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A Busy Day in the NHL

NASHVILLE, TN - JANUARY 30:  Shea Weber #6 of the Nashville Predators and P.K. Subban #76 of the Montreal Canadiens look on in the AMP Energy NHL Hardest Shot during the 2016 Honda NHL All-Star Skill Competition at Bridgestone Arena on January 30, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee.  (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
June 30, 2016
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In a busy day in the NHL, three major events happened. We break down each of these.

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The Andrew Shaw Trade

CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 01:  Andrew Shaw #65 of the Chicago Blackhawks skates against the Montreal Canadiens during a preseason game at the United Center on October 1, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. The Canadiens defeated the Blackhaws 3-1.  (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
June 25, 2016
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Andrew Shaw was traded to the Montreal Canadiens for two second round picks. Where does this leave the Blackhawks?

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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.

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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?

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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?

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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.

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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?

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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?

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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?

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Offseason Priorities: New York Islanders

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 26:  Frans Nielsen #51 of the New York Islanders celebrtaes his goal at 5:26 of the third period against the Calgary Flames at the Barclays Center on October 26, 2015 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.  (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
June 12, 2016
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The Islanders were the first out of the second round. What do they change to advance next year?

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