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	<title><![CDATA[The Hockey News]]></title>
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		<author><![CDATA[Edward Fraser]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Russians favorite to take home gold]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29450-THNcom-Blog-Russians-favorite-to-take-home-gold.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:31:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Edward Fraser's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Team Russia's elite skill level coupled with the pressure on the Canadians to win at home will result in a championship for Ovie and Friends]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Edward Fraser]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Backstrom backstops new Minnesota system]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29282-THNcom-Blog-Backstrom-backstops-new-Minnesota-system.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:25:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>29282</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Edward Fraser's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Niklas Backstrom's numbers and his team's record may lead you to believe his play has dipped, but that notion couldn't be further from reality]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Edward Fraser]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Michael Liambas suspension fits the crime]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29082-THNcom-Blog-Michael-Liambas-suspension-fits-the-crime.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:38:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>29082</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Edward Fraser's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The season-ending suspension to the Erie player will cause a debate, but it will hopefully send a message that demands respect. - After doing his due diligence in assessing Michael Liambas&amp;rsquo; hit on Ben Fanelli, Ontario League commissioner David Branch has sent a clear message that attempts to injure will not be tolerated and those who are found guilty of such actions will pay a steep price]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Edward Fraser]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Skrastins playing big 'D' for Stars during Latvian Olympic year]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/28910-THNcom-Blog-Skrastins-playing-big-D-for-Stars-during-Latvian-Olympic-year.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:35:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>28910</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_28910_2.jpg" length="57018" type="image/jpeg" caption="Karlis Skrastins signed a two-year pact with the Stars as a UFA this summer. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) "/>
		<category><![CDATA[Edward Fraser's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The shot-blocking defender from Latvia talks about choosing to play in Dallas and the expectations for the Latvian team in Vancouver. - Karlis Skrastins isn&amp;rsquo;t a name that shows up on the scoresheet often &amp;ndash; his point-per-game average is just 0]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Edward Fraser]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Young Bogosian helping Thrashers take flight]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/28748-THNcom-Blog-Young-Bogosian-helping-Thrashers-take-flight.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:31:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>28748</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Edward Fraser's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The third overall pick in 2008 missed a chunk of last season due to injury, but there's no doubt he is quickly learning how to be a successful NHLer]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Edward Fraser]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Real deal or early-season posers?]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/28580-THNcom-Blog-Real-deal-or-earlyseason-posers.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:20:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>28580</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Edward Fraser's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The Rangers, Avalanche and Kings are off to great starts despite predictions of doom. But can they keep it up? - Like that eighth beer on a night out on the town, pre-season predictions seem like a great idea at the time, but in the light of day the choice(s) becomes fraught with regret over the absence of logic]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Edward Fraser]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Last pick, but certainly not least]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/28415-THNcom-Blog-Last-pick-but-certainly-not-least.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:41:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>28415</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_28415_2.jpg" length="82271" type="image/jpeg" caption="Jonathan Ericsson has three goals and six points in 29 career NHL games. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images) "/>
		<category><![CDATA[Edward Fraser's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[A trio of current NHLers hold the distinction of begin pegged with the final pick of the draft and overcoming tough odds to make the show. - It doesn&amp;rsquo;t matter how impressive your scouting staff is, if you have any serious expectations of finding a serviceable skater with the very final selection in the draft, you&amp;rsquo;re fooling yourself]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Edward Fraser]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: One-on-one with Mark Messier]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/28214-THNcom-Blog-Oneonone-with-Mark-Messier.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:53:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>28214</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Edward Fraser's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Edward Fraser talks with Mark Messier about his role with the Rangers, how he thinks the team will fare this season and The Messier Project. - Earlier in the summer, Mark Messier, one of the game&amp;rsquo;s all-time greatest and a legend in New York after helping the team snap a 54-year Stanley Cup drought in 1994, was named special assistant to president and GM Glen Sather]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Edward Fraser]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Southeast Division preview]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/28078-THNcom-Blog-Southeast-Division-preview.