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Scott Burnside
Power Play: Niittymaki the answer

A longtime backup the perfect tonic in Tampa Bay? Thus is the case for Antero Niittymaki, whose pristine play between the pipes has the Lightning on a tear.

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John Buccigross
Buccigross: Inharmonious Kelly firing leaves game in flux

Poof! Just like that, NHLPA executive director Paul Kelly was terminated. And expect plenty of repercussions -- not all of them good.

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Pierre LeBrun
Penner 'staying classy' in Edmonton

Dustin Penner's time in Edmonton has been filled with controversy since the Oilers signed him two years ago. But thanks to humor ("Anchorman"!) and, yes, better fitness, the power winger is finding his way.

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