Forward Danny Briere is preparing to become an unrestricted free agent as part of the Philadelphia Flyers' offseason shakeup of their high-priced roster.

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Pittsburgh's Dan Bylsma considered to be a favorite for the position.

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Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. • Neil Degrasse Tyson with arguably his most brilliant observation ever. [ Neil Degrasse Tyson ] • Bryan Bickell on how Mario Kart helps the team focus. [ NHL ] • Contrary to the opinion of some, Jonathan Toews is having a very, very good postseason. [ MC79 Hockey ] • The Boston Bruins' defence is pretty good, eh? [ CSNNE ] • How the Chicago Blackhawks can get through it. [ Backhand Shelf ] • Bill Daly on the Devils' financial troubles: “Despite recent reports to the contrary, which are inaccurate, we are not concerned about the Devils’ future, or the franchise’s ability to achieve long-term success in Newark." [ Fire & Ice ] • The Phoenix Coyotes prospective new owners finally presented their proposal to the Glendale City Council. It did not go well. Councilperson Norma Alvarez was especially unimpressed. She left the meeting early, saying, "I couldn't take it anymore." [ AZ Central ] • Bryan Murray is trying to move up at the Draft. “I’ve talked to a number of teams and asked them to consider possibility of flipping picks or doing something where they might get what they need out of it and we might get what we need out of it. I don’t know if anybody will consider that, but I know as you get closer to the draft, if you have a pick very high up, it’s very hard to make the decision to move back. I’m not thinking that will happen, but we at least have to make the calls and to suggest we’re open to talk.” [ Senators Extra ] • Henrik Lundqvist denies pushing Tortorella out: "I would never put pressure on the management on decisions like that. I’m just a player. My focus is to play the game and do the best I can on the ice. Whatever [happens] off the ice, I leave to our great staff we have working for this club.” [ NY Post ]

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His choice. Wasn't required to go.

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Both were scheduled to become restricted free agents this summer.

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Boston Bruins behemoth Zdeno Chara stands 7-feet high on skates, but it's work ethic and desire to win that truly sets him apart.

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Defenseman Mark Streit is staying in Philadelphia

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Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. • Credit to Getty Images photographer Harry How for this incredible picture of Tuukka Rask, who looks about as heavenly here as he's been playing through the first three games of the Final. • Doc Emrick's terms for "pass" get the Daft Punk treatment. This is incredible. [ Deadspin ] • "Before this Stanley Cup Final is over, the Bruins will be our Boys of Summer — on skates. And at this hour they are a feel-good team on a par with the 1967 Red Sox, the 1970 Bruins, and the 2001-02 Patriots." [ Boston Globe ] • Justin Bourne wasn't a big fan of how Jonathan Toews was used last night. "It’s pretty clear in hindsight that the idea was to trade Toews’ minutes as a wash versus Chara’s (anything gained is a bonus), and leave the rest of the talent to try to beat the Bruins. Wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong." [ Backhand Shelf ] • Tim Hunter is unlikely to return as an assistant coach for the Washington Capitals. He's been given permission to seek employment elsewhere. [ Washington Post ] • The Calgary Flames acquire prospect Corban Knight from the Florida Panthers. [ Flames ] • If you're wondering how Martin St. Louis can be so effective at 38 years old, consider the dude's commitment to fitness: he started his offseason workout plan back in May after taking just two weeks off. [ Tampa Bay Times ] • The New York Islanders are in the mix for Jonathan Bernier. [ Newsday ] • Nine guys that might be paid to go away next month. [ Last Word on Sports ] • Speaking of buyouts, Dany Heatley's injury troubles may make him ineligible for one.[ Star Tribune ] • Is the branding for the AHL's Utica Comets too derivative of their parent club? I think it is. I'm not a fan of AHL teams looking like the baby version of another club. [ PITB ]

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The Isles are one team that's reportedly interested.

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Seattle mayor Mike McGinn told Seattle NBC TV affiliate King 5 that he spoke with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman about the Phoenix Coyotes possibly relocating to Seattle.

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