Khabibulin comes full circle with Hawks
George Johnson, Special to ESPN.comAt the start of the season, Nikolai Khabibulin was put on waivers. Now, the Russian goalie is charging into the playoffs and facing off against a team he owns, the Calgary Flames.
Story | Conversation | April 16, 2009Our MVPs for all 30 teams
George Johnson, Special to ESPN.comHere are the regular-season MVP choices for all of the NHL's 30 teams -- the good, the bad ... and the Islanders.
Story | Conversation | April 06, 2009Cammalleri making wave$ in Calgary
George Johnson, Special to ESPN.comFor the first time in a long while, someone other than Jarome Iginla could lead the Flames in goals. But don't get too attached Calgary. Mike Cammalleri's stay might not last long.
Story | Conversation | February 10, 2009Magnificent 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, 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, 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, 2008CuJo's arrival could play mind games with Kiprusoff
George Johnson, Special to ESPN.comThe signing of Curtis Joseph is an insurance policy in net for the Calgary Flames, but will it play mind games will their stud starter Miikka Kiprusoff?
Story | Conversation | January 17, 2008Bryzgalov has the Desert Dogs barking up the playoff tree
George Johnson, Special to ESPN.comForget that he's loosey-goosey, he's flaky as a snowball, he'll talk your ear off. Ilya Bryzgalov has been a breath of fresh air for the Coyotes, just when things were turning stale in the desert. Johnson
Story | Conversation | January 10, 2008Crosby a rare combination of star and working man's hero
George Johnson, Special to ESPN.comNow that the Crosby Circus has packed up and left Western Canada, George Johnson wants to dispel some preconceived notions. Sid is no Wayne, but he's that rare combo of superstar and working man's hero.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2007Iginla, Kiprusoff playing, and dealing, in different ways
George Johnson, Special to ESPN.comJarome Iginla is off to an uncharacteristically strong start. Miikka Kiprusoff is strangely not. And while the Flames are struggling, both stars are dealing with the adversity in very different ways.
Story | Conversation | November 16, 2007Keenan's arrival could drive Iginla, Kiprusoff out of town
George Johnson, Special to ESPN.comBringing in Mike Keenan is a risk for the Flames, but just how much? If things don't go well, he could drive Jarome Iginla and Miikka Kiprusoff out of town.
Story | Conversation | June 15, 2007Series is even, but not any more predictable
George Johnson, Special to ESPN.comThe Flames have come to life against the Wings and the series is all square. But to predict an outcome? It's all still a mystery to George Johnson.
Story | Conversation | April 20, 2007This isn't some softie-toffee Detroit club
George Johnson, Special to ESPN.comFor those convinced the softie-toffee Detroiters might shrivel up in the face of a withering Calgary assault, George Johnson says you should reconsider.
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