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An NHL.COM writer worried about jinxing Radek.

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What do Rich Peverley, Rene Bourque, Jussi Jokinen, Dustin Penner, Steven Reinprecht, and Matt Moulson have in common?

If you answered that none of them played junior hockey in Canada, you would be correct.

But what I really want to stress was that all are leading their respective teams in scoring.

Here’s hoping I haven’t jinxed them.

why isn't #16 hanging in the rafters?

by bob l on Nov 13, 2009 11:34 AM EST reply actions  

Ha

I know he’s a “kept secret” and just on the poor lil’ Islanders, but it still surprises me that Duff didn’t realize Martinek’s quality before a few weeks ago. I mean, he’s been around a while.

…then again, he may have been on IR every time Duff’s caught the Isles previously. :)

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by Dominik on Nov 13, 2009 1:58 PM EST reply actions  

unfortunately, it’s exactly that reason people overlook him

why isn't #16 hanging in the rafters?

by bob l on Nov 13, 2009 2:55 PM EST up reply actions  

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