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:35:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>28078</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Edward Fraser's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Often teased for being the weakest of the weak, the Southeast has produced two of the past five Cup winners and has plenty of Cinderella potential]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Edward Fraser]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Sid, Geno or Alex?]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27920-THNcom-Blog-Sid-Geno-or-Alex.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:34:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>27920</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_27920_2.jpg" length="50876" type="image/jpeg" caption="Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin combined for 67 points in the playoffs last season. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images)"/>
		<category><![CDATA[Edward Fraser's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[If you were given the reins of your favorite NHL team and could choose any player to build it around, who would it be? - So, after a life of following the game as a fan, you, to your surprise, have been named GM of your favorite team]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Edward Fraser]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Desert drought doomed to drag on?]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27798-THNcom-Blog-Desert-drought-doomed-to-drag-on.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:47:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>27798</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_27798_2.jpg" length="74909" type="image/jpeg" caption="Wayne Gretzky will be charged with leading the Coyotes into the playoffs for the first time in eight seasons. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) "/>
		<category><![CDATA[Edward Fraser's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[With the future of the Phoenix Coyotes still in limbo, the forgotten element is whether or not the team can make a playoff run during the 2009-10 season]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Edward Fraser]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Bounce-backs you can bank on]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27733-THNcom-Blog-Bouncebacks-you-can-bank-on.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:29:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>27733</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Edward Fraser's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Searching for players due for impressive seasons? Look no further as we analyze this group of players on the rebound. - If I wasn&amp;rsquo;t in the midst of a two-week vacation, you might get a well crafted, entertaining lead into this week&amp;rsquo;s blog, but instead let&amp;rsquo;s get right into it]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Edward Fraser]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Atlantic University Sport jersey rankings]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27590-THNcom-Blog-Atlantic-University-Sport-jersey-rankings.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>27590</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Edward Fraser's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Not included in our summer tournament, we nevertheless rank the best sweaters from Canada's eastern university circuit. - The Canadian Interuniversity Sport &amp;ndash; the Great White North&amp;rsquo;s NCAA equivalent &amp;ndash; is home to some great jerseys and will always hold a special place in my heart as I covered the University of Western Ontario Mustangs men&amp;rsquo;s and women&amp;rsquo;s teams throughout my days at the school]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Edward Fraser]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Top free agents for 2010]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27588-THNcom-Blog-Top-free-agents-for-2010.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:19:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>27588</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Edward Fraser's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[This year's free agent market has slowed to a crawl, so why not start looking towards next year for a little excitement? - I&amp;rsquo;m sure it comes as no surprise that here at THN we contemplate and debate the ins and outs of the hockey world 365 days of the year]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Edward Fraser]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Oil drop unlikely to reverse]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27528-THNcom-Blog-Oil-drop-unlikely-to-reverse.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:55:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>27528</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_27528_2.jpg" length="83403" type="image/jpeg" caption="The Edmonton Oilers finished in 11th place with 85 points last season. (Photo by Andy Devlin/NHLI via Getty Images)"/>
