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		<title><![CDATA[Analysis: Canucks not dead in the water after Luongo injury]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/20378-Analysis-Canucks-not-dead-in-the-water-after-Luongo-injury.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Losing their No. 1 goalie will certainly hurt the Canucks, but this team is too good to write off because of it. - At 8-0-2 in their past 10 games and sitting atop the always chaotic Northwest Division, things could certainly be worse for the Vancouver Canucks.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Analysis: Leafs continue rebuild with Blues swap]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/20342-Analysis-Leafs-continue-rebuild-with-Blues-swap.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:42:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In trading Carlo Colaiacovo and Alex Steen the Leafs are moving two parts once considered to be their future for a player with goal-scoring potential.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Analysis: Time for Tampa owners to show what they're made of]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/19968-Analysis-Time-for-Tampa-owners-to-show-what-theyre-made-of.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:44:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Great teams have successful backup plans, so after firing Barry Melrose, Oren Koules and Len Barrie have to step up. - 
When I spoke with Lightning co-owner Oren Koules this summer for a cover story on his newly-purchased team, he assured me more than once he and partner Len Barrie had a well-thought-out plan.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Analysis: Burke done with Ducks, Maple Leafs watch begins]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/19863-Analysis-Burke-done-with-Ducks-Maple-Leafs-watch-begins.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:26:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the boisterous GM now a free agent, it's only a matter of time before the Burke-to-Toronto rumors become a reality. - Next stop, Toronto.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Analysis: Brodeur's injury exposes New Jersey's lack of goalie depth]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/19549-Analysis-Brodeurs-injury-exposes-New-Jerseys-lack-of-goalie-depth.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the Devils star out for up to four months, the team turns to Kevin Weekes and Scott Clemmensen to hold the fort. - Why would a team bother to develop any goalies when it has Martin Brodeur in its system? The New Jersey Devils are about to find out now, as they face the long-term prospect of a goaltending tandem consisting of Kevin Weekes and Scott Clemmensen.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Analysis: Parrish signing adds depth to struggling Stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/19545-Analysis-Parrish-signing-adds-depth-to-struggling-Stars.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:02:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The two-way deal is a no-risk proposition for a team in need of scoring help. - The Dallas Stars dipped into the UFA pool Tuesday by signing right winger Mark Parrish to a one-year contract.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Analysis: Timing of Savard firing quite odd]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/18795-Analysis-Timing-of-Savard-firing-quite-odd.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:38:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[To replace their head coach only four games into the season begs the questions: why now and why not in the off-season? - Well, that was quick.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Analysis: Habs bench gets Lang-er after trade with Hawks]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/17878-Analysis-Habs-bench-gets-Langer-after-trade-with-Hawks.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:27:12 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Acquiring Robert Lang adds scoring depth for the Habs, but it also takes them out of the running in the Mats Sundin sweepstakes. - In the minds of some Montreal Canadiens fans, all they need to know about Robert Lang is he isn&amp;rsquo;t Mats Sundin.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Analysis: New head coach Scott Gordon will learn with young Isles squad]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/17536-Analysis-New-head-coach-Scott-Gordon-will-learn-with-young-Isles-squad.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:41:14 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The hiring of Scott Gordon sends the right message to the Isles' players and fans: The goal is to improve and not necessarily win big right away.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Analysis: Tambellini move shows two teams moving in different directions]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/17429-Analysis-Tambellini-move-shows-two-teams-moving-in-different-directions.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:36:12 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Oilers have a new GM while Mike Gillis continues to topple the old regime in Vancouver. - In a move absolutely no one in the NHL community saw coming, Kevin Lowe is out as Edmonton Oilers GM &amp;ndash; although not out of the organization &amp;ndash; and former Vancouver Canucks assistant GM Steve Tambellini is in as his replacement.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Analysis: Isles' future looks worse without Nolan]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/17189-Analysis-Isles-future-looks-worse-without-Nolan.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:15:10 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Believe what you will about the reasons for the split, but there's no denying New York's chances were better with Nolan as coach. - As my good pal Ken Campbell likes to say, this one doesn&amp;rsquo;t pass the smell test.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Analysis: Feaster's good work in Tampa shouldn't be forgotten by fans or other teams]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/17155-Analysis-Feasters-good-work-in-Tampa-shouldnt-be-forgotten-by-fans-or-other-teams.