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		<author><![CDATA[Brian Costello]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Making a case for Rogie Vachon]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29482-THNcom-Blog-Making-a-case-for-Rogie-Vachon.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:18:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Brian Costello's blog.]]></category>
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Brian Costello is The Hockey News&amp;rsquo;s senior special editions editor and a regular contributor to THN.com. You can find his blog each weekend]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Brian Costello]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Sizing up the 2010 Hall of Fame induction class]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29141-THNcom-Blog-Sizing-up-the-2010-Hall-of-Fame-induction-class.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Brian Costello's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[With the 2009 class set to be honored with a place in the hallowed Hockey Hall of Fame, we look ahead to who may join them next year. - We&amp;rsquo;ve had quite a run of Hall of Fame induction classes the past several years]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Brian Costello]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Plante's post-game press conference from 1959]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29001-THNcom-Blog-Plantes-postgame-press-conference-from-1959.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:24:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Brian Costello's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Looking back at an historical day in hockey, an excerpt from Jacques Plante's press conference and a reaction from Gump Worsley. - Fifty years ago Sunday, Andy Bathgate&amp;rsquo;s shot was heard around the world]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Brian Costello]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Avs should properly honor retired Nordiques numbers]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/28787-THNcom-Blog-Avs-should-properly-honor-retired-Nordiques-numbers.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:40:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>28787</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Brian Costello's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[When the organization moved from Quebec to Colorado, they decided to allow players to wear the Nords' honored jerseys. And that's not right. - The nice part about the after-glow of putting out a collector&amp;rsquo;s edition magazine like THN&amp;rsquo;s Greatest Jerseys of All Time is hearing the feedback from readers who get completely absorbed in the issue]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Brian Costello]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Time finally catching up to Predators]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/28658-THNcom-Blog-Time-finally-catching-up-to-Predators.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 10:35:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>28658</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Brian Costello's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[With a low budget and aging veterans, the once mighty Predators now find themselves at the bottom of a budding division. - Whenever we get around to talking about candidates for NHL coach of the year, I always consider Nashville&amp;rsquo;s Barry Trotz to be one of my finalists, season after season]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Brian Costello]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Enjoy Crosby's and Ovechkin's numbers while we can]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/28493-THNcom-Blog-Enjoy-Crosbys-and-Ovechkins-numbers-while-we-can.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 09:10:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>28493</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Brian Costello's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Because the two superstars are so young it seems they could go on scoring forever, but history suggests otherwise. - As much as we think the wizardry of Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin will be with us for the next 10 to 15 years, chances are their otherworldly scoring exploits are at a peak now and will trend downwards in the coming seasons]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Brian Costello]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Cody Hodgson deserved a shot at NHL action]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/28285-THNcom-Blog-Cody-Hodgson-deserved-a-shot-at-NHL-action.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2009 11:34:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>28285</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_28285_2.jpg" length="88718" type="image/jpeg" caption="Cody Hodgson will spend another year in Brampton after getting cut by the Canucks. (Photo by Claus Anderson/Getty Images)"/>
		<category><![CDATA[Brian Costello's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The highly touted prospect out of the Ontario League needs to play against the best instead of dominate the junior ranks. - When I heard the news the Vancouver Canucks were sending Cody Hodgson back to junior, my first thought was darn, I picked him up cheaply last season in my keeper hockey pool]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Brian Costello]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Northwest Division preview]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/28129-THNcom-Blog-Northwest-Division-preview.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2009 09:18:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>28129</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[A division featuring two true Stanley Cup contenders and plenty of intense rivalries is sure to be hotly contested. - Vancouver Canucks
THN Prediction: Third in Western Conference
Key additions: Mathieu Schneider, D; Christian Ehrhoff, D; Mikael Samuelsson, RW; Brad Lukowich, D; Andrew Raycroft, G; Sergei Shirokov, LW
Key departures: Mattias Ohlund, D; Taylor Pyatt, LW; Mats Sundin, C
Twin brothers Daniel and Henrik Sedin don&amp;rsquo;t qualify for the &amp;lsquo;key additions&amp;rsquo; category, but considering they could have gone anywhere else as unrestricted free agents, keeping them in Vancouver was a key signing by GM Mike Gillis]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Brian Costello]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Handicapping the Battle of the Blades]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27979-THNcom-Blog-Handicapping-the-Battle-of-the-Blades.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2009 10:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>27979</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Brian Costello's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The new CBC show which pits former NHLers and ice skaters against each other in competition has the potential for high entertainment. - The gloves have come off and the sequins put on]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Brian Costello]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Bruins destined to slip the most]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27759-THNcom-Blog-Bruins-destined-to-slip-the-most.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2009 09:24:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>27759</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_27759_2.jpg" length="85847" type="image/jpeg" caption="With 116 points, the Bruins won their division for the first time since the lockout, thanks largely to the Vezina-winning season by Tim Thomas. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/NHLI via Getty Images)"/>