		<category><![CDATA[Edward Fraser's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The Oilers finished out of the playoff picture last year and with so much cap space already tied up in the current group, it'll be tough to change direction]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Edward Fraser]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Don't clip Wings just yet]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27460-THNcom-Blog-Dont-clip-Wings-just-yet.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:02:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>27460</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Edward Fraser's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Every off-season it seems the popular thing to do is forget about the Detroit Red Wings, so shouldn't we learn by now? - I wasn&amp;rsquo;t part of The Hockey News&amp;rsquo; annual and hotly debated mid-summer predictions meeting, so it came as a George Laraque punch-sized surprise when I first laid eyes on &amp;ldquo;our&amp;rdquo; rundown of teams]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Edward Fraser]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Q&amp;A with Tampa GM Brian Lawton, Pt. 2]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27336-THNcom-Blog-QA-with-Tampa-GM-Brian-Lawton-Pt-2.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:20:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>27336</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_27336_1.jpg" length="285533" type="image/jpeg" caption="Brian Lawton was drafted first overall by the North Stars in 1983 and played 483 NHL games before becoming a player agent and, eventually, Tampa Bay's GM. (THN Archives)"/>
		<category><![CDATA[Edward Fraser's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The former NHLer and second-year GM talks openly to THN.com about a number of issues, including his off-season moves and dealing Vinny Lecavalier]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Edward Fraser]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Q&amp;A with Lightning GM Brian Lawton, Pt. 1]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27329-THNcom-Blog-QA-with-Lightning-GM-Brian-Lawton-Pt-1.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:10:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>27329</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Edward Fraser's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Lightning GM Brian Lawton talks candidly to THN.com about this off-season, dealing with ownership, Lecavalier and more. - After the Tampa Bay Lightning&amp;rsquo;s disastrous 2008-09 campaign, its second straight season missing the playoffs, sophomore Bolts GM Brian Lawton is attempting to steady the ship]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Edward Fraser]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Under-the-radar UFA deals]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27272-THNcom-Blog-Undertheradar-UFA-deals.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:10:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>27272</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Edward Fraser's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[As the free agent frenzy slows down, we look at some of the most shrewd deals that will help teams where they need it most. - There were a few signings in the NHL over the past seven days that didn&amp;rsquo;t garner the attention they deserve, because it&amp;rsquo;s players like the following five who can be the difference between making, and advancing in, the playoff dance]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Edward Fraser]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Three off-season questions, asked and answered]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27181-THNcom-Blog-Three-offseason-questions-asked-and-answered.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:19:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>27181</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Edward Fraser's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Who says nothing happens over the summer in hockey? Plenty has been going on, leading to many questions this author will answer. - There&amp;rsquo;s been a lot of goings on since the final buzzer sounded at the Joe and Crosby and Co]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Edward Fraser]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: UFA Day 1 winners and losers]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27067-THNcom-Blog-UFA-Day-1-winners-and-losers.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>27067</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Edward Fraser's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[As the first day frenzy subsides, we look back at Day 1 and determine who won, who lost and who has work to do. - Well, that was fun. At least for those who didn&amp;rsquo;t have to work and try to keep a website up to date with the furious action that was the first day of the NHL&amp;rsquo;s free agent frenzy]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Edward Fraser]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Center of the hockey universe needs center help]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26918-THNcom-Blog-Center-of-the-hockey-universe-needs-center-help.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:02:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>26918</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_26918_1.jpg" length="52904" type="image/jpeg" caption="Brayden Schenn may not be around at No. 7 if the Leafs aren't able to trade up in the draft order. (Jamie Hodgson/THN)"/>
		<category><![CDATA[Edward Fraser's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[With the Toronto Maple Leafs in full rebuild mode, the first place they should start restocking the shelves is up the middle, perhaps with Luke Schenn's brother, Brayden]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Edward Fraser]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN at the NHL Awards: Win or lose, Vegas a good gamble]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26837-THN-at-the-NHL-Awards-Win-or-lose-Vegas-a-good-gamble.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:50:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>26837</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Edward Fraser's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Whether you like the idea or not, having a ceremony in Las Vegas displaying the game's best can only help it grow. - LAS VEGAS &amp;ndash; If you&amp;rsquo;re going to throw an event in one of North America&amp;rsquo;s most notorious party cities &amp;ndash; a place where famous-people spotting is a sport unto itself &amp;ndash; you best have the celebrities to back it up]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Edward Fraser]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: 2009 Stanley Cup final awards]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26763-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-2009-Stanley-Cup-final-awards.