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:29:54 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Beset on all sides by tough situations, the former Bolts GM earned the success he achieved in Tampa Bay and deserves another chance. - They won&amp;rsquo;t have Jay Feaster to kick around in Tampa Bay anymore, after Lightning ownership and the now-former GM came to terms Friday on his departure from the franchise.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Analysis: Todd Bertuzzi well worth the risk for Flames]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/17079-Analysis-Todd-Bertuzzi-well-worth-the-risk-for-Flames.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:00:56 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recently bought out of the final year of his contract in Anaheim, Todd Bertuzzi joins Calgary for what could be a bargain price. - Todd Bertuzzi is worth the risk.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Analysis: Grabbing Boyle from Tampa a Dan-dy move by the Sharks]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/17052-Analysis-Grabbing-Boyle-from-Tampa-a-Dandy-move-by-the-Sharks.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:04:21 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In Dan Boyle, San Jose replaces Brian Campbell with a cheaper, better blueline option and Doug Wilson deserves a lot of credit. - Hopefully fans of the teal didn&amp;rsquo;t spend too much time feeling blue over the team&amp;rsquo;s defense.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Analysis: Questions abound after Rangers shun Jagr, add Naslund]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/17041-Analysis-Questions-abound-after-Rangers-shun-Jagr-add-Naslund.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:45:03 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[So the 2008-09 New York Rangers; yea or nay?

The Blueshirts have experienced a huge roster upheaval in the past week and though &amp;ldquo;change is good&amp;rdquo; seems to be the team motto since the lockout, is it possible GM Glen Sather has tweaked a little too much?

Obviously the two biggest losses to the Rangers&amp;rsquo; makeup are Jaromir Jagr and Sean Avery.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Analysis: Huselius signing, Zherdev trade has future looking brighter in Columbus]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/17011-Analysis-Huselius-signing-Zherdev-trade-has-future-looking-brighter-in-Columbus.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:56:04 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[GM Scott Howson is moving out the old, building a bruising blueline, and rounding out his scoring depth up front. - With two big moves yesterday, the Blue Jackets got rid of a big millstone and bolstered a thin backend while actually increasing their offense as well.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Analysis: Avery adds grit to Big D at a reasonable price]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/16981-Analysis-Avery-adds-grit-to-Big-D-at-a-reasonable-price.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:58:50 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[After a crazy day of high spending, Sean Avery's four-year deal to agitate in Dallas is a good addition at a fair price. - The Sean Avery show is hitting the road once again and this time the No.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Analysis: Streit will help Isles, but can't do it alone]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/16979-Analysis-Streit-will-help-Isles-but-cant-do-it-alone.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:34:50 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[While Mark Streit can't hurt the Islanders and will certainly help their power play, he's not going to carry this team into the playoffs. - In one respect, the union of Mark Streit and the New York Islanders makes a lot of sense because Streit can play multiple positions and the Islanders need help everywhere.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Analysis: Rich get richer as Wings sign top UFA Hossa]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/16975-Analysis-Rich-get-richer-as-Wings-sign-top-UFA-Hossa.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:53:31 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[An already stacked line up looked even better with Marian Hossa in the fold. And let's not overlook GM Ken Holland's brilliance, either. - Okay, this is starting to get a little unfair.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Analysis: Redden will teach young Rangers defenders]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/16961-Analysis-Redden-will-teach-young-Rangers-defenders.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:26:41 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wade Redden just needed a change of scenery, so why not go to the biggest stage of them all to teach a young batch of talented blueliners? - Defenseman Wade Redden needed a change of scenery, so he chose the most scenic: Central Park.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Analysis: Rolston signing shows money talks, politics walks]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/16958-Analysis-Rolston-signing-shows-money-talks-politics-walks.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:12:22 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The New Jersey signing of Brian Rolston shows that even if you show a lack of respect to past veterans, it won't drive future UFAs away. - Forget Criss Angel.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Analysis: Rangers couldn't afford to let Rozsival go]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/16957-Analysis-Rangers-couldnt-afford-to-let-Rozsival-go.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:50:32 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Rangers are known for being the biggest spender, so on a day when everyone is throwing cash around, a $5 million per season deal doesn't seem so large.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Analysis: Commodore signing should only be the beginning for Columbus]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/16956-Analysis-Commodore-signing-should-only-be-the-beginning-for-Columbus.