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Games 7 mania; Shanahan urged to testify; Franzen progressing (Puck Headlines)

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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 24: Ben Bishop #30 of the Tampa Bay Lightning stretches prior to the start of the third period in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Rangers during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 24, 2015 in New York City. The Lightning shutout the Rangers 2-0. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

• Unlike most of us, Ben Bishop did not snap in half after completing this stretch. [Getty]

• Players suing the NHL over its handling of concussions have asked the presiding judge to compel Brendan Shanahan to testify.

"I was never opposed to giving a deposition," he said in a written statement provided by the Maple Leafs. "My response was that I was happy to cooperate and I provided upcoming dates that hopefully work for both sides. My understanding is that it is in the process of being scheduled."  [TSN]

• "Mirtle: NHL in seventh heaven with dual Game 7s and zero sideshows." [Globe & Mail]

• Henrik Lundqvist found way out of Lightning ‘trap’ and into Game 7. [NY Post]

• The Rangers are at their best when facing elimination. That's a good thing. [North Jersey]

• "Game 7: Where Legends Are Born Or Dreams Die." No pressure. [Blueshirt Banter]

• "For the Lightning, this is the time to win." Agreed. There is no Game 8. [Tampa Bay Times]

• Tampa Bay has a date with destiny. The only thing standing in their way is a team from New York. [Bolts By The Bay]

• More Rangers/Lightning: "There's nothing before it or after, there's only Game 7." [Raw Charge]

• As if the Blackhawks needed anymore motivation to win Game 7, they use last year's defeat to the Kings as a reminder. [ESPN]

• Ducks goal for Game 7: shutdown Duncan Keith. (Maybe that should've been the plan from Game 1...) [OC Register]

• The secret life and death of a hockey analytics pioneer Tore Purdy (a.k.a JLikens). Great story on someone who had a huge influence in the movement without calling attention to himself. [ESPN]

• Hurricanes EVP/CFO Mike Amendola leaves the organization. Amendola had served both Carolina and the Nordiques in some capacity since 1981. [Canes Country]

• Islanders headed for Brooklyn and long-awaited financial stability. [Today's Slapshot]

• Red Wings believe Johan Franzen is making progress, and expect to see him on the ice next season. [M Live]

• Binghamton Senators head coach Luke Richardson was being courted by the Buffalo Sabres. Since the job went to Dan Bylsma, the Baby Sens get to keep their coach another year. [Ottawa Sun]

• Eric Wellwood's playing career ended at age 23 due a freak, yet serious, accident that nearly cost him his life. He continues to mend, physically and psychologically, in a new role behind the bench for the Oshawa Generals. [The Star]

• Quebec Remparts oust Rimouski Oceanic from Memorial Cup. [Buzzing the Net]

• Don Cherry probably won't want to read this: "What I Learned from Watching the Entire First Decade of 'Rock’em Sock’em Hockey' Videos." [Vice]

• The making of 'Footsteps' a feature for the 60th anniversary of Hockey Night in Canada holds a special place in the filmmaker's heart. [Slapshot Diaries]

• The possible fantasy impact of Dan Bylsma being hired by the Buffalo Sabres. [Dobber]

• Finally, to fire you up for Game 7 tonight, here's an action movie-esque trailer of the action so far (without crappy acting by Vin Diesel). [NHL]

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