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September 19, 2006
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INSIDE NHL TRAINING CAMPS
Back in the mid-1980s, the Stastny brothers – Peter, Anton and Marian – looked for an edge before reporting to training camp with the Quebec Nordiques. They found it by reserving ice time on their own so they could work out as a trio. Two decades ago, that was an eye-opener for teammates who arrived at camp looking to skate their way into shape. “I remember the Stastny brothers renting the ice on their own before training camp and all they would do is go up and down the ice moving the puck around,” recalled former Nordiques defenseman Claude Julien, who is beginning his first camp this fall as the Devils’ new coach. “They’d stop, argue and then get back at it. They were hard on themselves.” Peter Stastny, now a Hall of…
IN THE NEWSROOM
You can check out anytime you like… It’s not quite the Hotel California, but The Hockey News is a place few truly ever leave. Our newsroom has a strong camaraderie and alumni say they carry that with them after they move on. For some, like Ken Campbell, it’s enough to lure them back. Campbell, 43, spent a decade as a leader in the editorial department at THN before joining the Toronto Star in 1998. Regarded as one of the best reporters in the business, he returns in this issue as a Senior Writer. We couldn’t be happier. His “comeback” column, on mercurial Mike Keenan, appears on pg. 18. Long-time THN readers may remember Campbell as the “overage” junior who participated in Sudbury Wolves camp in 1992 and lived to write about…
Mogilny gets chance at making comeback
PLAYER UNDER PRESSURE At the advanced age of 37, Alexander Mogilny awaits what will likely be the toughest training camp of his career. The right winger faces scrutiny at a level he hasn’t experienced since joining the NHL in 1989. Mogilny, who spent half of last season with Albany (AHL), is entering the final season of the two-year deal he signed with the Devils. Despite chronic hip problems that have slowed him down from his speedy prime, Mogilny is expected to play well enough in the pre-season to earn a spot with the Devils or to attract another team willing to trade for him and take on his $3.5-million salary. The same can be said for defenseman Vladimir Malakhov, who was also expected in camp after leaving the team last December for…
Afanasenkov fitted for Modin’s mold
PLAYER UNDER PRESSURE The Bolts helped themselves significantly by acquiring goalie Marc Denis. But the transaction cost them left winger Fredrik Modin, leaving a huge hole on the top line. Enter Dmitry Afanasenkov, tabbed to begin camp on a unit with center Brad Richards and Martin St-Louis. It’s a huge step for Afanasenkov, who last season scored a career-high nine goals. He did, however, tally seven goals over his final 24 games and management believes the swift-skating Russian is ready to take a big step forward and help make up for the loss of Modin’s 31 goals. Afanasenkov, 26, has worked hard to improve his defense; a key considering Modin’s expertise in that area and killing penalties. Afanasenkov has always displayed skills which were thrilling, but sporadic. He also has learned the hard…
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