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Sep 12, 2025
Marc-Andre Fleury, who officially retired last spring following a 21-year career, signed a professional tryout contract with the Penguins on Friday and is going to suit up for the club during Pittsburgh's exhibition game against Columbus on Sept. 27.
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Sep 12, 2025
Everything you need to know, all in one place, before you head into your 2025-26 ESPN Fantasy hockey drafts.
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Sep 12, 2025
These forwards are in the right situation to have their breakout seasons this year.
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Sep 11, 2025
The Sabres have placed player developmental coach Adam Mair on administrative leave after reports surfaced of the former NHL player being arrested on a drunken driving charge with three children in his car last week.
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Sep 11, 2025
The Buffalo Sabres placed player developmental coach Adam Mair on administrative leave Thursday after reports surfaced of the former NHL player being arrested on a drunk driving charge with three children in his car last week.
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Sep 11, 2025
The NHL says the five players acquitted of sexual assault charges stemming from an alleged incident in 2018 will be eligible to sign a contract Oct. 15 and play Dec. 1.
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Sep 11, 2025
Everything you need to know about the goalie position before you draft, including the top picks, late-round flyers and everything in between.
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Sep 11, 2025
Wild GM Bill Guerin responded to reports that Kirill Kaprizov turned down an NHL-record contract extension, saying he was unsure how the information went public and adding, "We're working through things."
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Sep 11, 2025
Everything you need to know about the goalie position before you draft, including the top picks, late-round flyers and everything in between.
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Sep 11, 2025
It's not only hockey's best rivalry, but one of the nastiest in all of sports. We debate who makes the cut.
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Sep 11, 2025
Wild GM Bill Guerin responded to reports that Kirill Kaprizov turned down an NHL record contract extension, saying he was unsure how the information went public and adding, "We're working through things."
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Sep 10, 2025
While Jack Eichel is slated to be a free agent next offseason, he said Wednesday that he's hoping to remain in Vegas. "I love the organization. I love living here. I love the guys in the room."
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Sep 10, 2025
New Jersey's Jack Hughes and his brother, Vancouver's Quinn Hughes, addressed comments made by Canucks executive Jim Rutherford, who said the team's ability to re-sign Quinn might come down to his desire to play with his brothers Jack and Luke.
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Sep 10, 2025
If you read only one fantasy hockey story, read this one: your guide to draft, play and win your league like an expert.
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Sep 09, 2025
The NHL needs a "fully baked plan" from an ownership group in Atlanta before considering an expansion team for the city, deputy commissioner Bill Daly told ESPN.
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Sep 09, 2025
Start preparing for 2025-26 fantasy hockey drafts, with rankings for the top players
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Sep 09, 2025
Like so many around the NHL, Red Wings forward Patrick Kane, who won three Stanley Cup championships with the Blackhawks playing alongside Jonathan Toews, is eager to see the return of his former teammate, who signed with the Jets this offseason.
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Sep 09, 2025
The new NHL collective bargaining agreement establishes an annual $4 million Retired Players Emergency Healthcare and Wellness Fund. The plan providess access to a family doctor and mental wellness professional for any player.
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Sep 09, 2025
Sidney Crosby, 38, said he's not surprised by trade rumors around him, but the three-time Stanley Cup champion is still "open-minded" about Pens' return to playoffs.
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Sep 09, 2025
Sydney Crosby, 38, says he's not surprised by trade rumors around him, considering the Penguins' playoff drought. The three-time Stanley Cup champion is under contract through the 2026-27 season.
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Sep 09, 2025
After goalie Dustin Wolf cemented himself as Flames' long-term starter last season, Calgary on Tuesday signed him to a 7-year extension that starts in the 2026-27 season.
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Sep 09, 2025
Make your fantasy hockey draft strategy easier with detailed defensemen tiers and a guide to the position.
