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Why the Marcus Kruger Rumors Are Bull

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 05: Marcus Kruger #22 of the Chicago Blackhawks skates against the Arizona Coyotes at the United Center on April 5, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. The Blackhawks defeated the Coyotes 6-2. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

June 23, 2016

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Marcus Kruger has been rumored to be on the trade block for the Blackhawks. Here’s why those rumors should be false gossip.

Recapping the NHL Awards

LAS VEGAS, NV - JUNE 21: Mats Zuccarello of the New York Rangers speaks with the media during a press availability on June 21, 2016 at the Encore Ballroom in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 2016 NHL Award Ceremony will by held on June 22 at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

June 23, 2016

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The NHL Awards are over, and there should be some deserved controversy about some winners, the question is which ones?

Offseason Priorities: St. Louis Blues

SAN JOSE, CA - MAY 25: Robby Fabbri #15, Vladimir Tarasenko #91 and Jori Lehtera #12 of the St. Louis Blues skates against the San Jose Sharks in Game Six of the Western Conference Finals during the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on May 25, 2016 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Rocky W. Widner/NHL/Getty Images)

June 18, 2016

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The Blues were the champions of the Central division in the future. What can they do in the future to make themselves more than that?

Offseason Priorities: Tampa Bay Lightning

TAMPA, FL - APRIL 30: Victor Hedman #77 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates a win with teammate Ben Bishop #30 of the Tampa Bay Lightning at the end of the third period in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on April 30, 2016 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Scott Iskowitz/Getty Images)

June 17, 2016

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The Lightning lost to the eventual champions for the second year in a row. Now, they face important decisions and will face struggles with the cap in the next few years.

The Cult of Personality: Why Phil Kessel is the Face the NHL Needs

PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 29: Phil Kessel #81 of the Pittsburgh Penguins addresses the media during the NHL Stanley Cup Final Media Day at Consol Energy Center on May 29, 2016 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

June 16, 2016

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Phil Kessel is one of few players with personality in today’s NHL. Should he be the new face of the NHL?

Offseason Priorities: Dallas Stars

DALLAS, TX - MAY 11: The Dallas Stars stand on the ice after a 6-1 loss against the St. Louis Blues in Game Seven of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center on May 11, 2016 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

June 16, 2016

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The Stars won the West in the regular season but were out in the second round. How do they turn themselves around in the playoffs?

Offseason Priorities: Nashville Predators

in Game Seven of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on May 12, 2016 in San Jose, California.

June 16, 2016

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The Predators fell to the Sharks in seven games. How can they improve their future? What is Shea Weber’s future with this team?

The Bryan Bickell Trade

NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 10: Bryan Bickell #29 of the Chicago Blackhawks in action during a NHL game against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena on December 10, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Ronald C. Modra/NHL/Getty Images)

June 15, 2016

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The Blackhawks traded Bryan Bickell and Teuvo Teravainen to Carolina for two picks – a 2016 second and 2017 third. What comes of this trade for the Blackhawks?

Offseason Priorities: Washington Capitals

PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 10: Braden Holtby #70 of the Washington Capitals reacts after losing to the Pittsburgh Penguins in overtime 4-3 in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Consol Energy Center on May 10, 2016 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

June 13, 2016

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The Washington Capitals ran into the Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins and were eliminated. What do they need to change to make sure this doesn’t happen again?