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What to be hopeful for if you're ...

By Adam Proteau
The Hockey News

Tuesday, August 29, 2006

Some people become depressed when they see the sticky-hot summer come to an end. In hockey circles, we refer to them as "idiots." Honestly, what's not to love about the joys only Labor Day can bring? Cool breezes in the evening, children safely locked away in classrooms in the day, and best of all, the unmitigated optimism found in fans of every NHL team. That hopefulness -- even though it is usually obliterated by the 50-game mark of the season and seen again in 16 fortunate NHL markets com ...

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