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November 27, 1992
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Langway turns in captaincy to assist Murray
The longest reigning team captain in the NHL abdicated the honor when the Washington Capitals announced Rod Langway was giving up the ‘C’ he’d worn for 725 games. Langway passed the honor to fellow defenseman Kevin Hatcher. “I hope I’m not disappointing you that I’m not retiring,” Langway joked at a news conference. “It is a good opportunity for myself and a great opportunity for Kevin Hatcher. I’ve worn it 10 years and it is time. And again, it is my decision. There was no pressure from anyone in the organization to take it off.” Three months away from his 36th birthday, Langway is still very much a player for the Capitals, though his playing time is likely to be sporadic the rest of this season. And he is still hoping there will be…
Prospects for new home suddenly much brighter
The Tampa Bay Lightning waited more than two years for Tampa Coliseum Inc., officials to make good on their promise of a new 18,500-seat arena. Finally, it appears the wait is coming to an end. After paying another $500,000 into an escrow fund and buying an additional 30 days to secure financing for the project, Tampa Coliseum officials declared Feb. 8 they will meet the March 8 deadline to secure the $114 million needed to build the Lightning’s new home. “We’re in the red zone now,” said Tampa Coliseum Inc., president Jim Cusack. “This deal will be completed successfully. Virtually all of the pieces are in place and when it’s all done, Tampa Bay will have, in the words of former NHL president John Ziegler, ‘The finest arena in North America.’” The $500,000…
Nordiques’ Ricci a great role model
Al Morganti’s article, “First Place in Adams within Ricci’’ THN, Oct. 23, said what many people who have had the pleasure of knowing Mike Ricci have already discovered: he is not only an exceptional hockey player, he is an equally exceptional young man. While many young players stumble or fall because of hardships. Ricci has persevered and I believe, will ultimately lead the Quebec Nordiques to the Stanley Cup. In times of escalating salaries and players’ egos, it’s refreshing to hear about young men who give their heart and soul to the game. Mike is an exceptional role model. Dave Lorentz,Odense, Denmark Money talk I just read a letter slagging THN for printing players’ salaries. But I believe the financial side of the game is extremely interesting. Now I can compare the net worth of Edmonton…
Trade talk eases as Hull close to signing deal
Just days after he was nearly traded to the Los Angeles Kings, Brett Hull’s future in St. Louis seems secure. Hull and the Blues took major steps to resolving their contract standoff, a situation which nearly led to his departure from a hockey town he helped put on the map. On Feb. 11, Hull and agent Michael Barnett lowered their asking price to $20 million over six years from their previous request of $25-$26 million over six years. The Blues reciprocated by raising their offer to $15 million over six years, from $13.2 million. In addition, their offer includes deferred payments to sweeten the deal. The deferred payments would push the total package to just under $20 million. Both sides have agreed on terms-six years, five years and an option. They also agree Hull…