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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Guerin a key cog in Penguin machine]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29426-THNcom-Blog-Guerin-a-key-cog-in-Penguin-machine.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The feisty 17-season veteran brought a leadership element that the Penguins were sorely missing. - As much fun as it may be, the NHL trade deadline rarely produces a positive effect for teams gunning for the Stanley Cup]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: End of the line for Cheechoo?]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29361-THNcom-Blog-End-of-the-line-for-Cheechoo.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>29361</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The one-time 50-goal scorer who was a key in the Dany Heatley trade hasn't been able to get back on track in Ottawa. - When the inevitable Dany Heatley trade went down last summer, it seemed as if the Ottawa Senators had done about as well as they could in procuring Jonathan Cheechoo, Milan Michalek and a swapping of draft picks from San Jose in exchange for the perturbed sniper]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Don't judge a player by his point totals]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29256-THNcom-Blog-Dont-judge-a-player-by-his-point-totals.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:22:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>29256</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Martin Hanzal and James Wright are two examples of why young players can still be considered a success even if they don't produce impressive offensive totals]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Leafs need a monster goalie to thrive]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29196-THNcom-Blog-Leafs-need-a-monster-goalie-to-thrive.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:16:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>29196</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Historically, the Leafs have only achieved in front of a game-stealer. And looking at his play early on, Jonas Gustavsson might just be that goaltender]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Skate or die]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29067-THNcom-Blog-Skate-or-die.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:05:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>29067</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[It's seems like a simple equation but teams are continuing to forget that hustle goes a long way towards putting wins on the board. - Hockey, like any sport, inspires a follow-the-leader mentality]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Don't blame the game, blame the player]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29016-THNcom-Blog-Dont-blame-the-game-blame-the-player.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>29016</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[A young Ontario League player lies in critical condition because of a hit over the weekend. But what can be done to stop this from happening? - A lot of furious typing and screeching will come out of the media machine thanks to Michael Liambas&amp;rsquo; hit on young Ben Fanelli on the weekend]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Sens risk alienating Karlsson with demotion]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/28907-THNcom-Blog-Sens-risk-alienating-Karlsson-with-demotion.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>28907</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Sending the first round pick to the American League might be a sound hockey move, but having the youngster turn on the team might be the consequence]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Defenseless Isles search for winning formula]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/28849-THNcom-Blog-Defenseless-Isles-search-for-winning-formula.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:02:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The New York Islanders haven't been able to hold onto a lead this season and it might be because they need better two-way play up front. - My Saturday night viewing schedule consisted of the Leafs-Canucks game followed by the horror flick Hostel 2]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Awarding Koivu captaincy gives Wild some direction]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/28726-THNcom-Blog-Awarding-Koivu-captaincy-gives-Wild-some-direction.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:02:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_28726_2.jpg" length="57960" type="image/jpeg" caption="Mikko Koivu was named the first permanent captain in Minnesota Wild history. (Photo by Bruce Kluckhohn/NHLI via Getty Images)"/>
		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[When the Atlanta Thrashers named Ilya Kovalchuk captain a year ago both his play and the team's spiked. Can the same happen in Minnesota? - Finally]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Towering Tyler Myers quickly catching on to NHL game]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/28680-THNcom-Blog-Towering-Tyler-Myers-quickly-catching-on-to-NHL-game.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:31:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>28680</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The 12th overall pick in 2008 is crashing the NHL scene in a big way as his all-around game shines through; and the Spits acquire another college player]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Big bodies finding new home on power play]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/28551-THNcom-Blog-Big-bodies-finding-new-home-on-power-play.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:50:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>28551</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_28551_2.jpg" length="75722" type="image/jpeg" caption="When he's not throwing punches with players like Nashville's Triston Grant, Oilers big man Zack Stortini can be found in front of the net on the Edmonton power play. (Photo by John Russell/NHLI via Getty Images) "/>
		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Several teams are experimenting with putting a giant in front of the opposing goalie... and NHL fan borders. - You know you&amp;rsquo;ve defined a niche when people start to think of you when that position is mentioned]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Yotes making life harder on scalpers]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/28501-THNcom-Blog-Yotes-making-life-harder-on-scalpers.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:02:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>28501</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[A new paperless ticket system has second-sellers up in arms... and the true evil of the Detroit Red Wings. - All hail the Phoenix Coyotes. 
