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		<author><![CDATA[ Ken Campbell]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Big bad Kings play tough, smart hockey]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/51982-Big-bad-Kings-play-tough-smart-hockey.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 14:35:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ken Campbell's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The Kings are known for their physical brand of hockey, but they play with a champion-style discipline.  -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ken Campbell]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Bruins show heart of champion in Game 7 win against Maple Leafs]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/51870-Bruins-show-heart-of-champion-in-Game-7-win-against-Maple-Leafs.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 00:55:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ken Campbell's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Down 4-1 in the third, Boston got serious to mount the comeback. For Toronto, the crushing loss should accelerate their build. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ken Campbell]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Maple Leafs 'veteran' Jake Gardiner has become a force]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/51850-Maple-Leafs-veteran-Jake-Gardiner-has-become-a-force.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 09:38:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ken Campbell's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Though he's just 22 and has only a handful of NHL games under his belt, 'Silver Stick' Gardiner has been golden against the Bruins. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ken Campbell]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Canadiens done in by lack of depth and reliable goaltending]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/51809-Canadiens-done-in-by-lack-of-depth-and-reliable-goaltending.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 14:40:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ken Campbell's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Don't blame injuries on the Habs loss; should there be transparency in award voting?; and bodychecking in minor hockey. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ken Campbell]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[David Krejci making habit of performing in the playoffs]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/51770-David-Krejci-making-habit-of-performing-in-the-playoffs.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 01:47:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ken Campbell's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Boston's underrated skater was the top scorer the year they won the Cup and is burying the Leafs this year. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ken Campbell]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Tuukka Rask shining against the team that traded him]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/51715-Tuukka-Rask-shining-against-the-team-that-traded-him.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 00:09:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ken Campbell's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[A few years ago, the Leafs had to choose between two prospect goaltenders, which resulted in trading Tuukka Rask to Boston. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ken Campbell]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Senators-Canadiens brawl...what did you expect? ]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/51692-SenatorsCanadiens-brawlwhat-did-you-expect.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 09:44:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ken Campbell's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[When the NHL allows The Code to overrule its rulebook, Sunday night's brawl is exactly the type of thing that happens. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ken Campbell]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Gryba hit, Brown miss a case study on reckless play]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/51648-Gryba-hit-Brown-miss-a-case-study-on-reckless-play.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 14:37:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ken Campbell's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Eric Gryba's hit on Lars Eller resulted in a terrible injury, but it didn't appear as premeditated and vicious as Dustin Brown missing Jaden Schwartz]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ken Campbell]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Future of Coyotes in Phoenix 'not set in stone']]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/51577-Future-of-Coyotes-in-Phoenix-not-set-in-stone.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:20:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ken Campbell's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly talked to THN.com about the Coyotes future, which is uncertain to say the least. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ken Campbell]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Seth Jones and the Avalanche a perfect hometown match]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/51570-Seth-Jones-and-the-Avalanche-a-perfect-hometown-match.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:06:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ken Campbell's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[After winning the draft lottery Monday night, the Colorado Avalanche will pick first overall on June 30, where they're expected to pick Seth Jones]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ken Campbell]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[NHL journeymen are often the best GMs]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/51550-NHL-journeymen-are-often-the-best-GMs.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:25:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ken Campbell's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The Dallas Stars replaced NHL Hall of Famer Joe Nieuwendyk with long-time Wings assistant Jim Nill - and odds are it'll be an upgrade. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ken Campbell]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Exceptional, super-human athletes now the norm]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/51476-Exceptional-superhuman-athletes-now-the-norm.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:03:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ken Campbell's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Erik Karlsson's return form injury a few months early was an amazing achievement, but these things are becoming less and less of a surprise.]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ken Campbell]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Success down the stretch means nothing in the playoffs]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/51444-Success-down-the-stretch-means-nothing-in-the-playoffs.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:55:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ken Campbell's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[If you have the best record in the NHL over the last 10 games of the regular season, you're more likely to lose in Round 1 than to make a deep run]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ken Campbell]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Coaching, depth got Senators through injury problems]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/51405-Coaching-depth-got-Senators-through-injury-problems.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:10:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ken Campbell's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Ottawa put together a strong season despite losing key players to injuries, and did it because of strong organizational depth. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ken Campbell]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[How John Tavares evolved into MVP candidate]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/51362-How-John-Tavares-evolved-into-MVP-candidate.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:25:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ken Campbell's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The first overall pick of the 2009 draft always had a bright future, but the way he's worked on and improved his game has taken him to an elite level]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ken Campbell]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[James Reimer starting new era of Toronto goalies]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/51291-James-Reimer-starting-new-era-of-Toronto-goalies.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:55:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ken Campbell's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Toronto hasn't had much success developing and having success with goalies, but Reimer is changing all that. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ken Campbell]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Will Craig MacTavish take Oilers to the next step?]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/51273-Will-Craig-MacTavish-take-Oilers-to-the-next-step.