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• Kyle Dubas is turning the page on old-school hockey traditions. (Toronto Star)
• Progress is being made toward the Carolina Hurricanes hosting an outdoor game. (The News & Observer)
• Seattle to the NHL timeline: Sooner is better than later, but in the end, they’re in it for the long run. (Seattle Times)
• Could the NHL move the Oilers and Flames to the Central Division once Seattle arrives in the NHL? (Edmonton Sun)
• Markus Naslund seems content away from hockey, so don’t expect the former Canucks captain back in a hockey role any time soon. (The Province)
• PHT’s Adam Gretz plays a little over/under for the Pittsburgh Penguins. (Pensburgh)
• Willie O’Ree was inspired by Jackie Robinson. (NHL.com)
• The A to Z of the new NHL season. (Toronto Sun)
• This is why we love the NHL. (Vice)
• Jack Eichel is now the captain of the Buffalo Sabres. (Sportsnet)
• Brian Boyle entering another season with Leukemia but says the prognosis is good. (People)
• Danièle Sauvageau getting impatient as NHL coaching doors remain closed. (The Athletic)
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