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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Surprising Senators built through patient development]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/52043-Surprising-Senators-built-through-patient-development.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 14:16:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Ottawa didn't need to bottom-out for years to become a dangerous team - they just shrewdly built up through the draft. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[The curious cases of Memorial Cup hosting]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/51908-The-curious-cases-of-Memorial-Cup-hosting.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 14:28:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The London Knights were awarded the 2014 Memorial Cup ? their second in 10 years ? based in large part on the quality of the team. Why n]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[How the Minnesota Wild are similar to the 2009 Chicago Blackhawks]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/51756-How-the-Minnesota-Wild-are-similar-to-the-2009-Chicago-Blackhawks.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 15:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Are the Wild on track to a Stanley Cup championship in the near future? That remains to be seen, but they're set up like a team that did win in short order]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Electric rookie Brendan Gallagher pumped for first playoff appearance]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/51599-Electric-rookie-Brendan-Gallagher-pumped-for-first-playoff-appearance.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 13:16:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Alex Galchenyuk was the most noteworthy rookie added to Montreal's roster, but Gallagher is the one getting Calder buzz. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Welcoming more outdoor games with open arms]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/51316-Welcoming-more-outdoor-games-with-open-arms.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:19:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Everyone loves and wants to see an outdoor game, so what is so wrong with the NHL scheduling more of them? -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Potential destinations for NCAA Division I hockey]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/51175-Potential-destinations-for-NCAA-Division-I-hockey.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:10:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[With Penn State entering the top level of college hockey, we look at a few other schools that could launch the sport in US schools. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Trade deadline winners and losers]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/51025-Trade-deadline-winners-and-losers.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Marian Gaborik and Jason Pominville pushed Columbus and Minnesota into the winners category, but not every team fared well. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[2013 NHL draft rankings]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/50855-2013-NHL-draft-rankings.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:35:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[THN's prospect expert ranks the top 30 players eligible to be picked in this June's draft. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Hockey's troubling relationship with women]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/50715-Hockeys-troubling-relationship-with-women.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:40:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[While hockey has made great strides towards accepting gay players through You Can Play, there is still much to be done to protect and respect women]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Devils goalie situation a cautionary tale for Habs]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/50560-Devils-goalie-situation-a-cautionary-tale-for-Habs.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:03:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Montreal would be wise to keep its prospect pipeline packed with goalies. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Mandatory visors a must for the NHL]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/50415-Mandatory-visors-a-must-for-the-NHL.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:28:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Instituting mandatory visors doesn't have to be a slippery slope towards too much protection, but it is overdue. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[DiPietro's ups and down continue, but teammates, wife always support him]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/50343-DiPietros-ups-and-down-continue-but-teammates-wife-always-support-him.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Mar 2013 17:14:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[THN spoke up Rick DiPietro earlier this year and it was clear then he's had a hard time with the twists and turns of his career so far. But he's also been a great teammate along the way]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[The Oilers can learn from the Blackhawks]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/50243-The-Oilers-can-learn-from-the-Blackhawks.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2013 10:05:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Edmonton would be wise to pay close attention to how the Blackhawks were built as each club started the same way.  -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Youngsters putting Blackhawks over the top]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/50218-Youngsters-putting-Blackhawks-over-the-top.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:05:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[It's been the greenhorns who've taken Chicago from a good to great team. That was on full display Sunday night in a 1-0 win over Columbus. -]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[How the Russian Factor impacts the NHL draft]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/50124-How-the-Russian-Factor-impacts-the-NHL-draft.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 13:11:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Valery Nichushkin is making waves near the top of this NHL draft class, but will his nationality come into play? -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Scott Howson was unable to lift Blue Jackets from gutter]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/49997-Scott-Howson-was-unable-to-lift-Blue-Jackets-from-gutter.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 13:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[When Scott Howson started as Blue Jackets GM he inherited a messy team and while he got them to the playoffs, he couldn't keep them there. -]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Lucic shaping the whole of the Northeast]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/49860-Lucic-shaping-the-whole-of-the-Northeast.