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What to know about the NHL season, with awards, playoffs and Stanley Cup picks

As the hockey campaign prepares to launch on Tuesday, the league faces notable roster drama involving multiple prominent players. The netminder who recently secured an Olympic gold medal for the United States remains suspended pending a desired departure from Winnipeg.

Meanwhile, a fellow Olympian in Detroit awaits his own requested transfer.

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