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The Oilers hiring disgraced ex-Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman is just business as usual for the NHL
It was always a matter of 'when' Stan Bowman would get hired again, even if he shouldn't get the chance
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NHL fans mourned the devastating closing of CapFriendly after sale to the Capitals
CapFriendly was a NHL staple for salary cap and contract information for nearly a decade.
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Ranking the best remaining NHL free agents in the 2024 offseason
These are the best remaining UFAs to keep an eye out for in NHL free agency.
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2024 NHL Free Agency live tracker: Catch up on all the major signings
Keep track of all the major NHL free agent signings this summer right here!
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The Predators are taking an incredibly fun gamble after their Steven Stamkos-led free agency windfall
No matter what happens, the Predators are going to be fun this season.