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6/21/14

RORY BOYLEN: New York Rangers use $20 million buyout on Brad Richards, who is still useful at the right price (The Hockey News)
CHRIS JOHNSTON: Why Richards' buyout works well for both parties (Sportsnet)
SEAN GENTILLE: Brad Richards' buyout was an unavoidable, correct decision by Rangers (The Sporting News)
CRAIG CUSTANCE: Looking back at prediction hits and misses (ESPN)Paywall to view
MARK SPECTOR: Coach Desjardins not a sexy hire for Canucks (Sportsnet)
BRIAN CAZENEUVE: Evaluating the top 2014 NHL free agents (Si.com)
PIERRE LeBRUN: Rumblings: Avs want to keep pair; suitors chase Spezza, Kesler, Thornton (ESPN)
CHRIS PETERS: Florida Panthers have plenty of options with No. 1 pick (CBS Sportsline)
MIKE BROPHY: Maple Leafs face crapshoot with 8th-overall draft pick (CBC)
ERIC DUHATSCHEK: Treliving not the only new GM looking to make mark (Globe & Mail)
ED TAIT: On a (right) wing and a prayer (Winnipeg Free Press)
BOB DUFF: Cherished memories (Windsor Star)
IAIN MacINTYRE: Canucks, Desjardins a likely match after 'career coach' spurns Penguins (Vancouver Sun)
GARY LAWLESS: GMs girding loins for lunacy (Winnipeg Free Press)
LUKE DeCOCK: Peters not obvious choice, but just might be good coach for Hurricanes (Raleigh News & Observer)
TOM GULITTI: Time for the Hockey Hall of Fame to honor late Devils coach Pat Burns (Bergen Record)
DAMIEN COX: Looking back and ahead after 25 years of Star sportswriting (Toronto Star)

6/20/14

ADAM PROTEAU: Avs sign Jamie McGinn, but Colorado's real contractual crossroads are still to come (The Hockey News)
ADAM PROTEAU: Hurricanes' hiring of Bill Peters as new coach proves Red Wings are a breeding ground for success (The Hockey News)
BRIAN COSTELLO: Hasek, Forsberg, Modano will get Hall of Fame green light (The Hockey News)
CHRIS JOHNSTON: Koivu could be joining Selanne in retirement (Sportsnet)
SEAN GENTILLE: NHL coaching searches: Peters to Hurricanes; Samuelsson, Desjardins in Pittsburgh? (The Sporting News)
CRAIG CUSTANCE: How the Kings prepare for Cup defense (ESPN)Paywall to view
TIM WHARNSBY: Experienced coaches could be new NHL trend (CBC)
PIERRE LeBRUN: Rumblings: Kings loyal, Avs juggling (ESPN)
MIKE BROPHY: 5 guys who belong in the Hockey Hall of Fame (CBC)
MARK KISZLA: Paul Stastny should take his best shot elsewhere (Denver Post)
STEVE BUFFERY: Fiery Brian Burke pulls no punches on Toronto media (Toronto Sun)
WAYNE SCANLAN: Trading Spezza: Murray won't deal until he gets a favourable return (Ottawa Citizen)
MIKE HARRINGTON: Sabres' draft is all about Murray (Buffalo News)
STU COWAN: Big Three reunited as Habs honour Lapointe (Montreal Gazette)
ED WILLES: The Crow knows the veteran coach who's on the Canucks' radar (Vancouver Province)
BRUCE GARRIOCH: GM Bryan Murray says Senators won't win Spezza trade (Ottawa Sun)