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:18:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ken Campbell's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The Oilers possess a wide selection of young, promising talent, but there are not enough support pieces in place. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ken Campbell]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Taylor Hall slash needed response from NHL]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/51230-Taylor-Hall-slash-needed-response-from-NHL.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:02:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ken Campbell's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[By making no comment at all about Hall's slash on Zbynek Michalek Wednesday night, the league failed to send a message. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ken Campbell]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Alex Ovechkin becomes part of Hart Trophy debate]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/51130-Alex-Ovechkin-becomes-part-of-Hart-Trophy-debate.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:50:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ken Campbell's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The Capitals star who appeared to be declining in front of us, has found a second wind and is leading his team back to contention. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ken Campbell]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Flyers figuring it out at the right time]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/51077-Philadelphia-Flyers-figuring-it-out-at-the-right-time.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2013 10:27:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ken Campbell's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The way the Flyers have been playing lately is drawing comparisons to the 2010 team that squeaked into the playoffs and went to the final. -]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ken Campbell]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[GMs show rare restraint at trade deadline]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/51051-GMs-show-rare-restraint-at-trade-deadline.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:10:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ken Campbell's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[No teams vastly overpaid for an asset they couldn't afford, which was a major difference between this year's deadline and recent ones. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ken Campbell]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Will Sidney Crosby still win the Hart Trophy?]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/50953-Will-Sidney-Crosby-still-win-the-Hart-Trophy.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:06:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ken Campbell's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Has Crosby already done enough to be league MVP?; the ridiculous Ryane Clowe rumors; and the fishy Jarome Iginla deal. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ken Campbell]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[NHL's best GM puts Penguins in prime position for Stanley Cup run]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/50879-NHLs-best-GM-puts-Penguins-in-prime-position-for-Stanley-Cup-run.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:16:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ken Campbell's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Ray Shero continues to prove himself the league's top manager and what helps set him apart is his aggressiveness. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ken Campbell]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Jarome Iginla traded to Pittsburgh Penguins for uninspiring return ]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/50872-Jarome-Iginla-traded-to-Pittsburgh-Penguins-for-uninspiring-return.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 02:25:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ken Campbell's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[After a long, drawn out process the Flames traded their long-time captain, but could have received more if they pulled the trigger earlier. ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ken Campbell]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[With Guy Boucher out, all eyes turn to Steve Yzerman]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/50804-With-Guy-Boucher-out-all-eyes-turn-to-Steve-Yzerman.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ken Campbell's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Lightning fired their coach Sunday, which leads to questions about the effectiveness of their GM. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ken Campbell]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Sean Day the latest to be granted exceptional status]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/50757-Sean-Day-the-latest-to-be-granted-exceptional-status.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ken Campbell's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Though he has played all his minor hockey in Detroit, Sean Day has every intention of playing under the Canadian flag. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ken Campbell]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[The Lightning's puzzling struggles will cost Guy Boucher his job]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/50735-The-Lightnings-puzzling-struggles-will-cost-Guy-Boucher-his-job.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:11:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ken Campbell's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[A team with this much talent and depth at the prospect level can't be this bad, can it? And why Kadri's improvement has widespread impact. -]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ken Campbell]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Goalie equipment, hybrid icing, visors on the table for new competition committee]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/50726-Goalie-equipment-hybrid-icing-visors-on-the-table-for-new-competition-committee.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2013 19:44:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ken Campbell's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The GMs are willing to address some rule changes, but it all comes down to how the new committee will act. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ken Campbell]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Did the Sabres and Devils keep Grigorenko, Matteau too long?]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/50671-Did-the-Sabres-and-Devils-keep-Grigorenko-Matteau-too-long.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:27:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ken Campbell's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[New Jersey and Buffalo burned a year towards UFA off the career timelines of Stefan Matteau and Mikhail Grigorenko, leaving many asking why.]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ken Campbell]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[How Corey Perry's suspension could hurt the Minnesota Wild]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/50584-How-Corey-Perrys-suspension-could-hurt-the-Minnesota-Wild.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ken Campbell's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Corey Perry was handed a four-game suspension for his hit on Minnesota's Jason Zucker, but will that decision come back to haunt the Wild? -]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ken Campbell]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Realignment, Canucks cap commitments and Eric Staal's season]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/50520-Realignment-Canucks-cap-commitments-and-Eric-Staals-season.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:25:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ken Campbell's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Realignment finally brings guaranteed home-and-homes; three sub par Canucks tied up; Eric Staal deserves more credit; and more in Ken's Monday thoughts]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ken Campbell]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[McLaren-Dziurzynski fight latest episode in NHL's fisticuffs debacle]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/50429-McLarenDziurzynski-fight-latest-episode-in-NHLs-fisticuffs-debacle.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2013 23:50:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ken Campbell's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The NHL needs to address fighting and the problems that come with it, before it's too late. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ken Campbell]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Maple Leafs playoff push led by budding Nazem Kadri]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/50389-Maple-Leafs-playoff-push-led-by-budding-Nazem-Kadri.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 23:24:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ken Campbell's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Toronto took the time to bring Kadri along slowly and now the youngster is playing with plenty of confidence. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ken Campbell]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[NHL's violent culture encourages reckless play ]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/50376-NHLs-violent-culture-encourages-reckless-play.