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NHL News: Divisional Names, San Jose To Arizona, and Fans In The Stands

Division names announced and the teams in the division. San Jose Sharks holding camp in Arizona. Fans in the stands in some cities.

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NHL Rumors: BC The Holdup? Anthony Duclair, UFA Talk, and the St. Louis Blues

The Province of BC doesn't want teams traveling in. UFA talk is increasing. The St. Louis Blues will have the flexibility to add if they want.

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NHL Rumors: Vegas Golden Knights, and the Washington Capitals

Would it take a third team to get involved to get Marc-Andre Fleury to the Capitals? Three options for the Capitals to resolve their goaltending situation.

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NHL News: 2021 Free Agency Date, BoG Call, Health Protocols, and Duclair

NHL free agency next year opens on July 28th. There will be strict travel protocols when teams travel. Anthony Duclair thinks he'll be a good fit in Florida.

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NHL Rumors: Accruing Cap Space, Kovalchuk, Capitals and Fleury

Accruing cap space for the trade deadline easer this year. Kovalchuk back to the KHL. Would Marc-Andre Fleury be a fit in Washington?

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NHL News: The NHL and NHLPA Have A Tentative Agreement In Place For The 2020-21 NHL Season

The NHL and NHLPA have a tentative agreement in place for the 2020-21 NHL Season, pending the NHL Board of Governors and NHLPA Executive Board approval.

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Where Would the Canadian NHL Teams Relocate To If They Had To Play In The U.S.? What About The Canadian Division?

If the Canadian NHL teams have to play in the U.S., where would they play? What would happen with the Canadian division?

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NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals, Columbus Blue Jackets and the New York Islanders

Internal and free agent goalie options for the Washington Capitals. Contract talks for RFAs Pierre-Luc Dubois and Mathew Barzal seem positive.

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NHL Notes: Georgiev, Executive Board, Board of Governors, and an Issue For Canadian Teams

Georgiev still waiting for work visa. There is a possibility that the Canadian teams may have to play in the U.S.

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The St. Louis Blues Gain Cap Flexibility With Injuries To Steen and Tarasenko

The St. Louis Blues will get some salary cap flexibility to make additional moves once Alex Steen and Vladimir Tarasenko are put on the LTIR.

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NHL News: Henrik Lundqvist Announces He Won’t Play This Season

Henrik Lundqvist announced that due to a heart condition that was recently detected, he will not play this season.

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NHL Rumors: Notes On Some Of The Remaining Unrestricted and Restricted Free Agents

A look at some of the latest rumors surrounding free agents Mike Hoffman, Mikael Granlund, Sami Vatanen, Mathew Barzal and Travis Hamonic.

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