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Ludwig-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tim Daniels"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Buffalo Sabres should avoid franchise-altering Connor Hellebuyck mistake</title><link>https://sabrenoise.com/buffalo-sabres-should-avoid-franchise-altering-connor-hellebuyck-mistake-01ksfpsw1fx0?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Noah Guttman</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksfpsw1fx0</guid><description>Acquiring Connor Hellebuyck would mean that the Buffalo Sabres can build one of the best goaltending units in the NHL. 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