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The Hockey News writer Ken Campbell’s article, “Campbellnomics—The final standings,” is tangible proof that you can get statistics to say anything.  The sole purpose of the piece is to discredit Henrik Sedin as a deserving Hart Trophy winner and to prop up his guy, Sydney Crosby. According to the NHL, a goal is worth as much as an assist; they’re worth one point each.  Campbell rejects this premise and instead offers ...

When Canucks general manager Mike Gillis signed Ryan Kesler for six years at $5 million per season, he must have felt like I do when I buy an $8 beer at GM place: I don’t want to, I know it’s a bad idea, but what choice do I have?  Truth be told, I was hoping Gillis could work his magic and get him for less money, but Kesler ...

Roberto Luongo has been criticized for many things throughout his career, most notably, for the fact that he has never won anything in the NHL.  He has zero Stanley Cups, and only two playoff series wins in nine NHL seasons.  As a pure statement, the fact that he has never won anything is undeniable; however, as a criticism of his goaltending ability and as a measure of greatness, it ...