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	<description><![CDATA[The Hockey News has been providing the most comprehensive coverage of the world of hockey since 1947.]]></description>
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	<copyright>2007 Medias Transcontinental</copyright>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rand Simon]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rand Simon's Blog: An eye-opening experience in Sierra Leone]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27952-Rand-Simons-Blog-An-eyeopening-experience-in-Sierra-Leone.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2009 10:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rand Simon's Blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The certified NHL agent says it's easy to get caught up in the flashy world of pro sports when you're in the business, so a trip to Africa will leave a lasting impression]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rand Simon]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rand Simon's Blog: NHL announces 2011 all-star team]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/22364-Rand-Simons-Blog-NHL-announces-2011-allstar-team.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:05:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Would you believe this certified NHL player agent traveled into the future and grabbed the NHL's press release for the '11 ASG in Vegas?  - January 13, 2011
THE HOCKEY NEWS, Toronto &amp;ndash; The National Hockey League announced its Eastern Conference reserves today for the 59th annual NHL All-Star Game to be played in Las Vegas on Jan]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rand Simon]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rand Simon's Blog: Hockey ageism hurting kids' chances for success]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/21499-Rand-Simons-Blog-Hockey-ageism-hurting-kids-chances-for-success.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 19:47:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Certified player agent Rand Simon explains why children born in the second half of the year are at a disadvantage in the hockey world. - When Saskatoon Blades left winger Curtis Hamilton was a young boy growing up in Kelowna, B]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rand Simon]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rand Simon's Blog: Free agent supply and demand]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/20825-Rand-Simons-Blog-Free-agent-supply-and-demand.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:37:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rand Simon's Blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Certified player agent Rand Simon looks at the impact of the economy on the salary cap and how it will impact team's summer shopping lists. - Much has been written lately regarding the impact the current economic crisis will have on revenues in the National Hockey League, and the effect it will have on the upper salary cap limit going forward]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rand Simon]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rand Simon's Blog: Explaining qualifying offers and arbitration rights]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/16048-Rand-Simons-Blog-Explaining-qualifying-offers-and-arbitration-rights.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 15:05:48 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>16048</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rand Simon's Blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The certified player agent lays out what lies ahead for Group 2 free agents... and some stats of note from 2007-08. - The summer 2008 negotiating season is officially underway as NHL teams have started to submit qualifying offers to their Group 2 free agents]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rand Simon]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rand Simon's Blog: Signing RFAs will cost teams less this summer]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15358-Rand-Simons-Blog-Signing-RFAs-will-cost-teams-less-this-summer.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:15:15 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>15358</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[Certified player agent Rand Simon explains how salary escalation means less compensation, and looks at the UFA market. - The Edmonton Oilers&amp;rsquo; recent signing of defenseman Tom Gilbert to a six-year, $24-million contract was the latest example of a team locking up a young player to a multi-year deal]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rand Simon]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rand Simon's Blog: Who, what, where, when and Stevie Y]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/14049-Rand-Simons-Blog-Who-what-where-when-and-Stevie-Y.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:19:07 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>14049</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rand Simon's Blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Certified player agent Rand Simon wonders why some radio hosts bother... discusses league parity... and calls for three assists (sometimes). - It&amp;rsquo;s time for some random thoughts as I deal with the annual late-season collapse from my hockey pool team (maybe it&amp;rsquo;s time to fire the coach?)&amp;hellip;
Dumbest thing heard on the radio recently (non-Rush Limbaugh division): &amp;quot;Look at Steve Yzerman, he hadn't done a thing by the time he was 28&amp;quot; -- Toronto-based sports radio host]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rand Simon]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rand Simon's Blog: A 'little' discussion about the All-Star Game]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/13050-Rand-Simons-Blog-A-little-discussion-about-the-AllStar-Game.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2008 10:00:47 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>13050</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rand Simon's Blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[This certified player agent doesn't understand the rationale behind ASG player selection any better than his son... and another reason the trade market is stale]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rand Simon]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rand Simon's Blog: Keeping players in the fold]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/12591-Rand-Simons-Blog-Keeping-players-in-the-fold.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2008 09:52:12 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>12591</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rand Simon's Blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Certified player agent Rand Simon talks about how teams can use arbitration to prevent offer sheets on its RFAs... and the real deal with contract extensions]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Rand Simon's Blog: Locking up youth a priority]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/11891-Rand-Simons-Blog-Locking-up-youth-a-priority.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2007 12:08:30 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Certified agent Rand Simon looks at the new contract extension trend and explains who can get bonuses and who can't. - While trades have been few and far between in the NHL this season, many GMs have been busy locking up their players to contract extensions]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rand Simon]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rand Simon's Blog: How Alfie lost out on $14 million]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/11373-Rand-Simons-Blog-How-Alfie-lost-out-on-14-million.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2007 10:06:21 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>11373</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rand Simon's Blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Certified player agent Rand Simon explains how the Senators captain is the player who likely lost the most dough under the new CBA and the truth about contract extensions]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rand Simon]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Rand Simon's Blog: Another lockout looming?]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/11093-Rand-Simons-Blog-Another-lockout-looming.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2007 12:14:03 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>11093</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[Certified player agent Rand Simon explains how the CBA was supposed to benefit the teams, but one owner is already saying it may not be enough]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Rand Simon's Blog: The taxman cometh]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/10852-Rand-Simons-Blog-The-taxman-cometh.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2007 10:55:59 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>10852</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rand Simon's Blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Certified agent Rand Simon explains how players get paid and the trouble with taxes... why the AHL is better than the NHL... and how Avery got his arbitration award]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Rand Simon's Blog: Little-known benefits of the CBA]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/10504-Rand-Simons-Blog-Littleknown-benefits-of-the-CBA.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:17:09 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>10504</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[Certified player agent Rand Simon discusses the CBA, and some stat inaccuracies. - The recent hiring of Paul Kelly as the new executive director of the NHLPA led to some discussion as to whether or not the players would exercise their right to terminate the current CBA following 2008-09]]></description>
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