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• Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas got most of his trade work done before the trade deadline. (Toronto Sun)
• The Vegas Golden Knights signed Nick Holden to a two-year contract extension on Monday. (Vegas Golden Knights)
• Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving tinkered with his lineup without giving much away. (Calgary Herald)
• The Pittsburgh Penguins did not add any defenseman on Monday but still need to figure out their defense pairings. (Pensburgh)
• The Montreal Canadiens failed to give their fans much clarity after a confusing trade deadline. (Sportsnet)
• The Edmonton Oilers added a ton of speed up front (Edmonton Journal)
• This trade deadline turned out to be uncharted territory for the Carolina Hurricanes. (Canes Country)
• The Buffalo Sabres players made their pleas on the ice and general manager Jason Botterill listened. (The Buffalo News)
• Despite some big rumors the Minnesota Wild stood pat at the trade deadline. (Star Tribune)
• Will Erik Gustafsson and Derek Forbort be enough to get the Calgar Flames in the Stanley Cup Playoffs? (The Hockey News)
• The Philadelphia Flyers tried to bolster their lines. (NBC Philadelphia)
• Ilya Kovalchuk is a low-risk spark for the Washington Capitals. (Japers’ Rink)
• The Rangers are finally back after wild NHL trade deadline. (New York Post)
• Chicago Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman looks to the future. (Chicago Tribune)
• Don Sweeney added depth and financial flexibility at the NHL trade deadline for the Boston Bruins (Bruins Daily)
• It was tough to for Ottawa Senators fans to see Jean-Gabriel Pageau go, but it was great to see the return. (Silver Seven Sens)
• After a quiet NHL trade deadline Winnipeg Jets fans are going to expect some movement this summer. (Winnipeg Free Press)
• The Buffalo Sabres were aggressive deals at the NHL trade deadlie. (Buffalo Hockey Beat)
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