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:05:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ken Campbell's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The inconsistency of suspensions and an unwillingness to curb dangerous play is why hockey has fighting. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ken Campbell]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Possible Flames offer sheet muck up the final twist in bizarre O'Reilly negotiation ]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/50322-Possible-Flames-offer-sheet-muck-up-the-final-twist-in-bizarre-OReilly-negotiation.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:40:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ken Campbell's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Would Calgary have lost O'Reilly on waivers as well as the picks? We might never know. What we do know, however, is this contract dispute was one for the ages]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ken Campbell]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Canadiens comeback a tall tale worth believing]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/50271-Canadiens-comeback-a-tall-tale-worth-believing.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ken Campbell's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The re-energized Habs are making last season's swoon look like an anomaly. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ken Campbell]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Bourque mystery concussion a troubling sign]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/50250-Bourque-mystery-concussion-a-troubling-sign.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:40:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ken Campbell's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[News came out today the the Canadiens Rene Bourque had suffered a concussion and didn't know how. More proof of how little we know about head injuries]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ken Campbell]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Sabres GM Darcy Regier concerned about equipment safety]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/50180-Sabres-GM-Darcy-Regier-concerned-about-equipment-safety.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:20:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ken Campbell's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Buffalo's GM spoke with our senior columnist about player safety and his concerns over the level of protection. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ken Campbell]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Maple Leafs, Canadiens lifted by excellent coaching]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/50103-Maple-Leafs-Canadiens-lifted-by-excellent-coaching.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2013 13:05:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ken Campbell's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[As both sides of hockey's historical rivalry are off to great starts, the men behind the bench deserve praise. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ken Campbell]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Kane's criticisms, Melnyk's outrage and celebrating Maple Leafs champions]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/50042-Kanes-criticisms-Melnyks-outrage-and-celebrating-Maple-Leafs-champions.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:05:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ken Campbell's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Ken shares his views on the news, from Evander Kane's comments to THN, Melnyk's reaction to Karlsson's injury and more. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ken Campbell]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Leafs have improved because of toughness, not fighting]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/49952-Leafs-have-improved-because-of-toughness-not-fighting.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:20:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ken Campbell's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The Leafs may be a league leader in fights, but that stat has no relation to their 7-5-0 start. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ken Campbell]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Tolling Tim Thomas, fighting rises, and sacred goalies]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/49902-Tolling-Tim-Thomas-fighting-rises-and-sacred-goalies.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2013 14:27:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ken Campbell's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[the Islanders acquired Tim Thomas to get room above the cap floor, but how long can they use it for?; plus looking at fights and goalie interference]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ken Campbell]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[How the NHL can relocate the Coyotes and get its expansion money, too]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/49824-How-the-NHL-can-relocate-the-Coyotes-and-get-its-expansion-money-too.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:50:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ken Campbell's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[A "relocation fee" could be the key behind getting a franchise - or franchises - in Seattle, Toronto or Quebec City? -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ken Campbell]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Capitals should lean on Alex Ovechkin in all situations]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/49757-Capitals-should-lean-on-Alex-Ovechkin-in-all-situations.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2013 10:56:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ken Campbell's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Something has been off with Washington's star this year and to get him out of the funk, coach Adam Oates should rely on him more. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ken Campbell]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Galchenyuk, Gallagher bring promise, excitement to Canadiens]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/49703-Galchenyuk-Gallagher-bring-promise-excitement-to-Canadiens.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:59:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ken Campbell's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The two rookies are off to great starts, but with success comes greater responsibility and pressure. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ken Campbell]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Markham arena deal gets messy as NHL looks on]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/49671-Markham-arena-deal-gets-messy-as-NHL-looks-on.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:15:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ken Campbell's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[With a vote on whether or not to strike down the current deal looms on Tuesday, city councilors debate the use of public money and more. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ken Campbell]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[NHL teams wise to play cautious with prospects]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/49577-NHL-teams-wise-to-play-cautious-with-prospects.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2013 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ken Campbell's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[History has proven that slowly developing your young players is always the better option than bringing them along too quickly. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ken Campbell]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Devils machine keeps chugging without Parise]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/49550-Devils-machine-keeps-chugging-without-Parise.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 11:05:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ken Campbell's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Even after losing a star, New Jersey hasn't missed a beat. But, really, should anyone be surprised anymore? -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ken Campbell]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Michael Grabner key catalyst to Islanders emergence]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/49516-Michael-Grabner-key-catalyst-to-Islanders-emergence.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2013 20:08:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ken Campbell's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[While New York's top line will do most of the heavy lifting, if Michael Grabner can lead a strong secondary unit, this team should see improvement]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ken Campbell]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Penguins poised for a decade of dominance]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/49505-Penguins-poised-for-a-decade-of-dominance.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2013 11:37:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ken Campbell's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[With so many young stars, the Penguins' window for a championship should remain open for a long time, if they remain healthy. -  ]]></description>
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