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NHL Rumors: Tiering the 2021 NHL free agents, and the Arizona Coyotes

Looking at the top 2021 NHL free agents and putting them into tiers. The Arizona Coyotes are stuck in a tough position. How will they move forward?

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NHL News: Deferred Money, 2020-21 Schedule, and the Seattle Kraken

Some players not able to defer enough money. NHL wants to get back to a normal schedule by next year. Seattle Kraken will be ready for the 2021-22 season but there are many unanswered questions as they prepare

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NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets, and the Vegas Golden Knights

Patrik Laine speculation to likely continue. Something is going to have to give in Vegas eventually.

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NHL News: NHL-NHLPA Talks Continue … Rangers Not Releasing Kakko For the World Juniors

NHL and NHLPA talks continue. Rangers also not letting Kakko play in the World Juniors.

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NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning, and the Nashville Predators 2.0

The Tampa Bay Lightning need to shed some salary. The Nashville Predators have the cap space and could use a winger. Is there a fit?

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NHL News: Zuccarello, Barrie, Lafreniere, Hughes and Robertson

Zuccarello to likely miss the start of the season. Barrie switches agencies. World Junior notes on Lafreniere, Hughes and Robertson.

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NHL News: A 52 or 56 Game NHL Schedule Starting January 15th?

The NHL and NHLPA are discussing a 52 and 56 game NHL schedule with a potential January 15th start date to the 2020-21 NHL season.

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NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres, and the Toronto Maple Leafs

Looking at some decisions for the Buffalo Sabres and Toronto Maple Leafs for next offseason.

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NHL News: Season Decisions Coming Soon? Testing Will Be Key And Costly

A resolution on the 2020-21 NHL season coming in a few days? Teams have to do their own testing and it's not going to be cheap

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NHL News: Teams Looking At Playing Home Games Outdoors

At least four teams have explored the idea of playing home games in outdoor stadiums for the 2020-21 NHL season.

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NHL Rumors: There May Not Be Many In-Season Trades … Teams and Free Agents Waiting Things Out

Border restrictions and quarantining may limit the amount of in-season trades. Teams and unrestricted free agents waiting things out.

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NHL News: Gary Bettman On A January 1st Start To The 2020-21 NHL Season

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman when asked about the progress to having the 2020-21 NHL season start on January 1st.

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