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• Ferland’s journey to NHL was helped by Canucks legend Gino Odjick. (Daily Hive)
• With his ELC signed, what bonuses will Jack Hughes hit this coming season. (All About the Jersey)
• The Jesse Puljujarvi conundrum. (Edmonton Journal)
• Should Loui Eriksson play on the first line? (The Canuck Way)
• Penguins forced to trade Kessel so they could keep Malkin. (The Hockey Writers)
• Each team’s best contract heading into the 2019-20 season. (Puck Prose)
• 11-year-old Blue Jackets fan does the Bottle Cap Challenge, impresses players. (NHL.com)
• David Backes is wanted. (Boston Hockey Now)
• Disgraced defenseman Slava Voynov to play in the KHL next season. (YardBarker)
• How Blackhawks prospect Reese Johnson overcame multiple surgeries to get his NHL chance. (The Athletic)
• Re-visiting the disastrous Jaromir Jagr trade. (The Hockey Writers)
• Keeping the New York Rangers in perspective. (Blue Line Station)
• Golden Knights hold inaugural “battle-worn” gear sale. (Las Vegas Journal-Review)
• Putting stigma in the penalty box. (Kenora Online)
• An early look into the 2020 UFA Class. (The Score)
Scott Billeck is a writer for Pro Hockey Talk on NBC Sports. Drop him a line at phtblog@nbcsports.com or follow him on Twitter @scottbilleck