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2009 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>26763</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Edward Fraser's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Picking out the top individual performances from the enthralling 2009 final between the Wings and Penguins. - With the dust settled after the Penguins&amp;rsquo; dramatic road victory in Game 7 over Detroit, here is my annual look at the best performers from the final series]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Edward Fraser]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN at the Stanley Cup: Sturdy Talbot puts Pens over the top in Game 7]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26753-THN-at-the-Stanley-Cup-Sturdy-Talbot-puts-Pens-over-the-top-in-Game-7.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2009 00:52:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>26753</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Edward Fraser's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Maxime Talbot's unexpected offensive surge in Game 7 makes him a part of history and forever engraves Pittsburgh on the Cup. - DETROIT &amp;ndash; If the Pittsburgh Penguins were to march into Joe Louis Arena and upset the Red Wings, there was no doubt at least one of the Black and White crew would need to step up with a super-human effort]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Edward Fraser]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: Back-to-back-to-back Wings-Pens a good bet]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26575-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Backtobacktoback-WingsPens-a-good-bet.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:45:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>26575</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_26575_2.jpg" length="91519" type="image/jpeg" caption="Sidney Crosby faces off against Henrik Zetterberg during Game 1 of the 2009 Stanley Cup Final. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)"/>
		<category><![CDATA[Edward Fraser's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[It's amazing enough the same two teams are playing in the final two years in a row, but both are set up for even more success. - Like a J.J. Abrams production, an NHL season is filled with unlikely plot twists and monsters (usually found in the games Pierre McGuire is calling), which makes predicting the future on ice somewhat of a fool&amp;rsquo;s game]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Edward Fraser]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: The best of the best from Round 3]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26448-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-The-best-of-the-best-from-Round-3.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 13:35:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>26448</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_26448_1.jpg" length="52494" type="image/jpeg" caption="Evgeni Malkin put up nine points against the Canes and was by far the most valuable player in Round 3. (Getty Images)"/>
		<category><![CDATA[Edward Fraser's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[With the Stanley Cup final on the horizon, we take one look back at the Conference finals and hand out the hardware. - While the games themselves in each of the conference finals were great, there was no Game 7, or even Game 6, drama on which to draw]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Edward Fraser]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: Penguins march onto Stanley Cup final]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26420-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Penguins-march-onto-Stanley-Cup-final.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 22:27:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>26420</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_26420_2.jpg" length="75279" type="image/jpeg" caption="Ruslan Fedotenko celebrates his goal with Evgeni Malkin and Maxime Talbot. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)"/>
		<category><![CDATA[Edward Fraser's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[It was a good run while it lasted for the Canes, but don't expect them to just disappear. The Pens, meanwhile, are set for a Cup rematch. - If Paul Maurice could have scripted his team&amp;rsquo;s start to Game 4, it would have looked very similar to how things actually played out in the first two minutes]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Edward Fraser]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: League, refs deserve credit for maintaining crackdown]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26310-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-League-refs-deserve-credit-for-maintaining-crackdown.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 10:57:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>26310</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_26310_2.jpg" length="63862" type="image/jpeg" caption="Matt Cooke talks with referee Brad Watson during a timeout. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)"/>
		<category><![CDATA[Edward Fraser's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[While the refs don't always make the correct call, by putting things into perspective, it's time to give kudos to those who have made the obstruction crackdown stick]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Edward Fraser]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: Top two remaining teams get set to protect home ice in Game 7; and Round 2 awards]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26205-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Top-two-remaining-teams-get-set-to-protect-home-ice-in-Game-7-and-Round-2-awards.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 13:25:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>26205</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_26205_2.jpg" length="96572" type="image/jpeg" caption="The Detroit Red Wings fell behind 2-1 to the Anaheim Ducks in the series before taking back a 3-2 lead they failed to close out in Anaheim Tuesday. (Photo by Debora Robinson/NHLI via Getty Images)"/>
