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Shayne Gostisbehere joins NHL Tonight

Shayne Gostisbehere joins the NHL Tonight crew to talk about the Shoulder Check Showcase and joining the Carolina Hurricanes

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Marc Staal and Alex Goligoski announce their retirement

NHL Tonight discusses Marc Staal and Alex Goligoski's retirement announcements

The broadcast team for the Utah Hockey Club announced

NHL Tonight is joined by Utah Hockey Club broadcasters Dominic Moore and Matt McConnell

Matt Cullen on joining the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame

Matt Cullen joins NHL Tonight to talk about his favorite player and more

Linus Ullmark's challenges joining the Senators

NHL Tonight discusses how Linus Ullmark will adjust to joining the Senators

Zdeno Chara joins NHL Tonight

Zdeno Chara talks about life after retiring from the NHL

NHL Tonight: Bruins

Bruins sign Tyler Johnson, Marchand returns to practice, and more

NHL Tonight: Tom Gazzola

Gazzola on Draisaitl contract and busy offseason for Edmonton

NHL Tonight: News Around the League

Barrie signs with Flames, Krug and Fast to miss season, and more

Blue Jackets on the Gaudreau brothers

Blue Jackets and Flames to hold candlelight vigils in memory of the Gaudreau brothers

NHL Tonight: Leon Draisaitl

Leon Draisaitl signs eight-year extension with the Edmonton Oilers

NHL Tonight: Jeremy Swayman

Breaking Down Jeremy Swayman's Future

NHL Tonight: Torey Krug

Torey Krug set to miss the 2024-25 season

NHL Tonight: Seth Jarvis

Seth Jarvis agrees to 8-year contract with Carolina Hurricanes

Portzline on the passing of Gaudreau

Portzline discusses the life of Gaudreau after his passing

NHL Network on the passing of Gaudreau brothers

NHL Network crew discuss Gaudreau brothers tragedy

Remembering Gaudreau brothers

NHL Network honors Gaudreau family after passing of Johnny and Matthew

Possible breakout defensemen

Defensemen who could enter the top 20 conversation

1. Cale Makar, Avalanche

Colorado's Cale Makar ranked as the best defenseman

2. Quinn Hughes, Canucks

Canucks' Quinn Hughes ranked as 2nd best defenseman

3. Victor Hedman, Lightning

Tampa's Victor Hedman ranked as 3rd best defenseman

4. Roman Josi, Predators

Predators' Roman Josi ranked as 4th best defenseman

5. Miro Heiskanen, Stars

Stars' Miro Heiskanen ranked as 5th best defenseman

6. Gustav Forsling, Panthers

Cats' Gustav Forsling ranked as 6th best defenseman

7. Charlie McAvoy, Bruins

Bruins' Charlie McAvoy ranked as 7th best defenseman

8. Adam Fox, Rangers

Rangers' Adam Fox ranked as 8th best defenseman

9. Evan Bouchard, Oilers

Oilers' Evan Bouchard ranked as 9th best defenseman

10. Devon Toews, Avalanche

Avs' Devon Towes ranked as 10th best defensemen

Top 20 Defensemen: 15-11

15-11: Dobson, Werenski, Slavin, Morrissey and Dahlin