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Beaming Hakstol says Simmonds’ star shining bright

NEW YORK >> With the All-Star game looming this weekend, Flyers coach Dave Hakstol was reminded Wednesday that his team has only one representative for the game, and it’s not Claude Giroux. ...

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  • Philadelphia 76ers

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