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It's the end of pre-season. It's the beginning of a new season. It's the beginning of the twist.
Finally, we have a game that matters. Finally, we have some hockey of consequence. Welcome back old friend, it's been too long.
The teams have changed since that famous playoff series in April - mostly the Canucks. Gone is the legend of Eddie Lack, the Ferland-fearing Kevin Bieksa, Shawn Matthias, Nick Bonino and Zack Kassian. In have come Matt Bartkowski, Brandon Sutter, and Brandon Prust.