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		<description><![CDATA[Not that they'll miss the playoffs, but because everything fell into place so well for Boston last year, it'll be a tough season to duplicate]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Brian Costello]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Amateur jersey contest rolls along]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27678-THNcom-Blog-Amateur-jersey-contest-rolls-along.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2009 09:16:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>27678</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[The deadline for submitting your team's jersey is getting near and there have been some impressive entries so far. - The response has been both overwhelming and impressive]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Brian Costello]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Looking for great amateur jerseys]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27616-THNcom-Blog-Looking-for-great-amateur-jerseys.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2009 11:09:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>27616</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_27616_2.jpg" length="358602" type="image/jpeg" caption="Many of the greatest sweaters and jersey in the history of hockey will be featured in THN's upcoming special edition. (Photo by Jamie Hodgson/THN)"/>
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		<description><![CDATA[Show us your best amateur jerseys and they could end up on the pages of The Hockey News. - A funny thing happened on the way to putting together a list of hockey&amp;rsquo;s best all-time jerseys, which we're doing for a special magazine coming out this fall]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Brian Costello]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: J.R. truly one of a kind]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27465-THNcom-Blog-JR-truly-one-of-a-kind.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2009 09:55:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>27465</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Brian Costello's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Jeremy Roenick's retirement speech revealed why he was so fan-friendly and why he'll be missed so much. - Jeremy Roenick's story about his encounter with Gordie Howe as a seven-year-old boy in Hartford was true gold with the NHL's marketing arm, even if it smacked of old-fashioned values and a simpler world]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Brian Costello]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Big Bert a UFA worth considering]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27406-THNcom-Blog-Big-Bert-a-UFA-worth-considering.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2009 09:57:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>27406</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_27406_2.jpg" length="76405" type="image/jpeg" caption="Todd Bertuzzi has 255 goals and 624 points in 859 career NHL games. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)"/>
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		<description><![CDATA[There's no doubt Todd Bertuzzi isn't the impact player he once was, but he can still provide a secondary scoring presence many teams still lack]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Brian Costello]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: How about Heatley for Phaneuf?]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27350-THNcom-Blog-How-about-Heatley-for-Phaneuf.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2009 08:49:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>27350</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_27350_2.jpg" length="78804" type="image/jpeg" caption="Dion Phaneuf will hope to bounce back this season after struggling in 2008-09. (Photo by Gerry Thomas/NHLI via Getty Images)"/>
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		<description><![CDATA[Trading Ottawa's disgruntled winger to Calgary for the underachieving defenseman makes perfect sense for both teams. - Maybe there&amp;rsquo;s a way for the Ottawa Senators to trade Dany Heatley, get decent return and not have it look like a fire sale]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Brian Costello]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Touching The Rocket's blood, sweat and tears]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27284-THNcom-Blog-Touching-The-Rockets-blood-sweat-and-tears.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2009 10:48:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>27284</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_27284_2.jpg" length="96779" type="image/jpeg" caption="THN.com video producer Ted Cooper holds The Rocket's jersey at the Hockey Hall of Fame. (Photo by Dave Sandford)"/>
		<category><![CDATA[Brian Costello's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Getting up close and personal with the former Canadiens great at the HHOF provided an unforgettable experience. - Just got back from a couple of memorable days literally hanging out with all the old sweaters/jerseys at the Hockey Hall of Fame]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Brian Costello]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Very few NHL goaltender openings remain]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27210-THNcom-Blog-Very-few-NHL-goaltender-openings-remain.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 08:55:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>27210</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[There's still a handful of unemployed goalies with NHL experience, but most of them will be without a job come October. - Did Martin Biron price himself out of a job in the NHL? Looks like it]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Brian Costello]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: One more for the Recching machine]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/27116-THNcom-Blog-One-more-for-the-Recching-machine.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:39:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>27116</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_27116_2.jpg" length="60874" type="image/jpeg" caption="Mark Recchi will return to the Boston Bruins for a 21st NHL season in 2009-10. (Photo by Brian Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images)"/>
