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Whose NHL draft stock rose, declined at the scouting combine?
The annual event took place this past week in Buffalo -- with major repercussions for the draft on June 27-28.

Overheard at the NHL draft combine: Draft wild cards, surprises ... and the X factor team
The first round is shaping up to be quite unpredictable. Here's the latest buzz from NHL execs.
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'BUILT FOR THIS TIME OF YEAR'
How Sam Bennett transformed into a playoff MVP candidate
One shift in Game 3 encapsulated everything that the veteran center can do on the ice. Here's how he got here.

ADVANTAGE FLORIDA
Mark Messier to McAfee: Paul Maurice doing a great coaching job for Panthers

BETTING ON THE PLAYOFFS
Stanley Cup Final odds: Bennett overtakes McDavid as Conn Smythe fave
Top ways to bet the series and props for the Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers.
Panthers clobber Oilers: Grades, key players, big questions for both teams
The score was 6-1, and Florida was in control from the start. Here's how it all happened, and what comes next.

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Stanley Cup Playoffs Central: Bracket, schedule, scores, news
From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered this NHL postseason.
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- Oilers' Knoblauch undecided on Game 4 goalie
- Oilers' Walman fined $10K for Game 3 incidents
- Coach Sturm: Bruins fans' passion 'pushes you'
- Oilers unravel as 'penalty chaos' reigns in Game 3
- Panthers dominate in rout to seize 2-1 series lead
- Canadiens' Hutson claims Calder as top rookie
- 🏒 Draft big board: Ranking the top 64 prospects
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The ESPN Chirpline is open for the Stanley Cup playoffs
Steve Levy gives the details on the ESPN Chirpline, which is open for NHL fans to talk some trash.