6/19/14

RORY BOYLEN: Nine all-time favorite obscure NHL players -- who would you add to the list? (The Hockey News)
RYAN KENNEDY: Why Gary Bettman was right about hockey in Phoenix (The Hockey News)
ADAM PROTEAU: NFL's 'Redskins' days are numbered -- are the NHL's Blackhawks next? (The Hockey News)
GARE JOYCE: Kadri package not enough to get No. 1 (Sportsnet)
CRAIG CUSTANCE: How New York Rangers reload for 2014-15 (ESPN)Paywall to view
ALLAN MUIR: Report: Jason Spezza's 10-team no-trade list includes 12 teams (Si.com)
PIERRE LeBRUN: Rumblings: Dan Boyle back on the market (ESPN)
BRIAN STUBITS: Sharks' commitment to rebuild one of offseason's biggest risks (CBS Sportsline)
TIM WHARNSBY: 5 stars born in AHL Calder Cup final (CBC)
JAMES MIRTLE: Sharks tearing down to rebuild makes no sense (Globe & Mail)
STU COWAN: Habs will finally retire Lapointe's No. 5 (Montreal Gazette)
JOHN MacKINNON: Oilers' Ference deserving recipient of King Clancy trophy (Edmonton Journal)
RICK GOSSELIN: Why Patrik Nemeth is the key to the Stars' success moving forward (Dallas Morning News)
ED TAIT: Would Jets be good fit for Tootoo? (Winnipeg Free Press)
DEJAN KOVACEVIC: Ulf, Penguins a perfect pairing (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
TERRY JONES: Oilers captain Andrew Ference honoured with NHL's King Clancy Memorial Trophy (Edmonton Sun)
DON BRENNAN: Ottawa Senators to open NHL season in Nashville (Ottawa Sun)
STEVE BUFFERY: Maple Leafs GM Dave Nonis talks draft, Bolland and trades (Toronto Sun)
BEN KUZMA: f Willie is No. 1 for the Canucks, Pearn may be his No. 2 (Vancouver Province)

6/18/14

BRIAN COSTELLO: Hall Monitor: When will Carbonneau's defensive greatness be recognized? (The Hockey News)
RORY BOYLEN: Seven centers who could move this summer -- and where they'll end up (The Hockey News)
MARK SPECTOR: Why Ducks will nab Spezza, not Kesler (Sportsnet)
SEAN GENTILLE: NHL coaching searches: Updates on Penguins, Canucks, Canes, Panthers (The Sporting News)
ALLAN MUIR: Canucks to buy out David Booth; Sabres send Ville Leino packing (Si.com)
RYAN DIXON: Richards and O'Reilly both face uncertainty (Sportsnet)
CRAIG CUSTANCE: Better dynasty contender: Chicago or LA? (ESPN)Paywall to view
TIM WHARNSBY: 10 reflections on wild Stanley Cup playoffs (CBC)
BRIAN STUBITS: NHL compliance buyouts: Who are the candidates for each team? (CBS Sportsline)
MIKE BROPHY: Maple Leafs boast few untouchables (CBC)
JAMES MIRTLE: Next two weeks full of possibility, peril for Maple Leafs (Globe & Mail)
STEVE SIMMONS: There's some hope for Maple Leafs in Rangers' playoff run (Toronto Sun)
BOB DUFF: Fetisov, Tretiak to face off in the boardroom (Windsor Star)
DOUG McINTYRE: Potty-mouthed L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti channels his inner Miley Cyrus (Los Angeles Daily News)
BOB DUFF: Blueprint for titles (Windsor Star)
LANCE HORNBY: NHL likely to cut down on outdoor games next season (Toronto Sun)
GARY LAWLESS: No gain, no Kane (Winnipeg Free Press)
MARK PURDY: Bad TV deal could threaten Sharks' ability to stay in San Jose (San Jose Mercury News)
IAIN MacINTYRE: Canucks hope to build on Booth's buyout (Vancouver Sun)
RANDY SPORTAK: Next phase of Calgary Flames' rebuilding begins now (Calgary Sun)

