Knights Nuggets: Shoulder issue may be to blame for Tomas Tatar’s underwhelming 2017-18 campaign

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- According to George McPhee, Tomas Tatar’s shoulder surgery from last summer really took a toll on him throughout the year. Could this be why he looked so rusty last season? [SinBin.vegas]

- New Year’s Day is going to be a big day for multiple NHL stars, including William Karlsson. [The Hockey News]

- As if a museum, pizza joint and pub weren’t enough, there’s now going to be a coffee shop in City National Arena. [Eater Vegas]

- Should the NHL change the playoff format? Absolutely. But our friends over at PensBurgh can give you a much more detailed explanation. [PensBurgh]

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