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April 22, 1994
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Sweet Lou returns
The night before Lou Nanne resigned as general manager of the Minnesota North Stars in 1988, he woke up in a cold sweat. He had just traded Brian Bellows for a fictitious player by the name of Cliff Norris. He was sitting in bed, hyperventilating and knowing he could no longer continue in the high-pressure world of pro hockey. As the GM of Team USA’s entry in the 1994 World Championships April 25 to May 8 in Italy, Nanne is returning to the hockey world after a five-year absence. But after the two-week tournament, he plans to return to his day job and hockey anonymity. A bad dream helped convince Nanne to leave the NHL, but it was the nightmarish pressure of the job that drove him away. Nanne was always superstitious as a…
Keenan, Rangers on Cup mission
The New York Rangers are going to win the Stanley Cup. I’m sure about it. I’d even bet on it. As much as, say, three dollars. These are, after all the Rangers, the long-suffering Rangers who haven’t won in 53 years. Still, I think they’re going to win it this year. Here’s why. At training camp, Mark Messier claimed this team was better than the one that finished first overall in 1991-92. Mike Keenan made the team better as the season progressed. Then came five last-minute trades at the deadline and suddenly, this team fit Keenan’s hand like a glove. It is now big enough and tough. It’s also deeper, better defensively and better at even strength to go along with its killer special teams. It has enough offense, plenty of speed and solid goaltending.…
NHL PLAYOFFS
Changes were expected in first-round series games to accommodate building availability and television scheduling. (All series best-of-seven) Conference Quarterfinals Eastern Conference Sunday, April 17; Tuesday, April 19; Thursday, April 21; Saturday, April 23; Monday, April 25 (if necessary); Wednesday, April 27 (if necessary); Friday, April 29 (if necessary). Western Conference Monday, April 18; Wednesday, April 20; Friday, April 22; Sunday, April 24; Tuesday, April 26 (if necessary); Thursday, April 28 (if necessary); Saturday, April 30 (if necessary). Conference Semifinals Eastern Conference Sunday, May 1; Tuesday, May 3; Thursday, May 5; Saturday, May 7; Monday, May 9 (if necessary); Wednesday, May 11 (if necessary); Friday, May 13 (if necessary). Western Conference Monday, May 2; Wednesday, May 4; Friday, May 6; Sunday, May 8; Tuesday, May 10 (if necessary); Thursday, May 12 (if necessary); Saturday, May 14 (if necessary). Conference Finals Eastern…
PLAYOFF SKINNY
BOSTON BRUINS Primary Strength: The Bruins feel they have the best one-through-four defense in the NHL. That is assuming Ray Bourque and Al Iafrate return to too form following late-season knee injuries. Crucial Weakness: In spite of a 14-game undefeated streak this season, veteran goalie Jon Casey has been inconsistent. Backup Vincent Riendeau started games late in the season and may be the No. 1 man in the playoffs. Need to know: Injured Cam Neely had 13 game-winning goals this season. All the other Boston forwards had 18. Outlook: The best Boston can hope for is to win one round. BUFFALO SABRES Primary Strength: The Sabres played a strict, defense-oriented playoff style most of the season and benefited from the excellent goaltending of Dominik Hasek. Crucial Weakness: Coach John Muckier doesn’t have a…
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