Michael Augello

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Columnist & webcast host for http://Hockeybuzz.com covering the NHL, Toronto Maple Leafs & Toronto Marlies.
Though there was a lot of Pierre-Luc Dubois trade talk before the season started, things have quieted down a bit after the season started.

NHL Offseason Outlook – Columbus Blue Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets top offseason priority is to lock up restricted free agent forward Pierre-Luc Dubois. They’ll have just over $5 million in cap space, but will gain close to $6 million when Brandon Dubinsky is LTIR’d.
With just over $9 million in salary cap space, the Carolina Hurricanes could look to the goalie market for an upgrade in net.

NHL Offseason Outlook – Carolina Hurricanes

With just over $9 million in salary cap space, the Carolina Hurricanes could look to the goalie market for an upgrade in net.
The Washington Capitals will now be looking for a new head coach. They have a decision to make in net, and which UFA defenseman to bring back.

NHL Offseason Outlook – Washington Capitals

The Washington Capitals will now be looking for a new head coach. They have a decision to make in net, and which UFA defenseman to bring back.
After a 3-2 win yesterday, the Tampa Bay Lightning are up 2-1 in their best-of-seven series with the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Stanley Cup Playoffs: Lightning Strike Back Against Blue Jackets in Game 3

After a 3-2 win yesterday, the Tampa Bay Lightning are up 2-1 in their best-of-seven series with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
The Columbus Blue Jackets received another strong performance from Joonas Korpisalo. They got goals from Ryan Murray, Oliver Bjorkstrand and Alexander Wennberg to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-1.

Stanley Cup Playoffs: Resilient Blue Jackets even series with Lightning

The Columbus Blue Jackets received another strong performance from Joonas Korpisalo. They got goals from Ryan Murray, Oliver Bjorkstrand and Alexander Wennberg to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-1.
How much gas will these teams have left in the tank after their five-overtime Game 1? The Blue Jackets will be playing in their fourth game in six days.

Stanley Cup Playoffs: How Will Blue Jackets Respond After Lightning’s Epic OT Win

How much gas will these teams have left in the tank after their five-overtime Game 1? The Blue Jackets will be playing in their fourth game in six days.
Goaltender Joonas Korpisalo bookend shutouts as the Columbus Blue Jackets eliminated the Toronto Maple Leafs in their best-of-five play-in series.

NHL Playoffs: Columbus Blue Jackets Slam The Door And Eliminate The Toronto Maple Leafs

Goaltender Joonas Korpisalo bookend shutouts as the Columbus Blue Jackets eliminated the Toronto Maple Leafs in their best-of-five play-in series.
The Columbus Blue Jackets shut down the Toronto Maple Leafs offense in Game 1. The Maple Leafs will look to bounce back in Game 2 this afternoon.

2020 NHL Playoffs: Toronto Maple Leafs vs Columbus Blue Jackets Game 2 Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets shut down the Toronto Maple Leafs offense in Game 1. The Maple Leafs will look to bounce back in Game 2 this afternoon.
2020 NHL free agents: Looking at five pending unrestricted free agents from the Metropolitan Division and possible destinations for them.

NHL Free Agent Flat Salary Cap Fallout: Metropolitan Division

Looking at five unrestricted free agents from the Metropolitan Division and possible destinations for them.