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	<title><![CDATA[The Hockey News]]></title>
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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[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Constructing the best late-round teams]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29394-THNcom-Blog-Constructing-the-best-lateround-teams.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:10:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Taking a look at the bottom half of past drafts, we construct some of the best two-line teams.  - Every once in a while I like going back and looking at old trades or draft orders because there are usually a few things that lift the brow and have me thinking &amp;ldquo;Really!?&amp;rdquo;
I especially like browsing over the late rounds of past drafts to see who got through, who had impactful careers and which teams were able to find that needle in a haystack]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Moss grows into big role with Flames]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29343-THNcom-Blog-Moss-grows-into-big-role-with-Flames.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:55:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The power forward's development may have been a slow one, but good things come to those who wait. - When big-body players breakout after spending a few years in the development leagues, not only do they surprise commentators and fans, they give an unexpected boost and fortification of depth to the team]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: More rules won't stop injuries]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29040-THNcom-Blog-More-rules-wont-stop-injuries.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>29040</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hockey is a physical game and injuries are going to happen. And a much-ballyhooed head-shot rule isn't going to change that. - For lack of a better, appropriate term, crap happens]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: NHL's most underrated player]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/28871-THNcom-Blog-NHLs-most-underrated-player.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:45:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Overshadowed by the talent around him, including his defense partner, Brent Seabrook deserves more recognition. - Who is the most underrated player in the NHL?
It&amp;rsquo;s a tough question and one with many answers]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: History proves Gonchar contract not so bad]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/28530-THNcom-Blog-History-proves-Gonchar-contract-not-so-bad.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In 2005, Sergei Gonchar's five-year contract seemed over the top, but time has proven it to be a wise investment. - It&amp;rsquo;s tough to have a contract in the NHL these days that doesn&amp;rsquo;t seem like an overpayment]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Penguins must be favorites to begin 2009-10]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/28365-THNcom-Blog-Penguins-must-be-favorites-to-begin-200910.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:58:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>28365</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[With a couple of the best players in the game, a strong goalie and excellent support pieces, the Penguins are easily the team to beat. - I&amp;rsquo;m not a big fan of making a Stanley Cup prediction in October &amp;ndash; or November, December and January for that matter]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Central Division preview]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/28174-THNcom-Blog-Central-Division-preview.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:35:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>28174</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the last of our look at the six NHL divisions, we examine the home of five teams with realistic playoff hopes. - CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS
THN Prediction: Second in Western Conference
Key additions: Marian Hossa, RW; Tomas Kopecky, LW; John Madden, C
Key departures: Martin Havlat, RW; Nikolai Khabibulin, G; Sammy Pahlsson, C; Matt Walker, D
Young teams that breakthrough generally take a step back the following season &amp;ndash; even the Penguins were rough around the edges to start last year &amp;ndash; so don&amp;rsquo;t expect the Hawks to smoothly sail through a season of only good stories and overall improvement]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Anisimov turning heads early in Calder debate]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/28028-THNcom-Blog-Anisimov-turning-heads-early-in-Calder-debate.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The flashy Rangers rookie has scored a couple highlight-reel goals in the pre-season, setting the tone for a run at rookie of the year honors]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Rooting for some training camp underdogs]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27882-THNcom-Blog-Rooting-for-some-training-camp-underdogs.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:43:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>27882</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[For selfish reasons, there are five players on roster bubbles who it would be great to see get an NHL job this season. - A year ago I wrote a training camp blog about five players I was eager to watch try and make their teams]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Let the on-ice product speak for the sport]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27708-THNcom-Blog-Let-the-onice-product-speak-for-the-sport.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:47:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Enough with the bankruptcy belly-aching and preposterous posturing, let's just get this season started. - &amp;ldquo;Versus&amp;rsquo; numbers now are exceeding the numbers we were doing in the last few years on ESPN]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Zach Bogosian, the forgotten rookie]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27629-THNcom-Blog-Zach-Bogosian-the-forgotten-rookie.