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• The Winnipeg Jets players react to Dustin Byfuglien’s departure. (Winnipeg Sun)
• The Leafs have so much firepower, but they might not make the playoffs. (Toronto Sun)
• Should the Blues spend the assets to acquire Chris Kreider? (St. Louis Game-Time)
• The Predators are still searching for some kind of spark. (Tennessean)
• Can the Lightning get over last year’s epic playoff loss to Columbus? (FiveThirtyEight)
• Cam Talbot is now on the cusp of a Gordie Howe hat trick. (Sportsnet)
• The Bruins’ win over the Jets reminded them of a Don Cherry Hardest Hits video. (NBC Sports Boston)
• Adam Fox is having a strong rookie season for the Rangers. (Sports Illustrated)
• The Ducks appreciate having Ryan Miller as a back up netminder. (OC Register)
• Is this the end of the line for Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau? (Featurd)
• How is every player on the Caps living up to their contract? (Nova Caps Fans)
• Jimmy Vesey isn’t focusing on the upcoming trade deadline. (Buffalo Hockey Beat)
• Ryan Smyth, Alexei Yashin, Kimmo Timonen, Mark Streit and others make up the IIHF Hall of Fame Class of 2020. (IIHF)
• Seattle area scout Ulf Samuelsson has left his position with the team to return to coaching. (Seattle Times)
• It’s important for the Islanders to treat their alumni right. (Light House Hockey)
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