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Cox: (Sigh) All we have to complain about is the schedule
No labor disputes. No rule debates. Just heated discussions over the schedule. The schedule?! Damien Cox is just beside himself.
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Our hockey holiday list for big, bad Santa
Some were lucky (Ken Hitchcock), some were not (Mario Lemieux). But Damien Cox knows what will be under the tree for other NHLers out there.
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Nothing's certain when it comes to Rangers, playoffs
Islanders fans won't like it, but Damien Cox says having the Rangers in the playoffs is in the NHL's best interest. • Shanny's rant
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These Flyers aren't that bad, but team must face music
Damien Cox says weep not for the Philadelphia Flyers. This team really isn't that bad and should return to form next season.
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As deadline nears, path to glory not clear for some GMs
Experienced or not, some NHL GMs are stumped, not knowing whether a trade is right for their bubble teams, writes Damien Cox.
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Cox: Edmonton dealing with another bitter dose of reality
This wasn't trading Gretzky. But in Edmonton, where Ryan Smyth meant everything, it had that feel, says Damien Cox.
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Cox: Will Cup finalists' success mark end of the 'big trade'?
The Ducks and Senators made it all the way to the Cup finals without making a blockbuster deadline deal. Could that success ultimately kill the entire concept of the big trade?
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Friday Faceoff: Is goonery overshadowing Flyers' resurgence?
With Jesse Boulerice's recent hit, is all of this goonery from the Flyers overshadowing the team's great turnaround, which could be the model for other struggling teams?
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Are older players really the best answer for a team's needs?
Come trade deadline time, teams are clamoring for that "missing piece." This season, that player could be Peter Forsberg. But is placing your bets with an older, more worn player the best bet?
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Friday Faceoff: Is there a real trade-deadline payoff?
Is it worth it for a team to make a trade-deadline deal? Recent history says no. Our resident puckheads duke it out.
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Friday Faceoff: Is Ovechkin poised to be the next Gretzky?
As Alexander Ovechkin approaches goal No. 50, our hockey experts debate whether he is poised to be the new Gretzky, the player all the others will be chasing for years to come when it comes to goals.
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Here's how the first round rolls in my make-believe world
Losing a little of the fantasy in your life? Damien Cox feels your pain. But he's considering a comeback (listen up, Favre!) and picking the eight first-round playoff matchups.
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Cox: Did those deals work? We need more time to tell
Teams made big trade-deadline deals back in February for just this purpose -- a long playoff run. But will it really work? It's too soon to tell.
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Flyers' comeback truly resembles their Broad Street glory days
Last season, the Flyers fired their coach, saw their GM resign and posted an NHL-worst season. Now, Philly is in the conference finals. Here's how the team pulled off one of the greatest turnarounds...
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Damien Cox: Mats Sundin's signing not all it's cracked up to be
Mats Sundin is officially out of Toronto. Riots in the streets? Hatred between provinces? Hardly. Leaf Nation isn't all that interested.
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