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• The Bruins have some big decisions to make with some potential free agents. (Stanley Cup of Chowder)
• Boston needs to re-sign Jaroslav Halak this summer. (Causeway Crowd)
• Todd Reirden’s son, Travis, has an immunodeficiency that prevents his immune system from defending against bacteria and viruses. That makes things complicated for the family during this Covid-19 pandemic. (NBC Sports Washington)
• Travis Zajac weighs in on the new Netflix documentary “Tiger King”. (NJ.com)
• If the NHL decides to give teams a compliance buyout or two, who would the Hurricanes move on from? (Cardiac Cane)
• A shortened season could benefit some of the young New York Rangers. (Blue Line Station)
• Sergei Bobrovsky talked about giving financial support to the Florida arena workers. (The Hockey News)
• Claude Julien is trying to remain positive about the season resuming. (Sportsnet.ca)
• Sheldon Keefe expects Alexander Barabanov to be an important part of the Maple Leafs next year. (TSN)
• Darnell Nurse wouldn’t mind playing hockey in empty arenas. (Oilers Nation)
• Pushing the Olympics to 2021 means that the NHL has a bigger window to finish their season. (NBC Sports Philadelphia)
• Would the Rangers have made the playoffs? (Blue Seat Blogs)
• Alex Biega sees the importance of life after hockey for all players in the NHL. (Detroit News)
• The 1995-96 Red Wings needed just a little more seasoning before they were ready for primetime. (The Score)
• What’s next for the Blackhawks and Corey Crawford? (NBC Sports Chicago)
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