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		<author><![CDATA[ John Grigg]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Flyers cap masters catch a break]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29044-THNcom-Blog-Flyers-cap-masters-catch-a-break.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:22:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Flyers can't like being without Simon Gagne and Daniel Briere...except when it comes to the salary cap. - Injuries are a bitch. Especially injuries to important players, like top-six forwards]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ John Grigg]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Holding WJC during Olympic break would have been a hit]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/28878-THNcom-Blog-Holding-WJC-during-Olympic-break-would-have-been-a-hit.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[John Grigg's Blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Having all the top junior-aged players facing off while the best in the world did the same would have made for a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ John Grigg]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: The dressing room difference between Toronto and Pittsburgh]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/28531-THNcom-Blog-The-dressing-room-difference-between-Toronto-and-Pittsburgh.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Not only are the Penguins and Leafs opposite on the ice, but they're nothing alike off it either. - Night and day. That&amp;rsquo;s pretty much the only way to describe what it was like in the Pittsburgh and Toronto dressing rooms Saturday night at the Air Canada Centre]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ John Grigg]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: DirecTV-Versus spat leaves fans in the dark]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/28175-THNcom-Blog-DirecTVVersus-spat-leaves-fans-in-the-dark.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:35:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Untangling the mess that is the negotiations between the two parties is a nightmare, but one thing is certain: it's a raw deal for hockey fans]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ John Grigg]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Rival leagues and franchise woes all too familiar to NHL]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/28031-THNcom-Blog-Rival-leagues-and-franchise-woes-all-too-familiar-to-NHL.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:25:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>28031</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[The troubled finances of the Coyotes and competition from the KHL are storylines seen before with the Cleveland Barons and the WHA. - I find it fascinating how history always manages to repeat itself, no matter the subject]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ John Grigg]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Sophomore slumps and second-year stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27884-THNcom-Blog-Sophomore-slumps-and-secondyear-stars.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:42:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>27884</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[We look at six players who will see their numbers shoot up or drop off during their second NHL campaign. - The old sophomore slump is a disease dreaded by all players coming out of their rookie seasons]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ John Grigg]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Balsillie routine wears thin]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27774-THNcom-Blog-Balsillie-routine-wears-thin.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:25:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>27774</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[The hopeful-owner would have been a great addition to the NHL power ranks had he just played by the rules instead of going rogue. - All right, I&amp;rsquo;ll say it]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ John Grigg]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Summer trade winds slowed since lockout]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27710-THNcom-Blog-Summer-trade-winds-slowed-since-lockout.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:11:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Because of no-trade and no-movement clauses, the summer just hasn't been the same since the NHL returned from the lockout. - Since the Pittsburgh Penguins hoisted the Stanley Cup June 12, there have been 23 NHL trades involving 51 players and 18 draft picks &amp;ndash; a little below average for a post-lockout off-season, but not a bad amount of action in a salary cap world]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ John Grigg]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: The buyout effect]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27635-THNcom-Blog-The-buyout-effect.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:06:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It's interesting to look at each team's salary cap situation and notice just how much cap space in the NHL is being taken up by bought-out players]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ John Grigg]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Lightning set to strike in 2009-10]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27564-THNcom-Blog-Lightning-set-to-strike-in-200910.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:25:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Adding another high draft pick and complementing him with a strong set of defensemen, the Lightning will be a playoff contender. - There are a couple of up-and-coming teams I&amp;rsquo;m excited to see play this season]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ John Grigg]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Kane charge gets overblown from all angles]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27494-THNcom-Blog-Kane-charge-gets-overblown-from-all-angles.