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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Love for the lesser-lights]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/20379-THNcom-Blog-Love-for-the-lesserlights.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:25:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[While players like Iginla and Ovechkin get the ink, there are plenty of players worth talking about who aren't household names. - As much fun as it is to watch Alex Ovechkin, Rick Nash, Jarome Iginla and Vincent Lecavalier, you just gotta love those guys you never see in the spotlight and rarely in TV highlights.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Playoff hopes abound in Columbus]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/20107-THNcom-Blog-Playoff-hopes-abound-in-Columbus.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:20:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Blue Jackets have never made the post-season, but it's looking like this could be the year. - Gather &amp;lsquo;round all ye Blue Jackets fans and listen to my tale.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Giving thanks to the fallen]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/19782-THNcom-Blog-Giving-thanks-to-the-fallen.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Taking time on this Remembrance Day to salute those who protect our country and allow us to enjoy hockey and other pastimes. - On the coasts of Normandy, in the air above Albion, wading across wide oceans and hunkered in trenches stitched through Europe, millions fought and gave their lives so we could enjoy the fruits of free life.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Decision will impact Sundin's legacy]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/19529-THNcom-Blog-Decision-will-impact-Sundins-legacy.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:06:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If the former Leafs captain signs elsewhere, his hypocrisy will comeback to haunt him... and the goal that wasn't, then was. - Anyone else getting tired of the Mats Sundin saga? I know you&amp;rsquo;re out there.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: More goals doesn't mean more excitement]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/19236-THNcom-Blog-More-goals-doesnt-mean-more-excitement.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:28:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With talk of instituting new rules to create more 'O', let's not lose sight of the aspects that actually make hockey great. - I&amp;rsquo;m a young guy, but I&amp;rsquo;m old-school.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Hockey's most selfish play]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/18934-THNcom-Blog-Hockeys-most-selfish-play.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 11:04:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There's a plethora of things a player can do to get on the bad side of his or her coach, but one stands above the rest. - You know what the worst play in hockey is?

It&amp;rsquo;s not a winger leaving the zone before the puck gets past his point man.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Monday tragedy changes perspectives]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/18677-THNcom-Blog-Monday-tragedy-changes-perspectives.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:16:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Alexei Cherepanov's death is another sad reminder not to take life, or hockey, for granted. - It&amp;rsquo;s a sad day in the hockey world.

The passing of 19-year-old Rangers prospect Alexei Cherepanov is yet another unfortunate and unfair example of why you can never take anything for granted; life is just too short.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Hollweg needs to smarten up]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/18409-THNcom-Blog-Hollweg-needs-to-smarten-up.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:43:40 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Leafs forward's suspension is yet another indicator of the league's need to cut down on dangerous hits. - Joke &amp;ndash; &amp;ldquo;Somebody or something that is laughably inadequate or absurd.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Pens poised to take a step back]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/18215-THNcom-Blog-Pens-poised-to-take-a-step-back.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:06:45 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Their free agent losses coupled with blueline injury woes will keep the Pens from marching to the Cup again this season. - On the surface, the Pittsburgh Penguins have some of the best young talent in the game.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Problems exist with league's new icing rule]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/18095-THNcom-Blog-Problems-exist-with-leagues-new-icing-rule.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 11:18:21 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nobody wants to see players getting hurt on chases for the puck, but the the rule's ambiguity and poor focus is troubling.  - Here we go again.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: The Lightning's 'wild and crazy' trade talks]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/17937-THNcom-Blog-The-Lightnings-wild-and-crazy-trade-talks.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:03:22 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There's clearly a method to the madness behind Tampa's team-building style, and we think we know where the inspiration comes from. - Len Barrie and Oren Koules have done a great job drawing attention to their Sunbelt team by shaking up the roster and attracting much needed fans, who are searching for the newest underdog on the block.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Keeping a close eye on a few bubble prospects]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/17826-THNcom-Blog-Keeping-a-close-eye-on-a-few-bubble-prospects.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 10:15:17 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It's always interesting to see who can make an unexpected jump to the NHL, but there are a few really worth watching. - OK, so I'm an FHL simulation poolie.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Killing the summer doldrums with logo rankings]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/17645-THNcom-Blog-Killing-the-summer-doldrums-with-logo-rankings.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:16:19 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If it wasn't for our tournament to find hockey's best logo, we'd be going a little stir crazy. - As far as entertainment goes in the hockey world, it&amp;rsquo;s tough to find anything attention grabbing right now.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: What image best encapsulates hockey?]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/17611-THNcom-Blog-What-image-best-encapsulates-hockey.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:49:25 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many lasting images from the sport we hold so dear, but if you were forced to choose just one... - When I was visiting some friends recently, it didn&amp;rsquo;t take long &amp;ndash; it never does - for talk at the card table to turn to hockey.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Three teams that will underachieve in 2009]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/17548-THNcom-Blog-Three-teams-that-will-underachieve-in-2009.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:48:52 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A few teams have high expectations for the 2008-09 season, so which ones are most likely to disappoint? - At the beginning of the season &amp;ndash; even in the months leading up to it &amp;ndash; no one is shy about making bold predictions about their favorite team.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Three teams that will overachieve in 2009]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/17467-THNcom-Blog-Three-teams-that-will-overachieve-in-2009.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:59:28 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every year there is at least one team that will go above and beyond anyone's expectations. Who will it be this year? - There&amp;rsquo;s at least one every season and usually a couple &amp;ndash; a team that goes unnoticed, flying above and beyond any expectations.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Dispelling a few NHL myths]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/17419-THNcom-Blog-Dispelling-a-few-NHL-myths.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:32:21 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It's sometimes easy to make generalizations for the sake of arguing, but there are a few myths that should be shot down. - It&amp;rsquo;s July 31st, so you know what that means: Sixty-eight days until the start of the NHL season!

