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Our MVPs for all 30 teams

George Johnson, Special to ESPN.com

Here 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, 2009

Cammalleri making wave$ in Calgary

George Johnson, Special to ESPN.com

For 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, 2009

Now more than ever, Sharks need a hero in Game 7

George Johnson, Special to ESPN.com

The 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, 2008

Sharks feeling pressure of past postseason failures

George Johnson, Special to ESPN.com

The 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, 2008

Mind over matter? How else to explain these Sharks?

George Johnson, Special to ESPN.com

The San Jose Sharks were considered a Cup favorite in the preseason, and they are delivering by hanging around the top of the Western Conference. But it's the way they have won that's surprising people.

Story | Conversation | February 01, 2008

In the spirit of giving, here's what teams should see under the tree

George Johnson, Special to ESPN.com

It's the holiday season, and George Johnson is in a giving mood. Here is his wish list for all 30 NHL teams.

Story | Conversation | December 21, 2007

A country eagerly waits for more hockey gold

George Johnson, Special to ESPN.com

What's an Olympic gold hockey medal to Canadians? It's the Super Bowl, World Series, World Cup and Mardi Gras all rolled into one.

Story | Conversation | February 03, 2006

Canada capitalizing on depth of talent

George Johnson, Special to ESPN.com

Who needs Mario Lemieux, Joe Sakic and Steve Yzerman when you've got Joe Thornton, Dany Heatley and Rick Nash?

Story | Conversation | April 15, 2005

Road warriors must win at home

George Johnson, Special to ESPN.com

The wacky West finals have come down to this: If a team can win at home, it will advance to the Stanley Cup finals.

Story | Conversation | May 19, 2004

Finally, intensity rises in the West

George Johnson, Special to ESPN.com

The Sharks and Flames going at it in Game 3 wasn't malicious. It was two young teams learning about the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Story | Conversation | May 15, 2004

Different styles lead Sutter, Wilson to same place

George Johnson, Special to ESPN.com

Darryl Sutter may win coach of the year for his work in Calgary. But so may Ron Wilson, who replaced him in San Jose.

Story | Conversation | March 22, 2004

Will Nabokov's holdout hinder Sharks' Cup run?

George Johnson, Special to ESPN.com

The Sharks are poised for a serious run at the Stanley Cup. Now if they just had a proven No. 1 goalie ...

Story | Conversation | October 10, 2002