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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Boylen: Four GMs given an unnecessarily hard time]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/44649-Boylen-Four-GMs-given-an-unnecessarily-hard-time.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:15:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rory Boylen's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Sometimes GMs are given a hard time even if they don't really deserve it and here are four examples. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN at the All-Star Game: Old Senators bring back old memories]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/44430-THN-at-the-AllStar-Game-Old-Senators-bring-back-old-memories.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:25:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rory Boylen's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Zdeno Chara, Marian Hossa and Brian Elliott are all former Senators returning as all-stars, while the current team is on the rise.   -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Boylen: Roy Sommer's long journey to 500 wins]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/44370-Boylen-Roy-Sommers-long-journey-to-500-wins.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:49:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rory Boylen's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The coach of the Worcester Sharks is on the verge of a major AHL milestone, but it didn't come overnight. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Boylen: Nothing wrong with Feaster wanting Flames to make the playoffs]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/44212-Boylen-Nothing-wrong-with-Feaster-wanting-Flames-to-make-the-playoffs.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:13:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rory Boylen's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Amid Cowtown calls to begin the rebuild, Jay Feaster is doing the right thing by pushing to make the playoffs. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Boylen: Valtteri Filppula steps up on offense for Red Wings]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/44061-Boylen-Valtteri-Filppula-steps-up-on-offense-for-Red-Wings.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:53:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rory Boylen's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Valtteri Filppula has been on the rise for the Wings for a while, but he's finally realizing his potential as a scorer. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Boylen: What makes hockey great]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/43683-Boylen-What-makes-hockey-great.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:04:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rory Boylen's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[From the return of Jagr and the Jets to flooding the outdoor rink, here are a few things we love about the game. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Boylen: Blues goalie Brian Elliott enjoying bounce back season]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/43613-Boylen-Blues-goalie-Brian-Elliott-enjoying-bounce-back-season.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Dec 2011 10:55:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rory Boylen's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[After a dreadful 2010-11 campaign, Brian Elliott landed in St. Louis, which has proven to be a perfect fit. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Boylen: Head shot embellishments must end in wake of concussion debate]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/43541-Boylen-Head-shot-embellishments-must-end-in-wake-of-concussion-debate.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:32:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rory Boylen's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[If players are serious about tackling any concerns with concussions, they have to stop trying to take advantage of the situation. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Boylen: Jason Garrison breaks out with Panthers]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/43470-Boylen-Jason-Garrison-breaks-out-with-Panthers.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Dec 2011 10:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[An undrafted player from college, Jason Garrison is the surprising early leader in goals among defensemen. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Boylen: Why Ken Hitchcock likes Kris Russell]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/43379-Boylen-Why-Ken-Hitchcock-likes-Kris-Russell.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:10:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Only days after hiring Ken Hitchcock the St. Louis Blues added Kris Russell, so the coach must see something in him Columbus fans didn't. - ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Boylen: Giving thanks to the fallen]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/42890-Boylen-Giving-thanks-to-the-fallen.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:25:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rory Boylen's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[We take a little time out of our day to remember those who sacrificed to give us the lives we have today. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Boylen: Teddy Purcell grows as a pro with Lightning]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/42834-Boylen-Teddy-Purcell-grows-as-a-pro-with-Lightning.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:06:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The undrafted college free agent didn't ever fit in with the Kings, but has come along fast since moving to Tampa Bay. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Boylen: Early treats of the NHL season]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/42692-Boylen-Early-treats-of-the-NHL-season.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:53:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rory Boylen's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[With Halloween on the brain this author writes about four players that have been a treat to watch so far. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Boylen: Roberto Luongo Vancouver's best bet]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/42538-Boylen-Roberto-Luongo-Vancouvers-best-bet.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:12:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some might think it's in Vancouver's best interest to trade Roberto Luongo, but this author thinks that is just plain dumb. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Boylen: That's your prediction? C'mon Man!]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/42399-Boylen-Thats-your-prediction-Cmon-Man.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:33:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are the Sharks slipping? Is Phil Kessel on his way to an award-worthy season? Is Ovechkin going to have another point drop? C'mon Man! -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Boylen: Five favorite players to watch]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/42285-Boylen-Five-favorite-players-to-watch.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:24:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some great players aren't great to watch. Others make it well worth the time to watch them work their magic. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Boylen: Exceptional start for prospect Aaron Ekblad]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/42243-Boylen-Exceptional-start-for-prospect-Aaron-Ekblad.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Oct 2011 11:35:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rory Boylen's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The OHL's first overall pick is off to a good start for the rebuilding Barrie Colts and got on the board for the first time Saturday night. ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Boylen: Panthers must send Huberdeau back to junior]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/41618-Boylen-Panthers-must-send-Huberdeau-back-to-junior.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:16:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[More often than not, making prospects develop slowly in minor leagues works best and the Panthers have to handle Huberdeau correctly. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Boylen: What defines a sports dynasty?]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/41575-Boylen-What-defines-a-sports-dynasty.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:55:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Is a dynasty all about winning consecutive championships, or is it more about continuous domination? -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Boylen: What's your favorite hockey moment?]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/41507-Boylen-Whats-your-favorite-hockey-moment.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2011 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you had to pick one piece of hockey history that still gives you goose bumps as your all-time favorite, what would it be? -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN in Russia with Pavel Datsyuk: The final showdown]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/41415-THN-in-Russia-with-Pavel-Datsyuk-The-final-showdown.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jul 2011 08:58:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The PD13 camp in Ekaterinburg culminates with the kids getting the full NHL experience, including one-game championship tilt. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN in Russia with Pavel Datsyuk: The draft]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/41406-THN-in-Russia-with-Pavel-Datsyuk-The-draft.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2011 11:40:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Things get "serious" at the PD13 camp as the kids are split into two teams for the final-day showdown. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN in Russia with Pavel Datsyuk: Goalie day]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/41396-THN-in-Russia-with-Pavel-Datsyuk-Goalie-day.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2011 10:55:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rory Boylen's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Attention turns to the goalies in this edition of Rory Boylen's reports from Pavel Datsyuk's hockey camp in Russia. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN in Russia with Pavel Datsyuk: The doozie of dry-land]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/41378-THN-in-Russia-with-Pavel-Datsyuk-The-doozie-of-dryland.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2011 08:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[THN's Rory Boylen Russian adventure continues as he runs through the outdoor drills with pro trainer Jeremy Clark at Pavel Datsyuk's camp. -]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN in Russia with Pavel Datsyuk: The kids hit the ice]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/41370-THN-in-Russia-with-Pavel-Datsyuk-The-kids-hit-the-ice.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:10:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[THN's Rory Boylen skates with the youngsters at Pavel Datsyuk's hockey camp in his hometown of Ekaterinburg, Russia -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN in Russia with Pavel Datsyuk: Welcome to the camp]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/41365-THN-in-Russia-with-Pavel-Datsyuk-Welcome-to-the-camp.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2011 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The first of many first-hand reports from Pavel Datsyuk's hockey camp in the Red Wings star's hometown of Ekaterinburg, Russia provides a lay of the land]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Boylen: Phoenix Coyotes downgrade towards demise]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/41311-Boylen-Phoenix-Coyotes-downgrade-towards-demise.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It was a nice story when the Coyotes were making the playoffs as their ownership was in question, but 2011-12 has the makings of a sad ending]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Boylen: Free agency winners and losers]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/41216-Boylen-Free-agency-winners-and-losers.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jul 2011 16:10:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Free agency is only a few days old, but it's not too early to start picking out which teams have come out on top and which have work to do yet]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Boylen: Player suspensions only apply to the worst acts]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/40820-Boylen-Player-suspensions-only-apply-to-the-worst-acts.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:25:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rory Boylen's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Rather than suspend players because someone gets injured, supplemental discipline should only be dished out for the most horrible incidents.]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Boylen: Why Winnipeg should be nicknamed the Jets]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/40548-Boylen-Why-Winnipeg-should-be-nicknamed-the-Jets.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2011 15:55:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[After years of calling for the return of the Jets, wouldn't it be soul-crushing if the new NHL Winnipeg team went by a different moniker? - ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Boylen: The downside of line-matching, NHL logo nonsense and the arm-breaking stick]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/40347-Boylen-The-downside-of-linematching-NHL-logo-nonsense-and-the-armbreaking-stick.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2011 14:06:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rory Boylen's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[How line matching can beat you; why is the NHL going on the offensive against its fans?; and a funny old-school story. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Boylen: NHL referees do well to avoid ticky-tacky penalties]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/40156-Boylen-NHL-referees-do-well-to-avoid-tickytacky-penalties.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 13:02:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rory Boylen's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[An NHL game is better when referees use judgment instead of calling each and every penalty by the book. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Boylen: Too much whining and why Cory Schneider was still the right call]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/40039-Boylen-Too-much-whining-and-why-Cory-Schneider-was-still-the-right-call.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:27:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rory Boylen's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[What's with all the whining over penalties?; a great, gusty charging call by Dan O'Halloran; and why Schneider was the right move in Game 6]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Boylen: Canucks should start Schneider in Game 6 ]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/39984-Boylen-Canucks-should-start-Schneider-in-Game-6.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2011 10:51:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rory Boylen's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Roberto Luongo's the undisputed No. 1 in Vancouver, but the Blackhawks are in his head and sitting him in Chicago is a no-lose scenario. