Colorado Avalanche: News From Around the NHL May 17th, 2016

Whether the Blues or the Sharks go to the Stanley Cup final, they've earned it. [The Globe and Mail]

NHL participation in 2018 Olympics ‘doesn't look very good': IIHF president. [National Post]

U.S. quarter-final spot in doubt after loss to Germany at hockey worlds. [CBC]

Stamkos experimenting with new meds, hoping to return soon. [Toronto Sun]

Illegal hits aplenty in Pittsburgh, Tampa Bay series opener. [The Star]