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Magnificent Miikka continues to be the Mortal Miikka
George Johnson, Special to ESPN.comNot so long ago, Miikka Kiprusoff was arguably the best goaltender in the NHL. Now, he's struggling. If the Flames want to reach the playoffs, Jarome Iginla won't be enough. They'll need their old goalie back.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2008Koivu helping Wild get through another Gaborik-less stretch
George Johnson, Special to ESPN.comWho needs Marian Gaborik. Who needs Marian Gaborik?! Yes, the Minnesota Wild are hanging in nicely without their franchise star, thanks to a great combo of goaltending and defense, yes … but also scoring.
Story | Conversation | November 05, 2008Are Oilers ready for the next step? We'll have fun watching them try
George Johnson, Special to ESPN.comThe Oilers' mad dash to the playoffs fell short last season, but will this young squad be able to get over the hump in 2008-09? The team, and the city, are hoping.
Story | Conversation | October 17, 2008New season, new outlook ... same hockey hot seat
George Johnson, Special to ESPN.comIn this time of possibilities and unbridled optimism, there are some who are already feeling the warm glow of the hot seat. Taken team by team, they would be ...
Story | Conversation | October 09, 2008Bertuzzi looks for another fresh start, this time in Calgary
George Johnson, Special to ESPN.comIt's a new season and Todd Bertuzzi is making another fresh start in Calgary. Will things be any different this time around?
Story | Conversation | September 28, 2008Big East team recruiting needs for the Class of 2009
Steve Muench and Kevin Weidl, Scouts Inc.Steve Muench and Kevin Weidl dig deep to find out what positions the Big East teams should target with the Class of 2009.
Story | Conversation | August 25, 2008Team preview: Rutgers
Blue Ribbon College Football YearbookRay Rice is gone, but Rutgers still has plenty of playmakers to make some noise in the Big East.
Story | Conversation | July 08, 2008
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Story | Conversation | June 11, 2008Now more than ever, Sharks need a hero in Game 7
George Johnson, Special to ESPN.comThe general consensus is that the San Jose Sharks are the ultimate playoff underachievers. Who, pray tell, will step up for them in Tuesday night's Game 7? George Johnson says the Sharks need a hero now more than ever.
Story | Conversation | April 22, 2008Sharks feeling pressure of past postseason failures
George Johnson, Special to ESPN.comThe Sharks are down in their series to the Flames. They are feeling the pressure of past postseason failures. Players are calling out teammates to step up. Will they answer the call in time to stop an early exit?
Story | Conversation | April 14, 2008Flames-Sharks may be mismatch to some, but both sides feeling the heat
George Johnson, Special to ESPN.comNot many are giving the Flames a chance against the Sharks. But don't be fooled -- both sides are feeling an equal amount of pressure heading into the first round of the playoffs.
Story | Conversation | April 08, 2008Odds are slim, but one can't help but root for these Oilers
George Johnson, Special to ESPN.comLate-season pushes are nothing new to Edmonton. And while the odds are against the Oilers this time around, one still can't bet against them.
Story | Conversation | March 31, 2008It's alive! Our ultimate NHL player
George Johnson, Special to ESPN.comThere's one teeny-tiny problem in trying to select the best player among the current NHL elite. You're absolutely spoiled for choice. But the perfect NHLer? We try to create our own NHL superstar.
Story | Conversation | March 17, 2008There's something in the Vancouver air, and it's called panic
George Johnson, Special to ESPN.comThere's a feeling in the air in Vancouver. It's called panic. The Canucks are hoping to snap out of their recent funk before it's too late.
Story | Conversation | March 06, 2008No one championed hockey in the U.S. more than "Badger" Bob
George Johnson, Special to ESPN.comAs hockey fans celebrated during the recent Hockey Weekend Across America, we should remember that such an event would have been possible without "Badger" Bob Johnson.
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