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Bye week had its benefits, but condensed schedule could hurt
The NHL saw something begin on Jan. 1 that it has not seen in its storied 100 year history — bye weeks for its member clubs. Between Jan. 1 and April 9, all 30 clubs will send their players home, or wherever else they choose to go, for five days in what amounts to a…