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Sep 09, 2025
Roto vs H2H points? Dynasty vs redraft? With all the scoring settings, roster setup and more, here's your first stop when signing up for an ESPN Fantasy Hockey league.
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Sep 09, 2025
Make your fantasy hockey draft strategy easier with detailed forward tiers and a guide to the position.
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Sep 09, 2025
Make your fantasy hockey draft strategy easier with detailed defensemen tiers and a guide to the position.
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Sep 06, 2025
Ken Dryden, the Hall of Fame goaltender who helped the Canadiens win six Stanley Cup titles in the 1970s, has died at age 78.
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Sep 05, 2025
The Montreal Canadiens traded goaltender Carey Price to the San Jose Sharks on Friday, in exchange for defenseman Gannon Laroque and a fifth-round draft pick in 2026.
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Sep 05, 2025
"The Drop" host Arda Öcal is here to help with his clever and creative fantasy hockey team names for the 2025-26 season.
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Sep 05, 2025
The incoming first-year class offered its take on several significant topics ahead of the 2025-26 season.
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Sep 04, 2025
Changes are coming to Hockey Ultimate team in EA NHL 26.
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Sep 04, 2025
It's time for the 2025-26 NHL season! Check out how to watch entertaining events including Frozen Frenzy and other marquee matchups on ESPN networks now.
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Sep 03, 2025
Gordie Howe is one of the longest-tenured players in NHL history. Learn more about the players who have logged the most seasons now.
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Sep 03, 2025
Longtime NHL players Joe Pavelski, Zach Parise and Scott Gomez headline the United States Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2025. which will also include Olympic gold medal-winning women's defender Tara Mounsey and longtime photographer Bruce Bennett,
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Sep 03, 2025
EA has also revealed the first batch of Heroes and Icons coming to Hockey Ultimate Team.
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Sep 02, 2025
The NHL and NHLPA have agreed to expedite a playoff salary cap and changes to long-term injured reserve rules for the 2025-26 season.
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Sep 02, 2025
The NHL and NHLPA have agreed to expedite a playoff salary cap and changes to long-term injured reserve rules for the 2025-26 season.
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Sep 02, 2025
Will Matthew Tkachuk be healthy enough to play? Can Tage Thompson crack the lineup? We look at some of the biggest topics coming out of the recent orientation camp.
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Aug 29, 2025
Penn State University's Beaver Stadium will host its first-ever hockey game as the Nittany Lions play an outdoor doubleheader on Jan. 31, 2026, the school announced on Friday.
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Aug 29, 2025
EA Sports has revealed the top 20-rated wingers in NHL 26.
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Aug 28, 2025
Who's the best No. 1 pick? What about No. 27? We analyzed every draft from 1967 to 2025 to find the answers.
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Aug 27, 2025
The expectation for Team USA, which hasn't won an Olympic gold medal in men's hockey since 1980, "is to go to Milan and win the gold medal," Jack Eichel said.
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Aug 27, 2025
Team USA GM Bill Guerin said Wednesday that he expects Matthew Tkachuk, who's recovering from surgery, to be available for the Olympic team in February.
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Aug 27, 2025
Matthew Caldwell is leaving the two-time Stanley Cup-winning Panthers to accept a 10-year deal as CEO of the NBA's Timberwolves and WNBA's Lynx, the teams announced Wednesday.
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Aug 27, 2025
Be A Pro includes a new presentation package, core structure, and stronger emphasis on decisions.
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Aug 27, 2025
The San Jose city council unanimously approved a deal Tuesday to commit $325 million to upgrade the Sharks' arena and keep the team in the city until 2051.
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Aug 26, 2025
Entering his 19th NHL season, Detroit Red Wings forward Patrick Kane is at Team USA's Olympic orientation camp this week in Michigan, hoping for a roster spot and an opportunity to land a gold medal, "the one thing that's kind of missing" from his career.
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Aug 26, 2025
EA Sports has kicked off ratings reveals for the upcoming ice hockey sim.
