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2021 NHL Free Agency Extravaganza Open Thread

The new NHL year officially begins at noon today, which means it’s the first day that free agents can talk to new teams and sign contracts for the 2021-22 season.

Earlier this week, we previewed the forwards and defenders who could be targeted by the Columbus Blue Jackets.

It was reported yesterday by Aaron Portzline that local product Sean Kuraly could be on the radar, to fill the Riley Nash role of 4th line center/penalty killer.

The Athletic: Blue Jackets expected to pursue a center and defenseman via free agency on Wednesday, and one name has come to the fore …Dublin’s Sean Kuraly#CBJ https://t.