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• Thatcher Demko’s reported five-year, $25M extension is a calculated risk by the Canucks. [Pass it to Bulis]
• The Sabres win! Said interim head coach Don Granato: “Everybody stepped up. There was no variance of guys on the bench, one guy more vocal then the next guy. I believe they were in it together and consistent mannerisms through the whole group into the third period.”
• Shayne Gostisbehere cleared waivers and has been assigned to the Flyers’ taxi squad. [NBC Sports Philadelphia]
• What Spencer Knight’s signing means for the Panthers’ future in net. [The Hockey News]
• Why Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, and Zach Hyman are the most complete line in the NHL. [Sportsnet]
• Their scoring may have improved this season, but the Wild are still strong on the blue line. [Zone Coverage]
• Is it worth giving up the future to bring Jack Eichel to Minnesota? [Hockey Wilderness]
• As far as good fits go, Kyle Palmieri would be a good add for the Bruins. [NBC Sports Boston]
• Will Brian Burke’s style of roster creation result in an improved Penguins team? [Pensburgh]
• A good look at the women making an impact in the hockey equipment industry. [NHL.com]
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