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• How can the Blue Jackets get their hands on Golden Knights forward Nikita Gusev? (The Cannon)
• Here’s an in-depth look at what the Bruins are getting in Brett Ritchie. (Stanley Cup of Chowder)
• Why was the Canadiens power play so bad during the regular season? (Habs Eyes on the Prize)
• The Hurricanes have made some changes to their scouting staff. (News & Observer)
• The Panthers need Aaron Ekblad to emerge as one of the best defenders in the NHL. (The Rat Trick)
• Justin Schultz presents an interesting dilemma for the Pittsburgh Penguins, per Adam Gretz. (Pensburgh)
• Steve Yzerman’s Tampa Bay condo is on the market. It can be yours for a cool $1.695 million dollars. (Detroit News)
• Don’t be surprised if the Winnipeg Jets and Buffalo Sabres end up being perfect trade partners. (Die by the Blade)
• 10 lessons we learned this offseason. (ESPN)
• The Kings didn’t make any significant moves this offseason, so don’t be surprised if they take a patient approach. (The Hockey News)
• The Toronto Maple Leafs were the only team to invest anything into prospect Justin Brazeau, and he wants to reward them. (Sportsnet)
• Here are the Blues top 10 moments from the 2018-19 season. (Bleedin Blue)
• Could Victor Soderstrom break camp with the Arizona Coyotes? (Five for Howling)
• Mike Smith has a lot to prove now that he’s with the Edmonton Oilers. (Oilers Nation)
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