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:50:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Because of an early injury, Zach Bogosian is often overlooked when discussing impressive rookie seasons, but his ranks up there with the rest]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: The perk of player access]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27559-THNcom-Blog-The-perk-of-player-access.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>27559</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many players rely on cliches to deal with the media, but sometimes you find a player who's truly accommodating and happy to share his time. - There are a lot of neat perks that come with working at The Hockey News, but my favorite is the opportunity to talk to players]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Winning is the formula for survival down south]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27520-THNcom-Blog-Winning-is-the-formula-for-survival-down-south.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:20:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>27520</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[It's easy to see why a non-traditional market worked in Dallas, while Phoenix's future is up in the air: One gave new fans a reason to watch]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Reaffirming the skill/sandpaper balance]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27422-THNcom-Blog-Reaffirming-the-skillsandpaper-balance.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:45:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The fact that many teams have signed players who prefer the rough side of the game shows that hard-nosed hockey isn't going away any time soon]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: All-time favorite play-by-play calls]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27363-THNcom-Blog-Alltime-favorite-playbyplay-calls.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:23:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>27363</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hockey is full of great play calls throughout its history from Foster Hewitt, to Bob Cole and more. So, what's your favorite? - There are moments in hockey that just stick with you, whether it&amp;rsquo;s a Cup-clinching goal, a glass-shattering bodycheck, a magical glove save or any other happening that holds a special place in your heart, for whatever reason]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Free agent Zubov a perfect fit in Columbus]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27238-THNcom-Blog-Free-agent-Zubov-a-perfect-fit-in-Columbus.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:31:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>27238</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_27238_2.jpg" length="58140" type="image/jpeg" caption="Sergei Zubov had only four points in 10 games last season, but has 771 points in 1068 career games.  (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)"/>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the Jackets in need of an offensive defenseman and with plenty of cap room available, Sergei Zubov would be a nice addition in Ohio. - The Columbus Blue Jackets need an offensive defenseman&amp;hellip;and fast]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Thrashers shouldn't put Kovalchuk ahead of team]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27148-THNcom-Blog-Thrashers-shouldnt-put-Kovalchuk-ahead-of-team.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:13:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>27148</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[GM Don Waddell is making a mistake by acquiring players simply to make his superstar sniper stick around. - It&amp;rsquo;s not easy being a GM.
Aside from all the off-ice commitments and challenges facing whomever holds this position, assembling an exciting and contending team from ashes left over from a previous meltdown will tear your fan base in two over which direction the team should go]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN Free Agency Preview: Northeast Division]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27014-THN-Free-Agency-Preview-Northeast-Division.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>27014</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[A division in turmoil, there will be a ton of turnover this summer in the Northeast when the calendar flips to July 1.  - BOSTON BRUINS
Cap Space - $200,000
UFAs &amp;ndash; Manny Fernandez, G; P-J Axelsson, LW; Mark Recchi, RW; Steve Montador, D; Shane Hnidy, D; Stephane Yelle, C; Jeremy Reich, LW]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN Free Agency Preview: Southeast Division]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27012-THN-Free-Agency-Preview-Southeast-Division.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>27012</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[Home to three of the league's best and two of the worst, the Southeast Division will certainly see a lot of movement come July 1. - ATLANTA THRASHERS
Cap Space &amp;ndash; $24]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN at the NHL Draft: Round 1 winners and losers]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26959-THN-at-the-NHL-Draft-Round-1-winners-and-losers.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 23:54:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>26959</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every team who grabs a fresh face on draft day feels like a winner, but what clubs went the extra mile and which fell short on Friday? - MONTREAL - There were no real surprises during Round 1, except maybe the dearth of big-ticket trades that were at the center of attention in the days leading up to the selection process]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN at the NHL Draft: A day of dreams]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26935-THN-at-the-NHL-Draft-A-day-of-dreams.