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Quick Hits: Eakins to be introduced today, Rangers coaching odds, No Bylsma decision yet, Fleury is Penguins No. 1
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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 Vigneault (3-1).
Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: As of yesterday, GM Ray Shero and ownership haven’t reached a decision regarding Dan Bylsma or his coaching staff. Bylsma has one year left on his deal. Shero won’t be giving his season-in-review media session on Wednesday.
Pittsburgh Penguins: Penguins coach Dan Bylsma on Marc-Andre Fleury: “He’s our No. 1 goalie for this franchise and he will be going forward.”