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The NHL trade deadline is now in the rear-view mirror, but the rumor mill doesn't have time to look backward. As teams jockey for position in the playoff chase, both players and executives are starting to think about free agency.
One of the prizes of the summer will be goaltender Robin Lehner, who the Chicago Blackhawks recently shipped to the Vegas Golden Knights for two players and a second-round pick.
It's safe to suggest there won't be a reunion this offseason when Lehner is an unrestricted free agent, despite his appreciation for his teammates and the fans.