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>26935</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[It's easy to feel good about witnessing a room full of young men realize their dreams after years of hard work and determination. - MONTREAL - From a fan&amp;rsquo;s standpoint, an NHL star can often seem larger than life and meeting one of them for the first time rekindles childhood memories or overwhelms with a kind of surreal moment that will never be forgotten]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Looking back at '08 draft trades]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26888-THNcom-Blog-Looking-back-at-08-draft-trades.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:52:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>26888</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sometimes it's not the prospects selected, but rather the deals consummated that have the biggest impact.  - Think back to last year&amp;rsquo;s draft in Ottawa and it&amp;rsquo;s easy to forget the lack of suspense and build-up surrounding the early goings of the first round]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Feeling sorry for Hossa]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26797-THNcom-Blog-Feeling-sorry-for-Hossa.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:33:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Penguins fans have been giving Marian Hossa the business since their Game 7 victory and rightfully so, but you have to respect a guy who chases the dream and not the money]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: Don't forget about Datsyuk in best-player debate]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26669-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Dont-forget-about-Datsyuk-in-bestplayer-debate.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:47:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ovechkin, Crosby and even Malkin are the names most mentioned when discussing the NHL's top dog, but being the best is about more than just scoring points]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: Shut up and enjoy the games]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26541-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Shut-up-and-enjoy-the-games.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:07:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If the bitchers and moaners had their way, none of the things that have made this year's playoffs great would even exist. - The Stanley Cup final is two games old and so far the Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins have treated us hockey fans to some absolutely stellar play]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Isles should explore trading Tavares]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26403-THNcom-Blog-Isles-should-explore-trading-Tavares.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 13:43:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>26403</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_26403_2.jpg" length="70550" type="image/jpeg" caption="John Tavares is a no-brainer to go No. 1 overall in the upcoming NHL draft. (Getty Images)"/>
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		<description><![CDATA[The package of picks and prospects that would come from dealing the No. 1 would put the Isles further ahead in their rebuild.r - Exactly one month from now the hockey world will head back to Montreal for the pomp and circumstance that trumpets in prospects to the NHL ranks]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: Hawks-Wings not your traditional playoff series]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26283-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-HawksWings-not-your-traditional-playoff-series.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 13:44:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>26283</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_26283_2.jpg" length="92000" type="image/jpeg" caption="Chris Osgood makes a stick save in the first period of Game 1 against Brian Campbell. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)"/>
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		<description><![CDATA[When the puck is dropped on Game 2 of the Chicago-Detroit series, don't expect the goalies to steal the show. - Like each and every playoff season, goaltending has been the storyline for a number of teams]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: B's youngsters must step up; Ducks in for rough ride]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26149-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Bs-youngsters-must-step-up-Ducks-in-for-rough-ride.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>26149</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_26149_2.jpg" length="97158" type="image/jpeg" caption="Jonas Hiller and Scott Niedermayer of the Ducks will try and put the reins on Johan 'The Mule' Franzen and the rest of the Red Wings Tuesday night. (Shelly Castellano/THN)"/>
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		<description><![CDATA[With a pair of do-or-die contests on the docket, it'll be a night of furious action as the Bruins and Ducks try to stay alive. - Tuesday&amp;rsquo;s set of Game 6 action has a tough act to follow]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: Inexperienced B's getting blown away by Hurricanes]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26072-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Inexperienced-Bs-getting-blown-away-by-Hurricanes.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 23:13:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>26072</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_26072_2.jpg" length="96137" type="image/jpeg" caption="Eric Staal and Sergei Samsonov of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrate Staal's third period goal against the Boston Bruins during Game 4. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images)"/>
