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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Kennedy: Ladislav Smid a bright spot on Edmonton's thin blueline]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/44675-Kennedy-Ladislav-Smid-a-bright-spot-on-Edmontons-thin-blueline.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:24:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The 26-year-old defender has had a breakout defensive system just when the team needed him to. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Kennedy: Expect CHL-NCAA rivalry to heat up]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/44493-Kennedy-Expect-CHLNCAA-rivalry-to-heat-up.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:25:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The two hockey loops have always competed for players, but now it looks as though they'll cross territories. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN at the All-Star Game: Supreme talent excites fans in Ottawa]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/44441-THN-at-the-AllStar-Game-Supreme-talent-excites-fans-in-Ottawa.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:03:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[While the game isn't the most attractive to hardcore hockey fans, this year's All-Star Game provided some fun moments. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Kennedy: NHL needs Ovechkin at All-Star Game]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/44395-Kennedy-NHL-needs-Ovechkin-at-AllStar-Game.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:29:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Even though he's not having a great season, Alex Ovechkin is still a draw the NHL needs on this stage. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Kennedy: Stellar goalies position Blues as early playoff dark horse]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/44240-Kennedy-Stellar-goalies-position-Blues-as-early-playoff-dark-horse.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:05:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Not only has Jaroslav Halak the game that made him a fan favorite in Montreal, but Brian Elliott has also been one of the league's best. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Kennedy: Shawn Thornton, Boston's unlikely hero]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/44092-Kennedy-Shawn-Thornton-Bostons-unlikely-hero.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:50:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Even though he's not a point-producer, Shawn Thornton has made Bruins fans fall in love with him because of his rough play. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Kennedy: No need for Ducks overhaul]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/43995-Kennedy-No-need-for-Ducks-overhaul.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2012 10:20:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The Anaheim Ducks have struggled mightily this season, but with so much talent, this is just an aberration.  -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN at the WJC: Sweden subdues Russia for gold]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/43988-THN-at-the-WJC-Sweden-subdues-Russia-for-gold.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The Swedes completely shut down the Russian Machine in an overtime win that was the country's first WJC gold since 1981. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN at the WJC: Rising and falling draft stocks]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/43961-THN-at-the-WJC-Rising-and-falling-draft-stocks.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:40:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[A number of draft-eligible players are showcasing their skills at the international event, but who helped and who hurt their ranking? -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN at the WJC: Russia, Sweden leave semifinal opponents wondering]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/43933-THN-at-the-WJC-Russia-Sweden-leave-semifinal-opponents-wondering.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:55:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_43933_2.jpg" length="83285" type="image/jpeg" caption="Alexander Khokhlachev #19 of Team Russia celebrates his second period goal against Team Canada during the 2012 World Junior Hockey Championship Semifinal game at the Saddledome on January 3, 2012 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images) "/>
		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The two powerhouses reached the gold medal game after unfortunate luck and lackluster effort conspired against Canada and Finland. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN at the WJC: Russians, Finns reach semifinal in different fashion]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/43912-THN-at-the-WJC-Russians-Finns-reach-semifinal-in-different-fashion.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:09:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[While Russia squeaked by the Czech Republic in overtime, the Finns got past the Slovaks in a game all about offense. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Kennedy: Wild, Panthers own world juniors wealth]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/43795-Kennedy-Wild-Panthers-own-world-juniors-wealth.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 13:19:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Both Minnesota and Florida have a bright future based on the talent playing in the WJC alone. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Kennedy: Analyzing Team Canada's world junior roster]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/43562-Kennedy-Analyzing-Team-Canadas-world-junior-roster.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:05:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[There were a few surprise cuts and some interesting trends as Canada finalized its roster for the annual event. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Kennedy: No room for politics when creating WJC rosters]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/43407-Kennedy-No-room-for-politics-when-creating-WJC-rosters.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:20:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Do politics play a role for certain countries when they choose their rosters for the world juniors? Let's hope not. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Kennedy: Goaltending Canada's main WJC concern]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/43261-Kennedy-Goaltending-Canadas-main-WJC-concern.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:36:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Canada will once again ice an imposing lineup at the annual junior tournament, but they'll also have a problem that's been familiar recently]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Kennedy: Maurice firing a necessary move]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/43212-Kennedy-Maurice-firing-a-necessary-move.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:10:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[With the Hurricanes struggling and showing no signs of turning a corner, the team had little choice but to dump its coach -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Kennedy: Can Fleury catch Brodeur's win total?]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/43125-Kennedy-Can-Fleury-catch-Brodeurs-win-total.