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April 6, 1984
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Chrysler Rookie Award
Many people questioned why the Hartford Whalers chose Sylvain Turgeon second overall instead of Pat LaFontaine in last June’s entry draft, but the play of the 19-year-old from Noranda, Que., has given the Whalers everything they’ve ask for and more. Turgeon, a center from Hull Olympiques of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League who’s been converted to left wing in his rookie season, is third in the Whalers’ scoring with 40 goals—tops on the team—and 30 points for 70 points in 72 games. In addition, he’s among the league leaders in power-play goals and is a contender for Calder Trophy honors.…


ON THE CONTRARY
Ironclad Playoff Forecast AS A PUBLIC service, I annually provide you with a unique guarantee. This one is ironclad. You can be sure it is not wrong. If you recall, last year I assured you that the Rangers would whip the Flyers in three straight playoff games and, as even Herb Brooks knows, they did. This year the annual Fischer-Never-Wrong-Forecast takes a different form, although once again it will be etched in stone. Are you ready for it, Wayne, Jari, and Sweet Lou From The Soo? Here it is: The following teams will definitely not win the Stanley Cup: Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames, Vancouver Canucks, Winnipeg Jets, Chicago Black Hawks, Minnesota North Stars, Detroit Red Wings, St. Louis Blues, Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Montreal Canadiens and Quebec Nordiques. Therefore, the winner of the Stanley Cup…


THIS WEEK…20 Years Ago
Here’s what was happening 20 years ago this week in hockey: • Chicago finished the season with 11 team records, notably individual scoring (Stan Mikita 89 and Bobby Hull 87), penalty minutes (1,116) and penalties for a center (Mikita, 146). • Boston extended the contract of coach Milt Schmidt to keep him from being signed by other teams. • Montreal and Toronto established two playoff records when they were assessed 16 penalties in the opening period and 31 in all in their playoff game. • Turk Broda, the former great Leaf goaltender, was rumored to be losing his job with Charlotte Checkers of the Eastern League, with a core of young goalies, including Gerry McNamara, the heir apparents. Here’s what was happening 15 years ago this week in hockey: • THE HOCKEY NEWS selected Oakland’s…


NHL GAMES TO COME
MARCH APRIL…