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:47:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>27494</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[Reports and opinions regarding the Blackhawks sniper's run-in with a Buffalo cabbie spread like wildfire in the wake of the incident. - It really is amazing in this day and age how quickly celebrities are vilified]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ John Grigg]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Summertime fun ruined by NHLer]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27420-THNcom-Blog-Summertime-fun-ruined-by-NHLer.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:20:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>27420</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[For some NHLers, the off-season is a time to relax and travel, but some can't shake the competitive spirit if they play in summer leagues. - While sharing a few drinks and talking hockey with one of my buddies at a cottage this past long weekend, the exploits of a fringe NHLer/American League goon came up]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ John Grigg]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Central Division singing the Blues in 2009-10]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27366-THNcom-Blog-Central-Division-singing-the-Blues-in-200910.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>27366</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[After coming on strong at the end of last year, look out for the young Blues as they charge towards the Wings and Hawks for top spot in the division]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ John Grigg]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Are there Sharks in the water?]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27303-THNcom-Blog-Are-there-Sharks-in-the-water.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 11:55:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>27303</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[Changing the culture in San Jose won't be as easy as some think, but when the Sharks do make a move expect many more to follow. - As we make our way through the dog days of the NHL summer, there are a few interesting, potentially season-altering changes still to come &amp;ndash; Dany Heatley, Tomas Kaberle and Phil Kessel are all expected to be moved; Alex Tanguay would look really nice as a contending team&amp;rsquo;s second-line left winger; and, as discussed during Monday&amp;rsquo;s THN Shootout, defensemen Derek Morris, Mathieu Schneider and Sergei Zubov are still looking for work, as are second-tier forwards Todd Bertuzzi and Mike Comrie]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ John Grigg]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Off-season changes put Ducks in good position for 2009-10]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27230-THNcom-Blog-Offseason-changes-put-Ducks-in-good-position-for-200910.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:17:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Since they won the Cup in 2007 Anaheim has seen many players move on, but next year's edition is already looking like another contender. - It&amp;rsquo;s been a summer of transition in Anaheim]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Blue-collar blueline taking shape in Toronto]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27151-THNcom-Blog-Bluecollar-blueline-taking-shape-in-Toronto.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:56:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fans hoped for an injection of free agent offense, but the Leafs GM is making a wise move by building from the backend up.  - Last season the Maple Leafs were easily the NHL&amp;rsquo;s worst defensive team, surrendering 3]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Weighing development and economics]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26884-THNcom-Blog-Weighing-development-and-economics.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>26884</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[For an 18-year-old player to jump right into the NHL he has to possess some tremendous skills, but that's not the only reason a player that age might make it]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ John Grigg]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Plenty of issues still remain in Phoenix]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26798-THNcom-Blog-Plenty-of-issues-still-remain-in-Phoenix.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:22:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>26798</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[Will Balsillie ever get his team? Will the Coyotes suffer on the ice? Where will the team eventually end up? - Can&amp;rsquo;t say I was much surprised by Monday&amp;rsquo;s ruling in a Phoenix courtroom &amp;ndash; the most interesting hockey happening in the desert since Roadrunners forward Robbie Ftorek was named MVP of the World Association in 1977]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ John Grigg]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Bettman wrong to dump on OHL over head-shot rule]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26672-THNcom-Blog-Bettman-wrong-to-dump-on-OHL-over-headshot-rule.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The NHL has the right not to adopt a penalty for hits to the head, but don't use the Ontario League's results as a reason why.  - I have to say I was surprised and perturbed by NHL commissioner Gary Bettman&amp;rsquo;s comments last Tuesday during CBC&amp;rsquo;s Hockey Night in Canada broadcast of Game 3 of the Cup final]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ John Grigg]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: Pressure mounts for Pens heading into Game 3]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26545-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Pressure-mounts-for-Pens-heading-into-Game-3.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:38:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Down 2-0 heading home, Pittsburgh - led by Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin - must find a way to crack the Red Wings' armor.  - Game 3 Tuesday in Pittsburgh is, of course, a must-win for the Penguins &amp;ndash; when you&amp;rsquo;re down 2-0 in a series, that&amp;rsquo;s a no-brainer statement]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: Penguins easily weathering Carolina's storm]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26400-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Penguins-easily-weathering-Carolinas-storm.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 11:13:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The fat lady's warming up, so Hurricanes fans should enjoy what's remaining of the Eastern Conference final. - Well, it&amp;rsquo;s all mercifully coming to an end for the thoroughly overmatched and outplayed Hurricanes]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ John Grigg]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: Perilous predictions revisited...the horror]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26246-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Perilous-predictions-revisitedthe-horror.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 17:44:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Through two rounds many brackets and projections have been busted in the THN office and around the hockey world, so it's time to reflect. - With the playoffs half over and three-quarters of the qualifiers now on vacation (Does that math seem weird to anyone else?), it&amp;rsquo;s time to take a second look at my predictions from the eve of the post-season &amp;mdash; and I&amp;rsquo;ll throw in a few of my colleagues&amp;rsquo; as well, to prove there actually are experts around the THN offices and for some comic relief]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ John Grigg]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: Pens-Caps Game 6 an absolute treat]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26141-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-PensCaps-Game-6-an-absolute-treat.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 23:04:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Monday night in Pittsburgh was playoff hockey at its best with hitting, scoring and, of course, OT. But what can these teams expect in Game 7? - Hockey fans really couldn&amp;rsquo;t have asked for more from the Washington-Pittsburgh game Monday night in Steeltown, USA]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ John Grigg]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: Bruins prove why they were East's No. 1 in Game 5]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26113-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Bruins-prove-why-they-were-Easts-No-1-in-Game-5.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 23:37:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>26113</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[After losing three in a row to the Hurricanes, the Bruins bounced back big time Sunday to draw within one game of drawing even in the series]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ John Grigg]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: Pens answer questions, get must-win in Game 3]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26019-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Pens-answer-questions-get-mustwin-in-Game-3.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 23:31:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>26019</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_26019_2.jpg" length="91125" type="image/jpeg" caption="Kris Letang of the Penguins celebrates his game-winning goal with teammates. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/NHLI via Getty Images)"/>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pittsburgh proved Varlamov is human, got a wake-up performance from Malkin and fed off home-ice energy to climb back into their series against the Caps]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ John Grigg]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: In the West, discipline spells success]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/25971-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-In-the-West-discipline-spells-success.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 13:52:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>25971</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[John Grigg's Blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[With Vancouver struggling 5-on-5 and Detroit and Anaheim humming on the PP, it seems the teams that stay out of the box will prevail. - Two important games will be played Tuesday tonight]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ John Grigg]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: Canes, Caps prove anything is possible]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/25797-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Canes-Caps-prove-anything-is-possible.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>25797</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_25797_1.jpg" length="104796" type="image/jpeg" caption="Jussi Jokinen of the Hurricanes celebrates with teammate Rod Brind'Amour after Jokinen scored the tying goal at 18:40 of the third period. (Photo by Andy Marlin/NHLI via Getty Images)"/>
		<category><![CDATA[John Grigg's Blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Carolina erased a one-goal deficit in the last 1:20 while Washington completed their comeback from down 3-1 in their series. - Heading into New Jersey Tuesday night, the question was which goalie would blink, even once?
Heading into Washington, the questions were could the Rangers withstand the expected early Capitals barrage and would they be able to compose themselves]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: With momentum on their side, Canes capitalize, Flyers fall short]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/25556-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-With-momentum-on-their-side-Canes-capitalize-Flyers-fall-short.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 23:10:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>25556</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[With both teams badly needing a Game 4 win, Philadelphia and Carolina ended up at different ends of the emotional spectrum. - Ugh.
