Tuesday Sharks Links: John Scott robbed of Messier Leadership Award nomination

In a brazen and unforgivable slight against his vaunted leadership qualities, John Scott was robbed of a nomination for Honda’s Mark Messier Leadership Award Presented By Bridgestone and Powered By Reebok with Ryan Getzlaf, Jonathan Toews and Andrew Ladd named as the three finalists. [Pro Hockey Talk]
After 28 years as GM of the New Jersey Devils, Lou Lamoriello has stepped down–or stepped “up,” to be more precise as he’ll take over as team president while former Penguins general manager Ray “two 2nds for Douglas Murray” Shero steps into Lamoriello’s old role. [The Score]
In seriousness, here’s a more nuanced review of Shero’s tenure in Pittsburgh. [In Lou We Trust]
Braden Holtby continued his outstanding postseason with a shutout of the New York Rangers in Game 3 to give Washington a 2-1 lead in their second round series. [Japers’ Rink]
In World Championship action, Todd McLellan, Brent Burns and Team Canada beat Tomas Hertl and the Czechs 6-3 yesterday. [TSN]
Speaking of McLellan, he reportedly met with new Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli at the Worlds to discuss joining the Oilers. [Puck Daddy]
If T.J. Oshie becomes available in St. Louis, the Sharks should be interested. [HockeyBuzz]
Another instant classic from Down Goes Brown: the 25 moments in every NHL playoff series. [Grantland]/

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