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Quick Hits: Hossa, Gretzky, Tippett, Devils and an Las Vegas arena
Mark Easson
Tim Sassone: Marian Hossa’s may have a hip problem from a Zdeno Chara cross check earlier in the series. Adam Jahns: Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville said that Hossa is “likely” to play tonight.
Caroline Cameron: Wayne Gretzky on rumors last week about the Rangers head coaching vacancy: “I never talked to the New York Rangers”
Andy Strickland: There is more talk that Dave Tippett’s contract extension with the Phoenix Coyotes is done or close to being done. An announcement could happen within the week.
Tom Gulitti: Multiple sources saying that Oren Koules, former Lightning owner, is not involved with any investing/buying of the New Jersey Devils.
David Pagnotta: As mentioned last August, there is going to be a shift if Devils ownership. The Devils aren’t going anywhere, it is not an option. A new group will come in at some point.
Las Vegas Sun: MGM and AEG have made a deal to build a 20,000 seat arena on the Las Vegas Strip. The $350 million arena is to get away next summer and completed by spring of 2016.