OK, let me be a little more specific]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Expectations too high for Stars, Devils?]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/28386-THNcom-Blog-Expectations-too-high-for-Stars-Devils.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:25:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>28386</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Two teams who've had recent success may be be getting a higher grade than they deserve based on their past exploits. - Unlike some of my sports journalism peers (none at THN, thankfully), I still indeed like sports]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Hodgson must keep head held high]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/28206-THNcom-Blog-Hodgson-must-keep-head-held-high.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:59:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>28206</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_28206_2.jpg" length="60130" type="image/jpeg" caption="Cody Hodgson was an early Calder favorite, but will instead spend the year in the OHL. (Getty Images)"/>
		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Despite his demotion to the OHL, the top Canucks prospect still has hopes to develop his game for the future. - Cody Hodgson will be wearing green this season, but it&amp;rsquo;ll be the military shade of the Ontario League&amp;rsquo;s Brampton Battalion, not the brighter trim of the Vancouver Canucks]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Surprises from training camp]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/28149-THNcom-Blog-Surprises-from-training-camp.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:50:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>28149</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_28149_2.jpg" length="52863" type="image/jpeg" caption="Randy Jones was a surprise cut by the Philadelphia Flyers. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)"/>
		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[With final rosters being announced, there's been some interesting developments around who's made teams and who's been cut. - The group of roughly 750 players that make up the NHL is a fluid one, so I guess I shouldn&amp;rsquo;t be surprised when some notable names don&amp;rsquo;t make the final list when opening night rosters are finally pared down]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Atlantic Division preview]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/28048-THNcom-Blog-Atlantic-Division-preview.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:22:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>28048</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the first of our divisional previews, we breakdown the Atlantic and analyze what to look out for in each city. - Pittsburgh Penguins
THN Prediction: Third in the East
Key Additions: Chris Conner, RW; Brent Johnson, G; Jay McKee, D; Mike Rupp, LW; Wyatt Smith, C
Key Departures: Mathieu Garon, G; Hal Gill, D; Rob Scuderi, D; Petr Sykora, RW
Attrition is expected on any Stanley Cup championship team, but at least the Penguins didn&amp;rsquo;t get too dinged this summer]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Boom or bust?]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/28003-THNcom-Blog-Boom-or-bust.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>28003</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[We take a look at three players who have the potential to be stars or end up as an "epic fail" this campaign. - One of the great things about hockey is the mixture of skills and attributes athletes must possess to be successful]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Young Yotes need Gretzky in camp]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27902-THNcom-Blog-Young-Yotes-need-Gretzky-in-camp.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:55:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>27902</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Despite the uncertainties surrounding his future with the team, The Great One should put aside his personal interests for the benefit of his players]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Sens do well in Heatley trade]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27862-THNcom-Blog-Sens-do-well-in-Heatley-trade.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:59:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>27862</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Considering the position GM Bryan Murray was in, Ottawa came away with a good return from the Sharks. - It goes without saying Ottawa GM Bryan Murray was faced with a tough task in dealing star winger Dany Heatley to San Jose on the weekend]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Big frames and punk names]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27787-THNcom-Blog-Big-frames-and-punk-names.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:11:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>27787</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Where once being over 6-foot-6 was a detriment, now being bigger is a bonus... and 25 hockey terms that bands could use as names. - The conventional wisdom in hockey used to be that tall players &amp;ndash; say, 6-foot-6 and above &amp;ndash; were simply not built for the sport]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Sign Mike Comrie? Only if the price is right]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27767-THNcom-Blog-Sign-Mike-Comrie-Only-if-the-price-is-right.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2009 09:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>27767</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Why would a team put big money into a player who doesn't have the whole package when they there are cheaper alternatives? - Who would you rather have in your forward corps right this minute, Mike Comrie or Ryan Bayda?
