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• Patrick Maroon isn’t sure if he’ll be back in St. Louis this season. (NHL.com)
• NHL commentators with rave reviews for Edmonton Oilers GM Ken Holland on Milan Lucic trade. (Edmonton Journal)
• After fives years away traveling the world and expanding his hockey mind, Mike Gillis is ready to return to the NHL -- just not as a general manager. (Sportsnet)
• John Tavares knows Mitch Marner will play for the Maple Leafs this season. (NHL.com)
• Jets could find great value in acquiring Stars’ Honka. (Winnipeg Sun)
• The Vancouver Canucks have improved more than any team in the Pacific. (The Canuck Way)
• James Neal is feeling re-invigorated after move to Edmonton. (Global News)
• Colorado Avalanche star forward Mikko Rantanen isn’t going to the KHL. (Mile High Hockey)
• Flyers need impact from Hayes, Vigneault. (NHL.com)
• After years of stunted talks, Calgary may be ready to build a new hockey arena. (Globe and Mail)
• What it may take for a player to reach 50 goals or 100 points this season with the New Jersey Devils. (All About the Jersey)
• Predicting how long the Penguins’ Stanley Cup window will stay open. (Pensburgh)
• The Predators should make a push for Nikita Gusev. (Predlines)
• Why Peter DeBoer is confident Sharks can fill Joe Pavelski’s scoring void. (NBC Sports Bay Area)
• Coyotes need more offense from well-paid blue line. (The Athletic)
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