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Found September 18, 2009 on Wild Puck Banter:
Ranking the Defensemen
TEAMS: Minnesota Wild,  Texas Rangers,  Nashville Predators
PLAYERS: Brent Burns,  Kim Johnsson,  Marek Zidlicky,  Shane Hnidy,  Eddie Guardado,  Greg Zanon
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Let's take a look at this season's likely list of defensemen and where I think they rank in terms of a combination of (a) defensive, shut-down ability and (b) offensive spark:1. Brent Burns ~ poised for a big bounce back year. Was on the verge of stardom 2 seasons ago then fell back last year thanks to injuries and Jacques Lemaire. Should be an all-star.2. Kim Johnsson ~ in the last year of his deal, Kim should step up his game this year. I'm looking for many more assists this sea...
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