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January 22, 1993
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Veteran Lemelin takes retirement over minors
Reggie Lemelin may have been bitter over being forced into retirement, but if so, did a good job keeping his feelings to himself. “I wasn’t prepared. I didn’t see it coming,” said Lemelin, who was touched by the fact every Boston Bruin teammate showed up in support of him at his retirement news conference Jan. 11. “I think I can still help a team. But I knew this day had to come. Maybe now is a good time to move on to the next stage of my life. Players were shocked to find goalies Andy Moog and Lemelin replaced by John Blue and Mike Bales. The two were recalled from Providence of the American League Jan. 7. Though Moog was criticized by management for sub-par play this season, his absence was temporary: he…
Burns’ homecoming a success at Forum
When a Montreal hockey writer travelled to Toronto last fall to interview Maple Leafs’ coach Pat Bums during training camp, Bums left him with some telling words. “See you Jan. 9,” the former Montreal Canadiens’ coach said. Even before the season began, Bums had that date circled on his calender, the date when he would return to The Forum for the first time since leaving the Canadiens last summer. “I thought about it a lot during the summer,” he said. “Nobody would let me forget it.” The fact the Leafs managed to win the game 5-4 despite playing their fourth game in six nights undoubtedly meant a lot to the Leafs’ new coach, whose attempts to play down the contest as just another game fooled no one. And while the Leafs always have a sizeable…
Probert not used to being yellow-bellied
Bob Probert found himself wearing the dreaded yellow sweater during two practices in early January, and in Detroit’s color scheme that meant he was one step away from being a spectator. “I hope it’s a wake-up call,” Murray said. “The next step is sitting out some games. He certainly has played better in the past. “This is a message. Bob Probert is an important player on our hockey team. He has got to go to the front of the net and challenge the goaltender and the defense to move him.” Not once, even since immigration authorities granted him permission to travel to Canada, has another NHL team inquired about Probert’s availability, Murray said, adding: “Obviously, it’s a given that the Detroit Red Wings aren’t going to trade him.” Could that be part of the…
Record 17 on 50-goal pace Magic number disappearing
A more lively puck? Corked sticks? Four more games? There has to be an explanation for the number of NHLers on pace to score 50-goals this season. Through Jan. 3, 17 were in line to reach the milestone, smashing the record of 13 set in 1979-80: Alex Mogilny (90); Mario Lemieux (84); Pavel Bure (73); Kevin Stevens (73); Luc Robitaille (65); Teemu Selanne (65); Brian Bradley (61); Steve Yzerman (58); Dave Andreychuk, (56); Rob Gaudreau, (56); Eric Lindros (54); Gary Roberts (54); Adam Oates (53); Mark Recchi (53); Rick Tocchet (53); Brett Hull (52); Pat LaFontaine (52). If the date a team is mathematically eliminated from the playoffs signals the start of golf season, then the Ottawa Senators can circle Feb. 23 on their calendars. That’s the day The Hockey News computer…
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