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Stanley Cup News

Kings' Willie Mitchell happy to be back and contributing - Kings vs Rangers - 2014 Stanley Cup Final
It will be one year ago Sunday since the Chicago Blackhawks eliminated the defending Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings in the 2013 Western Conference Final.

Derek Dorsett says New York Rangers can't dwell on Game 2 disappointment - Player's Blog with the Rangers' Derek Dorsett
Forward Derek Dorsett says the New York Rangers have to get over their disappointment at losing Games 1 and 2 of the Stanley Cup Final in overtime.

For New York Rangers, frustration must give way to renewed focus in Stanley Cup Final - Kings vs Rangers - 2014 Stanley Cup Final
Trailing the Stanley Cup Final 2-0, the New York Rangers must put their frustration aside and refocus for Game 3 at home vs. the Los Angeles Kings.

Conn Smythe Watch: Justin Williams leading MVP race? | Puck Daddy - Yahoo Sports
By popular demand, Puck Daddy takes its Conn Smythe Watch from the evening Three Stars to every morning of the postseason. Keep in mind that we factor in the probability of a long playoff run into these choices. Who are the current favorites for playoff MVP? Glad you asked.

Brad Richards authoring a comeback tale with New York Rangers - Kings vs Rangers - 2014 Stanley Cup Final
A year after being a healthy scratch while the Rangers were eliminated from the postseason, Brad Richards is a pivotal part of a run to the Cup Final.

Brassard: Rangers’ confidence is still there | ProHockeyTalk
They're excited as the series shifts to Madison Square Garden.

Down by 2 in Game 2, Kings too much for Rangers in OT No. 2 | FOX Sports Arizona
he Los Angeles Kings are the ultimate horror-movie killers.

Coyotes News

Round 1: Who is the best Arizona Coyotes draft pick of all time? - Five For Howling
Who is the best pick the Coyotes have made since moving to the Valley?

Doan impresses in analyst chair | FOX Sports on MSN
Coyotes captain Shane Doan took a night out of his busy offseason schedule to be a guest analyst during Saturday's Diamondbacks-Braves game at Chase Field.

News From Around the Hockey World

Report: Stastny’s agent isn’t in hurry to start contract talks | ProHockeyTalk
His client is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent this summer.

Wild expect Josh Harding to be available in time for training camp | Puck Daddy - Yahoo Sports
Josh Harding last played for the Minnesota Wild on New Year's Eve, tending goal in a 2-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues before stepping away from the team due to symptoms related to his multiple sclerosis.

Report: Bruins will be ‘very active’ in trade market | ProHockeyTalk
Boston defenseman Dennis Seidenberg hopes that isn't the case.

NHL still wrestling with concussions: Numbers down, players still trying to hide injuries - The Hockey News
Hours before the Stanley Cup finals began, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman proudly proclaimed that concussions are down across the league and there are numbers to back him up.

Rutherford: Mental game used to be difficult for Fleury, but he’s improved | ProHockeyTalk
Is that enough to convince the new Penguins GM to re-sign him?

Flames reach out to Panthers about first pick | ProHockeyTalk
"The talk between managers is increasing."

NHL - 2014 Stanley Cup finals: Top 10 Stanley Cup finals in the last 20 years - ESPN
The Kings-Rangers series is such a doozy that it prompted us to rank the top 10 series from the last 20 years. ESPN The Magazine's Craig Custance takes it on.

The Final Howl

PICTURES: The LA Media is Still Struggling to Grasp LA Kings Hockey - SportsPickle | SportsPickle