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2011 10:20:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The Penguins netminder has a way to go yet, but if he keeps on pace, he'll eventually pass his idol. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Kennedy: Sidney Crosby electrifies with four-point return]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/43103-Kennedy-Sidney-Crosby-electrifies-with-fourpoint-return.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 23:05:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The Penguins captain fit in seamlessly in his return and the city of Pittsburgh welcomed him back. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Kennedy: Advocating for frontier justice]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/42991-Kennedy-Advocating-for-frontier-justice.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:15:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/article_42991_2.jpg" length="80785" type="image/jpeg" caption="Kyle Clifford and Dale Weise fight in a Kings-Canucks game. (Photo by Noah Graham/NHLI via Getty Images) "/>
		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[If you can't get at the player who wronged your team, why not grab a different partner to get your point across? -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Kennedy: The sensitivity of a sporting legacy]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/42857-Kennedy-The-sensitivity-of-a-sporting-legacy.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Even the greatest players can have their images tarnished in their post-playing days - and sometimes it doesn't take all that much. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Kennedy: Which overachievers will stick?]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/42717-Kennedy-Which-overachievers-will-stick.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:04:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The NHL standings have a very strange look to them right now, but how many of those upstart teams will stay on pace? -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Kennedy: Mandatory visor rule is overdue]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/42569-Kennedy-Mandatory-visor-rule-is-overdue.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:41:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The time for the NHL to mandate visors came long ago because it just makes sense for everyone involved. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Kennedy: Nineteen-year-old draft makes little sense]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/42424-Kennedy-Nineteenyearold-draft-makes-little-sense.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:43:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[A suggestion from Bob Nicholson that the NHL bump its draft age up to 19 would not have the desired effect. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Kennedy: Which 2011 draft rookies will stay in the NHL?]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/42196-Kennedy-Which-2011-draft-rookies-will-stay-in-the-NHL.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Nine players selected in the 2011 NHL draft made the opening night roster, but which will stay beyond a nine-game tryout? -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Kennedy: Even players agree with Shanahan's crackdown]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/42041-Kennedy-Even-players-agree-with-Shanahans-crackdown.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Buffalo Sabre Brad Boyes was hit for two games for a head shot, but there's no complaints coming from his corner. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Kennedy: Mike Modano America's most important player of all-time]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/41887-Kennedy-Mike-Modano-Americas-most-important-player-of-alltime.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011 11:52:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[With the retirement of an American legend, Ryan Kennedy argues why Mike Modano was so influential in the growth of the game. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Kennedy: Brian Burke-Ron Wilson's prank war ]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/41763-Kennedy-Brian-BurkeRon-Wilsons-prank-war.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:51:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The Maple Leafs GM and coach have been messing with each other since their college days in Providence. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Kennedy: Carrying on the Lokomotiv legacy]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/41701-Kennedy-Carrying-on-the-Lokomotiv-legacy.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 13:38:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The hockey world will unite behind the Russian League team in a season dedicated to its deceased players. -  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Kennedy: Major junior teams to get excited about]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/41648-Kennedy-Major-junior-teams-to-get-excited-about.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 13:55:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[As he does to kick off every season, Ryan Kennedy writes about three Canadian League teams he's looking forward to checking out this winter.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Kennedy: America's current hockey generation its all-time best]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/41599-Kennedy-Americas-current-hockey-generation-its-alltime-best.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:07:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The last generation of American stars was stellar, but it's quickly being topped by the newest version. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Kennedy: Will 2011-12 be a nasty NHL season?]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/41556-Kennedy-Will-201112-be-a-nasty-NHL-season.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 13:55:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Given the style of play employed by last season's Cup finalists, can we expect more borderline play this season? -  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Kennedy: Hoping the Islanders stay put]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/41487-Kennedy-Hoping-the-Islanders-stay-put.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2011 10:35:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[An Islanders relocation would be like no other due to the history and business importance of the franchise. That's why New York must remain their home]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Kennedy: NCAA takes beating on '11-12 recruits]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/41447-Kennedy-NCAA-takes-beating-on-1112-recruits.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:37:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Only one first-rounder from the 2011 draft will play college hockey after many top prospects chose to play junior instead. Anomaly or trend?]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Kennedy: NCAA shakeup spells promise, not doom]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/41346-Kennedy-NCAA-shakeup-spells-promise-not-doom.