That&amp;rsquo;s the word that jumped to mind following the first period in Philadelphia Tuesday night]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: Super Tuesday offers a buffet of action]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/25536-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Super-Tuesday-offers-a-buffet-of-action.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:37:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>25536</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_25536_2.jpg" length="79196" type="image/jpeg" caption="Darren Helm and the Red Wings will look to leave Mark Methot and the Blue Jackets in a cloud of dust...er...ice in Game 3 in Columbus. (Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images)"/>
		<category><![CDATA[John Grigg's Blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Five games on the schedule, including a home debut sure to please and a blood feud that's only going to intensify. - Five, count &amp;rsquo;em, five games on the docket Tuesday]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ John Grigg]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: Flames get big win, but trouble spots remain]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/25525-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Flames-get-big-win-but-trouble-spots-remain.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 01:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>25525</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[John Grigg's Blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[A must-win Game 3 went Calgary's way on home ice, but unless Iginla, Jokinen and Cammalleri step up it won't matter. - &amp;ldquo;Calgary is always one of the hardest places to play in the regular season,&amp;rdquo; said Chicago winger Adam Burish Sunday]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ John Grigg]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: Wings, Bruins simply too much for their opponent]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/25468-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Wings-Bruins-simply-too-much-for-their-opponent.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 23:46:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>25468</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_25468_2.jpg" length="98920" type="image/jpeg" caption="Detroit's dominant 4-0 victory over the Blue Jackets Saturday gives them a 2-0 series lead heading to Columbus. (Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images)"/>
		<category><![CDATA[John Grigg's Blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Chris Osgood is answering the bell yet again and the Bruins are running roughshod over the Habs as the favorites take charge. - Isn&amp;rsquo;t it funny how fate works? San Jose spends the entire season at the top of the standings, the Stanley Cup favorite; Detroit, the hands-down pre-season favorite, is dogged by goaltending questions and finishes third, the West&amp;rsquo;s second seed]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ John Grigg]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: Detroit and Boston's seasoned goalies get better of fresh-faced counterparts]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/25425-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Detroit-and-Bostons-seasoned-goalies-get-better-of-freshfaced-counterparts.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:55:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>25425</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_25425_1.jpg" length="83167" type="image/jpeg" caption="Teammates congratulate goalie Chris Osgood of the Detroit Red Wings after a Game 1 victory. (Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images)"/>
		<category><![CDATA[John Grigg's Blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Goaltending problems in Detroit? Not so much... and a physical affair in Beantown goes Boston's way. - The NHL goes to the movies: Grumpy Old Men
Would anyone have thought the Detroit-Columbus series would be about 15-year veteran Chris Osgood vs]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ John Grigg]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: Playoff predictions filled with peril]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/25343-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Playoff-predictions-filled-with-peril.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 12:51:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>25343</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_25343_2.jpg" length="72970" type="image/jpeg" caption="Rob Blake, Evgeni Nabokov, Patrick Marleau and Joe
Thornton will play a huge role in determining the fate of the San Jose Sharks this playoff season. (Photo by Victor
Decolongon/Getty Images)"/>
		<category><![CDATA[John Grigg's Blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[There's a wide variety of opinions around the THN offices on who's going to go on to glory and who's headed home. - Well, it's that time of year again]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Coach of the year candidates]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/25115-THNcom-Blog-Coach-of-the-year-candidates.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:45:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>25115</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_25115_2.jpg" length="79221" type="image/jpeg" caption="Blues coach Andy Murray has his team in the playoff hunt despite a dire outlook earlier this season.  (Photo by Jamie Sabau/NHLI via Getty Images)"/>
		<category><![CDATA[John Grigg's Blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[There seem to be more Jack Adams Award candidates than normal this season and the decision may come down to two coaches fighting for a playoff spot]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Wallen battles bravely in new world]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/24889-THNcom-Blog-Wallen-battles-bravely-in-new-world.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:31:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>24889</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_24889_2.jpg" length="50232" type="image/jpeg" caption="William Wallen is ranked 213th by the ISS for the upcoming June NHL draft. (Photo courtesy of the Mississauga-St. Michael's Majors)"/>
