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September 18, 1992
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Stability promised on farm under builder Carpenter
If the Quebec Nordiques were up a river without a paddle last season, then it’s safe to say the Halifax Citadels were lost at sea. The Nordiques’ American League affiliate felt the trickle-down effect from Quebec and, in the end, it was no surprise to see Clement Jodoin being bailed out of his positions as coach-general manager. Under Jodoin, the Citadels barely kept their heads above water, posting a 33-35-12 record in 1990-91 and 25-38-17 record last season. But Nordiques’ coach-GM Page said Jodoin isn’t a scapegoat. “I’m aware the movement of personnel between the Nordiques and the Citadels the past two years has been dizzying,” Page said. “Clement has always been loyal. He adapted with dignity and perseverance. That’s why I want him to stay in the organization.” Jodoin was offered a job…
Lindros’ salary could send others skyward
Eric Lindros, a player without a league last season, is now in a league of his own. The budding young star with the Philadelphia Flyers will receive a base salary of $3 million for the 1992-93 season. A bonus of $3 million spread evenly over six years makes his salary worth $3.5 million a year, tops in the NHL. He could make even more because of bonuses and salary revisions based on the bonuses. Those figures are contained in a salary survey compiled by the NHL Players’ Association and were published by the Canadian Press. The announcement Lindros is now the league’s highest paid player, ahead of Wayne Gretzky ($3 million), Mark Messier ($2.385 million) and Mario Lemieux ($2.25 million), sparked immediate speculation that it would alter the salary structure of the league. Lemieux’s Penguins…
New rules will KO NHL’s dean of goons
While the NHL has not quite rendered goonsmanship a lost art, notice has been served it is moving that idiotic bit of business known as fighting-for-fighting’s sake into the dunce’s comer. If referees accurately penalize the meany-boppers-as the new instigator rule suggests-it is possible goonery will follow Glen Cochrane out of the NHL. It could mean frequent fighters will either have to find day jobs or make a major adjustment to The New Order. You may be wondering which Filthy McNastys will best survive the 1992 crackdown and make a smooth transition into the new disinfected NHL. Try this hit list and see if you agree. 1. Ron Stern, Calgary: Were not exactly ga-ga over the man’s 22 points last year but remember it represents a quantum 13-point leap over his career high of…
Changing Currents
The WHL has erected bi-levels for the 1992-93 season. Swift Current and Medicine Hat will occupy penthouse suites in the East Division, while the other teams jockey behind. In the West, Portland, Spokane and Kamloops will settle into the high-rent district. The other teams will struggle to keep out of the ghetto. Portland has been living in low-rent housing the past three years but nobody will be giving out handouts this season. In classic rags-to-riches fashion, they will take the glass elevator from fifth place last year to first spot. The following is our prediction of how the teams will finish this season. Last year’s overall records, division finishes and playoff fortunes are in parenthese. The top six teams in each division qualify for the playoffs. EAST DIVISION 1. Swift Current Broncos. (35-33-4, fifth, lost…
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