		<category><![CDATA[Edward Fraser's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The Detroit Red Wings and Boston Bruins have both been down in their series, but now find themselves playing Game 7 in familiar buildings... and an admittedly early look at the top performers from the second round]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Edward Fraser]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: Need a hero? You must be Jokinen]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26018-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Need-a-hero-You-must-be-Jokinen.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 23:19:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>26018</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_26018_2.jpg" length="81541" type="image/jpeg" caption="Jussi Jokinen celebrates his game-winning goal in overtime with teammate Sergei Samsonov. The Canes defeated the Bruins 3-2 and lead the series 2-1. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images)"/>
		<category><![CDATA[Edward Fraser's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[In a great southern atmosphere the Carolina Hurricanes took the series lead on Boston on another clutch goal from their unlikely hero, Jussi Jokinen]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Edward Fraser]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: Handing out hardware for Round 1]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/25835-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Handing-out-hardware-for-Round-1.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 09:55:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>25835</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_25835_2.jpg" length="76852" type="image/jpeg" caption="Despite losing in seven games, the Rangers hung around against the Capitals because of the play of Henrik Lundqvist. (Getty Images)"/>
		<category><![CDATA[Edward Fraser's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Before the second round begins here's one last look back at the opening round's best performances. - In the latest edition of The Hockey News magazine, we hand out our annual regular season hardware after soliciting the opinion of 50 hockey experts]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Edward Fraser]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: An open apology to Marty Biron]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/25603-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-An-open-apology-to-Marty-Biron.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 10:38:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>25603</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_25603_2.jpg" length="62245" type="image/jpeg" caption="Martin Biron skates against of the Pittsburgh Penguins during Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)"/>
		<category><![CDATA[Edward Fraser's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[This author picked the Pens over the Flyers, but pointed at Martin Biron as the weak spot. However, the goalie has helped keep his team in the game]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Edward Fraser]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: No way, Jose and Philly's penalty parade]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/25394-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-No-way-Jose-and-Phillys-penalty-parade.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:46:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>25394</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_25394_1.jpg" length="102402" type="image/jpeg" caption="Scott Gomez of the New York Rangers had a goal and two assists, while Jose Theodore of the Washington Capitals was victimized for four goals on 21 shots. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/NHLI via Getty Images)"/>
		<category><![CDATA[Edward Fraser's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Washington's up and down effort was sunk by Theodore... and the Flyers were grounded by a lack of discipline. - It was the best of times, it was the worst of times]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Edward Fraser]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Goaltending, opponent will ground Flyers in Round 1]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/25185-THNcom-Blog-Goaltending-opponent-will-ground-Flyers-in-Round-1.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 10:34:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>25185</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_25185_2.jpg" length="64063" type="image/jpeg" caption="Martin Biron, Kimmo Timonen and the Philadelphia Flyers are still battling for home ice advantage in Round 1, but will be in tough against Carolina or Pittsburgh if they meet up. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)"/>
		<category><![CDATA[Edward Fraser's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[A perfect storm is brewing against the Flyers as they prepare for the playoffs... and a video feature on Kimmo Timonen. - With six players on the happy side of the 20-goal mark, nine who average better than a point every two games and a top-10 power play and penalty kill, the Philadelphia Flyers would seem like a darn good team to pick from when assembling a playoff pool roster]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Edward Fraser]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: The myth of the 'loser point']]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/24959-THNcom-Blog-The-myth-of-the-loser-point.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:10:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>24959</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_24959_2.jpg" length="81343" type="image/jpeg" caption="The Capitals would trail the Bruins for top spot in the East by only four points under a 2-0 point system. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/NHLI via Getty Images) "/>
		<category><![CDATA[Edward Fraser's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The think is the NHL current point system is the reason for the tight playoff races, but that's really not the case. - I&amp;rsquo;ve read in a few places recently, including THN&amp;rsquo;s own pages in our playoff preview edition, that &amp;ndash; despite any problems with the &amp;ldquo;loser point&amp;rdquo; system &amp;ndash; at least it&amp;rsquo;s providing excitement by keeping the playoff races tight]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Edward Fraser]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Laich's grit key for Caps' playoff hopes]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/24744-THNcom-Blog-Laichs-grit-key-for-Caps-playoff-hopes.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 09:49:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>24744</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_24744_2.jpg" length="65157" type="image/jpeg" caption="In his third season with the Capitals, Brooks Laich has 42 points in 75 games and has carved out a key supporting role. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)"/>
