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Sheng’s Daily Links: Kunlun Red Star Not Paying Their Coaches?

Here’s how I defend voting Auston Matthews for Lady Byng…
I don’t. I wrote about my bad vote and why it matters.
In other San Jose Sharks news…
Former Worcester Sharks defenseman Adam Comrie was killed in a motorcycle crash. He was just 30. (San Jose Barracuda)
Around the NHL…
Was Mike Sullivan outcoached? (Pittsburgh Hockey Now)
Breaking down a key David Pastrnak shift. (Boston Hockey Now)
Are you ready for the Trotz Bowl? (NYI Hockey Now)
The KHL’s Kunlun Red Star still haven’t paid three of their coaches for last year. (The Athletic)
Scott Burnside on how the NHL is making sure that teams leaving the bubble don’t break it on the way out. (The Athletic)
Seismic change is needed in Toronto. (Sportsnet)
Max Pacioretty will be ready for Game One against the Blackhawks. (NHL)
The first-round schedule is set! (NHL)