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Hurricanes Win Svechnikov Bowl, Down Red Wings by 5-2 Score - Canes Country
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Stepping Up - Minnesota Hockey Magazine
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Jon Merrill elated about returning to Michigan, playing for hometown Red Wings
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Jon Merrill excited to return home, help Red Wings defense
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Wings' Jon Merrill: 'We're doing the best we can
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Five predictions for the 2021 Detroit Red Wings
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Wild Have Too Many Good Prospects & Not Enough Roster Slots
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This picture makes me wonder - what was the biggest age gap between players who played in the same game? : r/hockey
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Fleury posts shutout for 500th win, Chicago beats Montreal - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Jon Merrill Traded to Montreal Canadiens By Detroit - LWOH
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Jon Merrill (ice hockey) - Wikipedia
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Every NHL team's defense ranked from best to worst: Hurricanes and Avalanche top the list - The Athletic
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Wild defeat Stars in double overtime playoff thriller, lead series 1-0