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Changing of the guard in the NHL? AP predicts the Stanley Cup champion and top award winners
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We need him back. : r/SeattleKraken
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The Avalanche overcame plenty this season, but the playoffs proved too much - The Athletic
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Rise of the Kraken leaves GM Ron Francis pleased, not satisfied after playoff run - Newsday
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Kraken sign Burakovsky to 5-year deal with $5.5M AAV
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Can the Avalanche sink pesky Kraken and mount another Stanley Cup run?
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GM -- Kraken players pleased after playoff run, but still not satisfied - ESPN
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Kraken playoff run starts on Tuesday
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