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May 18, 1984
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BLUELINES
Although Dan Maloney is slated to get the Maple Leaf coaching job, the scenario believed to be mapped out by general manager Gerry McNamara is more complex. Here’s how one Maple Leaf Gardens insider views it: McNamara is forced to name Maloney as coach because of pressure from boss Harold Ballard. But McNamara prefers Doug Carpenter, who will be promoted from St. Catharines as Maloney’s assistant. The thinking is that Maloney will flub out by December, enabling McNamara to move the man he really thinks should be head coach, Carpenter, into the number one spot…The NHL moved its New York offices from the tower adjoining Madison Square Garden to less-expensive quarters on Fifth Avenue. One visitor reveals that the size and geography of the new offices gives insight into the…
Devil Foundation Shaky, But Not Set To Crumble
EAST RUTHERFORD—If there is one lesson Tom McVie learned during his coaching reigns in Washington and Win-nipeg, it is that no matter how improved a team may be, it is not at all improved until the National Hockey League standings say so. For those who watched the New Jersey Devils become a competitive team in the final weeks of last season, there is no denying improvement. But for realists who remember that the Rangers, Flyers, Capitals and Islanders are miles ahead in the Patrick Division and that the Penguins are likely to show a vast improvement on the basis of a strong skeleton and a super draft, New Jersey’s improvement is more like standing still at best. “You look at these other teams,” said chairman John J. McMullen with a monstrous sigh,…
The Classified
MISCELLANEOUS WIHL FINALISTS: Nelson Senior Maple Leafs require player-coach and other players for 1984-85. Some scholarships and employment available. Apply soon to Nelson Maple Leafs, P.O. Box 311, Nelson, B.C. DEFUNCT SPORTS PRICELISTS 35 pages of media guides, yearbooks. photos, programs, pennants, decals, cards, game Jerseys and more. Includes WHA (world Hockey Association). WFl (world FootBaH league), ABA (American Basketball), NL (National lacrosse) and more send cheque or m/o for 54.99 to: EMPIRE SPORTS, 1947 Avenue Road. Sulu 201, Toronto. Ont. M5M 4A2. NCCA Dealer. * Free gift and $2.50 credit on first order. WHA-NHL-AHL-IHL-MINOR HOCKIY 65 page pricelist of photos, media guides, cards, yearbooks, programs, pennants, pucks, game used Jerseys, equipment and much more send cheque or m/o for $5.50 with this ad to: CANADA U.S. SPORTS HNTIRFRISHS 99 Katherine Rd. Downtvlew, Ont Canada M3K 1J5 * Free gift…
ON THE CONTRARY
The Intriguing Ones ONE OF THE most fascinating aspects of the National Hockey League topography is its flora and fauna; mostly the fauna, those characters who people the ice menagerie. We have some whackos and some winners; a handful of geniuses and an equal number of jerks. So, without further ado let us get on with Fischler’s Most Intriguing Hockey People Of 1984. BILL SMITH: Because the Islander goalie intimidates more writers than anyone in hockey, they have grown to resent him and never come to know or understand one of the most honest people in the business. “Smitty is very gracious,” says sportscaster Bill Mazer, who has known the netminder since he broke in. He is one of the best at diagnosing the game and takes second place to no one in the candor…
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