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February 28, 1992
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Getting to know Juneau
High in the mountains of Meribel, France–elevation 1,450 meters Canadian Olympian Joe Juneau has created a new image out of thin air. Many have seen Juneau dominate games, but few have seen him any feistier or any more fearless than he was in leading the Olympic tournament in scoring with 11 points in five preliminary-round games. With Boston general manager Harry Sinden watching in the stands, the Bruins’ draft pick seems to have made the transformation from college star to durable international competitor. Even his defense–the rub against him on most scouting reports–has improved significantly. “Everyone has been kidding Harry about having to give him a $1 million,”joked John Davidson, former goaltender who is CBS’ analyst at the Olympics. Sinden, never one to negotiate in the press, has been predictably cagey about discussions with…
Norman’s greed killing tradition
Jay Greenberg recently wrote about the importance of tradition in hockey and how uniforms are a major part of this tradition (THN, Jan. 31). I couldn’t agree more. I used to be a big Minnesota North Stars’ fan-until their tradition was thrown out and forgotten about when this guy from Calgary who knows nothing about Minnesota, Norm Green, or Norm Greed as he’s better known in these parts, interfered. He changed our great green and gold colors to black simply for financial gain. While the Stars don’t have the long and rich tradition of a team such as the Montreal Canadiens, the big green ‘N’ with the star on top had become an integral part of their history and can be linked with two Stanley Cup final appearances. Now there is a big…
Adam who? Janney making Oates a faint memory
How soon they forget. Center Adam Oates provided St. Louis Blues’ fans with many thrilling moments during the 21/2 seasons he wore the blue note. But he was run out of town after his unpopular contract dispute, and fans have embraced his replacement with open arms. Craig Janney received an ovation that was similar to so many Oates had received after earning the game’s first star with a hat trick in a 7-2 victory over Calgary Feb. 15. The Blues acquired Janney from Boston with Stephane Quintal for Oates Feb. 7. “The fans have been great to Steph and I,” Janney said. “When people are nice to you like that, it makes you feel welcome.” Brett Hull, deeply hurt by the departure of Oates, has gone out of his way to make Janney feel…
Search begins for triggerman to finish off what Oates starts
The Boston Bruins embarked on their last long road swing of 1991-92 with two simple goals: return from the 12-day, five-game trip as close to first-place Montreal as when they left (10 points), and find as many pieces as possible to their lineup puzzle. Coach Rick Bowness’ most intensive search was for wingers to play with newly-acquired center Adam Oates. The setup man had four assists in his first two games as a Bruin, but none came in even-strength situations. “That may be how we’ll have to go with Adam until everybody is healthy,” Bowness said. “We want to make sure he has someone intelligent to play with so we can get the maximum from him.” Of the injured filtering back, left winger Andy Brickley was to get a chance to help Oates.…
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