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June 11, 1993
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Getting on TV weekly maybe as simple as ABC
Despite low numbers on their weekly ratings, ABC network executives have found some source of optimism in the exceptionally high demographic ratings for the five Sunday after-noon playoff telecasts. Inside sources told Bluelines that the network is pleased enough about the NHL’s future on the network that it is seriously considering a Game of the Week every Sunday starting next season, immediately after Christmas and running through the finals. The playoffs received ratings of 2.0, 2.3. 1.7, 1.3 and 1.4 for the five telecasts. One NHL official told Bluelines there are several reasons for the disappointing numbers. “For one thing, hockey on the network is new and for another, the afternoon matches were dog games,” the executive said. “On top of that, the weather was gorgeous so people were inclined…
Coaching field cut to six
The San Jose Sharks have begun to contact candidates for the team’s coaching position and plan to start interviewing applicants June 1. Dean Lombardi, the team’s director of operations, said management plans to schedule meetings with six candidates for the job created when George Kingston was fired April 19. Sharks’ associate coach Bob Murdoch and minor-league coach Kevin Constantine of the International League’s Kansas City Blades (San Jose’s top minor-league affiliate) are among the candidates. The Sharks also sought permission to contact St. Louis Blues’ assistant Wayne Thomas, New Jersey Devils’ scout John Cunniff and junior coaches Ted Nolan of the Ontario League’s Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds and Bryan Maxwell of the Western League’s Spokane Chiefs. □ Constantine has coached Kansas City the past two seasons and led the Blades to the IHL title…
Rouse latest hero to shine in playoff spotlight
Playoff hockey is often about surprise heroes. To no one’s surprise then, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ magical ride to the NHL’s final four has included more than one such individual. None have shone brighter than defenseman Bob Rouse, who has stepped forward as the club’s best rearguard in the post-season. Even more surprisingly, Rouse has supplied some key offense. In Game 7 of the Norris Division semifinal against the Detroit Red Wings, he scored once and set up the overtime winner by Nikolai Borschevsky. In Game 5 of the Norris final against the St. Louis Blues, he scored the winning goal. In Game 4 of the conference final against the Los Angeles Kings, Rouse scored the first goal of the game to quiet the Great Western Forum crowd. The Leafs won 4-2 and tied…
Summer of intense rehabilitation ultimate test for injured Mogilny
The summer of 1993 isn’t going to be much fun for Alexander Mogilny. The Buffalo Sabres’ 24-year-old right winger is facing three months of intense rehabilitation after sustaining a broken right leg and ligament damage in his ankle in Game 3 of the Adams Division final against the Montreal Canadiens. “I’ve been hurt before,” Mogilny said. “I broke a bone in my arm. I know what that feels like, but it’s nothing like this.” Just about everyone has seen how the injury occurred. So has Mogilny. He had to see the replay to understand exactly what happened. The pain blocked out the details of the incident. Mogilny goes in deep, deeper than he normally would go on a play in the Buffalo zone. He moves toward the net from the left side, picking up…
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