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• Todd McLellan is keeping the faith in a struggling Jonathan Quick. [LA Times]
• How an increase in cap space for the Flyers means good news for Chris Stewart, who remains on a PTO deal with the team. [Courier Post]
• How Blues’ goaltender Jordan Binnington is planning to silence his doubters. [ESPN]
• It’s early, but Ralph Krueger’s message is working so far for the Sabres. [Buffalo Hockey Beat]
• The frustrations levels are rising for the Devils. [NHL.com]
• Remembering longtime player, coach, and seven-time Stanley Cup winner Ted Green, who passed away last week at age 79. [Edmonton Journal]
• Bill Guerin is eager to make his mark as a first-time NHL GM with the Wild. [Tribune Review]
• Why it’s time for the Capitals to turn to Ilya Samsonov. [Puck Prose]
• ECHL forward Daniel Perez is among the Hispanic players who see Scott Gomez as a role model. [NHL.com]
• A look at Lucas Raymond, one of the top prospects in the 2020 NHL Draft. [Draft Analyst]
• How soon will the NHL’s early season offensive boon last? [Spector’s Hockey]
• Why Rasmus Sandin heading down to the AHL is the right move by the Maple Leafs. [Sportsnet]
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Sean Leahy is a writer for Pro Hockey Talk on NBC Sports. Drop him a line at phtblog@nbcsports.com or follow him on Twitter @Sean_Leahy.