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Johnson: This is a different Red Wings team
For those convinced the softie-toffee Detroiters might shrivel up in the face of a withering Calgary assault, George Johnson says you should reconsider.
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Series is even, but not any more predictable
The Flames have come to life against the Wings and the series is all square. But to predict an outcome? It's all still a mystery to George Johnson.
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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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Johnson: One Western Canadian's view of The Crosby Circus
Now that the Crosby Circus has packed up and left Western Canada, George Johnson wants to dispel some preconceived notions. Sid is no Wayne, but he's that rare combo of superstar and working man's hero.
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Johnson: Bryzgalov is bringing a breath of fresh air to the desert
Forget that he's loosey-goosey, he's flaky as a snowball, he'll talk your ear off. Ilya Bryzgalov has been a breath of fresh air for the Coyotes, just when things were turning stale in the desert....
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Johnson: Is Joseph's arrival a reassurance or a disruption?
The signing of Curtis Joseph is an insurance policy in net for the Calgary Flames, but will it play mind games will their stud starter Miikka Kiprusoff?
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Odds are slim, but one can't help but root for these Oilers
Late-season pushes are nothing new to Edmonton. And while the odds are against the Oilers this time around, one still can't bet against them.
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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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Are Oilers ready for the next step? We'll have fun watching them try
The Oilers' mad dash to the playoffs fell short last season, but will this young squad be able to get over the hump in 2008-09? The team, and the city, are hoping.
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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: 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: From jeers to cheers, Bulin Wall leads charge for Chicago...
At the start of the season, Nikolai Khabibulin was put on waivers. Now, the Russian goalie is charging into the playoffs and facing off against a team he owns, the Calgary Flames.
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