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Lyubushkin signs two-year, $5.5 million contract with Sabres
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Sabres' Ilya Lyubushkin won't wear Pride-themed jersey - ESPN
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Buffalo Sabres' Ilya Lyubushkin REFUSES to wear Pride jersey, cites anti-gay Kremlin law
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Sabres' Lyubushkin will not take part in Pride night warmup
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NHL bans use of Pride tape amid new guidance on special initiatives: Sources - The Athletic
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Chicago's NHL team will not wear Pride-themed jerseys due to security concerns for Russian players: reports
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Ilya Lyubushkin Won't Wear Sabres' Pride-Themed Jersey; Cites Russia Law, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Ilya Lyubushkin - Anaheim Ducks Defense - ESPN
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Buffalo Sabres: Breaking down Ilya Lyubushkin's strengths, weaknesses - Page 2
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Sabres' Lyubushkin won't wear Pride night jersey, citing anti-gay Russian law
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Buffalo Sabres' Ilya Lyubushkin REFUSES to wear Pride jersey, cites anti-gay Kremlin law
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NHL Teams Will No Longer Wear Pride Specialty Sweaters
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Lyubushkin hasn't had trouble adapting to new team, new city
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NHL Pride controversy: Players who didn't participate, teams with jerseys, and the Russia myth
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NHL bans special Pride warm-up jerseys next season