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Newhook's goalie at Boston College, Knight, made the most of his opportunity when the Panthers gave him the nod midway through the first round against defending champion Tampa Bay. Knight stopped 56 of 60 Lightning shots, showing the same resolve in staving off elimination that he did in backstopping Caufield and the U.S. to a world junior championship last winter. Buffalo Sabres

In praise of Mark Stone. "It's all hockey IQ, angles, and never putting yourself in poor positions where you are in a foot race because you didn't take a better angle. He's got elite, elite hockey sense, and that allows him to be that effective both offensively and defensively," said Pete DeBoer. Calgary Flames

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MacKinnon had 20 goals and 45 assists in 48 games to pace the Avalanche's top-ranked offense and help them win the Presidents' Trophy for the best team during the regular season. He is a finalist for the third time in four years.

Make decisions on some stars. Johnny Gaudreau was not the problem this season, but he's now one season away from UFA status. He's got no trade protection and a $6.75 million cap hit. He's a 27-year-old star player with a bunch of value; Monahan, on the other hand, might be at the low ebb of his value. The 26-year-old has two more years left on his deal at a $6.375 million AAV. Changes have to be afoot after another disappointing season; they might start at the top line. Carolina Hurricanes

Speaking of teams under pressure to win with a massive hole on defense, say hello to the Edmonton Oilers. Edmonton Oilers

Gallant had been the Rangers' top choice when new president/GM Chris Drury -- who replaced John Davidson and Jeff Gorton -- fired David Quinn upon season's end.

For the Bruins, it's another missed opportunity to bring home another Stanley Cup with the team's veteran core of Rask, Marchand, center Patrice Bergeron and center David Krejci.