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		<description><![CDATA[In an era where youth dominates, it's nice too see a crafty old veteran still making his way and contributing on a contender. - Chalk up another one for the old guys]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Brian Costello]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: What's a second-rounder really worth?]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26964-THNcom-Blog-Whats-a-secondrounder-really-worth.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>26964</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Brian Costello's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[A lot of deadline deals involved Round 2 draft picks, but our calculations show teams should be asking for more. - At the NHL trade deadline this season, we noticed very few teams were willing to part with their first round draft picks]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Brian Costello]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: 2009 HHOF class a hearty lot]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26895-THNcom-Blog-2009-HHOF-class-a-hearty-lot.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:25:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>26895</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[There's no doubting the worthiness of any of the five inductees who will share a place in the hallowed halls in Toronto. - The Hockey Hall of Fame just got a little more lively and focused today when Brett Hull, Steve Yzerman, Brian Leetch and Luc Robitaille were approved for induction]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Brian Costello]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Many Hall of Fame candidates makes for tough choice]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26854-THNcom-Blog-Many-Hall-of-Fame-candidates-makes-for-tough-choice.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>26854</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Brian Costello's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Steve Yzerman, Brian Leetch and Brett Hull are locks for the Hall, but with one more spot and plenty of worthy candidates, someone will be left out]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Brian Costello]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN at the Stanley Cup: Phenomenal Fleury lifts Pens to Cup championship]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26746-THN-at-the-Stanley-Cup-Phenomenal-Fleury-lifts-Pens-to-Cup-championship.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 22:40:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Brian Costello's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Maxime Talbot's two goals anchored a 2-1 Pens win, saved at the last second by a diving Marc-Andre Fleury. - DETROIT &amp;ndash; Game, set, match, Pittsburgh Penguins]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Brian Costello]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Imagining a world without the draft lottery]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26627-THNcom-Blog-Imagining-a-world-without-the-draft-lottery.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 15:22:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>26627</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Brian Costello's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Ovie and Sid teammates? Kane a Flyer? The Thrashers no longer in Atlanta? All possibilities if the worst team still automatically picked first]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Brian Costello]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: Brutal Kronwall call doesn't spoil Hawks OT win]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26352-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Brutal-Kronwall-call-doesnt-spoil-Hawks-OT-win.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 23:50:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>26352</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_26352_2.jpg" length="110899" type="image/jpeg" caption="The Chicago Blackhawks celebrate after winning Game 3 of the Western Conference final in OT on Patrick Sharp's goal. (Photo by Bill Smith/NHLI via Getty Images)"/>
		<category><![CDATA[Brian Costello's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Despite beating a team who had a defenseman tossed for no reason, Chicago gets full marks for weathering a Red Wing comeback and taking Game 3]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Brian Costello]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: Wings simply too much for late-charging Blackhawks]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26290-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Wings-simply-too-much-for-latecharging-Blackhawks.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 23:08:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>26290</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[Detroit put Chicago on the ropes after a 3-2 win in overtime as the young Hawks failed at a comeback and must now win four of five. - There's no stopping the Detroit Red Wings machine now]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Brian Costello]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: Hawks clip wings of Canada's last hope]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26144-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Hawks-clip-wings-of-Canadas-last-hope.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 00:02:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>26144</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Brian Costello's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The Canucks fail to live up to expectations after losing in the West semis to the Hawks... Did Luongo choke?... and goodbye, Mats. - Make it 16 consecutive seasons without a Canadian Stanley Cup champion]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Brian Costello]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: Costly equipment malfunction puts Canucks on brink]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26092-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Costly-equipment-malfunction-puts-Canucks-on-brink.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 01:40:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>26092</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_26092_2.jpg" length="84475" type="image/jpeg" caption="Dustin Byfuglien is congratulated by teammates Niklas Hjalmarsson, Kris Versteeg and Brian Campbell after scoring during Game 5. The Hawks head home leading the series 3-2. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)"/>
		<category><![CDATA[Brian Costello's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[What sense does it make for Willie Mitchell to be using a composite stick?... Burrows' act wearing thin... and cheating on icing. - Not sure why so many players are convinced the composite stick is the way to go in crucial situations]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Brian Costello]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: Rugged Canucks come together to take Game 3]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/25983-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Rugged-Canucks-come-together-to-take-Game-3.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 23:48:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>25983</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Brian Costello's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The Canucks played a solid team game to tip the scales in the series... Kane, Sharp and Toews' impact... and the anthem. - If the Vancouver Canucks are to get by the Chicago Blackhawks in this Western Conference semifinal series, they'll have to do it with the total team effort they displayed Tuesday night, not rely on the goaltending of Roberto Luongo or the strength of their defense corps]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Brian Costello]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: Hawks overcome challenges and douse Flames]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/25758-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Hawks-overcome-challenges-and-douse-Flames.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:18:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>25758</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_25758_1.jpg" length="57295" type="image/jpeg" caption="The Chicago Blackhawks won Game 6 in Calgary 4-1 and down the Flames 4-2 in the first round series. (Photo by Mike Ridewood/Getty Images)"/>
		<category><![CDATA[Brian Costello's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The young Hawks were expected to be held back by that attribute, but in the end their exuberance was key in a six-game triumph. - The inexperience and lack of grit that was supposed to be the downfall of the Chicago Blackhawks in their first round series with the Calgary Flames just wasn't a factor at all]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Brian Costello]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: Bad is better as Flames even series with Hawks]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/25593-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Bad-is-better-as-Flames-even-series-with-Hawks.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:43:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>25593</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_25593_2.jpg" length="54103" type="image/jpeg" caption="Olli Jokinen scored his first career playoff goal - and added another - in Calgary's 6-4 win over the Blackhawks in Game 4. (Photo by Mike Ridewood/Getty Images) "/>
		<category><![CDATA[Brian Costello's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Despite playing better in Games 1 and 2, the Calgary Flames will head back to the Windy City all tied after winning Games 3 and 4. - There's a natural assumption the Calgary Flames are back in their series with Chicago because they're playing better playoff hockey on home ice]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Brian Costello]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: Habby-Kipper battle still the same five years later]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/25572-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-HabbyKipper-battle-still-the-same-five-years-later.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:37:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>25572</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_25572_2.jpg" length="57648" type="image/jpeg" caption="Much of Calgary's playoff fate will be decided by the play of Miikka Kiprusoff. (Getty Images)"/>
		<category><![CDATA[Brian Costello's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Half a decade since meeting in the Stanley Cup final, the Chicago and Calgary goalies still hold the balance of a series in their hands. - It has been five years since the epic Stanley Cup final playoff battle between the Calgary Flames and Tampa Bay Lightning]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Playoff Blog: Young legs leading charge for Hawks]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/25470-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Young-legs-leading-charge-for-Hawks.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:44:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>25470</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_25470_2.jpg" length="81391" type="image/jpeg" caption="Chicago Blackhawks celebrate after Patrick Sharp scores. (Photo by Bill Smith/NHLI via Getty Images)"/>
		<category><![CDATA[Brian Costello's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The kids were supposed to be learning in these playoffs, but it looks like they understand what it takes to win in the post-season already. - So much for the theory playoff inexperience will scupper the Chicago Blackhawks]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Injury disclosure policy still makes players a target]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/25250-THNcom-Blog-Injury-disclosure-policy-still-makes-players-a-target.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 10:27:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>25250</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Brian Costello's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The upper-body/lower-body trend that has risen to popularity in the NHL over the last few years runs contradictory to standard practice of the information age]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Brian Costello]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: HHOF needs voting transparency]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/25061-THNcom-Blog-HHOF-needs-voting-transparency.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 09:45:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>25061</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_25061_2.jpg" length="54295" type="image/jpeg" caption="Steve Yzerman, who played his rookie NHL season in 1983-84 scoring 39 goals and 87 points, is a shoo-in for the next Hall of Fame class. (Getty Images)"/>
		<category><![CDATA[Brian Costello's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[While the Hall opens its doors to a new class of eligible players, it still shuts out fans to the process. - Kudos to the Hockey Hall of Fame for its decision to open up a wing to the best the women&amp;rsquo;s game has to offer]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Don't give Tavares to the Isles just yet]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/24806-THNcom-Blog-Dont-give-Tavares-to-the-Isles-just-yet.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 12:55:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>24806</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_24806_2.jpg" length="62307" type="image/jpeg" caption="John Tavares of the London Knights is the concensus top prospect in the upcoming NHL draft. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)"/>
		<category><![CDATA[Brian Costello's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The Islanders are all but certain to finish last overall, but odds are they won't end up with the No. 1 draft pick. - It&amp;rsquo;s one of hockey&amp;rsquo;s great contradictions that gives the 30th place team in the NHL the best chance at winning the draft lottery, yet the odds are stacked against that team winning that same lottery]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Brian Costello]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Recognizing the invisible retirements]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/24548-THNcom-Blog-Recognizing-the-invisible-retirements.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 09:50:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>24548</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_24548_2.jpg" length="62743" type="image/jpeg" caption="Yanic Perreault, who last played with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2007-08, had 247 goals and 516 points in 859 NHL games. (Photo by Bill Smith/NHLI via Getty Images) "/>
		<category><![CDATA[Brian Costello's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[They didn't have Hall of Fame careers, but plenty of players who've left the NHL recently deserve a respectful nod. - Yanic Perreault, where did you go?
&amp;nbsp;
Kevyn Adams, where did you go?
&amp;nbsp;
Chad Kilger, where did you go?
&amp;nbsp;
So much about NHL hockey revolves around the here and now that it&amp;rsquo;s easy to forget the players who are not back with us this season]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Looking at the '08 draft through Future Watch goggles]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/24404-THNcom-Blog-Looking-at-the-08-draft-through-Future-Watch-goggles.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 10:25:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<guid>24404</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Brian Costello's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Using THN's Future Watch 2009 as a guide, the draft order in 2008 would look quite different. - Here&amp;rsquo;s an interesting look at how the 2008 NHL draft would have unfolded had it happened today rather than last June]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Expand playoffs to include 20 teams]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/23860-THNcom-Blog-Expand-playoffs-to-include-20-teams.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 10:20:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>23860</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_23860_2.jpg" length="87484" type="image/jpeg" caption="Sidney Crosby and the Penguins would have to get through Toni Lydman and the Buffalo Sabres in a play-in match in order to make the playoffs under Brian Costello's 10-team system. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)"/>
		<category><![CDATA[Brian Costello's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Sixteen of 21 teams used to make the post-season, so now with 30 clubs, increasing the number of playoff teams makes since. - The time has never been better to expand the NHL playoff structure from 16 to 20 teams]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Goalie prospect carousel in Future Watch]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/23676-THNcom-Blog-Goalie-prospect-carousel-in-Future-Watch.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 10:50:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>23676</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_23676_1.jpg" length="75814" type="image/jpeg" caption="Jacob Markstrom was taken in the second round (31st overall) by the Panthers in 2008. (Photo by Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images) "/>
		<category><![CDATA[Brian Costello's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Projecting a top goaltending prospect is a tough task for both teams and magazine producers. - One neat aspect of putting together our Future Watch issue every season is seeing how scouts analyze the ever-so-difficult vocation of prospect goaltender]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Turco ? not Avery ? biggest reason for Dallas turnaround]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/23188-THNcom-Blog-Turco-not-Avery-biggest-reason-for-Dallas-turnaround.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 09:59:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>23188</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_23188_2.jpg" length="64607" type="image/jpeg" caption="Marty Turco and Sean Avery celebrate one of the few wins the pair managed early in this campaign. (Photo by Scott Levy/NHLI via Getty Images) "/>
		<category><![CDATA[Brian Costello's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Ridding themselves of the super-pest helped, but righting the ship between the pipes is the No. 1 reason Big D's now in fifth place. - Make way for the Dallas Stars]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Brian Costello]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Gilmour honored, but not in the ultimate form]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/22988-THNcom-Blog-Gilmour-honored-but-not-in-the-ultimate-form.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 09:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>22988</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Brian Costello's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Doug Gilmour's No. 93 was honored by the Maple Leafs Saturday night, but he's still not honored in hockey's Great Hall. - Sad, isn't it, that one of hockey's greatest-ever warriors still has to pay admission to get into the Hockey Hall of Fame]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Brian Costello]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: San Jose's ultimate test comes Saturday night]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/22482-THNcom-Blog-San-Joses-ultimate-test-comes-Saturday-night.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 10:29:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>22482</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Brian Costello's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Top of the food chain or future chum? San Jose's tilt against the Wings will define the Sharks' season. - In case the San Jose Sharks didn&amp;rsquo;t realize it, Saturday&amp;rsquo;s game at home against the Detroit Red Wings is sure to go down as the most pivotal moment of their season]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Brian Costello]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Steve Mason becoming NHL's story of the season]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/22272-THNcom-Blog-Steve-Mason-becoming-NHLs-story-of-the-season.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 15:20:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>22272</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_22272_2.jpg" length="54101" type="image/jpeg" caption="Steve Mason has been amazing so far in his rookie season going 14-9-1. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/NHLI via Getty Images)"/>
		<category><![CDATA[Brian Costello's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The Blue Jackets rookie goalie is the frontrunner for the Calder, but has also thrust himself into the race for the Vezina and even the Hart]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Brian Costello]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Fans fall short in 'People of Power and Influence']]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/21577-THNcom-Blog-Fans-fall-short-in-People-of-Power-and-Influence.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 09:40:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>21577</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Brian Costello's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[While fans play an integral role in how a league functions, it's hard to make a case for them being powerful or influential. - What about the fans? You forgot the fans!
