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November 2, 2009
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What’s keeping you up at night, hockey fans? If you’ve got a question about the game, drop Adam an email and he’ll give you the inside scoop. Hey Adam, Do you think John Tavares can guide the Islanders to the playoffs? He seems to be off to a good start. Tyler Elenberger, Chino Hills, Calif. Hey Tyler, With five points in his first four games, Tavares was off to a solid start. But your question seems to imply he may drag the Isles into the playoffs on his own – and we all know that isn’t very likely to happen. If the Islanders do make it into the post-season, it will be because Tavares’ teammates – such as Kyle Okposo and Josh Bailey – also contribute significantly to the cause. Hey Adam, If the brainiacs at the NHL…
Vancouver
GLUE GUY Willie Mitchell is the most talkative and media-friendly Canuck, so it’s not surprising he’s the maestro of off-ice events. But he doesn’t figure he deserves the title. “It’s all rumors,” Mitchell said with a smile. “I say, ‘6:30, lobby, everyone be there.’ That would probably be the answer for every team in the league. But there are no movies with our group. We’re dinner and a glass of wine on our team.” Fellow blueliner Shane O’Brien confirmed Mitchell is Vancouver’s main ringleader. “We’ll have some ideas on the plane about what we’re going to do and stuff and I think Mitchie just brings the boys together,” O’Brien said. “He’ll put out the text and make sure everyone is there.”…
Detroit
GLUE GUY A veteran of more than 1,000 NHL games and 16 seasons with the Red Wings, Kris Draper sets an example for his teammates with his work ethic. He’s also the resident prankster, dishing out shaving cream pies on birthdays. When it comes to organizing bonding activities on the road – or even just making reservations for team dinners – players look to Draper. On a team full of reserved European players, the outgoing Draper is the social magnet. “Just his personality, he’s very well-spoken and with his experience and leadership, he’s probably been doing it for years,” said young Swedish defenseman Niklas Kronwall. “To him, it’s just natural to take that role.”…
Anaheim
GLUE GUY Never a big scorer, veteran Todd Marchant means enough to the Ducks that the team signed him to a two-year extension in the summer. Need a guy who can play any forward position? Win a key faceoff? Block a slapshot on the penalty-kill? Arrange a team outing? Get Marchant. “He means a lot to our group,” said Bobby Ryan. “It’s always nice when an older guy takes initiative in the room for every kind of situation.” Marchant, 36, has had T-shirts made up with different motivational slogans each season in Anaheim. During the Ducks’ run to the 2007 Stanley Cup, the shirts read “Destiny is Heart, Sacrifice and Passion” with each word added following each round.…
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