OK, so it also means we&amp;rsquo;re smack in the middle of the dog days of summer, where the hot topic is how your slo-pitch team is faring, unless you&amp;rsquo;re on the golf course or at the beach, of course.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Homesickness will hit Canucks hardest]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/17334-THNcom-Blog-Homesickness-will-hit-Canucks-hardest.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:42:32 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Travel is a part of the game, but Vancouver will give new meaning to the term 'Road Warriors' this upcoming season. - The NHL schedule has been released for about a week now, which I'm sure has given all the coaches a chance to peek at their travels, plan their grievances to the league and devise when they should, maybe, take it easy on the troops.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Teams that will be fun to watch in '08-09]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/17247-THNcom-Blog-Teams-that-will-be-fun-to-watch-in-0809.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:04:32 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Talk in the office has turned to next season, so with '08-09 on the mind, here's a few teams that should be exciting to watch. - Talk in the office lately has been fueled by &amp;lsquo;what ifs,&amp;rsquo; &amp;lsquo;yeah buts,&amp;rsquo; &amp;lsquo;ah c&amp;rsquo;mons&amp;rsquo; and &amp;lsquo;no freakin&amp;rsquo; ways.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Missing the 'Jammy' mullet already]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/17135-THNcom-Blog-Missing-the-Jammy-mullet-already.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:42:54 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nostalgia creeps in as the NHL '94 generation of superstars heads into the sunset... and the KHL shouldn't burn bridges. - Every time a veteran player who&amp;rsquo;s been around long enough to have been a part of NHL '94 retires - or signs in Europe - the kid in me throws his Sega Genesis controller to the ground in frustration.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Despite leaving, Hossa deal still worth it for Penguins]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/17010-THNcom-Blog-Despite-leaving-Hossa-deal-still-worth-it-for-Penguins.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:11:28 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[He played a total of 32 games with before bolting as a UFA, but the deadline deal helped the Pens reach the Cup and gain valuable experience.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Jokinen deal makes bad Panthers situation even worse]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/16830-THNcom-Blog-Jokinen-deal-makes-bad-Panthers-situation-even-worse.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:18:56 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Florida seems determined not to learn from past mistakes, making the team's chances of a playoff berth seem farther away than ever. - Is there a bigger laughingstock in the NHL than the Florida Panthers?

Seriously.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN at the NHL Draft: USHL important for the college bound]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/16757-THN-at-the-NHL-Draft-USHL-important-for-the-college-bound.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:09:14 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A lack of a transfer agreement with European nations has scouts looking to the USHL at college-bound players. - Without a transfer agreement between the NHL and the European nations, all the rules of drafting are starting to change and as a result, some of the United States junior leagues are standing to benefit.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN at the NHL Draft: Round 1 winners and losers]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/16752-THN-at-the-NHL-Draft-Round-1-winners-and-losers.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 03:05:33 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Round 1 was full of action, but after the dust settled, who came out on top and who could have done better? - OTTAWA - A ton of trades stole the Stamkos show in Friday&amp;rsquo;s first round and a lot of this year&amp;rsquo;s opening round winners added upgrades that will help them win right away.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: The good and bad of the 2008-09 rule changes]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/16705-THNcom-Blog-The-good-and-bad-of-the-200809-rule-changes.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:37:25 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The NHL approved three rule changes Wednesday, two of which are troublesome in the eyes of this author. - I&amp;rsquo;m a little unsettled by two of the league&amp;rsquo;s three newest rulebook additions.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: The day the music died]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/16545-THNcom-Blog-The-day-the-music-died.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:27:36 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When Canada's second anthem changed its uniform, it was a sad, sad day for the traditional hockey fan. - Canadian Why
(To American Pie)

