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January 11, 1991
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NILAN CRITICAL OF SABRES’ DUDLEY
SABRES Sabres’ coach Rick Dudley has come under all kinds of fire this season, but having some emanate from Chris Nilan and the Boston Bruins’ dressing room took everyone by surprise. Nilan accused Dudley of lacking an anatomical characteristic particular to males during his playing days, implying the coach was a goon. He added Dudley would likely be on the unemployment line later in the season. The remarks were made after Dudley sent out a five-man muscle unit in the closing moments of a 4-1 loss at Boston Dec. 20. When informed of Nilan’s remarks, Dudley said, “That’s nice.”…Nilan’s remark incensed some players. Defenseman Uwe Krupp said: “They (the Bruins) shouldn’t talk too much. If we sent out a couple of our big guys in the last few minutes, what’s wrong…
BOIVIN BULLIES HIS WAY TO THE TOP
Claude Boivin reminds the Philadelphia Flyers of their “Bullies” days, which means he may wind up on Broad Street sooner than expected. The big left winger has thrown some thunderous body checks in Hershey, Penn.—home of the American League Bears—and the echoes have been heard all the way to Philadelphia. Boivin, the Flyers’ first-round pick (14th overall) in the 1988 draft, has impressed scouts with his ability to knock people off the puck and get an offensive play started. Because of Boivin’s improving two-way play, Flyers’ general manager Russ Farwell considers him the franchise’s top prospect as the hockey season nears the halfway point. “Boivin has been the steadiest guy in Hershey,” said Farwell. “He has played well, contributed points-wise and he’s physical. He has brought his game up to that level quickest. “From start…
CONFIDENT GAGNON AWAITING HIS CHANCE
Less than a month into his first, professional season with the American League’s Adirondack Red Wings, goaltender Dave Gagnon had a meeting with Red Wings’ general manager and coach Bryan Murray. Keep up the good work, Murray told him, explaining the goaltending situation in Detroit would sort itself out and the youngster’s services could be required at a moment’s notice. At the time, Tim Cheveldae was getting most of the work while Glen Hanlon and Alain Chevrier competed for the backup job. Gagnon, meanwhile, was starting two of every three games for the AHL Red Wings. He was playing well enough for Murray to consider giving him a try in the NHL. Gagnon was and remains an eager volunteer not unwilling to voice his enthusiasm. Near the end of his conversation with Murray, Gagnon…
NHL PRO SET SPOTLIGHT
Steve Yzerman selected this week’s NHL Pro Set Player of the Week Detroit captain Steve Yzerman, who recorded eight points (5-3-8), including the 11 th three-goal game of his National Hockey League career, was named the NHL Pro Set Player of the Week for the period ending December 23. Yzerman, who ranks fourth in league scoring with 52 points, edged three Pittsburgh Penguins—right winger Mark Recchi, defenseman Paul Coffey and center John Cullen—for the award. Throughout the 1990-91 NHL season, Pro Set, Inc. will donate $500 to the youth hockey organization designated by the Player of the Week. Pro Set will also contribute $1,000 on behalf of the Player of the Month and $7,500 for the Player of the Year Award. As a first-year sponsor of these NHL awards, Pro Set is contributing…
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