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In other San Jose Sharks news…

Elliotte Friedman and Jeff Marek talk about Bob Boughner, Kevin Labanc’s contract. (Sportsnet)

No surprise, but Kevin Kurz says the San Jose Sharks aren’t buying anybody out. (Kevin Kurz)

Scott Burnside connects the Sharks with UFAs Evgenii Dadonov, Craig Smith, and Jesper Fast. (The Athletic)

There’s been no update on the Sharks players on the periphery of the Laurie Smith scandal or on the scandal itself. Both the San Jose Sharks and the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office have declined comment to SJHN.

Around the NHL…

If Boston trades Tuukka Rask, where’s the best fit? (Boston Hockey Now)

Avs should target Alex Pietrangelo, not Taylor Hall. (Colorado Hockey Now)

Patric Hornqvist was bruised and blindsided by the trade to Florida. (Pittsburgh Hockey Now)

Lou Lamoriello thanks Islanders fans for their support. (NYI Hockey Now)

Pavelski to @TomGulittiNHL, who asked him about tying Joe Mullen's record for most career playoff goals by a US-born player: “Keep it. Next question.”

— Sheng Peng (@Sheng_Peng) September 26, 2020

Gotta love 36-year-old Joe Pavelski beating both best-defenseman-in-the-world Victor Hedman AND Alex Killorn up the ice https://t.co/2HJ4BpU3gL

— Sheng Peng (@Sheng_Peng) September 26, 2020

Buyout UFA signing Kevin Shattenkirk has put the Lightning on the verge of the Cup. (Sportsnet)

Craig Smith will test the free agency market. (The Athletic)

Max Domi’s agent talks about his client’s future with the Canadiens. (Sportsnet)

On the future of sports bars during COVID-19. (The Athletic)