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		<description><![CDATA[Even when they outplay Carolina, the pieces aren't falling into place for Boston and they now find themselves on the verge of getting bounced]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: Overcoming bad calls part of the Cup journey]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/25969-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Overcoming-bad-calls-part-of-the-Cup-journey.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 12:51:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>25969</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_25969_2.jpg" length="77986" type="image/jpeg" caption="There's not a referee in the world who can please every player, coach and fan. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)"/>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every team is going to get the short end of the stick from the men in black and white stripes, but it's those who persevere who end up champions]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: Hawks beating Canucks at their own game]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/25908-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Hawks-beating-Canucks-at-their-own-game.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 00:40:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>25908</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_25908_2.jpg" length="81921" type="image/jpeg" caption="Patrick Sharp of the Chicago Blackhawks is congratulated by teammate Patrick Kane during Game 2. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)"/>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chicago was supposedly going to be physically outmatched by Vancouver, but the young Blackhawks are proving they're more than game. - While the Detroit Red Wings have proven the puck possession style to be a successful plan of attack in the playoffs, any winning formula has to include a physical edge]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: Canes-Devils makes for great Game 7 theatre]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/25772-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-CanesDevils-makes-for-great-Game-7-theatre.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:55:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>25772</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_25772_2.jpg" length="66979" type="image/jpeg" caption="Scott Walker and Patrik Elias exchange some words as an official steps between them. The two teams are tied 3-3 and will play Game 7 in New Jersey Tuesday night. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)"/>
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		<description><![CDATA[The best Game 7 might not be widely available to Canadian viewers, as the Canes and Devils conclude their marathon tilt. - This is what playoff hockey is all about]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: Young Ducks, Hawks taking flight]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/25708-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Young-Ducks-Hawks-taking-flight.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 01:47:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>25708</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_25708_2.jpg" length="84608" type="image/jpeg" caption="Cam Barker scored the Blackhawks' fifth goal in a 5-1 victory over the Flames in Game 5. (Photo by Bill Smith/NHLI via Getty Images)"/>
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		<description><![CDATA[It was the young guns at the forefront in a dominating performance by Chicago and a near miss from Anaheim. - What makes the playoffs so great is how deep the storylines run and the types of players that come to the fore when it&amp;rsquo;s needed most on the biggest stage]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: Devils, Wings wins show why penalties are precious]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/25624-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Devils-Wings-wins-show-why-penalties-are-precious.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:06:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>25624</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_25624_2.jpg" length="108651" type="image/jpeg" caption="Martin Brodeur of the New Jersey Devils was the star of Game 5 against the Carolina Hurricanes turning away all 44 shots he faced. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)"/>
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		<description><![CDATA[A hard-hitting tilt in New Jersey made for one of the playoffs' best while Detroit is moving on with a series-winner scored on another PP. - Whoever said a 1-0 hockey game is a painful one to watch never saw a playoff game at its pinnacle]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: Atmosphere makes Columbus worth the trip]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/25554-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Atmosphere-makes-Columbus-worth-the-trip.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 22:53:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>25554</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_25554_1.jpg" length="73235" type="image/jpeg" caption="The atmosphere outside the Nationwide Arena was electric in anticipation of the Blue Jackets first ever playoff game. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) "/>
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		<description><![CDATA[In town to watch Adam Proteau make a fool of himself, Blue Jackets fans put on a great show even if their team didn't. - COLUMBUS &amp;ndash; I have to say, driving into the city Monday evening I was a little skeptical of what the atmosphere surrounding the Jackets would be; a team in the post-season for the first time in franchise history]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: Columbus has all tools needed for upset]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/25339-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Columbus-has-all-tools-needed-for-upset.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:22:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>25339</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_25339_2.jpg" length="105827" type="image/jpeg" caption="Rick Nash of the Columbus Blue Jackets is swarmed by his teammates after scoring his third goal to give him a hat trick and defeat the Detroit Red Wings in overtime on Jan. 27, 2009. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/NHLI via Getty Images)"/>
