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Keenan's arrival could drive Iginla, Kiprusoff out of town
Bringing in Mike Keenan is a risk for the Flames, but just how much? If things don't go well, he could drive Jarome Iginla and Miikka Kiprusoff out of town.
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Iginla, Kiprusoff playing, and dealing, in different ways
Jarome Iginla is off to an uncharacteristically strong start. Miikka Kiprusoff is strangely not. And while the Flames are struggling, both stars are dealing with the adversity in very different ways.
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In the spirit of giving, here's what teams should see under the tree
It's the holiday season, and George Johnson is in a giving mood. Here is his wish list for all 30 NHL teams.
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Hard-hitting Phaneuf is hockey's latest Terminator
You've seen Larry Robinson. You've seen Scott Stevens. So, who's the NHL's latest and greatest hitter? Meet Dion Phaneuf. The Flames defenseman is giving hits and taking names.
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There's something in the Vancouver air, and it's called panic
There's a feeling in the air in Vancouver. It's called panic. The Canucks are hoping to snap out of their recent funk before it's too late.
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Johnson: Constructing the ultimate NHLer
There's one teeny-tiny problem in trying to select the best player among the current NHL elite. You're absolutely spoiled for choice. But the perfect NHLer? We try to create our own NHL superstar.
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Flames-Sharks may be mismatch to some, but both sides feeling the heat
Not many are giving the Flames a chance against the Sharks. But don't be fooled -- both sides are feeling an equal amount of pressure heading into the first round of the playoffs.
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Johnson: Sharks on slippery slope to another early playoff exit
The Sharks are down in their series to the Flames. They are feeling the pressure of past postseason failures. Players are calling out teammates to step up. Will they answer the call in time to stop an...
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Johnson: Who will step up to save Sharks in Game 7?
The general consensus is that the San Jose Sharks are the ultimate playoff underachievers. Who, pray tell, will step up for them in Tuesday night's Game 7? George Johnson says the Sharks need a hero...
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Bertuzzi looks for another fresh start, this time in Calgary
It's a new season and Todd Bertuzzi is making another fresh start in Calgary. Will things be any different this time around?
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George Johnson: Miikka Kiprusoff's struggles could hurt Flames' playoff hopes
Not so long ago, Miikka Kiprusoff was arguably the best goaltender in the NHL. Now, he's struggling. If the Flames want to reach the playoffs, Jarome Iginla won't be enough. They'll need their old...
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George Johnson: Mike Cammalleri, not Iginla, all the talk in Calgary
For the first time in a long while, someone other than Jarome Iginla could lead the Flames in goals. But don't get too attached Calgary. Mike Cammalleri's stay might not last long.
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George Johnson: What Kobe is to Showtime, Jarome Iginla is to the Calgary Flames
As Jarome Iginla became the Flames' all-time points leader this past weekend, he further solidified a bond with the city of Calgary that will never be broken.
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George Johnson: Our MVPs for all 30 teams
Here are the regular-season MVP choices for all of the NHL's 30 teams -- the good, the bad ... and the Islanders.
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George Johnson: 'Hate is building' between young Chicago Blackhawks and...
A playoff meeting between the Flames and Blackhawks doesn't have the rivalry feel of, say, Bruins-Habs. But both teams are admitting that this series is getting ugly ... real quick.
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