Both players are still on the free agent market right now (though Bayda will be attending St]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Why not allow exceptional juniors into AHL?]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27725-THNcom-Blog-Why-not-allow-exceptional-juniors-into-AHL.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:06:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>27725</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[CHL players still eligible for the circuit don't have the option of playing in the AHL even though it may be best for their development. - There have been some bumper NHL rookie crops recently, but making The Show right after getting drafted is rarely a given]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: The best all-alumni teams]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27696-THNcom-Blog-The-best-allalumni-teams.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:59:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>27696</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[If you could put together a team of the best current players for each junior team, which program would come out on top? - We&amp;rsquo;re having a game tomorrow]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: The NHL-KHL divide]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27648-THNcom-Blog-The-NHLKHL-divide.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:43:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>27648</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[It seems like the feud between the NHL and KHL is only escalating and there are a number of reasons why the two sides can't seem to agree. - When the latest issue of THN hits your mailboxes or corner stores, you&amp;rsquo;ll find an opinion column by yours truly about the fractured relationship between the Kontinental League and the NHL]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Nash set to explode into superstar status]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27620-THNcom-Blog-Nash-set-to-explode-into-superstar-status.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:34:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Rick Nash is a household name, but he has yet to hit 80 points in his career, so is the Columbus captain officially a first-class star yet? - What makes a player worthy of being deemed a first-class NHL star? For goalies and defensemen, numbers don&amp;rsquo;t always tell the story]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Big Bert curse will do in Wings]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27575-THNcom-Blog-Big-Bert-curse-will-do-in-Wings.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Todd Bertuzzi has brought bad luck wherever he's gone since the Moore-incident and there's no reason to think the same fate won't follow him to Detroit]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Bubble teams so close, but so far]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27546-THNcom-Blog-Bubble-teams-so-close-but-so-far.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[For three teams - the Panthers, Sabres and Wild - that barely missed out on the dance in 2008-09, the fact they were close doesn't mean diddly]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Waddell's record not as bad as advertised]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27502-THNcom-Blog-Waddells-record-not-as-bad-as-advertised.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>27502</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[While Don Waddell gets ripped for poor trades and decisions, Dean Lombardi gets the benefit of the doubt. But why? - August is the month where we at THNHQ spend our days ranking jerseys and getting into arguments over things that haven&amp;rsquo;t happened yet]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: What will poor judgment cost Kane?]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27476-THNcom-Blog-What-will-poor-judgment-cost-Kane.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:36:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>27476</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The Chicago star's alleged dust-up with a cab driver in Buffalo continues the NHL's run of off-season ruckuses.  - To the benefit of no one, Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane became a punchline this weekend]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: For Tavares to produce, supporting cast is needed]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27436-THNcom-Blog-For-Tavares-to-produce-supporting-cast-is-needed.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 11:25:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>27436</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[John Tavares has been lauded as the next big natural goal-scorer, but if he is to put up numbers right away, the Isles need to make a few upgrades]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Looking at the 2009-10 NCAA classes]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27408-THNcom-Blog-Looking-at-the-200910-NCAA-classes.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 09:43:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>27408</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[From Harvard to Boston College, there are a few interesting programs to watch for in the NCAA this season. - When the games aren&amp;rsquo;t being played on the ice, speculation becomes the favored pastime]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: An early NHL arrival would be good for Duchene's development]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27214-THNcom-Blog-An-early-NHL-arrival-would-be-good-for-Duchenes-development.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>27214</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Rushing a prospect can be detrimental to his long-term development, but with expectations low in Denver, keeping the 18-year-old is the right move]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Beasts of the Northeast]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27169-THNcom-Blog-Beasts-of-the-Northeast.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:57:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>27169</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Thanks to fortuitous UFA signings and an influx of toughness, the Northeast Division will be the league's most exciting to watch for fans of old time hockey]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Most-missed UFAs]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27131-THNcom-Blog-Mostmissed-UFAs.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:44:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>27131</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[A look at some of the free agents who will have their old teams wishing they'd kept them in the fold. - Free agency has been a fun ride so far, but sometimes you don&amp;rsquo;t know what you got &amp;rsquo;til it&amp;rsquo;s gone]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN Free Agency Preview: Central Division]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26990-THN-Free-Agency-Preview-Central-Division.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:55:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>26990</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The capped-out Red Wings are still the top dogs in the division, but with the right off-season additions Chicago, St. Louis and Columbus could start nipping at Detroit's heels]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN at the NHL Draft: Saturday storylines]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26970-THN-at-the-NHL-Draft-Saturday-storylines.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:58:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>26970</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Day 2 of the draft provided plenty to talk about, including a heavy load of U.S.-born players... one giant goalie... and another Russian in Washington]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN at the NHL Draft: Round 1 surprises]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26958-THN-at-the-NHL-Draft-Round-1-surprises.