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Aug 25, 2025
Brianna Decker, whose playing career was cut short by a leg injury at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, is joining the two-time defending PWHL champion Minnesotga Frost as a coaching assistant.
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Aug 25, 2025
With the Hlinka-Gretzky Cup complete, draft season is here. Here are the top skaters to watch for next June.
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Aug 24, 2025
Florida Panthers star forward Matthew Tkachuk, 27, a key cog in the franchise's two Stanley Cup runs the past two years, underwent surgery this month and is expected to miss the start of the regular season, an NHL source told ESPN, confirming a report.
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Aug 22, 2025
The Wild have re-signed restricted free agent Marco Rossi to a 3-year, $15 million contract.
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Aug 22, 2025
The Wild have re-signed restricted free agent Marco Rossi to a 3-year, $15-million contract, an NHL source tells ESPN.
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Aug 21, 2025
A lawyer for one of five former world junior hockey players acquitted of sexual assault charges last month says he has been informed the Canadian government will not appeal the judge's ruling.
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Aug 21, 2025
The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to terms with forward Frank Nazar on a seven-year extension worth $46.13 million.
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Aug 20, 2025
Forward Victor Olofsson, who spent last season with the Golden Knights, signed a one-year deal with the Avalanche.
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Aug 20, 2025
Players can take control of a single skater's career, from the minors to retirement, in Be A Pro Mode.
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Aug 19, 2025
Red Wings star Patrick Kane is one of several players attending the U.S. men's Olympic orientation camp with the hope of making the 2026 team.
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Aug 19, 2025
Forward Milan Lucic, 37, out of the NHL since 2023, is being brought in by the Blues for a tryout.
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Aug 19, 2025
Red Wings star Patrick Kane is one of several players attending the U.S. men's Olympic orientation camp with the hope of making the team 2026 team.
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Aug 16, 2025
What started as a group chat in 2020 has become a force for change in expanding hockey to underserved communities.
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Aug 13, 2025
The home of the Tampa Bay Lightning has a new name, Benchmark International Arena, after the NHL team unveiled a multiyear agreement Wednesday with the mergers and acquisitions company.
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Aug 13, 2025
EA Sports has partnered with the NHL in an effort to make players behave more realistically.
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Aug 12, 2025
A plethora of squads around the NHL creatively posted about the announcement of Swift's new album.
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Aug 12, 2025
Being an athlete in the public eye can have its perks, but also many challenges. The most recent one? Bettors requesting money if they aren't getting the wins.
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Aug 11, 2025
Kraken defenseman Ryker Evans agreed to a two-year contract extension, which carries a $2.05 million average annual value and runs through 2026-27.
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Aug 11, 2025
The Senators have reached an agreement on the purchase and sale of land parcels totaling 11 acres at LeBreton Flats, located just west of Parliament Hill in Ottawa. It's a significant step in relocating from their current arena in Kanata, Ontario.
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Aug 11, 2025
What's it like being on the cover of a video game with their dad? And what are their thoughts on the Winter Games?
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Aug 08, 2025
Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk said he remains undecided about getting surgery before the season but acknowledged he could miss significant time should he require it.
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Aug 07, 2025
The owners of the NHL's Utah Mammoth have filed a lawsuit against a hockey equipment bag manufacturer to settle a trademark dispute.
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Aug 06, 2025
"There's nothing better than seeing your kids do what they love to do best," Tkachuk said of his All-Star sons.
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Aug 06, 2025
EA Sports' next hockey game is officially revealed.
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Aug 05, 2025
Kraken forward John Hayden and the team's blue-haired troll mascot had a close call with a grizzly bear during a promotional video shoot in Alaska.
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Aug 05, 2025
Capitals star Alex Ovechkin, the NHL's goal-scoring king, has partnered with a technology company to produce a movie, series or documentary about his career.