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:06:39 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mike Commodore plays a rough game and is loved by the fans of the city he plays in, but he just isn't a top-line defender. - In signing defenseman Mike Commodore to a five-year, $18.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Analysis: Tucker adds spirit and grit to Avs lineup]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/16953-Analysis-Tucker-adds-spirit-and-grit-to-Avs-lineup.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:44:53 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Darcy Tucker won't win a Conn Smythe, but his style of play will go a long way in restoring Colorado's playoff success. - For a long time, Claude Lemieux wasn&amp;rsquo;t only the most despised member of the Colorado Avalanche, he also led the league in sheer tonnage of vitriol received.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Analysis: Campbell fills short-term need, but Hawks will regret it in the long run]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/16951-Analysis-Campbell-fills-shortterm-need-but-Hawks-will-regret-it-in-the-long-run.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:24:12 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Blackhawks needed an offensive defenseman, but while Campbell helps now his contract will bite later. - The Chicago Blackhawks addressed their most glaring need when they signed Brian Campbell to an eight-year, $56.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Analysis: Panthers need a lot more than just Cory Stillman]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/16940-Analysis-Panthers-need-a-lot-more-than-just-Cory-Stillman.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:09:11 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[While Cory Stillman is a reliable, Stanley Cup-winning scorer, the Panthers better have more in store if they are to make a playoff run. - I don&amp;rsquo;t like the three-year, $9.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Analysis: Khabibulin's days are numbered with Huet signing]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/16936-Analysis-Khabibulins-days-are-numbered-with-Huet-signing.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:48:03 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>16936</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[The signing of Cristobal Huet by the Chicago Blackhawks must mean $6.75 million goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin is on his way out. - There must be a second part to this move.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Analysis: Maple Leafs pick up old starter to be new backup]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/16931-Analysis-Maple-Leafs-pick-up-old-starter-to-be-new-backup.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:07:50 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Maple Leafs needed a backup and the signing of Curtis Joseph provides them with an experienced one who will give Justin Pogge another year to develop.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Analysis: Theodore signing comes as big surprise]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/16930-Analysis-Theodore-signing-comes-as-big-surprise.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:38:09 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Jose Theodore's signing in Washington surprised the Cristobal Huet camp who were in negotiations with the club... and lots of interest in Brian Rolston.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Analysis: Wild fly under the radar with two smart moves]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/16922-Analysis-Wild-fly-under-the-radar-with-two-smart-moves.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:33:46 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Wild made a splash on July 1 acquiring a forward and a defenseman who will both go a long way in helping the franchise. - As is their custom, the Minnesota Wild made an understated jump into the action of the NHL&amp;rsquo;s first day of unrestricted free agency, first signing left winger Andrew Brunette to a multi-year contract, then acquiring defenseman Marek Zidlicky from Nashville in return for prospect Ryan Jones and a second round pick.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Analysis: Lightning sign Vrbata, but what about the defense?]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/16920-Analysis-Lightning-sign-Vrbata-but-what-about-the-defense.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:45:58 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Lightning signed yet another forward in Radim Vrbata, but still haven't addressed their most pressing needs. - The new owners of the Tampa Bay Lightning are clearly onto something here.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Analysis: Acquisition of Cole shows Oilers are coming together]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/16915-Analysis-Acquisition-of-Cole-shows-Oilers-are-coming-together.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:06:19 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The clock was ticking on Joni Pitkanen's time as an Oiler and acquiring Erik Cole puts the Oilers back on a path to playoff contention. - Okay, now Kevin Lowe&amp;rsquo;s plans are starting to make more sense.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Analysis: Stuart signing bolsters already strong Detroit defense]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/16914-Analysis-Stuart-signing-bolsters-already-strong-Detroit-defense.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:47:08 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Wings snapped Brad Stuart up before his old team in Los Angeles had a chance to make a pitch to fill a hole in their lineup. - The Detroit Red Wings wasted no time in locking up one of the few items on their agenda today, as defenseman Brad Stuart re-signed with the Stanley Cup champions, inking a four-year deal worth approximately $3.