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Quick Hits: GMs to meet, Subban wins Norris and Roloson promoted

Pierre LeBrun: All 30 GMs will meet during the day of Game 4 in Boston. Nick Kypreos: Word is that Canadiens P.K. Subban is the winner of the Norris Trophy. The Goalie Guild: Dwayne Roloson is the Ducks new Goaltending…

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Free Agent Rumors: Leafs – Bozak, Orr, Kostka, MacArthur and Komarov .. Pens – Letang, Iginla, Malkin and Dupuis

The Fourth Period: The Maple Leafs appear to be trying to re-sign UFAs Tyler Bozak, Colton Orr and Mike Kostka. It's likely that Clarke MacArthur and Ryan O'Bryne won't be brought back. Leo Komarov is expected to head back to the…

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Quick Hits: Eakins to be introduced today, Rangers coaching odds, No Bylsma decision yet, Fleury is Penguins No. 1

James Mirtle: The Oilers will introduce Dallas Eakins as their next head coach this afternoon. Andrew Gross: Gross goes through possible Rangers coaches: Dan Bylsma (5-1), Wayne Gretzky (20-1), Mark Messier (7-1), Lindy Ruff (10-1), Dave Tippett (5-1) and Alain…

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Kings Quotes: Kopitar wasn’t injured, Richard’s on his injury, does Scuderi or Voynov get a deal first

John Hoven of  Mayor's Manor: Kings Anze Kopitar didn't appear to be injured. “There is not going to be any surgery necessary. In fact, I just talked to Chris (Kingsley, Kings head trainer) and our doctor. I can actually get…

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Rumors: Oilers, Flyers, Rask, Iginla and Penguins

Bob McKenzie: McKenzie thinks that the Oilers will deal their No. 7 overall pick, as well as some players. Bob McKenzie: The Flyers are in the market for a defenseman and could be willing to move one of Brayden Schenn…

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Morning Hits: Final starts on Wed., Eakins replacing Kruger, Rangers coaching candidates, Doughty’s bum ankle, MacTavish Presser

NHL: The Stanley Cup Final gets underway on Wednesday in Chicago at 8:00 pm ET. Game 2 goes on Saturday at 8:00 pm ET. Edmonton Oilers: The Oilers fire head coach Ralph Krueger. Ryan Rishaug: Sounding like Dallas Eakins will…

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Stars sign Sergei Gonchar to a 2-year deal

The Dallas Stars didn't waste any time getting Sergei Gonchar under contract. Acquired late yesterday afternoon, the Stars signed Gonchar to a two-year deal worth $10 million this morning. Darren Dreger: Gonchar was offered two years and more than $13…

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Trade Rumors: Kessel, Penguins trio, Goligoski or Daly and the Leafs should move up in the draft

Dave Feschuk of the Toronto Star: Feschuk thinks it's time for the Maple Leafs to trade Phil Kessel. There’d be no better time to trade Kessel, considering his excellent run of play as the league’s sixth-leading regular-season scorer has put…

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Free Agent Hits: Bobrovsky, Bogosian, Hendricks and Hurricanes

Slava Malamud: Blue Jackets Sergei Bobrovsky tells Sport-Express "we are talking to both Columbus and SKA." Ken Wiebe: The Jets have held preliminary contract discussions with defenseman Zach Bogosian's agent on Thursday. Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: Capitals Matt Hendricks will…

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Quick Hits: Final dates, Shero, Bylsma, Compliance buyout, Eakins, Maurice and Hishon

Bob McKenzie: If the Blackhawks win today, the Stanley Cup Final starts on Wednesday. If the Kings win, the Final will start next Saturday in either Boston or Chicago. The Final can't start in LA. EJ Hradek: Penguins GM Ray…

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The Ottawa Senators trade Sergei Gonchar to the Dallas Stars

Mike Heika: The Dallas Stars have acquired the rights to Ottawa Senators pending UFA defenseman Sergei Gonchar for a 2013 conditional 6th round pick. They hope to be able to sign him to a two year contract. If Gonchar doesn't…

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Trade Rumors: MacTavish talking Hemsky, Horcoff and the No. 7 … Rutherford getting calls on No. 5

TSN: Oilers GM Craig MacTavish on Team 1260 radio in Edmonton on Ales Hemsky and Shawn Horcoff: "I think both those players are at a similar crossroads," MacTavish told the radio station. "Sometimes change is good for both the organization and…

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