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May 5, 1989
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BOWNESS LIKELY TO BE REPLACED BY JETS
Rick Bowness is no longer the coach of the Winnipeg Jets. In fact, he never really has been. And chances are, he probably never will be. But he hasn’t been fired. He hasn’t been replaced. And he isn’t about to get shafted by Jets’ general manager Mike Smith or team president Barry Shenkarow. “I really don’t see why everybody is making a big deal about this,” Bowness said from his Moncton home, amid rumors he would soon be swept out of office and replaced by Edmonton assistant coach Ted Green. “From day one, Mike and Barry have been very honest with me. I knew everything all along.” Bowness revealed that since Feb. 7, when he replaced the fired Dan Maloney, he was meant only to be an interim coach. Problem was, nobody bothered…
HOCKEY FUN AGAIN FOR HAWKS AND SAVARD
In three weeks, everything has changed for the Chicago Blackhawks. Since April 2, when Troy Murray’s overtime goal propelled the Hawks into the last Norris Division playoff spot in the final game of the NHL regular season, they have played the hockey of their lives. First Detroit fell 4-2 in the Norris semifinals; then, the Hawks jumped ahead of the St. Louis Blues 2-1 in the best-of-seven division final. “This is fun,” said center Denis Savard. “It’s hard but it’s fun. When you’re winning, it’s fun.” Defensively, the Hawks are choking off opposition scoring chances. Goaltender Alain Chevrier faced just 20 shots on goal in game three of the Norris final. Offensively, the Hawks are forechecking hard and cashing in their chances. And Savard is flying. He scored on two breakaways in the Hawks’ 5-2…
NOT EVERYONE DISAPPOINTED IN ESPOSITO
While a large portion of the New York media was taking general manager Phil Esposito to task for the swift end to the Rangers’ season, rookie right winger Tony Granato stepped to his boss’ defense. “I know Espo will be back,” Granato said, in response to media speculation that the GM might be fired. “I’m not going to buy what I read in the papers every day.” For the most part, the Ranger players—apparently, at the suggestion of management—stayed out of the Espo-sito-vs.-Michel Bergeron debate which raged following Esposito’s April 1 takeover of the team. “It’s really difficult for us,” the former University of Wisconsin star said, “because we wanted to do well for Espo. He put himself in a position where he knew he would have to take a lot of heat…and…
VIGNEAULT HAPPY TO STAY IN HULL
The Dukes of Hamilton want Alain Vigneault. But the coach of the Hull Olympiques doesn’t appear to want the Ontario League’s newest franchise. The Dukes, formerly the Toronto Marlboros, were sold to Hamilton interests this season. Dukes’ general manager Dave Draper, who worked with Vigneault with the Canadian national junior team this year, approached him about his availability for next season. But Vigneault expects to remain in Hull. He is under contract with the Olympiques until May 31. “He (Draper) just asked me what I’ll be doing next year and told me that we’ll keep in touch,” said Vigneault, whose team was eliminated from the Quebec League playoffs in five games by Victoriaville. “I’m happy in Hull. They’ve been loyal to me and I to them. I believe in stability and I haven’t…
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