The 2012 Draft Hats are in.

That up there would be Jonathan Huberdeau's 10th goal of the 2012 CHL playoffs. Florida's first round selection from 2011 has collected 21 points in 15 postseason games for Saint John. The Sea Dogs take on tournament hometown favorite Shawinigan tonight (7 p.m.).

Slovakia's Tomas Kopecky opens the scoring against Cam Ward in an eventual 4-3 regulation victory over Canada Thursday. Kopy's club takes on the Czech Republic in IIHF WHC semifinal action Saturday; full tourney schedule here.

From how far back into Middle Earth did this pearl originate? I was there, as were so many of you...this was of course the unveiling of the then-"new" uniforms in 2007. Any desire to turn back the clock?

LBC "Because It's The Cup"

WSVN-7's lead-in graphic on coverage of Florida Panthers' epic 4-3 playoff victory over New Jersey, 04/17/12. Nicely done, losers. Watching over your property, Sunbeam Television? Pic courtesy of DSaull/FB. Correction: "losers" is perhaps too strong, but seriously...a gaffe like this now?

Best GIF ever? Rats rain down after the Panthers beat the Devils last night!

A sight to behold.

So Toronto, Montreal, Winnipeg, etc.. please continue..

Another from the Panthers Hockey gallery. A tablet drawn piece of artwork by Aura-Of-Enigma of Scott Clemmensen, a guy who deserves a lot for what he's done in net.