UPDATE: TSN's Darren Dreger reports the "Dallas Stars continue to sort through coaching candidates. (GM Jim) Nill will meet with Ruff again this week and Tortorella remains in contention ..."
With Alain Vigneault (New York Rangers) and Dallas Eakins (Edmonton Oilers) spoken for, and Dan Bylsma secure in his position with the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Dallas Stars have to re-focus their search for a head coach. Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News suggests a new perceived favorite is emerging from the shrinking pool of candidates.
"... The guess now is that former Sabres coach Lindy Ruff moves to the top of the Stars' list, and that former Rangers coach John Tortorella will also be in the mix. The Canucks are still looking for a coach, and either of those candidates could choose to go there. You also have to believe that losing Vigneault at this date could make the Stars more open to waiting for July 1 to see if Phoenix coach Dave Tippett chooses to make himself available as a free agent (his contract expires June 30 and he has yet to sign an extension) ..."
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"... The guess now is that former Sabres coach Lindy Ruff moves to the top of the Stars' list, and that former Rangers coach John Tortorella will also be in the mix. The Canucks are still looking for a coach, and either of those candidates could choose to go there. You also have to believe that losing Vigneault at this date could make the Stars more open to waiting for July 1 to see if Phoenix coach Dave Tippett chooses to make himself available as a free agent (his contract expires June 30 and he has yet to sign an extension) ..."
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UPDATE: Although absent from Wednesday's morning skate, Marian Hossa is still expected to suit up for Game 4 in Boston (ESPNChicago.com).
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About half of the nearly dozen clubs rumored to be recently keen on trading for Jonathan Bernier (L.A. Kings) reportedly remain in the mix. ESPN.com's Pierre LeBrun reports five teams still have a "serious interest" in Bernier -- including the Philadelphia Flyers, Toronto Maple Leafs, and New York Islanders.
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UPDATE: Lisa Dillman of the Los Angeles Times confirms Slava Vonov's new six-deal with the Los Angeles Kings is worth $25 million. That leaves the Kings with under $8 million in salary cap space in which to corral eight roster players for 2013-14.
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Vigneault/Rangers to make it official 
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By Victoria Matiash | ESPN.com
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UPDATE: TSN's Bob McKenzie reports Logan Couture's new five-year deal with the San Jose Sharks includes an average annual salary of $6 million ($30 million total).
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UPDATE: Rumored to have agreed to a four-year deal worth $21 million with the Philadelphia Flyers, defenseman Mark Streit appears poised to finish out his playing career in Pennsylvania. However, as outlined by Tim Panaccio, the Flyers can't discuss the agreement until there's the required 2013-14 cap space available. As it stands, Streit's deal would put the Flyers nearly $8 million over next season's $64.3-million cap -- more than the 10 percent overflow allowed during the summer. And while defenseman Chris Pronger ($4.94 million) is once again headed for LTIR, and Danny Briere ($6.5 million) is poised to be bought out, Panaccio insists we can't count on a buyout for goalie Ilya Bryzgalov quite yet.
"... The Flyers can't buy Bryzgalov out unless they have a concrete trade agreement for a goalie prior to issuing the buyout ... The club is prepared to trade another player if they can’t exercise a second buyout on Bryzgalov. 'It depends on circumstances,' a source said ..."
The Flyers are believed to be very interested in trading for Jonathan Bernier of the Los Angeles Kings.
"... The Flyers can't buy Bryzgalov out unless they have a concrete trade agreement for a goalie prior to issuing the buyout ... The club is prepared to trade another player if they can’t exercise a second buyout on Bryzgalov. 'It depends on circumstances,' a source said ..."
The Flyers are believed to be very interested in trading for Jonathan Bernier of the Los Angeles Kings.
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UPDATE: As reported by the Calgary Sun, the Calgary Flames confirm they are looking to expand their hockey operations department, and Brendan Shanahan is one potential candidate. But Flames president and CEO Ken King insists the organization is looking to grow the front office, and any such hire won't serve as replacement for himself or current GM Jay Feaster.
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