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Aug 04, 2025
The New York Islanders have signed No. 1 draft pick Matthew Schaefer to a three-year, entry-level contract.
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Aug 04, 2025
Robert Fleming, the chairman of the U.S. Olympic Ice Hockey committee for the 1980 "Miracle on Ice" gold medal-winning team at the Lake Placid Olympics, has died at the age of 97.
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Aug 02, 2025
Forward Alex Laferriere has agreed to a three-year, $12.3 million deal to stay with the Kings.
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Aug 01, 2025
The first 5K held in the memory of John and Matthew Gaudreau helped raise more than $500,000, enough to break ground later this year on an accessible playground at the special education school where the hockey players' mother works.
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Aug 01, 2025
Close out the "SportsCenter" 50-state road trip with nine questions from the Lone Star State to the Keystone State and several in between.
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Aug 01, 2025
From Florida to North Carolina, the "SportsCenter" 50 state tour continues. We're back for our penultimate quiz of the summer.
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Jul 31, 2025
Former NFL players Colin Kaepernick and Marshawn Lynch are turning their attention to boosting diversity and inclusion in hockey.
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Jul 31, 2025
Restricted free agent goaltender Devon Levi has signed a two-year contract worth $1.625 million with the Sabres.
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Jul 30, 2025
Restricted free-agent defenseman Dylan Samberg avoided a salary arbitration hearing and signed a three-year contract extension with the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday.
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Jul 30, 2025
Restricted free-agent defenseman Dylan Samberg avoided a salary arbitration hearing and signed a three-year contract extension with the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday.
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Jul 30, 2025
The Buffalo Sabres' home arena will continue being called the KeyBank Center after the two sides announced a 10-year naming rights extension.
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Jul 28, 2025
After missing the entire last season and a majority of the 2023-24 season with a nagging him injury, ex-Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom will resume his hockey career in his native Sweden with Brynas IF.
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Jul 27, 2025
The Buffalo Sabres avoided a salary arbitration hearing with Conor Timmins by signing the newly acquired defenseman to a two-year, $4.4 million contract on Sunday.
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Jul 26, 2025
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed goaltender Arvid Soderblom to a two-year, $5.5 million extension, the team announced Saturday.
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Jul 25, 2025
Did someone say sports trivia? As "SportsCenter" continues its summer road trip, we're back for our fifth "state check."
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Jul 25, 2025
Jackson Blake, coming off a rookie season in which he had 17 goals and 17 assists, signed an eight-year, $45 million contract extension with the Hurricanes.
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Jul 24, 2025
A judge acquitted five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team in their sexual assault case.
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Jul 24, 2025
An Ontario judge is delivering her ruling in the sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team, saying she did not find the complainant's testimony to be credible.
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Jul 24, 2025
It's the midsummer edition! Who's next on the list after the Panthers and Oilers?
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Jul 23, 2025
The Boston Fleet have hired Kris Sparre as the second head coach in the PWHL franchise's history.
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Jul 23, 2025
LeBron James is one of the longest-tenured players in sports. Find out who else makes the list in MLB, WNBA, NFL, NWSL, MLS and NHL.
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Jul 22, 2025
Forward Kaapo Kakko signed a three-year contract with the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday with an average annual value of $4.525 million.
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Jul 22, 2025
Most of the NHL free agent deals are handed out July 1. But there are still some players left -- here are the top remaining unrestricted free agents.
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Jul 22, 2025
Our updated list features details on every player signed beginning on June 30.
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Jul 21, 2025
The Edmonton Oilers stars, not exactly playing at top intensity, suited up at Magna Centre in Newmarket, Ontario for a Wednesday pickup game.
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Jul 18, 2025
The Winnipeg Jets locked up forward Gabriel Vilardi on Friday, signing the forward to a six-year extension worth $45 million.
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Jul 18, 2025
Goaltender Jaroslav Halak officially announced his retirement from the NHL after 17 seasons Friday, more than two years removed from his last game.
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