		<category><![CDATA[John Grigg's Blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[William Wallen of the OHL's Mississauga-St.Michael's Majors came to Canada to chase the NHL dream, but was challenged with much more. - It began with a headache like none he&amp;rsquo;d ever had]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: 2008 UFA blueliners provide little bang for big bucks]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/24680-THNcom-Blog-2008-UFA-blueliners-provide-little-bang-for-big-bucks.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:51:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>24680</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_24680_2.jpg" length="62164" type="image/jpeg" caption="Wade Redden earns $6.5 million per season for the Rangers, but has only 24 points in 72 games. (Getty Images)"/>
		<category><![CDATA[John Grigg's Blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[NHL GMs have a knack for overpaying blueliners on the free agent market. Just look at what happened last July. - Every summer, NHL GMs fall all over themselves to woo unrestricted free agents]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Pen-ing a new cap strategy]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/24471-THNcom-Blog-Pening-a-new-cap-strategy.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:22:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>24471</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[John Grigg's Blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[By tinkering with their roster at the right time of year the Penguins may have found a new way to stay competitive each season. - The Pittsburgh Penguins are on fire; 10-1-3 since interim coach Dan Bylsma took over Feb]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Can Gainey put Habs back on track?]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/24256-THNcom-Blog-Can-Gainey-put-Habs-back-on-track.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>24256</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_24256_1.jpg" length="75891" type="image/jpeg" caption="Bob Gainey is the only coach-GM in the NHL after replacing Guy Carbonneau Monday. (Photo by Phillip MacCallum/Getty Images) "/>
		<category><![CDATA[John Grigg's Blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[As a last-ditch effort to save the centennial season, the Habs GM took on the role of head coach Monday. - In November, while the season was beginning swimmingly for the Canadiens, I offered a blog of caution, urging people not to get too excited by Montreal&amp;rsquo;s hot streak; going so far as to compare the Habs to the 2007-08 Senators]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Deadline madness impacts all involved]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/23985-THNcom-Blog-Deadline-madness-impacts-all-involved.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 11:03:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>23985</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_23985_2.jpg" length="60258" type="image/jpeg" caption="Brad May of the Toronto Maple Leafs could be on the move at the deadline for the third time in his NHL career. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)"/>
		<category><![CDATA[John Grigg's Blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[From GMs to players to fans, the hours leading up to the trade deadline are a whirlwind of action and emotion. - &amp;ldquo;They say the anticipation of death is worse than death itself, it&amp;rsquo;s the same thing with the trade deadline]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: No well wishes for Wellwood]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/23706-THNcom-Blog-No-well-wishes-for-Wellwood.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 13:58:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>23706</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_23706_2.jpg" length="67980" type="image/jpeg" caption="Vancouver's Kyle Wellwood is on pace for 20 goal and 30 points this season. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/NHLI via Getty Images)"/>
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		<description><![CDATA[There was no fanfare for his return to Toronto, but getting 'dirty' will go a long way toward making his stay in Vancouver a memorable one. - You know it&amp;rsquo;s an emotional night when you can feel it in the press box, where cheering and favoritism of any sort are traditionally verboten]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Schneider comes full circle]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/23506-THNcom-Blog-Schneider-comes-full-circle.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 11:56:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>23506</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_23506_2.jpg" length="46706" type="image/jpeg" caption="Mathieu Schneider had 15 points in 44 games with Atlanta this season. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)"/>
		<category><![CDATA[John Grigg's Blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Bringing back the 39-year-old blueliner for a second tour of duty solidifies the 'D' corps for a small price. - For 39-year-old defenseman Mathieu Schneider, it must have been like St]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: NHL fans should get their Euro on]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/23257-THNcom-Blog-NHL-fans-should-get-their-Euro-on.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:07:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>23257</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_23257_2.jpg" length="71092" type="image/jpeg" caption="Jean-Guy Trudel of Zurich celebrates with the trophy after the IIHF Champions Hockey League final second leg between ZSC Lions Zurich and Metallurg Magnitog on January 28, 2009 in Rapperswil, Switzerland. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Bongarts/Getty Images)"/>