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		<description><![CDATA[The vast majority of prognosticators are picking the Wings to roll over the Blue Jackets, but several factors could have this series going the other way]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Don't forget about Wild's Burns]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/25112-THNcom-Blog-Dont-forget-about-Wilds-Burns.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 11:13:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>25112</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_25112_2.jpg" length="63608" type="image/jpeg" caption="Brent Burns of the Minnesota Wild had eight goals and 27 points in 59 games this season. (Photo by Bruce Kluckhohn/NHLI via Getty Images)"/>
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		<description><![CDATA[It wasn't long ago, before his injury woes, that defenseman Brent Burns was getting more buzz than Washington's Mike Green. - Oh, the difference a year makes]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Why your team will not win the Stanley Cup]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/24675-THNcom-Blog-Why-your-team-will-not-win-the-Stanley-Cup.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 10:55:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>24675</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_24675_2.jpg" length="101781" type="image/jpeg" caption="Pavel Datsyuk, Johan Franzen, Nicklas Lidstrom and Brian Rafalski celebrate a goal. (Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images)"/>
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		<description><![CDATA[With playoff races as tight as they are, every bandwagon is full of hopeful chatter. Here's why your wishes will not be granted. - Last week it was beautiful]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Introduce bodychecking earlier, not later]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/24469-THNcom-Blog-Introduce-bodychecking-earlier-not-later.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 11:19:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>24469</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_24469_2.jpg" length="72737" type="image/jpeg" caption="Trevor Daley of the Dallas Stars puts a hit on Daniel Cleary of the Detroit Red Wings during last year's playoffs. (Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images)"/>
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		<description><![CDATA[Despite the suggestions of a recent study, kids would be safer if they learned how to deal with physical play at a younger age. - Last week, a study was released from a university in the Greater Toronto Area that concluded with a very bold declaration: Bodychecking in minor hockey was associated with an increased risk of injury to players]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: 'Little Liam' shows big heart]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/24251-THNcom-Blog-Little-Liam-shows-big-heart.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:10:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>24251</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_24251_1.jpg" length="66159" type="image/jpeg" caption="Liam Reddox of the Edmonton Oilers has five goals and nine points in 40 games this season. (Photo by Matthew Manor/NHLI via Getty Images)"/>
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		<description><![CDATA[Oilers rookie Liam Reddox adapted his game and used hard work to make it to the show and become a full-time NHLer. - Located along the Otonabee River a little more than an hour northeast of Toronto, Peterborough, Ont]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Do away with conferences come playoff time]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/23993-THNcom-Blog-Do-away-with-conferences-come-playoff-time.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 12:31:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>23993</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_23993_2.jpg" length="90708" type="image/jpeg" caption="A first-round Original Six playoff matchup between Scott Gomez and the New York Rangers and Brian Rafalski and the Detroit Red Wings would surely be a hit. (Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images)"/>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ranking the teams one to 16 would help promote rivalrys and ensure the two top teams would meet in the final. - This past weekend, my colleague Brian Costello came up with a formula for a new playoff setup meant to bring in a few more teams and add to the second season&amp;rsquo;s excitement]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Hejda becomes Columbus' Rocky Balboa]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/23739-THNcom-Blog-Hejda-becomes-Columbus-Rocky-Balboa.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 11:32:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>23739</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_23739_1.jpg" length="76204" type="image/jpeg" caption="Jan Hejda of the Columbus Blue Jackets has two goals, 15 points and is a plus-19 this season. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/NHLI via"/>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the league's most underrated and under-appreciated blueliners, Jan Hejda is a big reason the Jackets are making a playoff push. - Everybody likes a good underdog story]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Burgeoning rivalries worth watching]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/23507-THNcom-Blog-Burgeoning-rivalries-worth-watching.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 12:13:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>23507</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_23507_2.jpg" length="95288" type="image/jpeg" caption="Goaltender Steve Mason of the Blue Jackets eyes up a shot from Nicklas Lidstrom of the Red Wings. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/NHLI via Getty Images)"/>
