High hopes for the highly-paid
Think bigger things are only expected from some of the NHL's big disappointments? Think again.
View ArticleJohnson: 'Still a long way to go'
Despite their poor showing in Game 1, the Flames are confident they can turn their game around.
View ArticleJohnson: Flames out? Not exactly
Sure the Canucks have home ice for Game 7, but the way the last two weeks have gone, it's still anyone's series.
View ArticleAfter making point, Iginla needs to score some
Shut down Jarome Iginla and you shut down the Calgary Flames. If, of course, Iginla lets that happen.
View ArticleRoad warriors must win at home
The wacky West finals have come down to this: If a team can win at home, it will advance to the Stanley Cup finals.
View ArticleRemember, Calgary had a slow start last season, too
Many have written off the Flames. But George Johnson reminds us Calgary was in this spot last year before turning its season around.
View ArticleJohnson: Will Roberto Luongo really save the Canucks?
Roberto Luongo's trade was seen as the Second Coming, but George Johnson says the Vancouver era is off to a so-so start.
View ArticleLike Mess, these 10 deserve some pomp, circumstance
As ol' Mess had another jersey retired, here are 10 players George Johnson believes are just as deserving of such an honor.
View ArticleParent can't wait to see who breaks record first
Martin Brodeur and Roberto Luongo are closing in on Bernie Parent's single-season wins record. The ol' Flyers goalie tells George Johnson, bring it on!
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 ArticleIn the spirit of giving, here's what teams should see under the tree
It's the holiday season, and George Johnson is in a giving mood. Here is his wish list for all 30 NHL teams.
View ArticleThere's something in the Vancouver air, and it's called panic
There's a feeling in the air in Vancouver. It's called panic. The Canucks are hoping to snap out of their recent funk before it's too late.
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: Canucks' hopes now turn to backups Sanford, Schneider
The Canucks haven't exactly gotten used to life without Roberto Luongo. Now, their playoff hopes could rest on the backs of their two backup netminders, Cory Schneider and Curtis Sanford.
View ArticleGeorge 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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