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• David Rittich has shown he’s capable of handling the workload of a No. 1 goalie in the NHL. [Calgary Herald]
• A lower-body injury may keep Victor Hedman out of this weekend’s NHL Global Series in Stockholm, Sweden. He practiced on Tuesday and remains day-to-day. [NHL.com]
• As they enjoy their time in Sweden, the Sabres are hoping for plenty of support this weekend when they play the Lightning. [Buffalo News]
• What to do about the goaltending situation in New Jersey? [TSN]
• The Jets’ top line needs to step up. [Winnipeg Free Press]
• Travis Sanheim’s “money in the bank” is paying off for the Flyers this season. [NBC Sports Philadelphia]
• Why NHL teams should pass on bridge deals and take smart gambles on young players. [Sportsnet]
• The ugly, gory, bloody secret life of NHL dentists. [ESPN]
• A year of dealing with concussions by one beer league player. [The New Yorker]
• Are the hot starts for the Canucks and Coyotes for real? [Featurd]
• Alex Goligoski is off to an excellent start for the Coyotes. [Five for Howling]
• Washington D.C. has become a district of champions. [Japers’ Rink]
• A fun look at the competitive fantasy football league inside the Wild dressing room. [Pioneer Press]
• Finally, here’s University of Minnesota’s Amy Potomak helping continue a strong week for highlight-reel goals:
Had to do it to 'em, @amypotomak! #SCTop10 pic.twitter.com/rAKDmiHXDT
— Minnesota Women's Hockey (@GopherWHockey) November 3, 2019
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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.