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October 10, 1986
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Is Gunfighter Approaching Last Showdown?
EDMONTON—The eldest Edmonton Oiler in terms of continuous service embarks upon his I Oth professional campaign. With the National Hockey League dead-set on adopting a strong policy to curb fighting, friends and foes alike deem this particular feat somewhat incredible in the case of Dave Semenko. Some skeptics insist this’ll be Semenko’s last season. Others quietly whisper he won’t even be part of the scenery come Oct. 9 when the Oilers open the 1986-87 semester in Philadelphia. In the meantime, Semenko has taken up residence in his customary stall—flanked on the left by fellow World Hockey Association-refugee, Dave Hunter, and to the right by an old nemesis. Jeff Brubaker. Semenko’s an aging—he turned 29 on July 12—gunslinger who’s answered many a challenge from brash youngsters attempting to earn reputations. The challenges have usually been squashed,…
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Mulvey Settlement To Lawyer’s Liking
Paul Mulvey, the former Los Angeles King who sued the club after refusing to go out and fight—as allegedly ordered by then-coach Don Perry—has concluded his case against the club. The core of the conflict was Mulvey’s charge that he was demoted and blackballed as a result of his confrontation with Perry. Although the case was settled out of court, BLUELINES learns that Mulvey is the winner. “Paul was awarded a very substantial amount,” says his attorney Jack Sweeney. “He wound up with more than he would have earned if he had a long and successful career.” Mulvey, whose L.A. career lasted just ll games in 1981-82, claims that “L’Affaire Perry” ruined his career. “In effect,” Sweeney tells BLUELINES, “he was blacklisted from the NHL.” Sweeney believes Mulvey won a bigger-than-usual…
TV Times: Guide To The Norris
Say what you will about the Norris Division. at least it’s never dull. It has been six seasons since a Norris Division team (Minnesota) reached the Stanley Cup final. The teams are getting better but there’s nothing to indicate it won’t take six more before a Norris Division team gets back there again. But what other division can boast shows like: The Detroit Follies. A burlesque. For every smart move, such as hiring coach Jacques Demers, there’s a conflict, like the Blues’ resulting civil suit or a blunder, like drafting ineligible college free agent lan Kidd. With Jimmy Devellano and the high-profile Hitch family on hand, there’s no lack of turmoil. The Hal and Gerry Show. A comedy. Toronto has an owner who roars and a general manager who snores. Now there’s a volatile…
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