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		<description><![CDATA[They may not be recognized as must-watch tilts just yet, but these two duos are ready to explode. - Montreal-Toronto. Detroit-Chicago. Montreal-Boston]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Who should have gone No. 4 in the '08 draft?]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/23262-THNcom-Blog-Who-should-have-gone-No-4-in-the-08-draft.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:21:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>23262</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_23262_1.jpg" length="54966" type="image/jpeg" caption="Zach Bogosian of the Atlanta Thrashers, Steven Stamkos of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Drew Doughty of L.A. all look like prophetic top three picks, but the debate gets fuzzy after the trio. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Getty Images)"/>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hindsight is 20/20, but the picture isn't clear enough to pluck one candidate from the pack of prospects who could have gone fourth overall. - With guys like Kris Versteeg, Bobby Ryan, Steve Mason and Patrik Berglund enjoying successful freshman years, a lot of people have been asking about the top pick in 2008]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Goaltending will dictate Bruins, Flyers success]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/23053-THNcom-Blog-Goaltending-will-dictate-Bruins-Flyers-success.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:39:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>23053</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_23053_2.jpg" length="75887" type="image/jpeg" caption="Tim Thomas is a leading candidate for the Vezina Trophy as the NHL's top goalie. (Photo by Brian Babineau/Sports Action Photography)"/>
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		<description><![CDATA[Two of the leading candidates to emerge from the East will go only as far as their keepers will take them. - If I had to make a hard decision on which teams I think will be in the Eastern Conference final today &amp;ndash; and I don&amp;rsquo;t, so this is a soft prediction &amp;ndash; I&amp;rsquo;d pick the Boston Bruins and Philadelphia Flyers]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Jackets must come out buzzing to keep playoff hopes alive]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/22769-THNcom-Blog-Jackets-must-come-out-buzzing-to-keep-playoff-hopes-alive.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:12:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>22769</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_22769_1.jpg" length="113252" type="image/jpeg" caption="Columbus' Raffi Torres, Mike Commodore, Rick Nash , Manny Malhotra and Jan Hejda will all have to step up to keep the Blue Jackets in the playoff hunt. (Photo by Andy Devlin/NHLI via Getty"/>
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		<description><![CDATA[If Columbus wants to make the post-season for the first time in club history, they will have to get hot right out of the ASG break. - If the Columbus Blue Jackets are serious about making the playoffs for the first time in franchise history, these next few games are of the utmost importance]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Off the wall potpourri]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/22555-THNcom-Blog-Off-the-wall-potpourri.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 11:40:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>22555</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_22555_2.jpg" length="56030" type="image/jpeg" caption="Alex Ovechkin is all smiles all the time. (Photo by Bill Wippert/NHLI via Getty Images) "/>
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		<description><![CDATA[A look around the wonderful world of hockey with a little of this, a little of that and a whole lotta YouTube. - And now for something completely different&amp;hellip;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;Jarrow, 1912 &amp;ndash; I didn&amp;rsquo;t expect the Spanish Inquisition]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Fighting keeps a balance]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/22362-THNcom-Blog-Fighting-keeps-a-balance.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:53:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>22362</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_22362_2.jpg" length="42883" type="image/jpeg" caption="Donald Brashear of the Capitals fights with George Parros of the Ducks. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)"/>
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		<description><![CDATA[Getting rid of the fisticuffs would disrupt hockey's already unsteady equilibrium... and Pronger's bad rap gets him again. - I love hockey fights]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Four WJCers who were worth watching]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/22054-THNcom-Blog-Four-WJCers-who-were-worth-watching.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:46:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>22054</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_22054_1.jpg" length="63715" type="image/jpeg" caption="A Rangers draft pick, Evgeny Grachev played a key role for Team Russia at the WJC. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Getty Images) "/>
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		<description><![CDATA[There were plenty of impressive performances at the world juniors, but there were a handful who really caught our eye. - For many, the day after the calendar flipped to 2009 marked a return to reality and a time to get back to business]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Spengler Cup a holiday treat]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/21798-THNcom-Blog-Spengler-Cup-a-holiday-treat.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 11:18:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rory Boylen's Blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The WJC gets most of the hype this time of year, but Davos' annual tournament is something fans shouldn't miss. - Taking a backseat during the holidays to the always-popular World Junior Championship is the relatively ignored and often underappreciated Spengler Cup]]></description>
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