Eagleson at Cup Final; Julien speaks; Gretzky on McDavid (Puck Headlines)

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• Wayne Gretzky with the stars of “Old School” and “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective.” [Instagram]

• Alan Eagleson, the convicted fraudster who once ran the NHLPA, made an appearance at United Center before Game 3, upsetting a lot of former NHLers in the process. [The Hockey News]

• The reports of the Chicago Blackhawks’ demise have been greatly exaggerated. [The Committed Indian]

• The Tampa Bay Lightning did a great job in aiding a hurt Ben Bishop in Game 3. [Even Strength Heroes and Villains]

• Cedric Paquette is turning up his game at the best of times for the Lightning. [Tampa Bay Times]

• Welcome to the big stage, Victor Hedman. [Lightning Shout]

• There’s deep dish pizza and grapefruit on the line in a bet between the Chicago and Tampa Catholic dioceses. [NBC Chicago]

• Claude Julien spoke Wednesday after it was announced he would be back behind the bench for the Boston Bruins next season. [Boston Herald]

• Wayne Gretzky on Connor McDavid: ”I'll be the first guy to shake his hand if he breaks my records or if he breaks some of my records.” [Yahoo via CP]

• Read Scotty Bowman talking about declining offense in the NHL and learn so much. [Vancouver Province]

• Robin Lehner and Craig Anderson are available, and if you want one from the Ottawa Senators you’ll need to pony up a solid young player and a high draft pick. [Ottawa Sun]

• The latest drama in the Arizona Coyotes saga comes at not the best time. [Sportsnet]

• Want the third pick in the NHL Draft later this month? You’ll have to offer Coyotes GM Don Maloney “something special.” [Arizona Sports]

• The Pittsburgh Penguins are looking for a new AHL coach and have received permission to speak with former Edmonton Oilers interim bench boss Todd Nelson. [Tribune-Review]

• Adam Oates may be joining Peter DeBoer’s staff in San Jose. How can he help? [Fear the Fin]

• There are similarities, but there are also plenty of differences between Mike Babcock and new Detroit Red Wings head coach Jeff Blashill. [Winging It In Motown]

• Fantasy-wise, things won’t change much for the Red Wings under Blashill. [Dobber Hockey]

• Dealing with a bulging disc and nerve damage in his back, New Jersey Devils captain is undecided if he’ll play next season. He’s currently set to become a UFA on July 1. [Fire and Ice]

• Brendan Shanahan would love to install a GM for the Toronto Maple Leafs before next season, but he’s pleased with how things are going with Kyle Dubas and Mark Hunter running the show for now. [The Leafs Nation]

• The Maple Leafs will take a patient approach for their draft picks. [Buzzing the Net]

• Eric Staal’s agent will meet with Carolina Hurricanes GM Ron Francis within the next week to discuss plans for the future. The Canes captain is entering the final season of his deal. [ESPN]

• Remember Fred Brathwaite? He’s been a goalie consultant for Hockey Canada, but now he’d like to make the jump to the NHL. [Color of Hockey]

• How good was Alex Ovechkin’s 2014-15 season? Real, real good. [Japers’ Rink]

• Finally, here are the sounds from the ice during Paquette’s Game 3 winner:

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