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NHL Morning Skate for October 24
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NHL draft live updates: Auston Matthews chosen No. 1 - Los Angeles Times
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American Players Rise to the Top in the N.H.L. Draft - The New York Times
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NHL roundup: Auston Matthews' 2nd straight hat trick lifts Leafs
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Auston Matthews - Wikipedia
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Top of the class: The No. 1 pick from every NHL Draft
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Coyotes curse: 10 franchise top picks that got away in NHL Draft Lottery - PHNX
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Auston Matthews selected first overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs