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04/23/09--19:12: THN.com Playoff Blog: Long odds face both sides of battle of Pennsylvania (chan 1872817)

There will be plenty of pressure for both the Penguins and Flyers heading back to Philly for Game 6 after the Black and Orange's 3-0 Thursday win


05/08/09--10:12: THN.com Playoff Blog: Tough not to root for cast-off Canes (chan 1872817)

Getting behind Carolina is easy when they feature a plethora of players unwanted by other squads... and will McPhee's ref-bash pay off? -


05/15/09--08:45: THN.com Playoff Blog: New blood help Pens buck the trend (chan 1872817)

It's not often the team that loses in the Cup final has another strong run the following season... and other thoughts heading into Round 3.


05/17/09--15:34: THN.com Playoff Blog: Detroit-Chicago opener builds foundation for great series (chan 1872817)

After an exciting Game 1 the Wings and Hawks have set the stage for a series to rival last round's Crosby-Ovechkin matchup. -


05/22/09--07:30: THN.com Blog: Phoenix fans deserve a chance (chan 1872817)

There's something that just doesn't sit right about taking a team out of a market before the fans have had a chance to witness a winner. -


05/29/09--08:48: THN.com Playoff Blog: Eight 2009 Wings could fly into HHOF (chan 1872817)

From the GM to the coach to their immense on-ice talent, this year's edition of the Red Wings is as stacked as any in history - and that's quite a feat


06/05/09--07:00: THN.com Playoff Blog: Cup non-calls a slippery slope (chan 1872817)

An overabundance of power plays kills the flow, but completely overlooking obvious penalties undoes all the good work that's been done to open up the game since the lockout


06/09/09--20:01: THN at the Stanley Cup: Pens becoming the new Wings (chan 1872817)

With the way the Pens beat the Wings in a critical Game 6, it looks like this young team is learning from and emulating their Stanley Cup rivals


06/11/09--09:07: THN.com Playoff Blog: Sid not himself so far (chan 1872817)

Sidney Crosby's ice time has been dropping since Game 3, to the point where he was fifth among Pens forwards in Game 6. So what's up with th


06/18/09--07:13: THN at the NHL Awards: Is Vegas a viable hockey market? (chan 1872817)

Upon arriving in Las Vegas, a few conversations with people on the street revealed hockey isn't exactly on everyone's radar. -


06/26/09--08:27: THN.com Blog: Costly choices (chan 1872817)

Not taking Tavares No. 1 would be a mistake... overpaying UFAs unwise... keep the outdoor games classic... the heat in Calgary... and more.


07/02/09--21:12: THN.com Blog: New Leafs not better yet, but certainly nasty (chan 1872817)

Toronto may have added little more than additional toughness so far, but they are still in a good spot with plenty of cap space moving forward


07/11/09--06:52: THN.com Blog: How will Hawks fly through cap mess? (chan 1872817)

After some questionable signings, GM Dale Tallon will face some tough decisions about who to keep and who to move this season and beyond. -


07/18/09--09:28: THN.com Blog: NHL deserves kudos, not carving, for NBC deal (chan 1872817)

Despite rumors of a windfall national TV deal, the league is back with NBC for the next two seasons. But that's not the bad thing some are making it out to be


07/25/09--07:32: THN.com Blog: Short summer certainly busy (chan 1872817)

With a little more than three months between final whistle and puck drop, there's lots to do both in the NHL and THN worlds. -


08/01/09--06:15: THN.com Blog: Something not right about Phoenix taking its show on the road (chan 1872817)

A new bid to buy the Coyotes doesn't include moving the team, but it does involve them playing a few home games abroad. -


08/21/09--07:15: THN.com Blog: The third annual 'Fannies' awards (chan 1872817)

What happens when you mix hockey, music and a virtual awards ceremony? A fun summer blog looking at some of the best and worst of the world on ice


08/29/09--06:26: THN.com Blog: Forty changes for the good of the game (chan 1872817)

Even though hockey is great how it is, it's our duty to look out for its future and continue to improve the product. -


09/04/09--08:44: THN.com Blog: What's next for the NHLPA? (chan 1872817)

If the union decides public opinion is important, they will opt for a new leader similar to Paul Kelly; if not, a leader similar to Bob Goodenow could be hired


09/11/09--08:35: THN.com Blog: Whole story must come out before NHLPA is judged on Kelly firing (chan 1872817)

When news broke that the union was parting ways with its executive director, a lot of pundits jumped to conclusions without knowing all the facts


09/18/09--06:20: THN.com Blog: Prognosticating award winners no easy task (chan 1872817)

They're fun to read, but not easy to make, so who did the editor of THN pick to win the Cup, the Art Ross and more? -


10/02/09--07:10: THN.com Blog: Time to relocate Colorado? (chan 1872817)

Of course not, but the Avs recent struggles on the ice and in the stands shows the importance of winning when it comes to capturing fans. -


10/09/09--06:53: THN.com Blog: Blues revival (chan 1872817)

All's well in Mizzou... a great year for hockey books... Buffalo ownership blues... Koivu's new duds... and more. -


10/16/09--07:35: THN.com Blog: Leafs took unnecessary risk in Kessel deal (chan 1872817)

Toronto's slow start only amplifies why acquiring the young sniper from Boston was made from a position of impatience. -


10/23/09--07:43: THN.com Blog: Looking back on 20 years at The Hockey News (chan 1872817)

After being honored for his past 20 years of service at The Hockey News, editor Jason Kay reflects on some of the most memorable stories. -


10/30/09--07:10: THN.com Blog: Orr non-suspension doesn't add up (chan 1872817)

It's spelled out right there in the rulebook, the Maple Leafs tough guy should sit for three or 10 games. -


11/06/09--09:20: THN.com Blog: Who's to blame over early H1N1 shots? (chan 1872817)

The fact some Flames and Leafs got their needles first isn't anything new; the privileged are often at the front of the line. -


11/13/09--07:00: THN.com Blog: Brodeur's consistency his most impressive feat (chan 1872817)

The Devils goalie has maintained his elite level of play; something that can't be said for nearly all of his fellow keepers. -


11/20/09--08:10: THN.com Blog: Mining for gold (chan 1872817)

The number of teams who have a realistic chance of claiming top spot in the upcoming Olympic Games runs as deep as the opinions in the THN office


11/27/09--08:10: THN.com Blog: A cursed history of Hossa (chan 1872817)

We all know Marian Hossa has lost in consecutive Stanley Cup finals, but his unfortunate history dates back much further than that. -


12/04/09--06:50: THN.com Blog: Don't rush shootout judgment (chan 1872817)

Just because the post-OT one-on-ones are up from previous years doesn't mean the league should address the "issue" post-haste. -


12/11/09--08:05: THN.com Blog: Letdowns of the decade (chan 1872817)

The first 10 years of the 21st century have been eventful to say the least, but not all aspects will be fondly remembered. -


12/18/09--08:55: THN.com Blog: Why Bettman's back at No. 1 (chan 1872817)

Two years after being dropped from the top spot in our People of Power and Influence list, the Commish returns for a variety of reasons. -


01/01/10--07:44: THN.com Blog: Yzerman will be wrong unless Canada wins (chan 1872817)

There's no middle ground for Stevie Y and Co.... Crosby's good, but Miller's better... and the cost of success. -


01/08/10--07:07: THN.com Blog: Hockey's second-tier nations making strides (chan 1872817)

While traditional powers from the Czech Republic and Slovakia seem to be slipping, nations like Switzerland and Denmark are coming along. -


01/15/10--06:37: THN.com Blog: Demeanor gives Joseph only chance for Hall (chan 1872817)

His lack of Cups and personal awards lead the argument against his inclusion, but personality goes a long way. -


01/22/10--07:08: THN.com Blog: Options to curb head shots (chan 1872817)

What's the best way to stop concussions? Harsher penalties for boarding, charging and even fighting? What about chin straps? -


02/05/10--07:15: THN.com Blog: Three tales of woe all traced to the crease (chan 1872817)

How different would things be in Columbus, Boston and Toronto had their goalies kept up their positive trajectory? -


02/19/10--07:20: THN.com Blog: Why the women's Olympic tourney should remain (chan 1872817)

Many are critical of the gap between the U.S. and Canada and the rest of the pack, but eliminating the women's game would be folly. -


03/12/10--07:45: THN.com Blog: Want to reduce concussions? Ban fighting (chan 1872817)

If the NHL is serious about cutting down on the number of head injuries players suffer, they should investigate seriously the impact of fighting


03/26/10--07:15: THN.com Blog: Capitals' Theodore looking better than advertised (chan 1872817)

Jose Theodore and the Caps goalies are getting a bad rap, but recent history suggests you don't need an all-star netminder to win. -


04/18/10--18:45: THN.com Playoff Blog: Pluses and minuses from Ottawa-Pittsburgh Game 3 (chan 1872817)

While the third game of the Sens-Pens opening round series was far from pretty painting, there were some brush strokes worth talking about.


05/01/10--06:52: THN.com Blog: Ryan Miller's Hart Trophy omission has foul odor (chan 1872817)

No player was more key to his team's success than the Sabres No. 1 keeper and the fact he's not nominated for NHL MVP is absurd. -


05/09/10--06:10: THN.com Playoff Blog: Why not outlaw any goal off the skate? (chan 1872817)

Because the rule is so vague and inconsistent, the NHL should ban any goals off the skate so everyone can be on the same page. -


05/29/10--06:22: THN.com Playoff Blog: Stanley Cup droughts more common than curse (chan 1872817)

With so many teams in today's NHL, it's not hard to find teams who haven't won in a long time, or ever... and why Marian Hossa may snap his own curse


07/04/10--05:10: THN.com Blog: Blackhawks purge proves salary cap promoting balance (chan 1872817)

Chicago will surely be hurt by the moves they've been forced to make, but that's exactly the cap's intention: to level the playing field. -


08/14/10--05:14: THN.com Blog: NHL research and development camp a step in the right direction (chan 1872817)

Not since the lockout has the league got together like this to try out new rules, but it should be done more frequently. -


09/05/10--06:20: THN.com Blog: A unique fan experience in England (chan 1872817)

Fans and crowds at English sporting matches have a whole different dynamic than anything seen in North America. -


10/02/10--05:15: THN.com Blog: Rooting for the underdog (chan 1872817)

Every year one team catches the eye and heart of this author and this year that team is the ol' Blue and White. -


10/30/10--06:25: THN.com Blog: The night Kerry Fraser gave enforcer Jim McKenzie a bonus (chan 1872817)

Retired veteran NHL referee Kerry Fraser talks about the 10-minute misconduct he was asked to hand out. -