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• How badly does British Columbia want to be a hub city for the NHL? “The BC Provincial Health Officer noted that a different arrangement could be made for visiting NHL teams, allowing them to quarantine as a group, rather than in self-isolation. Her comments echo what Alberta’s top doctor said one day prior.” [CTV News]
• A piece of business that each eliminated team needs to address this off-season. [The Score]
• Penguins CEO and president David Morehouse assisted in saving a TV cameraman after he was attacked while covering protests in downtown Pittsburgh. [Tribune-Review]
• The Kings will not renew the contract of AHL head coach Mike Stothers. [LA Kings Insider]
• How Leon Draisaitl’s Art Ross Trophy win will affect German hockey. [Forbes]
• Looking at how the summer 2019 additions helped the Avalanche to the season they’ve had. [Mile High Hockey]
• The Calder Trophy is a family affair for Cale Makar. [Denver Post]
• Playing in front of no fans will be a big adjustment for NHL players. [Tennessean]
• When play resumes, the Coyotes will be rocking the Kachina jerseys for every game they’re designated the “home” team. [Five for Howling]
• The culture of losing is the biggest obstacle in the way of the Sabres finding success again. [Featurd]
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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.