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Analysis: Malone signing could make Tampa's defense even worse]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/16879-Analysis-Malone-signing-could-make-Tampas-defense-even-worse.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:45:10 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tampa's new owners are showing they aren't afraid to sink money into forwards, but does that mean Dan Boyle could be on his way out of town? - The Tampa Bay Lightning made a splash signing rugged winger Ryan Malone, but the ripples could be cause for concern.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Analysis: Visnovsky addition means Edmonton must have more moves planned]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/16877-Analysis-Visnovsky-addition-means-Edmonton-must-have-more-moves-planned.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:23:32 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Oilers added Lubomir Visnovsky for Jarret Stoll and Matt Greene, but the trade makes them older with much less cap space. - At first glance, it&amp;rsquo;s difficult to understand why the Edmonton Oilers would trade for Lubomir Visnovsky, a soon-to-be 32-year-old defenseman who missed an average of more than 12 games a season the past six years &amp;ndash; and, more importantly, whose five-year, $28-million contract extension begins next season.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Analysis: Tampa hiring Melrose makes no sense]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/16790-Analysis-Tampa-hiring-Melrose-makes-no-sense.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:31:47 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Putting a man behind the bench who hasn't coached in 13 years isn't the way to turn around the league's worst team. - The Tampa Bay Lightning has hired Barry Melrose as head coach; brace yourself, this could really get ugly.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Analysis: Anderson follows Boudreau to NHL]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/16778-Analysis-Anderson-follows-Boudreau-to-NHL.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:22:07 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[John Anderson has been a success for many years and finally, thanks largely to Bruce Boudreau's success, he gets his shot in the NHL. - John Anderson just may want to send his old pal Bruce Boudreau a thank-you card.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Analysis: 2008 HHOF class shows committee learning from past mistakes]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/16677-Analysis-2008-HHOF-class-shows-committee-learning-from-past-mistakes.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:44:02 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The fact the HHOF inducted only two players instead of four means they're on the right track. - The Hall of Fame&amp;rsquo;s selection committee undoubtedly left former players such as Doug Gilmour, Pavel Bure and Dino Ciccarelli disappointed Tuesday, but it also went a long way toward regaining credibility with its selections for induction in 2008.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Analysis: DeBoer has hefty challenge as new coach in Florida]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/16652-Analysis-DeBoer-has-hefty-challenge-as-new-coach-in-Florida.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:57:11 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The somewhat surprise hiring is a solid move by the Panthers, but the club still has a big hill to climb to get into the playoff picture. - We knew he was going somewhere, but after a raft of talk that had Peter DeBoer heading to Ottawa, the now ex-Kitchener Rangers coach is heading to Florida.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Analysis: Can Hartsburg bring junior success to NHL?]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/16626-Analysis-Can-Hartsburg-bring-junior-success-to-NHL.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:24:25 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A former head coach in Chicago and Anaheim, Hartsburg most recently led the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds of the Ontario League.  - Craig Hartsburg is widely regarded as a great junior hockey coach; a voice of reason who can make a huge impact on a young player striving to make it to the NHL.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Analysis: New Sharks coach McLellan has history of success]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/16600-Analysis-New-Sharks-coach-McLellan-has-history-of-success.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:07:12 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Todd McLellan isn't a familiar name to the average hockey follower, but he has been a winner at every level of the game. - The San Jose Sharks have done their homework.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Analysis: What becomes of Crawford after L.A.?]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/16578-Analysis-What-becomes-of-Crawford-after-LA.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:52:55 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[After his latest failure with the Kings, Marc Crawford could be in tough to find another head coaching job any time soon. - Whenever a team misses the playoffs two years in a row, it shouldn&amp;rsquo;t be surprising to anyone if they fire their coach in the off-season.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Analysis: Wilson hiring signals Burke to come]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/16546-Analysis-Wilson-hiring-signals-Burke-to-come.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:53:32 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The bass-ackward process of hiring the coach before the GM is in place can only point to one inevitable conclusion. - If the Maple Leafs are going to be this blatant about holding out for the services of Brian Burke, I had hoped they would have at least provided us with some entertainment at the press conference announcing Ron Wilson&amp;rsquo;s hiring as Toronto&amp;rsquo;s new head coach and have the soon-to-be former Ducks GM break through the wall behind him like the Kool-Aid Man&amp;hellip;oh yeah!!

