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• It appears the NHL is in talks to settle the concussion lawsuit that was brought forward by former players. (TSN)
• Five players on the verge of stardom. (The Hockey News)
• There’s a blueprint set to sign Darnell Nurse and another defenseman in Edmonton. (Edmonton Journal)
• Three-time Stanley Cup champion Ab McDonald passed away on Tuesday. (Associated Press)
• Reporters ask questions. Players answer questions. Sometimes players don’t like questions. (Yahoo)
• Also: If players had to get a face tattoo, here’s what it would be. (Yahoo)
• The Bruins going after John Tavares has David Krejci a tad concerned. (The Score)
• Here’s a list of the best player on each NHL team not to have a Stanley Cup ring. (FanSided)
• A look at three KHL players, all who have taken different paths to the NHL. (The Athletic)
• Snubbed in San Jose. (The Hockey Writers)
• Tyler Ennis is not who you think he is. (Pension Plan Puppets)
• Dougie Hamilton on the Calgary Flames defense he was a part of: “It didn’t turn out so good.” (Sportsnet)
• Mike Condon getting a fresh slate in Ottawa. (Ottawa Sun)
• NHL 19 has a nice tribute to the Humboldt Broncos. (Game Rant)
• Brad Marchand: The best and the most controversial. (Stanley Cup of Chowder)
The Carolina Hurricanes just announced their training camp schedule and if this isn't the most hockey thing ever, I don't know what is pic.twitter.com/l7CDwhf5iJ
— Emily Kaplan (@emilymkaplan) September 5, 2018
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