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• Canadiens sign Jacob Fowler to three-year, entry-level contract
• Avalanche clinch spot in Stanley Cup Playoffs
• Future $14 million man Mitch Marner headlines first Top 50 UFAs of 2025
• Breaking down the five playoff locks that might be paper tigers
• Canadiens’ Lane Hutson becomes 10th rookie NHL defenseman to record 60-point season
• The Sheet Blog: Slew of first-timers could rock NHL head coach carousel for 2025-26

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