As a respected hockey man &amp;ndash; who nevertheless doesn&amp;rsquo;t quite fit the reputation of the proven winner Leafs ownership has been quite vocal about hiring &amp;ndash; Wilson brings with him expectations of a quicker turnaround than would&amp;rsquo;ve been anticipated with a rookie NHL coach (like, say John Anderson of the Calder Cup-finalist Chicago Wolves).]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Analysis: Promoting Granato to head coach is a risk]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/16192-Analysis-Promoting-Granato-to-head-coach-is-a-risk.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 13:54:37 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Despite a solid record during his previous stint as the Avs' bench boss, giving him the top job again might not be the smartest decision. - Everybody deserves a second chance.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Analysis: Writing was on the wall for Wilson]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15994-Analysis-Writing-was-on-the-wall-for-Wilson.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 09:54:34 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[After another disappointing season in San Jose, Ron Wilson's days behind the bench were numbered. Now's it's another coach's turn to motivate Big Joe.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Analysis: Don't expect Quenneville to be unemployed long]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15912-Analysis-Dont-expect-Quenneville-to-be-unemployed-long.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 13:58:53 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The former Jack Adams Trophy winner may have worn out his welcome in Colorado, but his days as a bench boss are far from over. - The questions about Joel Quenneville&amp;rsquo;s tenure as Avalanche coach first began early in the 2006-07 campaign, but were quickly quieted by Colorado&amp;rsquo;s admirable late-season run that ultimately ended with the team achingly short of a playoff berth.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Analysis: Maurice firing came three months too late]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15848-Analysis-Maurice-firing-came-three-months-too-late.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 12:11:38 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The lame-duck coach should have been shown the door in January... and is Nonis the right man for GM? - From the moment John Ferguson was fired in late January as GM of the Toronto Maple Leafs, head coach Paul Maurice was a dead man walking.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Analysis: Nonis's solid moves not enough to save his job]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15239-Analysis-Noniss-solid-moves-not-enough-to-save-his-job.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:25:27 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[He brought in and developed a nice stew of young talent and was responsible for bringing in Roberto Luongo, but the wins never came. - When Vancouver GM Dave Nonis told me at the 2006 draft a team only had a three-to-four-year window in which to win before significant change was made to it, he was right on the money.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Analysis: Panthers should look to Cunneyworth to replace Martin as coach]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15131-Analysis-Panthers-should-look-to-Cunneyworth-to-replace-Martin-as-coach.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:34:40 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Florida should look no further than their American League affiliate for a new bench boss. - With Jacques Martin on his way out as coach of the Florida Panthers &amp;ndash; it's up to him whether he'll stay on as GM &amp;ndash; the list of potential replacements is already unfurling itself.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Analysis: Nash earned captaincy under Hitchcock]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/14251-Analysis-Nash-earned-captaincy-under-Hitchcock.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:40:30 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rick Nash has evolved from a skilled sniper to an all-around star under coach Ken Hitchcock, and deserved to be named captain. - The maturation of Rick Nash continues.]]></description>
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