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These five players head into the new NHL campaign with heightened expectations after they failed to deliver on promise a year ago.

NBC Sports Chicago
Does Wyatt Kaiser have inside track to make Blackhawks' roster?
Wyatt Kaiser has been a standout at Blackhawks training camp, and an everyday roster spot might be his to lose.
NBC Sports Philadelphia
Flyers sign 2nd-round goalie to entry-level contract
The Flyers on Tuesday signed goalie prospect Carson Bjarnason to his three-year entry-level contract.
Tampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, Fla.
Lightning take calculated risk with backup goaltender Jonas Johansson
BRANDON — Most of the hockey world was a little surprised when the Lightning opted to sign Jonas Johansson this offseason. The 28-year-old goaltender was one of them, he admits. It was unexpected, but exciting, when his agent called him with the news Tampa Bay wanted him to back up Andrei Vasilevskiy. “It’s a great organization. I was really excited when I heard there was some interest in ...
NBC Sports Boston
Bruins prospect Matthew Poitras makes strong first impression in preseason win
Matthew Poitras might be a long shot to make the Bruins roster, but he made a strong case for himself in Sunday's preseason opener.

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