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December 4, 1992
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Struggling ironman Larmer removed from Roenick’s line
Steve Larmer has been taken off Jeremy Roenick’s line by Chicago Blackhawks’ coach Darryl Sutter. Fact is, Larmer is having a difficult time keeping up with Roenick. While Roenick has shifted into high gear, Larmer is spinning his wheels. Larmer went 13 games without a goal and wasn’t even getting a sniff on the road, where he has had only four goals in two seasons. All five of his goals this year were at home. “There’s no reason for anyone playing with J.R. not to score,” Sutter said. “They get quality ice time. Jeremy creates so much with his speed.” Larmer was in such a deep funk he probably would have been benched if not for his consecutive games streak that hit 822 Nov. 21 against San Jose. Larmer said his biggest problem was…
Leave chirping to WWF Rollie makes final stop
I like Tie Domi, the person and the hockey player. That very fact nearly cost me full-time employment at The Hockey News. Our publication’s position on fighting in hockey has been articulated in the past-ad nauseam. You know the arguments. There is no place for fighting in hockey, it cheapens the spectacle, it is a moral and economic imperative that fighting be eliminated, blah, blah, blah… Those are not my opinions. I think there is a time and place for fighting. I think there is a time and place for Tie Domi of the New York Rangers. But every now and then Domi does something indefensible. Like announcing he is treating the Dec. 2 game between New York and the Detroit Red Wings as a championship rematch between himself and Bob Probert. The two fought last February.…
Examining truths, half-truths about QMJHL
Almost a quarter century after its formation, the Quebec League is known to be many things. It is also said to lack many things. Some are accurate observations, others are based on reputation and no longer apply. Some observers call it a wide-open league where offense is all that matters and scoring goals is the bottom line. Others have recognized a swing to defense and checking., Some believe the high turnover rate for MJHL coaches takes a tough shot at the league’s credibility. Others say it is based purely on the basis of emotion and is simply the nature of the beast. Some think there are too many small players around, which would explain why NHL teams prefer to look at the rival Western and Ontario Leagues when it comes time to…
New and improved
Mats Sundin suddenly finds himself a center of attention in Quebec. And, that’s some accomplishment when you consider his team, the Quebec Nordiques, employs Joe Sakic and Mike Ricci at the same position. After switching to center ice from right wing midway through last season, Sundin has been a driving force for the league’s most improved team. Sundin’s emergence as a power forward in his third season could also be tied in with a sudden growth spurt during the off-season. He grew an inch, to 6-foot-3, and added about 15 pounds, tipping the scales at 219 when he showed up for training camp. He plays at 215. “I feel stronger,” said the 21-year-old native of Bromma. Swe. “I lifted more weights than ever in the off-season and it’s paying off.” People are noticing a marked…
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