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It’s tough to keep a good goal-scorer down for long. But that’s precisely where former Rocket Richard Trophy winner Jonathan Cheechoo and restricted free agent poster boy Thomas Vanek were for a good portion of the season. Cheechoo, who led all snipers in the first season of post-lockout hockey, has struggled to regain that elite status. He also fought through a groin injury that sidelined him for seven games in December. But as the Sharks continue to head upstream in the West, the Cheechoo train is starting to chug. The 27-year-old winger has 17 goals in his last 26 games, which accounts for all but five of the goals he has this year. Buffalo fans are a little sensitive to talk of San Jose’s success these days, so let’s also not lose sight of the fact the Sabres’ $10-million dollar man is starting to prove some of his worth.... [read full story]
