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May 8, 1992
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Moment of truth for Watt
Will Tom Watt be back as coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs next season? That’s the question confronting Cliff Fletcher as he plots the future of his team. Officially, the Leafs have started an internal examination of all facets of the organization, including the coaching staff of Watt and assistants Mike Kitchen and Mike Murphy. It’s likely a decision to either replace Watt or bring him back for the final year of his contract will be made before the June 20 entry draft. Fletcher wasn’t tipping his hand one way or another when the Leafs’ season ended. “This is the time of year that always makes general managers and coaches nervous,” he said. The 57-year-old Watt has compiled a 52-80-17 record in almost two seasons with the Leafs. He replaced Doug Carpenter 11 games into the…
Newcomer Ulanov high on Canucks’ hit parade
Being hated isn’t easy but Igor Ulanov has made it look that way. The 22-year-old Winnipeg Jets’ defenseman became something of a target and was making few friends on the Vancouver Canucks. “You’re never liked when you hit people,” Jets’ coach John Paddock said. “Our guys don’t think a lot of (Jim) Sandlak, (Sergio) Momesso or Trevor (Linden). Some people don’t hit because they’re scared of what people might do to them.” Ulanov’s pleasure in hitting and his Russian birth certificate had even Canucks of soft style throwing their best elbows, sticks and fists at him. And Ulanov turned nasty when at least two Canucks tried to return some punishment. In Game 3, Ulanov speared Geoff Courtnall (five minutes and a game misconduct) as Courtnall was running at him and in Game 4 he…
The Joy of Six
If you still doubt that parity has hit the NHL, simply consult this year’s Campbell Conference playoffs. As was the case last season, every first-round series was guaranteed to last at least six games. That hadn’t happened since 1987, when the NHL lengthened the division semifinal series from a best-of-five to best-of-seven format. Sunday April 26 Detroit 3, Minnesota 0 It was an evening of firsts. Tim Chevaldae recorded his first career playoff shutout and Mike Sillinger scored his first playoff goal. Both were integral as the Red Wings staved off elimination. Chevaldae shook the flu bug to stop all 24 North Star shots. Sillinger’s goal gave the Red Wings a 20 lead in the third period. The Red Wings’ held the North Stars’ power play scoreless in eight chances. Minnesota leads series 3-2. Chicago 6,…
Dependable Christian a jack of all trades
The line on Dave Christian is that he has no line. And no regular position. He’s the St. Louis Blues’ “Super Sub,” a player versatile enough to play every forward position. “His role is to be dependable,” coach Brian Sutter said. “You can’t play without guys like that. He can play on your top scoring line, top checking line or fourth line. He can kill penalties and play the power play.” Christian may be the only NHL hiayer this season who has played nearly every position on every line. He played both wings and center on the second through fourth lines. He played both wings on the No. 1 line. All he missed was a shift at center with Brett Hull on the top line. “I feel like I can play anywhere,” Christian said. “I…
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