		<category><![CDATA[Edward Fraser's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Washington is loaded with marquee talents that have led them to the playoffs, but it's up to the sandpaper players to move them on. - The NHL&amp;rsquo;s super-skilled players get paid big bucks for good reason; they&amp;rsquo;re the ones looked upon to carry a team and rise to the occasion in key moments]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Edward Fraser]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Granato deserves longer leash in Colorado]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/24497-THNcom-Blog-Granato-deserves-longer-leash-in-Colorado.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>24497</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_24497_2.jpg" length="89629" type="image/jpeg" caption="Tony Granato, head coach of the Colorado Avalanche, reacts to a call against the Buffalo Sabres. (Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images)"/>
		<category><![CDATA[Edward Fraser's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The Avs have been decimated by injuries in this disappointing season and shouldn't put the blame on the shoulders of coach Tony Granato. - Word came out late last week that coach Tony Granato, who was handed the keys prior to the start of this campaign, could take the fall as the Avalanche will surely have its worst season since moving from Quebec in 1995]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Edward Fraser]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Rob Blake ecstatic to be swimming with Sharks]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/24315-THNcom-Blog-Rob-Blake-ecstatic-to-be-swimming-with-Sharks.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 10:27:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>24315</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_24315_2.jpg" length="91954" type="image/jpeg" caption="Defenseman Rob Blake, 39, has 39 points in 62 games with the San Jose Sharks this season. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)"/>
		<category><![CDATA[Edward Fraser's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The veteran defenseman tells THN.com about signing with San Jose and the dedication the organization has to winning a Cup. - There&amp;rsquo;s an old, corny joke that asks: Where does an 800-pound gorilla sit? 
Well, where does a 6-foot-4, 225-pound Norris Trophy-winning future-Hall of Famer sign when he&amp;rsquo;s an unrestricted free agent? You know the punch line, and you know Blake's answer]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Edward Fraser]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Youngsters stay put on deadline day]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/24095-THNcom-Blog-Youngsters-stay-put-on-deadline-day.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:55:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>24095</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_24095_2.jpg" length="90267" type="image/jpeg" caption="Eric Tangradi carries the puck in a game against the Peterborough Petes. He's the 46th ranked prospect in Future Watch. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)"/>
		<category><![CDATA[Edward Fraser's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Usually GMs are willing to part with futures to take a run now, but that didn't happen this year... not trading Bouwmeester a mistake... and the best of TV]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Edward Fraser]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Washington's winning window a small one]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/23818-THNcom-Blog-Washingtons-winning-window-a-small-one.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:20:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>23818</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_23818_2.jpg" length="90446" type="image/jpeg" caption="The Washington Capitals sit second in the East with a 38-18-5 record. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/NHLI via Getty Images)"/>
		<category><![CDATA[Edward Fraser's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[If recent successes have taught the Capitals anything, they should know the time for a Stanley Cup push is now. - Success can be a fickle beast]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Edward Fraser]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Hey, look at the bright side]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/23586-THNcom-Blog-Hey-look-at-the-bright-side.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 15:50:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>23586</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_23586_2.jpg" length="67794" type="image/jpeg" caption="Steven Stamkos celebrates his hat trick in the second period against the Chicago Blackhawks. (Photo by Scott Audette/NHLI via Getty Images) "/>
		<category><![CDATA[Edward Fraser's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Some teams are dreaming about the playoffs, but these five have to think about tomorrow and the good things it could bring. - While the majority of teams are ramping up for a playoff push, all hope is lost for five Eastern Conference clubs]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Edward Fraser]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: A chat with Kris Versteeg]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/23341-THNcom-Blog-A-chat-with-Kris-Versteeg.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 09:05:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>23341</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_23341_2.jpg" length="63808" type="image/jpeg" caption="Kris Versteeg has 15 goals and 41 points in 49 games for the Blackhawks this season. (Photo by Bill Smith/NHLI via Getty Images)"/>
