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January 13, 1989
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ROENICK A LIGHT AT END OF THE TUNNEL
It looks bleak right now for the Chicago Blackhawks, but Jeremy Roenick brightens their vision of the future. Roenick tops the list of prospects in the Blackhawk system. Although he started the season with Chicago and went pointless in three games, he has been a dominant player since he was sent to Hull of the Quebec League Oct. 14. He was named to the U.S. national team for the World Junior Championships. “He’s done everything we expected and more,” said Chicago scouting director Jack Davison. “We’d better have a spot penciled in for him, because this kid has a future.” 1. Jeremy Roenick, 19,5-11, 170, C, Hull (QMJHL), drafted first round (eighth overall) in 1988, 27-29-56 in 21 games. Regarded as the best skater in the ’88 draft, the Hawks hope he is…
NORDS AWAIT VANGUARD OF YOUTH
Despite having a 19-year-old defenseman (Curtis Leschyshyn) and center (Joe Sakic) in their lineup, the average age of the Quebec Nordiques is 25 years, not exactly a fountain flowing with youth. That can’t help but change in the future, as the Nords have several top young prospects. If they develop as quickly and effectively as Sakic and Leschyshyn, Quebec’s future will be very secure. 1. Bryan Fogarty, 19,6-1,200, D, Niagara Falls (OHL), drafted first round (ninth overall) in 1987, 30-5787 in 30 games. Dominating the OHL like no one has in a long, long time. He is leading the league in scoring. Has the potential to be a legitimate superstar in the NHL with a style similar to Paul Coffey. His only flaws are intensity on defense and a lack of physical…
NO SUPERSTARS, BUT SOLID TALENT
There are no more Pierre Turgeons in the Buffalo Sabres’ near future. Unless you count Alexander Mogilny, the 19-year-old Soviet Red Army winger who was drafted in the fifth round in 1988. But since Mogilny’s arrival in North America isn’t likely until the 21st century, if at all. general manager Gerry Meehan must instead look forward to the development of a few other interesting prospects. 1. Shawn Anderson, 21,6-1, 196, D, Rochester (AHL), drafted first round (fifth overall) in 1986, 3-7-10 in 24 games. One step away from the NHL for maybe a little too long, Anderson is still the club’s best prospect. 2. Darrin Shannon, 19. 6-2, 190, LW, Windsor (OHL), acquired in a trade with Pittsburgh Nov. 12, 1988, 20-28-48 in 30 games. Shannon, a first-round pick (fourth overall) in 1988,…
STARS CONTENT TO WAIT FOR MODANO
In the three months he has been on the job, Minnesota North Star general manager Jack Ferreira’s rebuilding philosophy has become perfectly clear: Stockpile draft picks, replenish the farm team and be patient. Aware of the franchise’s history of rushing and ruining prospects. Ferreira waited six months before signing top prospect Mike Modano just before Christmas to a four-year contract estimated at $750,000. Last summer’s No. I overall draft pick will be part of the future—but not until next season. 1. Mike Modano, 18,6-3, 190, C, Prince Albert (WHL), drafted first round (first overall) in 1988, 35-50-85 in 34 games. The North Stars’ only can’t-miss prospect. Scouts already are predicting superstardom off his performance in Prince Albert. 2. Dean Kolstad, 20, 6-6, 214, D, Kalamazoo (IHL), drafted second round (33rd overall) in 1986,…
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