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2011 12:35:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Two new conferences has some suggesting small schools will struggle. But there's plenty of opportunity all around. -  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Kennedy: Still waiting for the Jets' splash]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/41270-Kennedy-Still-waiting-for-the-Jets-splash.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2011 12:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The Winnipeg Jets have a lot of excitement behind them, but since "arriving" the team has made some questionable decisions.  -  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Kennedy: NHL draft Day 2 full of Minnesota storylines]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/41050-Kennedy-NHL-draft-Day-2-full-of-Minnesota-storylines.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Jun 2011 16:10:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Minnesota players played a big role in the festivities on Day 2 after none were taken in the opening round Friday. -  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Kennedy: NHL draft first round winners and losers]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/41030-Kennedy-NHL-draft-first-round-winners-and-losers.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Jun 2011 00:07:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[There were some surprising names that dropped and rose in the first round, so we take a look at which teams came out on top and who could have done better]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Kennedy: NHL draft day predictions]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/40946-Kennedy-NHL-draft-day-predictions.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Today is the big day, so what can we expect? How about some surprises, trades and much, much more. -  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Kennedy: Who I would pick at the NHL draft]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/40905-Kennedy-Who-I-would-pick-at-the-NHL-draft.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2011 15:48:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[After randomly selecting a slot in the draft, our prospect guru picks a player in each of the seven rounds. -  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Kennedy: Stanley Cup favorite Canucks take on villain role]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/40743-Kennedy-Stanley-Cup-favorite-Canucks-take-on-villain-role.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:51:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[From charges of diving and embellishing to the fact they won the Presidents' Trophy, there are many reasons to root against the Canucks. -  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Kennedy: What impact does the NHL combine have on draft day?]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/40629-Kennedy-What-impact-does-the-NHL-combine-have-on-draft-day.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jun 2011 10:44:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Can a prospect's stock be hurt if his bench press is weak? How do the interviews play into the process? Ryan Kennedy shares some draft thoughts]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Kennedy: NHL prospects shine at Memorial Cup]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/40519-Kennedy-NHL-prospects-shine-at-Memorial-Cup.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 May 2011 07:25:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Led by high-end 2011 NHL draft prospect Jonathan Huberdeau, a number of future stars came through at this year's junior tournament. -  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Kennedy: Saving pucks to saving lives]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/40494-Kennedy-Saving-pucks-to-saving-lives.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2011 11:38:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mike Polidor turned his focus from hockey to flying and became a decorated pilot for his work in Afghanistan. -  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Kennedy: Why the Sharks should keep playing Ben Eager]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/40400-Kennedy-Why-the-Sharks-should-keep-playing-Ben-Eager.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2011 13:20:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Ben Eager may not have had the most effective Game 2, but his style is exactly the type that can get Vancouver off its game. -  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Kennedy: Best yet to come from Bruins, Kaberle]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/40209-Kennedy-Best-yet-to-come-from-Bruins-Kaberle.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2011 12:10:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[With their power play and big trade acquisition still floundering, things can only get better for Boston as they chase the Stanley Cup. -  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Kennedy: Predators coach Barry Trotz no longer overrated]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/40102-Kennedy-Predators-coach-Barry-Trotz-no-longer-overrated.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2011 11:18:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Barry Trotz is always mentioned among the best coaches in the game, but until he got a playoff round win under his belt, his bark was bigger than his bite]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Kennedy: Win or lose against Vancouver, Blackhawks will be big-time contenders again in 2012]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/39966-Kennedy-Win-or-lose-against-Vancouver-Blackhawks-will-be-bigtime-contenders-again-in-2012.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:14:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The Hawks took a step back this season because of salary cap moves, but it won't be long before they're back to where they were last season.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Tennessee-bred Blake Geoffrion continues strong family lineage in NHL with Nashville]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/39609-THNcom-Blog-Tennesseebred-Blake-Geoffrion-continues-strong-family-lineage-in-NHL-with-Nashville.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:40:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nashville Predators rookie Blake Geoffrion is the latest in a long line of NHLers from his illustrious family. -  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Coach Red Berenson keeps Michigan's hockey machine humming]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/39455-THNcom-Blog-Coach-Red-Berenson-keeps-Michigans-hockey-machine-humming.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:31:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Michigan program has been a success for more than two decades and the one common denominator through it all is its bench boss. -  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Big Ten formation great step for hockey at college level]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/39296-THNcom-Blog-Big-Ten-formation-great-step-for-hockey-at-college-level.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:19:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It looks as though the Big Ten will take to the ice in 2013-14 and when it does, it will do wonders for hockey exposure at the NCAA level. -]]></description>
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