Johnson: Murray curbing Ducks' enthusiasm
Ducks GM Bryan Murray knows all about unexpected trips to the Cup finals -- and the lesson that could await.
View ArticleRucchin finally getting his due
Anaheim stuck with center Steve Rucchin through adversity, and now he and the Ducks are seeing the payoff.
View ArticleFlames' fate tied to Kiprusoff's fortune
One thing has become clear in Calgary: The Flames will go as far as Miikka Kiprusoff can take them.
View ArticleA country eagerly waits for more hockey gold
What's an Olympic gold hockey medal to Canadians? It's the Super Bowl, World Series, World Cup and Mardi Gras all rolled into one.
View ArticleNow, you'll have no excuse not to love Ducks
Can't find a way to love the Mighty Ducks? For shame, says George Johnson. He's got a few good reasons right here.
View ArticleJohnson: Vokoun, Predators making strong return
Tomas Vokoun's illness changed his outlook on life last season. Now, George Johnson writes, the Preds have a new outlook, too.
View ArticleGiguere doing the right thing, on and off the ice
Jean-Sebastien Giguere started off the playoffs with a scare. Now, back on the ice, he's putting in one of the playoffs' best performances so far.
View ArticleNew season, new outlook ... same hockey hot seat
In this time of possibilities and unbridled optimism, there are some who are already feeling the warm glow of the hot seat. Taken team by team, they would be ...
View ArticleGeorge Johnson: Who would have thought St. Louis Blues would be in playoff mix?
Around the New Year, no one would have thought the Blues would be in the thick of the playoff hunt. But, with less than a month to go before the postseason, St. Louis is making a lot of noise.
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