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Day before DiPietro's debut...

Not a lot going on today, so we may as well look ahead to tomorrow, when rehabbing goaltender Rick DiPietro will make his long-awaited debut, albeit in Bridgeport. Undoubtedly, a big step and a light at the end of the tunnel for DiPietro who has put himself through a rigorous training regiment not seen live game action in almost a year.

Arthur Staple will be in Birdgeport for the blow-by-blow,...

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