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March 6, 1992

March 6, 1992

The Hockey News has been providing the most comprehensive coverage of the world of hockey since 1947. In each issue, you'll find news, features and opinions about the NHL and leagues across North America and the world.

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Struggle for survival has everyone downright mad

March madness, did you say? For anyone in search of insanity, Calgary’s unquestionably the place to be. The hockey-mad populace is madder than hell and on the verge of being driven into the depths of madness. The Flames, out of the playoffs? Unfortunately for Flames’ fans, the unthinkable is becoming a chillingly real possibility. Pivotal factors: 1. Offensive output from the marquee men. Outside of left winger Gary Roberts and defenseman Gary Suter, Calgary’s big guns haven’t produced. 2. The play of Mike Vernon. Vemon, wonderful in net for so long, had slipped since Christmas and must return to his first-half form. 3. Gary Leeman’s offensive production. It must increase or the Flames are going to look silly trading him for Doug Gilmour. Hardware hopefuls: None. Needs: The smallish Flames desperately need size and toughness,…

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NHL GOALTENDING STATISTICS

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The Ironic Curtain

Amidst so much uncertainty in what used to be the Soviet Union, one thing is certain, the ex-Soviets have joined the world of free expression. They won their Olympic gold medal and they celebrated the way champions should, with big smiles, hugs of joy and even an airborn coach Viktor Tikhonov bouncing like a baby in his players’ arms. “I liked that,” Tikhonov, saidTI felt like I was in the seventh sky.” He must have meant seventh heaven. Rarely has Tikhonov or his team shown a display of emotion like the one they did after the Unified Team defeated Canada 3-1 to win the gold medal in Meribel, France Feb. 23. When the final horn sounded inside in La Patinoire, the exuberant Russians rushed their goalie like school kids. As the net was…

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Healthy Lemieux the key

The Pittsburgh Penguins are the defending Stanley Cup champions. You know that’s true, because it says so on the banner hanging from the ceiling at the Civic Arena. But it’s a good thing that banner is there, because the Penguins didn’t do much through the first three-quarters of the season to give the impression that they’re a championship-caliber team. Pittsburgh expected to contend for another Patrick Division championship this season but those hopes were all but gone by mid-February. The main objective now is to build momentum during the final weeks of the regular season and enter the playoffs with a full head of steam. Pivotal factors: 1. Mario Lemieux’s health. The Penguins are a legitimate threat to beat any team with Lemieux in the lineup. Without him, however, they lose offense, leadership and…