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Top Shelf: Stepping down without significant gains

By Ryan Dixon

During his five seasons at the GM post, Bob Gainey made the playoffs four times, but wasn't able to create a team that could seriously contend. More

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 Ryan Dixon

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Top Shelf: Stepping down without significant gains

During his five seasons at the GM post, Bob Gainey made the playoffs four times, but wasn't able to create a team that could seriously contend.

 Ken Campbell

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Campbell's Cuts: Can Caps' offensive style win the Cup?

Washington can score like no other team, but will their goaltender and blueline hold up when the going gets tough in the playoffs?

 John Grigg

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It would be unfortunate for Team Canada to be without Ryan Getzlaf, but if the big center can't play, Alex Burrows should be considered.
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 Ryan Kennedy

THN.com Blog: Expect quick recovery in Carolina

Injuries and old bodies doomed the Hurricanes this year, but a plethora of vets on the way out and prospects in the system will make for a fast turnaround.
Ryan Kennedy

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Jay Feaster

Jay Feaster's Blog: Hitchcock gets a raw deal in Columbus

Former NHL GM Jay Feaster believes Ken Hitchcock didn't get a fair shake from the Blue Jackets.
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 Bob McCown

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Sure there were lots of players involved, but how many of those players were top quality and will improve their new team's fortunes?
Bob McCown

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Adam Proteau

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Adam Proteau

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Sam McCaig

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Brendan Burke, who succumbed to injuries suffered in a Friday afternoon car crash, showed bravery in admitting to the world he was gay.
Sam McCaig

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 Brian Duff

Brian Duff's Blog: Rarities, revelations and oddities

The impressive progress of Stamkos and Duchene; Quick's record pace; Howard for Calder; Jokinen belongs on Finland; super Staal; and more.
Brian Duff

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Mike Smith

Mike Smith's Blog: Good goaltending makes GMs look like geniuses

The former NHL GM writes any squad that lands a top netminder will feel the benefits on the ice right away.
Mike Smith

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