		<category><![CDATA[John Grigg's Blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The exciting atmosphere during the Champions League final between Zurich and Magnitogorsk should be emulated by NHL fans. - Was channel-surfing Sunday afternoon and came across The Score&amp;rsquo;s tape-delayed broadcast of the Zurich Lions&amp;rsquo; Champions League final victory over Metallurg Magnitogorsk]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: The old, the new and the born-again]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/23052-THNcom-Blog-The-old-the-new-and-the-bornagain.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 13:28:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>23052</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[John Grigg's Blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[While St. Louis has a kid line taking the NHL by storm, the Devils have a veteran line led by the comeback of a legendary power forward. - Watched some of the Detroit-St]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Should youngsters be fighting?]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/22765-THNcom-Blog-Should-youngsters-be-fighting.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:11:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>22765</guid>
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Columbus Blue Jackets exchange punches. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)"/>
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		<description><![CDATA[Perhaps it's time to change the focus of the fight debate to keeping our kids safe... and some happy thoughts on the ASG weekend. - I hate to harp on fighting in hockey]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ John Grigg]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Will 'wild things' run free if fighters fade?]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/22586-THNcom-Blog-Will-wild-things-run-free-if-fighters-fade.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 14:20:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>22586</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[The possibility of agitators and cheap-shot artists running amok has to be considered in the fight-removal debate. - I grew up hearing legends of players like The Rocket and Mr]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ John Grigg]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: All-star stuffers should mean the end of fan voting]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/22356-THNcom-Blog-Allstar-stuffers-should-mean-the-end-of-fan-voting.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 09:53:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>22356</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_22356_2.jpg" length="61360" type="image/jpeg" caption="The Flames' Dion Phaneuf won't be on the West's All-Star Game roster, but Jarome Iginla will. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)"/>
		<category><![CDATA[John Grigg's Blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Having every team represented already makes getting every deserving player in the ASG tough and having fans vote only makes it worse. - The NHL has reached the tipping point with All-Star Game fan voting]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ John Grigg]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Southeast feast helping to feed Bears]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/22061-THNcom-Blog-Southeast-feast-helping-to-feed-Bears.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:15:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>22061</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_22061_2.jpg" length="90533" type="image/jpeg" caption="Dennis Wideman, Phil Kessel, Andrew Ference, Marc Savard and Milan Lucic have all played a role in the Bruins success this season. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)"/>
		<category><![CDATA[John Grigg's Blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The Bruins have clearly been tops in the Eastern Conference, but a slew of games against easy foes could see their pace slow. - The Boston Bruins are the surprise team of the season so far]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ John Grigg]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Learn from the kids and get rid of after-the-whistle scrums]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/21640-THNcom-Blog-Learn-from-the-kids-and-get-rid-of-afterthewhistle-scrums.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 10:26:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>21640</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[John Grigg's Blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Recently attending a minor hockey game, this author noticed the lack of wrestling matches improved the overall game. - I recently went to my first minor hockey game &amp;ndash; a bantam middle-of-the-pack tilt between the Glanbrook (Ont]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ John Grigg]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Under-the-radar Bruin causing Calder blips]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/21570-THNcom-Blog-Undertheradar-Bruin-causing-Calder-blips.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>21570</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[John Grigg's Blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[There's a certain Boston rookie having a great season no one is talking about...and we don't mean Blake Wheeler. - With the Columbus Blue Jackets announcing Monday that rookie center Derick Brassard will undergo shoulder surgery and miss the rest of the season, the Calder Trophy race got a little more interesting]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ John Grigg]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Hall-uva way to start WJC for Canada]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/21282-THNcom-Blog-Halluva-way-to-start-WJC-for-Canada.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:21:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_21282_2.jpg" length="54632" type="image/jpeg" caption="Windsor's Taylor Hall was left off Team Canada for the World Junior Championship. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)"/>
		<category><![CDATA[John Grigg's Blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Pat Quinn and Team Canada's decision to go to the WJC tournament without Taylor Hall robs fans of seeing a great talent. - It&amp;rsquo;s that time of year again when snow is on the ground &amp;ndash; or has at least fallen &amp;ndash; in about two-thirds of NHL cities (the others rarely, if ever, see such wintry, hockey-like weather&amp;hellip;go figure)]]></description>
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