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It's not the goalie deal Vancouver Canuck fans are expecting but down the road it may prove significant. Canucks GM Mike Gillis signed arguably the best available Swedish goalie on Monday, Joacim Eriksson.

Boston - Boston used a dominating performance on both ends of the ice to beat Chicago 2-0 on Monday night and take a 2-1 lead in the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Final.

Chicago - Game one of the Stanley Cup Finals had all the suspense of a blockbuster film and in the end Chicago scored in the third overtime period to earn a hard fought 4-3 victory Wednesday night.

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith claimed his high sticking incident during game 3 of the Western Conference finals was an accident.

One of the great pleasures in being a sports fan is prognosticating about trades. Most fans do it. In the case of Roberto Luongo, who it seems has been on the trade market since the Maple Leafs last won the Cup, some have done it dozens of times.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are a franchise on the rise and they're taking nothing for granted. They need strong performances at the drafting table and are preparing hard for the NHLs June 30 junior draft in New Jersey. Preparing very hard.

During the second period of Game 4 between the San Jose Sharks and the L.A. Kings, the Twitter account @LAKings published a joke about sexual assault. It was written by guest live-tweeter Kevin Ryder, an L.A. radio host.

Vancouver - Vancouver Canucks management seems anxious to let fans know changes are coming this off-season, witnessed by a letter they emailed out to their supporters today. The letter, written and signed by G.M. Mike Gillis, apologizes for their poor 2013 season.

Philadelphia sports seem to be at all time low. All four major Philadelphia sports teams have failed to make the playoffs and only one, the Flyers have had a winning record. It is sad state of affairs for Philadelphia sports fans

His critics are quick to bemoan it, but let's at least acknowledge the fact that Don Cherry is a living Canadian legend.