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June 30, 1993
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Draft event plans in bunker thanks to PGA tour conflict
The NHL entry draft is supposed to be one of the league’s premier events. But it’s going to get second billing in the host city of Hartford in 1994 unless officials move the date. The Professional Golf Association Tour recently announced the 1994 Canon Greater Hartford Open-annually the largest sporting event in Connecticut-will be held June 2326. It’s the same weekend the NHL draft is scheduled. “We’ve passed the information about the GHO on to the league and we’re expecting to hear a decision,” general manager Brian Burke said. “The draft is an NHL event, not a Whalers’ event. It’s up to them.” League officials are finding out hotel rooms in Hartford and around the state will be scarce. The GHO, held in Cromwell-just south of Hartford-has priority with the hotels because it…
NHLPA sends Action Packed company packing
The hockey card industry will not be Action Packed next season. Action Packed, a Villa Park, 111.-based company, had hoped to obtain a license to make cards for next season. But the NHL Players’ Association recently announced its licensees for next season and Action Packed-a maker of football, auto racing and retired baseball player cards-wasn’t among them. Leaf/Donruss will likely be the only newcomer next season. Leaf/Donruss, Topps, Upper Deck, Score and Fleer received licenses for next season. Pro Set was denied a license. (For more on Pro Set, see page 53.) Several other card companies that didn’t produce hockey cards this past season were expected to negotiate contracts with the NHL Players’ Association and six to eight were expected to land contracts. Andy Rapoza, Action Packed’s director of hobby sales and marketing, said…
Team’s future uncertain following improbable run
Will Wayne Gretzky return to the Los Angeles Kings next season? How about Marty McSorley? Dave Taylor? Jimmy Carson? Warren Rychel? Robb Stauber? Or even Cap Raeder, an assistant coach whom Gretzky has leaned on for the past five years? If coach Barry Melrose, who will be entering the second year of a four-year, $1.2 million contract, has his way, the answer to all of these questions will be a resounding yes. McSorley, Carson and Corey Millen are restricted free agents whom the Kings can keep by matching offers they receive from other teams. Taylor and Rychel are among a group of unrestricted free agents that includes Rick Knickle, Pat Conacher, Marc Potvin and Gary Shuchuk. Stauber served as the backup to goaltender Kelly Hrudey in the final 17 playoff games and likely won’t be…
HOCKEY WEEKS: MAY 24-JUNE 15
May 24: Montreal Canadiens beat New York Islanders 5-2 to win Wales Conference title 4-1. May 26: Detroit Red Wings’ coach-general manager Bryan Murray announces he’ll give up coaching duties. May 29: Los Angeles Kings beat Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 to win Campbell Conference final 4-3. Pittsburgh Penguins’ coach Scott) Bowman announces he won’t be back as coach in Pittsburgh. May 30: Cape Breton Oilers beat Rochester Americans 7-2 to win Calder Cup championship 4-1. May 31: New Jersey Devils’ coach Herb Brooks resigns. June 2: Florida Panthers name Roger Neilson head coach. June 5: Montreal sets NHL record with ninth straight playoff overtime in 3-2 victory over Los Angeles. June 6: Igor Larionov signs one-year contract with San Jose Sharks. June 9: Montreal beats Los Angeles 4-1 to win Stanley Cup final 4-1. Montreal goalie Patrick Roy named…
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