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September 25, 1992
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Ramsey dogged by debris
Training camp is rapidly becoming a faded memory for veteran Buffalo Sabres’ defenseman Mike Ramsey. This time the start of the regular season could fade as well. The 13-year veteran underwent off-season arthroscopic shoulder surgery this summer to clean up “floating debris” in his right shoulder. It was originally expected Ramsey would miss much of training camp but be ready to play on or slightly before opening night Oct. 8. The new projection has him out until at least Nov. 8. Ramsey missed most of last season’s training camp with chronic groin and thigh muscle problems brought on by muscle strains. He consulted a soft-tissue expert and returned in time for the start of last season. Ramsey’s shoulder problems were thought to be an arthritic condition, but after further tests it was determined surgery would…
Ken promises he won’t be a Hodge pudge in Tampa
The expansion Tampa Bay Lightning may have found the 30-goal scorer they’ve been searching for. The Lightning acquired Ken Hodge Jr. Sept. 4 in a three-player deal that sent tough right winger Darin Kimble to the Boston Bruins. The Lightning also picked up hard-hitting Matt Hervey, a right-handed defenseman who could crack the Tampa Bay lineup this season. But the key to the deal was Hodge, a 1991 all-rookie team selection who scored 30 goals and 59 points with Boston two seasons ago. Hodge, former Sabre John Tucker and invitees Ron Duguay and Tony McKegney are the only players on the team who have scored 30 or more goals in an NHL season. “This gives us the guy with 30-goal potential we’ve needed,” said Lightning general manager Phil Esposito. “There is no doubt Kenny can…
Prokhorov anything but blue in St. Louis
Vitali Prokhorov loves the rock group Metallica. And, really, who doesn’t like to unwind by cranking ear-piercing guitar distortion into their skull with a 26,000-watt Walkman? Prokhorov-the Blues’ third pick, 64th overall, in the 1992 entry draft-was told that Metallica is touring North America with Guns ‘N Roses, another loud band, and this intrigues him. But he was also told they won’t come to St. Louis because GNR tatoo boy Axl Rose once leaped into the crowd, attacked an obnoxious fan, aborted the concert and triggered a riot. Now Rose hates St. Louis. So no Guns ‘N Roses, no Metallica. Prokhorov shrugs. He can endure one minor disappointment in an otherwise glorious first few days as a St. Louis Blue. “From being on the ground, right now he is rocketing into the stratosphere,” said…
Whitney’s wheels on mend
Speed and quickness are two of Ray Whitney’s greatest assets, but the rookie center won’t win many races in the early stages of his first training camp with the San Jose Sharks. Whitney, the second player chosen by the Sharks in the 1991 draft, was suffering from foot problems stemming from surgery to remove bone spurs from both his heels. Whitney was slow to heal from the operations. “It hurts when I start, stop or make quick moves,” said Whitney, the flashy, playmaking center who signed with the Sharks late last season and had three points in two games. “I don’t have the quick jump I usually have.” That jump is important to the 5-foot-9, 160-pound Whitney because he has to rely on his quickness to overcome his size. “This is a significant setback…
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