By Pierre LeBrun (posted April 15, 2013)
Don't sleep on the defending Stanley Cup champions, people. And yes, it's also time for the Washington Capitals to rise and shine in this week's Power Rankings.

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Ken Holland says he wants to keep Valtteri Filppula but price has to make sense for both sides.
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Craig MacTavish said teams right now more willing to shop 2nd-round picks in draft rather than 1st. Called them the currency of choice.
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Dean Lombardi said he'll turn attention to extension for Dustin Brown soon but has a couple other priorities to cross off list first.
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With free agency looming, Devils GM Lou Lamoriello still trying to get deal done with Clarkson. Didn't sound interested in trading rights.
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Investors continue last-ditch efforts to buy Phoenix Coyotes and keep team in Arizona http://t.co/oJurGV5M5h
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Fastest way from GM meetings to Game 4 - water taxi. http://t.co/DqxhMoClgH
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GMs support visor mandate for new players http://t.co/dbiRiif8Ei
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Philadelphia Flyers to buy out Danny Briere contract -- source http://t.co/McM1AtOs4A
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Detroit Red Wings plan arena in sports district http://t.co/e5gaj68NVJ
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The 5 teams I believe are in the mix, to varying degrees, on Jonathan Bernier: Florida, Minny, Philly, Tor and NYI...
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Mathieu Schneider of NHLPA told reporters NHL GMs agreed to all suggestions proposed by competition committee.
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A lot riding on winning Game 4 http://t.co/oU6Ul3F8Mo
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Agent Kent Hughes on his meeting with Ray Shero today re: Letang: "We've agreed to have further talks. Not going to say more at this time."
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Nashville Predators sign Victor Bartley to 3-year, $2M deal http://t.co/rtzo8drFui
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2013 Stanley Cup playoffs -- Marian Hossa of Chicago Blackhawks expected to play in Game 4 http://t.co/ge9LabP0sx
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NHL scout, opposing players help break down exactly why the Bruins third line has been so effective in the Final: http://t.co/7aemHi5o8k ($)
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2013 NHL Stanley Cup Final - Boston Bruins' third line providing the difference http://t.co/MdtFuGcBlg
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Home teams dominating this year's playoffs http://t.co/bVFXGO5DqG
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RT @shepardchad: Excellent piece on Zdeno Chara from @bruce_arthur http://t.co/uyahfxz9JK
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RT @d_ullstrom: So excited for this new adventure with Lokomotiv. Can this season start already!
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