A long, long time ago&amp;hellip;
I can still remember
How the Hockey Theme used to make me smile.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: Don't taint exciting final with talk of poor officiating]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/16474-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Dont-taint-exciting-final-with-talk-of-poor-officiating.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:36:45 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The refs, as they always do, judged the game in an unbiased manner and to let talk of a conspiracy overshadow a wonderful Cup is a shame. - Can everyone stop the slinging, put down the mud and enjoy what was a thrilling Stanley Cup final, before this season becomes one for the long-term memory bank?

Penalty count: Pittsburgh 40, Detroit 36.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: Hoping the Cup is won on home ice]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/16313-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Hoping-the-Cup-is-won-on-home-ice.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 10:55:30 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The presentation of Lord Stanley's mug is always special, but there's icing on the cake when it happens in front of home fans. - The time is near.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: NHL better with J.R. in it]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/16183-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-NHL-better-with-JR-in-it.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 11:11:22 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Roenick's new deal is good for Sharks fans and the league... can afternoon hockey be OK?... and it's time for the return of the World Cup. - I&amp;rsquo;m so glad Jeremy Roenick is coming back.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: Turco the story of Dallas's success]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/16102-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Turco-the-story-of-Dallass-success.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 17:38:54 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Win or lose, Marty Turco is the center of attention for Dallas... World Championship experience... and Dave Steinhart. - There goes another monkey off the back of Marty Turco.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: The best Stanley Cup final imaginable]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15878-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-The-best-Stanley-Cup-final-imaginable.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 12:05:07 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>15878</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[This edition of the playoffs has been great, but if you threw all law and order out the window you could create something spectacular. - Let&amp;rsquo;s build the ultimate 2008 Stanley Cup final.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: Philly winning the physical battles]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15704-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Philly-winning-the-physical-battles.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:51:23 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>15704</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[They're not the Broad Street Bullies, but the Flyers are getting gritty and the Habs have no answer... and debating the Begin hit. - As a traditional-minded hockey fan, it always makes me happy to see the physical aspect of the game alive and well and that it can still be the difference between winning and losing.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: Great start to Sharks-Stars series]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15582-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Great-start-to-SharksStars-series.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2008 09:51:47 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Brendan Morrow, aka Brett Hull... who can stop Cheechoo?... and Thornton must step up if Sharks are to advance. - Wow.

What a start to what should be a long, enticing series.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: Lay off Hockey Night in Canada]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15515-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Lay-off-Hockey-Night-in-Canada.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:33:28 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>15515</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[For all the complaints about CBC's coverage, it's still the best thing going. And if you don't like it, turn it off. - You know what really grinds my gears?

Here we are, at the very best time of the NHL season, surrounded with playoff hockey &amp;ndash; a whole new level of the game &amp;ndash; at every turn.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: Price shows cracks; Huet on his own; Turco gets deserved Ws]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15342-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Price-shows-cracks-Huet-on-his-own-Turco-gets-deserved-Ws.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:53:53 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>15342</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[Goaltending was the topic of the night in the Habs-Bruins, Caps-Flyers, and Stars-Ducks series. - Well, you knew it was going to happen eventually.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: Caps answer call; Devils drop the ball]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15156-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Caps-answer-call-Devils-drop-the-ball.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Apr 2008 01:14:03 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>15156</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Caps got help where they needed to take a lead in the series... and the Devils suffer another costly blunder. - Ying and yang. New age and old school.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Make draft lottery an event]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/14889-THNcom-Blog-Make-draft-lottery-an-event.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:06:24 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>14889</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[Putting the draw for the No. 1 pick on TV is a good start, but the NHL should go much further to make it exciting.   - News the NHL will televise its draft lottery this year was a grand step in the right direction, but a little more positive push could make this event an attractive, annual celebration.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Happy birthday Gordie Howe and Bobby Orr]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/14674-THNcom-Blog-Happy-birthday-Gordie-Howe-and-Bobby-Orr.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:59:18 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>14674</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[Howe and Orr are hitting birthday milestones, so the time is right to pay homage to two men who have done so much for the game.  - With such a rich history of unforgettable moments, unfathomable feats, awe-inspiring stories and legendary players, it&amp;rsquo;s always a treat to take a moment, step back and pay tribute to the great ones who came before the era of helmets and composite sticks.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Wild Northwest shows sched's not that bad]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/14494-THNcom-Blog-Wild-Northwest-shows-scheds-not-that-bad.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 11:41:41 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>14494</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[It's has it's problems, but playing divisional foes over and over down the stretch make the playoff race much more exciting. - Who says there&amp;rsquo;s a problem with the regular season schedule?

