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While the 2019-20 season stoppage has dramatically slowed the NHL news cycle, a couple of key international players have edged their way into the headlines.
The league has frozen all free-agent contracts for the current year, but teams are looking ahead to the 2020-21 campaign. One prized addition will be Russian standout Alexander Barabanov, who has attracted a ton of interest.
According to TSN's Darren Dreger, more than 20 teams have reached out to the winger this season. The report said the 25-year-old and his agent, Dan Milstein, will begin interviewing teams this week.