6/17/14

KEN CAMPBELL: Blackhawks odds-on favorite for 2015 Cup, that's no surprise to Kings (The Hockey News)
CHRIS JOHNSTON: Most important part of NHL calendar is upon us (Sportsnet)
ALLAN MUIR: Brad Richards, Mike Richards biggest names in 2014 NHL buyout candidates (Si.com)
TIM WHARNSBY: King sized accomplishment (CBC)
MARK SPECTOR: UFA Thornton could still be worthy addition (Sportsnet)
PAT LEONARD: NY Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh ready to lead Blueshirts, starting now (New York Daily News)
LARRY BROOKS: Time for Rangers to name a captain, tinker roster and move on (New York Post)
JILL PAINTER: Kings coach Darryl Sutter is big hit with fans for Stanley Cup championship parade, rally (Los Angeles Daily News)
JOE WARMINGTON: L.A. Kings hero brings former teammate along for the ride (Toronto Sun)
BEN KUZMA: Calm, cool Johnston the Anti-Torts (Vancouver Province)
DAVID STAPLES: Potential exists for a few star players in 2014 NHL entry draft (Edmonton Journal)
RANDY SPORTAK: Next phase of Calgary Flames' rebuilding begins now (Calgary Sun)

6/16/14

CHRIS PETERS: After falling short, where do Rangers go next? (CBS Sportsline)
JAMES MIRTLE: Plenty of buyouts expected to kick off NHL's silly season (Globe & Mail)
ERIC DUHATSCHEK: How the L.A. Kings have defied financial odds (Globe & Mail)
JEFF Z. KLEIN: Breaking Up Is Hard to Do for the Rangers (New York Times)
BILL PLASCHKE: Kings are a quality team that is built to last (Los Angeles Times)
JASON GREGOR: This year's NHL playoffs best set of games since 1987 (Edmonton Journal)
JACK TODD: The never-ending sports schedule (Montreal Gazette)
LARRY BROOKS: Breaking down the Rangers' offseason options (New York Post)
JILL PAINTER: Los Angeles Kings had a magical postseason (Los Angeles Daily News)
MARK WHICKER: With the NHL season done, now what? (Orange County Register)Paywall to view
TERRY JONES: Edmonton Oilers offseason begins for GM Craig MacTavish (Edmonton Sun)
ED WILLES: Five things we learned from these thrilling Stanley Cup playoffs (Vancouver Province)
PHIL MUSHNICK: Doc's Rx: Emrick's silence lets Cup finish speak for itself (New York Post)

6/15/14

KEN CAMPBELL: Final thoughts from the Stanley Cup final: It wasn't even close (The Hockey News)
ALLAN MUIR: Closing thoughts on a memorable five-game series (Si.com)
BRIAN STUBITS: One of most competitive quick series you'll see (CBS Sportsline)
JEFF Z. KLEIN: Tears of Joy and Heartbreak After an Enthralling Series (New York Times)
LARRY BROOKS: Blueshirts only goal: Get back to the finals (New York Post)
STEVE SIMMONS: Kings never stop moving forward (Toronto Sun)
MARK WHICKER: Kings' parade rolls at intersection of talent and belief (Orange County Register)Paywall to view
FLUTO SHINZAWA: Rangers' Brad Richards will be a buyout target (Boston Globe)
PAT LEONARD: NY Rangers GM Glen Sather's job again is to get players for Henrik Lundqvist (New York Daily News)
JILL PAINTER: Los Angeles Kings coach Darryl Sutter's pride isn't Stanley Cup, it's his son Chris (Los Angeles Daily News)
BRUCE ARTHUR: Kings win Cup war after Western battle (Toronto Star)
MIKE LUPICA: Winning Stanley Cup Final wasn't meant to be for NY Rangers (New York Daily News)
MIKE VACCARO: Spurs, Rangers usher in a return to team-first attitude (New York Post)
STEVE CONROY: Brad Marchand should be among roster locks (Boston Herald)
VINCENT BONSIGNORE: Alec Martinez becomes a Stanley Cup legend, remains humble through the night (Los Angeles Daily News)
BOB HUNTER: Has sports saturation changed our expectations? (Columbus Dispatch)
ED WILLES: ives things we learned from these thrilling Stanley Cup playoffs (Vancouver Province)
BRUCE GARRIOCH: Calgary Flames make pitch for Sens captain Jason Spezza (Ottawa Sun)
JERRY GREEN: Rochester Hills' Alec Martinez, Kings are champions of drama (Detroit News)
ADRIAN DATER: Colorado Avalanche can learn from the Los Angeles Kings (Denver Post)
MICHAEL ARACE: Moving on from Nash, Gaborik, Carter (Columbus Dispatch)

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