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October 29, 1982
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McNab And MacMillan Vow To Have Patience
It is often difficult to tell where Max McNab’s duties start as Vice-President of Hockey Operations for the New Jersey Devils and Billy MacMillan’s role as general manager leaves off, but that’s apparently the way they like it. “Max is easy to work with,” notes MacMillan, who also doubles as the Devils’ head coach. “He’s a pleasant, sincere person and he’s got as much experience in hockey administration as anybody in the game. Max is a VP, he’s above me but he gives me a free reign. “I’m very glad Max is here,” MacMillan says. “You ask some other young GMs, like Craig Patrick, and I dare say they’d like to have a Max McNab around to discuss things with, to learn from.” It’s no wonder MacMillan appreciates all the advice and council…
Newest Whaler At The Crossroads
HARTFORD—When Mark Johnson and the Hartford Whalers squared off against the Calgary Flames in Alberta, it marked the first time in the 66-year history of the National Hockey League that a son played against a team coached by his father. That’s some battery, father and son. “I know that my father is going to be successful,” said Johnson, who came over to the Whalers from Minnesota for Jordy Douglas and a 1984 fifth-round draft pick just before the regular season. “He’s very knowledgeable and he works at it. There will be an adjustment period, just like Herb Brooks went through last year in New York. I just hope that it doesn’t last too long.” Mark’s father, Bob, was chosen coach of the Flames last June after a long and successful college career at…
Broophy Predicts His Voyageurs Will Be Tough
HALIFAX — While the Nova Scotia Voyageurs’ fast start may have surprised a few people, it certainly didn’t shock their coach, John Brophy. He expects his club to be one of the best in the American Hockey League this season. “I’m very excited about this team,” Brophy said after the Vees opened with three straight wins and outscored their opponents 16-6. “I think we have a chance to have an excellent hockey club. We’re certainly able to skate and we seem to know how to play a lot better this year. I guess that comes from experience, I know I didn’t get any smarter.” A core of 16 players—including goalies Mark Holden and Greg Moffett—return from last year’s club which finished third in the Northern Division with a 35-35-10 record and advanced…
Benched Napier An Unhappy Habitant
MONTREAL—Mark Napier’s walk through the parking lot at the Quebec Colisee did not pass unnoticed. “There goes one very unhappy hockey player,” commented a bystander as Napier made his way through the empty lot two hours before the Canadiens took to the ice for their first meeting against the Quebec Nor-diques. Napier, the Canadiens’ only 40-goal scorer last season was benched by coach Bob Berry for the game in Quebec. He returned to the lineup against New Jersey three nights later mainly because Guy Lafleur was out nursing a minor eye injury. “I thought the move was pretty drastic,” Napier said. “We played two pretty good games and then we had one bad game against Chicago. It’s upsetting to anyone who is sitting out. Chris (Nilan) was upset when he was sitting out…
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