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• Take a look back at the Dallas Stars team that won the Stanley Cup 20 years ago. (Dallas News)
• Tomas Hertl cemented himself as a top-line center in 2018-19. (Fear the Fin)
• The Nashville Predators should seriously consider trading their first-round pick this year. (Predlines)
• One long-time NHL scout believes that the 2019 draft class is one of the deepest in recent memory. (Winnipeg Free Press)
• Kevin Hayes’ new contract with the Flyers complicates things for the Vegas Golden Knights and pending RFA William Karlsson. (Knights on Ice)
• Corey Perry gave the Ducks organization everything he had. (OC Register)
• Could Joe Pavelski be a good fit for the Colorado Avalanche? (Mile High Sticking)
• Jason Botterill’s first two drafts with the Buffalo Sabres have gone pretty well. (Die by the Blade)
• Can the Penguins accomplish everything they want to do this offseason without trading Phil Kessel? (Pittsburgh Tribune)
• There are still moves for Rangers GM Jeff Gorton to make at the draft. (Blue Shirt Banter)
• Cardiac Cane makes a case for the Hurricanes to trade Brett Pesce. (Cardiac Cane)
• Jesse Puljujarvi would be a great addition for the New Jersey Devils. (Pucks and Pitchforks)
• Joel Bouchard did a good job with the Canadiens’ AHL team last season. (Habs Eyes on the Prize)
• The Bruins are unlikely to buy out veteran forward David Backes this offseason. (WEEI)
• Will Roberto Luongo keep playing next season? He’s reportedly expected to give the Panthers an answer soon. (NHL.com)
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