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11 Gophers Make NHL Opening Day Rosters

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From the U:

Nick Bjugstad -- Florida Panthers

Alex Goligoski -- Dallas Stars

Erik Haula -- Minnesota Wild

Erik Johnson -- Colorado Avalanche

Phil Kessel -- Pittsburgh Penguins

Nick Leddy -- New York Islanders

Paul Martin -- San Jose Sharks

Kyle Okposo -- New York Islanders

Nate Schmidt -- Washington Capitals

Thomas Vanek -- Minnesota Wild

Blake Wheeler -- Winnipeg Jets

"Additionally, Todd Richards returns to the bench as head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets, Darby Hendrickson continues to serve as an assistant coach with the Minnesota Wild and Paul Holmgren is the president of the Philadelphia Flyers."

It's very likely that there are a few more Gophers who will be called up to their NHL clubs over the course of the season *cough* Mike Reilly *cough*