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June 1, 1993
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Taking over for Bowtie Bill
There will be one thing distinctly different about the New York Islanders’ entry draft this June: it will be the first time that anyone other than Bill Torrey has made the Islanders’ selections. This will be rookie general manager Don Maloney’s first time at bat on the big day. Torrey, now president of the expansion Florida Panthers, was moved aside for Maloney in a management shake-up last summer. Torrey had been the only GM the Islanders ever had since 1972 and was responsible for such key draft picks as Denis Potvin, Mike Bossy, Bryan Trottier and Clark Gillies. He was also responsible for such duds as Dave Chyzowski, Kevin Chevaldayoff and Dean Chy-noweth, all No. 1 choices in the late 1980s who haven’t made the roster. Two No. I’s from the 1990s, Scott…
A GOOD YEAR EOR CANADIANS
It is a draft of many faces and, thankfully, Eric Lindros’s isn’t one of them. For the first time in three years, the NHL entry draft doesn’t revolve around the big center. Once, his draft year, was fine. Lindros showed more than enough in his rookie NHL season to justify the considerable draft hype of 1991. But because of the Quebec Nordiques’ celebrated auction last June, the 1992 entry draft proceedings were completely overshadowed by the botched-up conclusion of L’affaire Lindros. The 1993 draft, then, belongs to Alexandre Daigle. And Chris Pronger, Chris Gratton, Paul Kariya, Rob Niedermayer and the rest of the impressive class of 1993. Which is as it should be, given the high quality of the prospects this year. “It’s the best draft in 10 years,” said Ottawa Senators’ director of player personnel…
Ferreira crams for team’s first big day
Other teams prepare for the entry draft by zeroing in on their needs. For the two 1993 NHL expansion teams, it is much simpler and complicated at the same time. They have only one need: Everything. Jack Ferreira, general manager of the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, estimates he is spending 80 per cent of his time preparing scenarios for what will be his second NHL expansion draft. He guided the San Jose Sharks through three drafts in 1991-the dispersal draft with the Minnesota North Stars, the expansion draft and the entry draft. After an impressive first season in San Jose, Ferreira was unceremoniously fired before the team’s second season because of a personality clash with upper management. He spent this past season as a pro scout for the Montreal Canadiens. Just two days…
Talented QMJHL stopper Thibault student of game
As a goalie, Jocelyn Thibault never thought much of scoring a hat trick That is until the Sherbrooke Faucons’ stopper accomplished three goals this season by getting nominations for three Canadian Hockey League awards. Thibault was runner-up to Detroit Jr. Red Wings’ center Pat Peake for player-of-the-year honors, but was named the CHL’s goaltender of the year. He was also one of three finalists for scholastic-player-of-the-year honors. Thibault won each of the awards in the Quebec League and holds the scnνiasiic nνiiνi as uie lugncsi. “It’s a great honor because education is very important to me,” Thibault said. “In my mind, this is just as important as the MVP award because you’re recognized as both a top player and a good student.” Thibault, 18, just completed his first year of studies at Sherbrooke College.…