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Has actually become a more dynamic and flashy player than highly touted linemate, El Niño.

After top prospects Hall, Seguin, draft will be one giant jumble 2010

DT: Ryan Pickett, Packers — Earns recognition along with linemate Jolly on the NFC's top-ranked defense for manning the nose, the key cog to any 3-4 defense.

Joe Flacco an overachieving headliner on '09 All-Joe Team 2010

Gaborik did have a point-blank scoring chance midway through the second period, planting himself in the Capitals' goalmouth to accept a pass from linemate Vinny Prospal.

Rangers to Keep Clamping Down Mike Sielski 2011

"It doesn't matter, but I think for you guys, there's a lot more story lines if it ends up Detroit," said Crosby, who watched his ex-linemate Marian Hossa leave for the Red Wings last offseason.

Pens headed to Stanley Cup Finals after sweeping 'Canes 2009

Ovechkin praised his first-time linemate, Perreault, who didn't waste a prime setup by the left wing in scoring the first goal of the game from the right faceoff circle.

Ovechkin records pair of assists in preseason debut: Capitals 3, Bruins 2 Katie Carrera 2010

"When I was traded to Pittsburgh, the Pens were in 10th and I was in 30th (with the Islanders)," said Crosby's linemate, Bill Guerin who came to Pittsburgh at the trade deadline.

Penguins ride Talbot to 2-1 Game 7 win over Red Wings 2009

Left tackle David Diehl tries to say he might be able to buy it, but tackle/guard Shawn Andrews starts guffawing before his linemate can summon any concrete words to complete the thought.

A Provocateur and a Role Model Aditi Kinkhabwala 2010

His super-soft hands and slick moves force defenders to back off and give ground every time he approaches the blueline and he has the vision to find linemate Erik Thorell once the D swarms.

Red Line: Dominant start has Canadian Seguin atop draft ranks 2009

His linemate, Alex Ovechkin, was not far behind with 58 percent, allowing Backstrom to start off strong last season with 6 even-strength points (1 goal, 4 assists) in the first five games.

Nicklas Backstrom leads the way in the defensive zone, but is that a good thing? Neil Greenberg 2010

PITTSBURGH This is becoming a recurring theme: The Pittsburgh Penguins, badly in need of a linemate for Sidney Crosby, add one of the best forwards available at the trading deadline.

Penguins land Guerin, Adams in deadline deals 2009