Empty Netter Assists - 06-21-10

Penguins

-Elie Patrick, the wife of former Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and Wheeling Nailers coach Glenn Patrick and sister-in-law of former Penguins general manager Craig Patrick, passed away after a long battle with brain cancer. She was 60.

Atlantic Division

-After swinging the trade for defenseman Dan Hamhuis, do the Flyers have enough salary cap space to sign a new goaltender?

Northweat Division

-Did you know the Schultzs - Montreal's Ian and Washington's Jeff (right) - are brothers?

Central Division

-The Chicago Tribune tested the Stanley Cup for germs. Despite the fact that it actually made contact with Philadelphian air the night it was awarded to the Blackhawks, it was surprisingly clean.

-The Blues have drafted a defenseman in the first round in four of the past seven drafts.

Northwest Division

-So... Oilers fans. Taylor Hall or Tyler Seguin?

Norris Division

-Finally, welcome to the first day of summer:

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(Photo: Schultz-Greg Fiume/Getty Images)