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• Bruce Cassidy and Craig Berube are thankful for the second chances they received in coaching. (NHL.com)
• ESPN breaks down Brad Marchand’s top 25 heel moments. (ESPN)
• Rotoworld’s Corey Abbott examines what went wrong with the New York Rangers in 2018-19. (Rotoworld)
• Flames forward Sam Bennett could be the recipient of an offer sheet this summer. (Sportsnet)
• Even though he’s battling an injury, Wes McCauley was still named to the Stanley Cup Final officiating crew. (Scouting the Refs)
• Bruce Cassidy’s failure as a head coach with the Capitals made him a better coach with the Bruins. (Washington Post)
• How does Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas use the ECHL to develop NHL players? (Pension Plan Puppets)
• Did the Islanders do the right thing by locking up Brock Nelson to a six-year extension? (Lighthouse Hockey)
• It sounds like Jacques Martin will be returning to the Pittsburgh Penguins next season. (Pittsburgh Tribune)
• Bruce Cassidy had quite a bit of success with the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins. (MLive.com)
• The Sabres should be very cautious about signing unrestricted free-agent defensemen. (Die by the Blade)
• Avs GM Joe Sakic has several extra draft picks that he could use to improve his team. (Mile High Hockey)
• Should the Vancouver Canucks go after pending unrestricted free agent Jake Gardiner? (Canucks Army)
• Cam Neely’s career as a president is deserving of a Hall of Fame nomination. (WEEI)
• Patrice Bergeron is a Boston icon. (Bruins Daily)
• With Vladimir Tarasenko rolling, the Blues have a chance to win it all. (Yahoo)
• The plan to have a unified Korean team at the Olympics has stalled. (Reuters.com)
• How can Eeli Tolvanen get through these growing pains? (On the Forecheck)
• Bobby Clarke’s old house, which includes a Flyers shaped pool, is on the market. (NBC Sports Philadelphia)
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