By E.J. Hradek ESPN The Magazine Dan Boyle, D, Sharks The 32-year-old puck-moving defenseman found his way to San Jose via a summer-time trade from Tampa Bay. He brings some much-needed championship experience to a talented club that's looking to get over a playoff hump. Boyle is expected to ignite the Sharks' attack with his nimble skating and passing skills. He is, however, an expensive addition. The former Miami (Ohio) University standout will earn approximately $40 million over the next six seasons. At that price, Sharks watchers will be expecting him to help their team to a title. There's a little pressure, eh? Marc-Andre Fleury, G, Penguins Recent hockey history tells us clubs that lose in the Stanley Cup finals don't fare so well the following season. Wayne Gretzky's 1984 Oilers were the last team to turn the trick. If...
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