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Are 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, 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, 2008In the spirit of giving, here's what teams should see under the tree
George Johnson, Special to ESPN.comIt'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, 2007Crosby 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, 2007Thanks to open door in San Jose, Roenick on verge of history
George Johnson, Special to ESPN.comJeremy Roenick's wife said it, "You can't go out this way." So, the veteran is making the most out of his latest opportunity, this time in San Jose. Now, he's on the verge of history.
Story | Conversation | October 25, 2007The doctor is in: Blake taking Johnson under his wing in L.A.
George Johnson, Special to ESPN.comThere are some who naturally compare the veteran Rob Blake to the kid Jack Johnson. Whether or not you agree, the kid is getting one heck of an education.
Story | Conversation | October 19, 2007Flames face Smyth-like dilemma with Iginla, Kipper
George Johnson, Special to ESPN.comThink you saw tears in Edmonton? George Johnson says Flames fans could face the same fate with Iginla and the Kipper.
Story | Conversation | March 06, 2007Like Mess, these 10 deserve some pomp, circumstance
George Johnson, Special to ESPN.comAs ol' Mess had another jersey retired, here are 10 players George Johnson believes are just as deserving of such an honor.
Story | Conversation | February 26, 2007Murray's fresh approach gives credibility back to Blues
George Johnson, Special to ESPN.comWhile it might be premature to talk playoffs in St. Louis, at least the town has credibility again (thanks to Andy Murray).
Story | Conversation | January 29, 2007Davidson proud, persistent as Blues president
George Johnson, Special to ESPN.comWould you like to be Blues president right now? John Davidson has one tough assignment, but he is reveling in the role.
Story | Conversation | November 16, 2006Canucks struggling with many problems, few solutions
George Johnson, Special to ESPN.comThe Vancouver Canucks are fighting for their playoff lives. It wasn't a scenario anyone expected, writes George Johnson.
Story | Conversation | March 22, 2006A country eagerly waits for more hockey gold
George Johnson, Special to ESPN.comWhat'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, 2006Top Flames-Oilers games
George Johnson, Special to ESPN.comHere's a look at George Johnson's top Flames-Oilers games.
Story | Conversation | October 14, 2005Bile back in Battle of Alberta
George Johnson, Special to ESPN.comThe Battle of Alberta is out of remission, and it has the potential to be as bitter and as volatile as years past.
Story | Conversation | October 14, 2005TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "wayne gretzky" make the list?