By far the most frequent question we receive after publishing the annual People of Power and Influence issue is why we don&amp;rsquo;t recognize the fans on the top 100 list]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Brian Costello]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Nothing beats the powder blues and hockey cards]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/21491-THNcom-Blog-Nothing-beats-the-powder-blues-and-hockey-cards.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 12:29:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>21491</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_21491_2.jpg" length="69286" type="image/jpeg" caption="The Pens classic jerseys couldn't help goalie Marc-Andre Fleury and his teammates Saturday night as they were spanked 7-3 by the Leafs. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/NHLI via Getty Images)"/>
		<category><![CDATA[Brian Costello's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Watching the Penguins skate in their classic jerseys over the weekend brings back memories of days-gone-by collectables. - It was great to see the Pittsburgh Penguins again wear the powder blues with the circular logo on the chest last night against the Toronto Maple Leafs]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Brian Costello]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Christmas gifts for NHLers]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/21224-THNcom-Blog-Christmas-gifts-for-NHLers.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 11:33:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>21224</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Brian Costello's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[It's better to give than to receive, so here are some wishes for a handful of NHLers in need. - I&amp;rsquo;m not one of those last-minute shoppers who waits till the final day to cram in purchasing those thoughtful gifts]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Brian Costello]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Retiring numbers about more than just stats]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/20908-THNcom-Blog-Retiring-numbers-about-more-than-just-stats.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 10:41:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>20908</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Brian Costello's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[To criticize a team for honoring a player who meant a lot to the organization and its fans is just plain wrong. - Of all the hockey world critiques I&amp;rsquo;ve heard and read from my associates in the media this season, the nastiest and most uncalled for has to do with the honoring of Wendel Clark&amp;rsquo;s No]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Brian Costello]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Guidolin kept making a name for himself]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/20616-THNcom-Blog-Guidolin-kept-making-a-name-for-himself.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 11:36:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>20616</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Brian Costello's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The former NHL coach and player who passed away this week will be remembered for never doing things by the book. - I was saddened to hear of the passing of 82-year-old Armand &amp;lsquo;Bep&amp;rsquo; Guidolin this week]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Brian Costello]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: What to do with 'Too Bad' Lombardi?]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/20193-THNcom-Blog-What-to-do-with-Too-Bad-Lombardi.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 08:44:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>20193</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Brian Costello's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Coming back from injury, the Flames will have to decide where Matthew Lombardi fits into their lineup.  - In 1981-82, the Flames picked up a journeyman by the name of Gary &amp;lsquo;Too Bad&amp;rsquo; McAdam]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Brian Costello]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Super-duper Doughty and other rookie stuff]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/20046-THNcom-Blog-Superduper-Doughty-and-other-rookie-stuff.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 09:29:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>20046</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Brian Costello's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The Kings freshman blueliner is the Calder race leader... do away with the Makarov rule... and a silly loophole. - I&amp;rsquo;ve only seen the Los Angeles Kings play a couple of games this season, but I&amp;rsquo;ve already penciled in the name Drew Doughty next to Calder Trophy on my virtual NHL awards ballot]]></description>
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