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:05:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[He's not the most important, nor is he the best, but no player has more influence on the division than Milan Lucic. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[NHL expansion would mean more young players]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/49710-NHL-expansion-would-mean-more-young-players.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:28:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[If the NHL adds two more teams as Paul Kelly suggested they're considering, the talent pool would have to expand as well. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Speed, fitness rule the NHL in short season]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/49558-Speed-fitness-rule-the-NHL-in-short-season.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:52:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[With so many games packed in to a condensed schedule, teams with strong legs and quick play will excel. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Mid-season NHL draft rankings]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/49361-Midseason-NHL-draft-rankings.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 13:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[THN's prospect guru ranks the top 30 players available in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Final thoughts on 2013 WJC]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/49243-Final-thoughts-on-2013-WJC.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:55:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Our own Ryan Kennedy was in Ufa for the medal round of this year's junior tournament and offers his overall take on the event. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Dreaming of an all-time game]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/49085-Dreaming-of-an-alltime-game.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 13:33:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy puts together a "Field of Dreams" type game, including current and former NHLers, plus a few guys who never got their shot. -  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Mika Zibanejad better served at world juniors]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/49040-Mika-Zibanejad-better-served-at-world-juniors.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Senators decided to keep Zibanejad in the AHL over the holidays instead of sending him to the WJC. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[CHL must decide if it's amateur or pro]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/48982-CHL-must-decide-if-its-amateur-or-pro.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:29:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The sanctions imposed on the Portland Winterhawks leave major junior in a place where it has to ask tough questions of itself. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Ryan Murray injury creates space on Team Canada's world junior roster]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/48895-Ryan-Murray-injury-creates-space-on-Team-Canadas-world-junior-roster.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 15:55:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[As the dynamic defenseman, and No. 2 overall pick in last summer's draft, goes down, who will fill in for Canada next month? -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[2013 NHL draft rankings]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/48851-2013-NHL-draft-rankings.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:18:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[THN's prospect guru ranks the first round of eligible prospects for the 2013 NHL draft. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[CHL education opponents way off base]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/48807-CHL-education-opponents-way-off-base.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:31:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The education packages offered by the CHL don't handcuff kids like they used to and give them time to consider options. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[CHLPA faces complex NCAA eligibility issues]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/48759-CHLPA-faces-complex-NCAA-eligibility-issues.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2012 14:45:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[If the CHLPA wants to make it so major junior players can be NCAA eligible, they face many difficult hurdles. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Public perception will eventually matter]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/48726-Public-perception-will-eventually-matter.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:20:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The NHL can only toy with its customers for so long before they'll start to turn on the top league. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[How will the CWHL grow?]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/48682-How-will-the-CWHL-grow.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:17:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The most recent issue of The Hockey News looked at the status of the women's game, including its young pro league. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Nic Kerdiles suspension raises NCAA questions]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/48636-Nic-Kerdiles-suspension-raises-NCAA-questions.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2012 14:04:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The Anaheim draft pick had chosen to take the college route with Wisconsin, but his suspension may push him to major junior. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Are replacement players a viable option?]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/48604-Are-replacement-players-a-viable-option.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2012 13:31:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Is it realistic to expect the NHL to turn to replacement players during the lockout? -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Pro prospects must play with caution]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/48547-Pro-prospects-must-play-with-caution.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2012 13:20:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[A recent, dangerous incident at the University of North Dakota could have ended much worse and leaves us asking, why risk it? -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Hockey options for fans in NHL markets]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/48472-Hockey-options-for-fans-in-NHL-markets.html</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2012 14:34:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[If you're a hockey fan living in one of the NHL's 30 markets, here are some suggestions on where you can get your fix. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Five teams to watch in 2012-13]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/48402-Five-teams-to-watch-in-201213.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2012 14:38:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Looking at five teams from junior and NCAA circuits that will be worth keeping an eye on this season. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Thoughts on a CHL players' union]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/48347-Thoughts-on-a-CHL-players-union.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2012 12:51:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The CHLPA is in its infancy and may not even get off the ground, but there are some interesting things about it to consider. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Easy to root for downtrodden Blue Jackets]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/48315-Easy-to-root-for-downtrodden-Blue-Jackets.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2012 11:46:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Columbus has a new marketing campaign this season and, given all their troubles, they're an honest team to get behind. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Embellishment, obstruction, goalie pad sizing discussed at NHL rules meeting]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/48285-Embellishment-obstruction-goalie-pad-sizing-discussed-at-NHL-rules-meeting.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2012 17:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Players, coaches, GMs, officials and more gathered to discuss the state of the on-ice product and how it can be improved. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Uncanny eye for talent will push Flyers through]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/48208-Uncanny-eye-for-talent-will-push-Flyers-through.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2012 13:25:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The Flyers got more bad news about their defense when Andrej Meszaros was lost, but the team has shown it can find NHLers. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Why the Northwest continues to be the NHL's worst division]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/48175-Why-the-Northwest-continues-to-be-the-NHLs-worst-division.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2012 12:53:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Usually the Southeast is the division that gets ripped on, but take one look at the Northwest and you'll realize it's the bottom of the barrel]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Shrewd David Poile makes the right call on Shea Weber]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/48135-Shrewd-David-Poile-makes-the-right-call-on-Shea-Weber.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2012 13:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The Nashville GM has a long, successful track record managing teams and wasn't going to be pushed around by an offer sheet. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[The CBA war between owners]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/48075-The-CBA-war-between-owners.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2012 11:38:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy speaks with a former NHL executive about his perspective on the labor battle.  -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Long-term contracts not so bad]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/48017-Longterm-contracts-not-so-bad.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2012 11:40:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[It's believed long-term contracts will be looked at and limited in the next CBA, but they aren't the immovable albatrosses some believe them to be]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Nathan MacKinnon, Seth Jones top 2013 draft class]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/47839-Nathan-MacKinnon-Seth-Jones-top-2013-draft-class.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2012 13:29:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The Canadian forward from Sidney Crosby's hometown and the American defenseman and son of a basketball player are two intriguing talents to watch]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Round 1 winners and losers]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/47768-Round-1-winners-and-losers.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jun 2012 00:10:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[There were some risers, fallers and plenty of surprises on Day 1 of the NHL draft, so our prospect expert analyzes it all. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Mikhail Grigorenko happy to prove doubters wrong]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/47736-Mikhail-Grigorenko-happy-to-prove-doubters-wrong.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2012 18:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The Russian who was once a candidate to go No. 1 is now slipping down most rankings, much like Sean Couturier last season... plus a video with Olli Maatta]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Why goalies are the ultimate asset]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/47713-Why-goalies-are-the-ultimate-asset.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2012 15:31:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Take a look back at some of the trades and you'll see why goaltender is a position you can't have too much of. -  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[If Jordan Staal is available, Maple Leafs must pounce]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/47649-If-Jordan-Staal-is-available-Maple-Leafs-must-pounce.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:22:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[With one year left on his contract, Jordan Staal has been at the center of trade rumors. If true, Brian Burke must throw everything at Pittsburgh]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Kings GM Dean Lombardi's blueprint for success]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/47560-Kings-GM-Dean-Lombardis-blueprint-for-success.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2012 13:43:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[It's not always the easiest route, but Dean Lombardi built through the draft and pulled the right trades at the right time. -  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Tim Thomas can't be faulted for decision]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/47528-Tim-Thomas-cant-be-faulted-for-decision.html</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2012 14:36:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Kennedy's Column.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The Bruins goalie decided to take next year off and whether he comes back or not, his reasoning is sound. -  ]]></description>
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