A Bit of Squid - April 30th

You know what days really suck?  The ones where I can't think of anything to talk about before the jump.  Here are the links:

• Sharks edged Red Wings 4-3 in Game 1 of their series.  (NHL, Fear The Fin, Winging It In Motown)
• Just one game today: The Penguins and Canadiens start their series.  (NHL, Pensburgh, Habs Eyes on the Prize)
• Sorry, but so far this post-season, home ice has not been an advantage.  (NHL)
• Oh joy, more series previews!  (Yahoo,TSN, Vancouver Sun)
• A good look at how the Pens will be a tougher opponent for the Habs than the Capitals were.  (Habs Eyes on the Prize)
• A talk with the guys from Second City Hockey.  (Kurtenblog, via Second City Hockey)
• Damn, I missed this yesterday!  The BoC Quest for the Cup Part 2: The Meddling Octopus.... (Battle of California)
• .... and I missed another beauty the day before....Sleek is brilliant.  (Battle of California)
• Apparently, Jiri Hudler is returning to the Wings after spending a year in Russia.  At least he can't partake in the playoffs.... (NHL, h/t to Zandberg)

There weren't many links this morning, so if you find more, throw them in the comments.  Also, I approve of the Squid also becoming discussion threads.