Let&amp;rsquo;s face it, over an 82-game, six-month season, not every match will be thrilling and have you on the edge of your seat.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Removing physicality would kill the game]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/14281-THNcom-Blog-Removing-physicality-would-kill-the-game.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:25:03 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>14281</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[Guys like Sean Avery and Chris Neil bring a level of excitement both on and off the ice, and without them hockey just isn't hockey. - A showcase of finesse, speed, emotion, athleticism and raw strength all combine to make hockey a beautiful game of blood, sweat and tears.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: NHL referees do a tremendous job]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/14073-THNcom-Blog-NHL-referees-do-a-tremendous-job.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2008 12:30:24 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>14073</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most people can't relate to the NHL referee, but every night they do an amazing job, and any error is just part of the game. - Homer!&amp;hellip;Where are your glasses, stripes!?&amp;hellip;Hey zebra, what game are you watching out there!?!&amp;hellip;You &amp;amp;$#*ing, @$%&amp;amp;*!

Those are some of the tamer catcalls referees hear night in and night out, regardless of how the game goes.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Grabbing Hossa a smart move for Pens]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/13891-THNcom-Blog-Grabbing-Hossa-a-smart-move-for-Pens.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:23:32 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>13891</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[With a weak Eastern Conference ready for the taking, the time was right for Pittsburgh to throw caution to the wind in an effort to win now. - Congratulations, Ray Shero.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: One-minute OT penalties a terrible idea]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/13675-THNcom-Blog-Oneminute-OT-penalties-a-terrible-idea.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2008 11:59:36 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>13675</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[Changing the rules for overtime would be a step backwards for the NHL... and Laperriere's hit on Lidstrom was clean. - The NHL is trying to increase scoring and excitement, while decreasing obstruction and deadlocked games.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Neck protection for youth players is a must]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/13490-THNcom-Blog-Neck-protection-for-youth-players-is-a-must.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:48:54 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>13490</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[USA Hockey doesn't mandate it, but they should... and why there's nothing wrong with not waiving your no-trade clause. - Three days after Richard Zednik&amp;rsquo;s freak neck injury, Boston Bruins defenseman Aaron Ward had a scare of his own.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Boyle and Purcell make L.A.'s future even brighter]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/13291-THNcom-Blog-Boyle-and-Purcell-make-LAs-future-even-brighter.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2008 11:23:40 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>13291</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[The cupboards are already stocked with young talent, but two former college players make the Kings a future force... and is Forsberg Philly bound? - The Los Angeles Kings continue to toil in the Western cellar, but with up and coming stars such as Mike Cammalleri, Alexander Frolov, Anze Kopitar and Patrick O&amp;rsquo;Sullivan &amp;ndash; not to mention a full cupboard of impressive prospects - there is plenty of excitement on the horizon.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Commit to a better slogan, Chicago]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/13119-THNcom-Blog-Commit-to-a-better-slogan-Chicago.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2008 11:40:28 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>13119</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[When looking for a new slogan to try and turn a team around, Blackhawks fans need to be a little more creative... and welcome back Gilbert Brule.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Hits from behind have to stop]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/12940-THNcom-Blog-Hits-from-behind-have-to-stop.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2008 08:45:39 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>12940</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[The NHL needs to learn from minor hockey and get tough on hits from behind before someone gets seriously injured. - Is there a game that goes by without a check from behind anymore?

A player being hit against the boards with their back to the play is the most dangerous form of contact in hockey, and yet the NHL seems like it can&amp;rsquo;t be bothered to send a strong message about it to its players.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: The bright side of long-term deals]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/12748-THNcom-Blog-The-bright-side-of-longterm-deals.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:02:14 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It would appear as though teams are out of their minds with the money and term they're throwing at young players, but keeping your own is favorable on many fronts.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Minnesota fans Wild about Voros]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/12562-THNcom-Blog-Minnesota-fans-Wild-about-Voros.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2008 14:18:42 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The gritty 26-year-old first-year player has brought a new element to the Wild's lineup and the team would be wise not to send him back to the AHL.]]></description>
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