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Coyotes' Lauri Korpikoski one to watch during Stanley Cup playoffs]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/39373-THNcom-Blog-Coyotes-Lauri-Korpikoski-one-to-watch-during-Stanley-Cup-playoffs.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:52:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rory Boylen's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[While Keith Yandle, Shane Doan and Ilya Bryzgalov are known names in Phoenix, Lauri Korpikoski is just as important. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Surging San Jose Sharks back atop the food chain]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/39230-THNcom-Blog-Surging-San-Jose-Sharks-back-atop-the-food-chain.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 14:06:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It took nearly half the season for the Sharks to kick it into gear, but now that they have, they sit atop their division once again. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Unyielding demands for change not helping hockey]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/39029-THNcom-Blog-Unyielding-demands-for-change-not-helping-hockey.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Mar 2011 11:40:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rory Boylen's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Analysts and fans who use incidents like the Chara-Pacioretty hit as an opportunity to belittle the NHL for being unwilling to change should look in the mirror]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Six thoughts from around the NHL]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/38917-THNcom-Blog-Six-thoughts-from-around-the-NHL.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2011 14:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rory Boylen's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Why Brian Burke is the man for Toronto; what the Panthers were thinking in trading Frolik; why Trevor Gillies isn't bad; and more. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Who wins the weekend's blockbusters?]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/38578-THNcom-Blog-Who-wins-the-weekends-blockbusters.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:31:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rory Boylen's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Two massive trades came out of nowhere in the past few days, so we break down which teams came out on top. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: John Moore's journey to the NHL]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/38396-THNcom-Blog-John-Moores-journey-to-the-NHL.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rory Boylen's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The 2009 first-rounder, in his first AHL season, was recently called up to the NHL for the first time and it's been an experience he'll never forget]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Four players we'd like to see in the playoffs]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/38226-THNcom-Blog-Four-players-wed-like-to-see-in-the-playoffs.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Feb 2011 14:27:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_38226_2.jpg" length="70099" type="image/jpeg" caption="Rick Nash has a goal and three points in four career playoff games. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/NHLI via Getty Images)"/>
		<category><![CDATA[Rory Boylen's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[With about 30 games left before the post-season, we list a few names we're hoping to see make the top eight. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: A collection of surprising stats]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/38072-THNcom-Blog-A-collection-of-surprising-stats.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:23:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rory Boylen's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[As we get ready for the final months of the regular season, we take a look at some noteworthy stats. -  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Eagerly hoping for Peter Forsberg's return]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/37929-THNcom-Blog-Eagerly-hoping-for-Peter-Forsbergs-return.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 13:40:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rory Boylen's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Instead of receiving flak for attempting a return to the NHL for the first time since 2008, Forsberg deserves admiration. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[NHL Mid-Season Report: Central Division]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/37680-NHL-MidSeason-Report-Central-Division.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2011 11:50:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rory Boylen's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[While the Red Wings are on top again and the young Blues and Blue Jackets are at the bottom, the Hawks and Predators fight for home ice. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Can John Tortorella get the most out of Wojtek Wolski?]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/37615-THNcom-Blog-Can-John-Tortorella-get-the-most-out-of-Wojtek-Wolski.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2011 12:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rory Boylen's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The Rangers dealt their most experienced defender for 24-year-old Wolski, who has had a hot-and-cold start to his career. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Not all great WJC performances translate to NHL success]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/37467-THNcom-Blog-Not-all-great-WJC-performances-translate-to-NHL-success.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2011 14:40:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rory Boylen's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[While a lot of stars have excelled at the WJC, there are also a lot of promising prospects who performed well at the tournament, but didn't make it in the big leagues]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Nothing like hockey on the backyard rink]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/37315-THNcom-Blog-Nothing-like-hockey-on-the-backyard-rink.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Dec 2010 09:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Forget the NHL's Winter Classic, outdoor hockey at its finest is played on homemade rinks with friends and family, creating memories that last a lifetime]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Pavel Datsyuk, the NHL's best Russian]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/37203-THNcom-Blog-Pavel-Datsyuk-the-NHLs-best-Russian.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2010 15:05:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Alex Ovechkin and Evgeni Malkin have all the flash, but Pavel Datsyuk's skill set and consistency make him the best from his native land. - ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: One-on-one with Islanders GM Garth Snow]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/36976-THNcom-Blog-Oneonone-with-Islanders-GM-Garth-Snow.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2010 09:50:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Islanders GM talks about firing Scott Gordon as coach, sending Josh Bailey to the American League and much more. -  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Minnesota Wild missing Jacques Lemaire]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/36904-THNcom-Blog-Minnesota-Wild-missing-Jacques-Lemaire.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 13:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The post-Jacques Lemaire era in Minnesota was supposed to be filled with excitement, but it's been nothing but a downhill ride. -  ]]></description>
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