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 23:27:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>26958</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[There were plenty of raised eyebrows during the first round of the draft in Montreal with players heading to strange locales and making big jumps up the board]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN at the NHL Draft: Anticipation boils in Montreal]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26922-THN-at-the-NHL-Draft-Anticipation-boils-in-Montreal.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:03:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>26922</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[With the day many prospects have waited their entire lives for only hours away, the nervous energy and excitement is nearing its peak. - MONTREAL &amp;ndash; With their destinies now counting down by the hour, the top prospects for this year&amp;rsquo;s NHL draft are all trying to think about anything but]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Intrigue surrounds No. 5 pick]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26905-THNcom-Blog-Intrigue-surrounds-No-5-pick.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:08:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>26905</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[With the Leafs and Oilers looking to move up and the Kings in a good place to wheel and deal, a lot of action will take place after the first four selections Friday]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Patience pays off at the draft table]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26869-THNcom-Blog-Patience-pays-off-at-the-draft-table.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:09:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>26869</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[When picking a player at the draft, it's not always about what kind of a player they are now, but who they will be in five years. - Ever wonder why the New Jersey Devils have missed the playoffs just once since 1990, winning three Stanley Cups in the process? It&amp;rsquo;s not just the system they play; it&amp;rsquo;s also the hockey smarts of the organization&amp;rsquo;s brain trust]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Champion free agents should stick with winning formula]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26805-THNcom-Blog-Champion-free-agents-should-stick-with-winning-formula.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:08:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>26805</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Rob Scuderi is an unrestricted free agent, but looking at past examples, he should take a little less money to stay in Pittsburgh rather than chasing the cash]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Caps, Hawks next to ride Cup's youth movement]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26774-THNcom-Blog-Caps-Hawks-next-to-ride-Cups-youth-movement.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:50:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>26774</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Many fresh-faced NHLers have put their paws on hockey's holy grail in recent years and next in line is Washington and Chicago. - On the heels of Pittsburgh&amp;rsquo;s Stanley Cup victory, young stars in the NHL may be getting the wrong idea]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN at the Stanley Cup: Staal steps up when it matters most]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26688-THN-at-the-Stanley-Cup-Staal-steps-up-when-it-matters-most.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 23:57:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>26688</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[When Pittsburgh needed a big game, Jordan Staal met the challenge, scoring a crucial goal, while his linemate notched the winner. - PITTSBURGH - He may be the team&amp;rsquo;s &amp;lsquo;third center,&amp;rsquo; but Jordan Staal proved his worth in more ways than one in a crucial series-extending 2-1 Pittsburgh victory in Game 6]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Kings, Yotes and Hawks should deal first round picks]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26650-THNcom-Blog-Kings-Yotes-and-Hawks-should-deal-first-round-picks.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:28:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>26650</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Phoenix, L.A. and Chicago would benefit from trading their high draft picks for help now or down the road. - The 2009 draft promises to be one of the most intriguing in years, with a deep talent pool and some legitimate debate over who will emerge as the best NHLer]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: Line matching showcases battle of the bench bosses]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26572-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Line-matching-showcases-battle-of-the-bench-bosses.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:31:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>26572</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[It's not only an on-ice battle in the final, but the two coaches are fighting for line matchups and it's making for interesting theater. - I&amp;rsquo;m not much of an X&amp;rsquo;s and O&amp;rsquo;s guy, but Game 3 of the Stanley Cup final provided a unique display of strategizing by coaches Dan Bylsma and Mike Babcock that I surprisingly got caught up in]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Hedman can't be head man in Tampa]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26525-THNcom-Blog-Hedman-cant-be-head-man-in-Tampa.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:40:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>26525</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[If the Lightning land big Victor Hedman with the No. 2 pick in June's draft, they need to support him with vets instead of entering a youth movement]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: Aggression will be key for Hawks in Game 5]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26428-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Aggression-will-be-key-for-Hawks-in-Game-5.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 12:20:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Down 3-1 in the series heading to Detroit, Chicago must win the physical battle if they hope to stay alive. - There may be 50,000 watts of goodwill coursing through the Chicago metropolitan area for the Blackhawks right now, but Game 5 is in Detroit and the Red Wings have their collective hands on the plug]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: With Keenan gone, what's next for Calgary?]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26387-THNcom-Blog-With-Keenan-gone-whats-next-for-Calgary.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 12:40:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Should the Flames look to a rookie coach, go veteran with a Pat Quinn, or should Darryl Sutter go back behind the bench? - Calgary Flames GM Darryl Sutter has a very important task on his hands]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: Wings display championship mettle in Game 4 win]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26372-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Wings-display-championship-mettle-in-Game-4-win.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 18:31:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>26372</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Despite key injuries to Pavel Datsyuk and Nicklas Lidstrom, the Wings put on a clinic, but now Chris Osgood's health is in question. - At the end of the second period in Game 4, Chicago played a perfect energy shift against Detroit, led by young Hawks Dave Bolland and Kris Versteeg]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: Keith and Co. learning tough lessons]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26298-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Keith-and-Co-learning-tough-lessons.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 13:16:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>26298</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[For all the praise the young Hawks blueline corps was receiving through the first two rounds, they've run into tough times against the Wings]]></description>
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