5. One week ago, four inches of snow fell here. #ButterscotchPecan.

The evolution of Necas as a playoff player could be seen in the Avalanche’s emphatic 5-2 win Monday against the Wild. As @imacSportsnet writes, at mid-career, Necas has been a development story for the Avalanche. sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/wi…

He’s been offered the job to be the next head of hockey ops. Can’t see a situation where Johnson is going to turn it down.

We will see where this goes over the next day or so, but hearing momentum is moving in Ryan Johnson’s direction for Vancouver’s head of hockey operations. Nothing is done until it’s done, but that’s the latest

@theclintguy I’m trying. Almost have it figured out.

@imacSportsnet I’m sure you’ll make it as a journalist some day, pal

I agree.

After allowing the Wild back into their second-round series in Game 3, the Avalanche flexed their depth to bounce back on Monday night. This is what a Stanley Cup contender looks like. (@imacSportsnet) sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/re…

Wild finally start series in G3, and Avs coach Jared Bednar not fooling around after 1st loss in 4 wks. “There was a level they hit that we didn’t get to. I saw it in some guys but not others. It’s got to be everyone…all the time. Not here and there.” sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/wi…

Happy Mothers Day. Thank you to all the moms. We should say it more often.

@Dominik171888 I’d be surprised if they haven’t named one by end of the week. Monday-Tuesday is definitely possible.

@imacSportsnet Random question Iain, do you think the Canucks name a GM by Monday?

Please remain calm. There is a chocolate fountain next to the sundae setup at the rink in Minnesota. I may be late for faceoff.

Pretty sweet towel setup here in Minnesota

Saturday morning in St. Paul. Game 3 tonight of Wild-Avalanche.

Quinn Hughes changed the Wild. Now he needs to lead them back vs Avalanche. “A lot of people haven't had the experiences I've had. Not everyone's been a captain in a CDN market at a young age. I feel comfortable with who I am, know what I can bring.” sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/he…

Scott Wedgewood lifted SCup with Tampa but never got his name on it. Former journeyman is now 6-0 as PO starter for Avalanche. “It shouldn't be me (starting), just based on my career. But I have been working for it. And I'll do everything I can.” sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/lo…

@BradZiemer Not this time. But I did bring an umbrella.

@imacSportsnet And you packed your golf clubs, didn’t you….

Just your normal May playoff day in Denver. Good thing I brought a windbreaker. #300daysofsunshine