		<category><![CDATA[Edward Fraser's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Chicago's rookie who unexpectedly burst onto the rookie scene talks with THN about playing in Chicago. - If you knew the name Kris Versteeg prior to this season, give yourself a gold star]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blogs: Underrated heroes]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/23305-THNcom-Blogs-Underrated-heroes.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 11:15:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>23305</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_23305_2.jpg" length="67778" type="image/jpeg" caption="Stephane Yelle has 14 points and is a plus-7 this season with Boston. (Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images)"/>
		<category><![CDATA[Edward Fraser's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Guys who put up the big numbers get all the ink, but often it's the guys who don't make the scoresheet who are the difference-makers. - Yes. We all got hyped-up for last night&amp;rsquo;s San Jose-Boston tilt and the top two teams in the league delivered]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Edward Fraser]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Athletes need to tread carefully in information age]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/23136-THNcom-Blog-Athletes-need-to-tread-carefully-in-information-age.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 09:29:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>23136</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Edward Fraser's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps' recent slip-up should serve a warning to other athletes... NHL in Europe... and Vanek's trick. - To err is human]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Edward Fraser]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Emerging Carter helping Flyers soar]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/22854-THNcom-Blog-Emerging-Carter-helping-Flyers-soar.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 09:52:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>22854</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_22854_2.jpg" length="56968" type="image/jpeg" caption="Jeff Carter's Philadelphia Flyers currently sit sixth in the Eastern Conference with a 25-13-9 record. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)"/>
		<category><![CDATA[Edward Fraser's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[At the beginning of the season few, if any, thought Jeff Carter would challenge for the Rocket Richard Trophy, but here he is. - One doesn&amp;rsquo;t have to look far down the NHL&amp;rsquo;s goal-scoring list to find an unfamiliar name]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Edward Fraser]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Hello my name is...]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/22663-THNcom-Blog-Hello-my-name-is.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 11:52:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>22663</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_22663_2.jpg" length="66404" type="image/jpeg" caption="David Booth has 19 goals this season, three shy of his total from last season. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)"/>
		<category><![CDATA[Edward Fraser's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[A load of players you may not recognize are making waves this season, so we'll take some time to introduce them to you. - Perhaps it&amp;rsquo;s memory loss due to accumulated sleep deprivation from watching west coast games, but it sure seems like there&amp;rsquo;s more than the usual sum of out-of-the-blue productive NHLers this season; players you wouldn&amp;rsquo;t recognize at a party without the assistance of those sticky red-and-white badges proclaiming&amp;hellip;
HELLO MY NAME IS&amp;hellip; David Krejci, center for the Boston Bruins]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Edward Fraser]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Well-traveled hockey fan finishes quest just in time]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/22422-THNcom-Blog-Welltraveled-hockey-fan-finishes-quest-just-in-time.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:07:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>22422</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Edward Fraser's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Fanatic Alex Jordan recently completed an adventure most hockey fans only dream about undertaking. - It&amp;rsquo;s a dream every hockey fan has had, in one form or another, but one few have the gumption or wherewithal to achieve]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Edward Fraser]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Spicing up the second half with a few prop bets]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/22162-THNcom-Blog-Spicing-up-the-second-half-with-a-few-prop-bets.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:44:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>22162</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_22162_2.jpg" length="45159" type="image/jpeg" caption="Roberto Luongo may return before the All-Star Game from a groin injury. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)"/>
		<category><![CDATA[Edward Fraser's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Will Luongo hit 11 shutouts? Will Gaborik play another game? We make a few wagers on the 2009 part of the NHL season. - While hockey will always be my soulmate, I must admit my mistress is the pigskin]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Edward Fraser]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Like father, like son (Pt. 3)]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/21952-THNcom-Blog-Like-father-like-son-Pt-3.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 09:57:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_21952_2.jpg" length="61774" type="image/jpeg" caption="Nick Foligno has 11 points in 35 games for the Sens this season. (Getty Images)"/>
		<category><![CDATA[Edward Fraser's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[In the final edition of this series, we look at the Folignos, Sutters, Geoffrions and more. - After a one week Christmas hiatus, here is the final of a three-part look at some of the NHL&amp;rsquo;s most recent father-son combos]]></description>
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