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Found October 06, 2011 on LA Times:
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A look at the projected lines, defense pairs and goaltenders heading into the NHL season opener.Luring Teemu Selanne back lifts the Ducks into the ranks of playoff contenders in the West, thanks to an exceptional No. 1 line and solid goaltending, provided Jonas Hiller stays healthy. On paper, the Ducks lack a strong physical presence on defense, and the continued development of Cam Fowler (40 points as an NHL rookie, but a mediocre minus-25 rating) is critical to a strong finish.
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