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April 7, 1995
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Linden’s agent incensed at McPhee’s radio talk
Relations between Trevor Linden, his agent Don Meehan and Vancouver Canuck management took a nosedive in late March, due mainly to remarks made by assistant GM George McPhee during a Vancouver radio show. McPhee, who is a regular guest on the show, said contract talks between Linden and the Canucks were going nowhere because Meehan “has not once made a list of comparables or made a concrete proposal.” McPhee also said Meehan told him “‘We’re just going to play it out and see what happens.’” McPhee further said that Meehan opened negotiations by stating “‘We’ll just start at $3 million and go up.’” McPhee said these demands were simply too rich for the club’s blood. Linden, 24, is in the final year of his contract and makes $1 million. “I wish negotiations were better,”…
Tough times for McDuo
It was just one moment in a 48-game season, but it epitomized the struggles the New York Islanders-and in particular, their young players-have experienced this season. Boston Bruins’ right winger Cam Neely beat 23-year-old goalie Jamie McLennan between the legs with a 50-foot slap shot to help his team overcome a 3-0 deficit, win the game 4-3 and break the Islanders’ spirit. Earlier on the play, 24-year-old forward Marty McInnis bailed out of a mid-ice collision with Don Sweeney, who forwarded the puck to Neely. Had McInnis stayed with the puck, or McLennan stopped the long shot he saw clearly, the Islanders could have salvaged one win on a five-game road trip. Instead they lost all five. McInnis and McLennan shouldered the blame. “I hope that’s the worst game I ever play in my…
Torrey mum on dealings
After watching a morning skate at the Montreal Forum March 22, Florida Panthers’ president Bill Torrey leaned against a wall outside the visitor’s dressing room and proclaimed, “Every player on our team is available.” Naturally, Torrey added, the price has to be right. The NHL’s trade deadline is April 7. Trade rumors continued dogging goalie John Vanbiesbrouck, who is in the option year of his contract. But Torrey said many of the rumors regarding Vanbiesbrouck are “blown out of proportion,” as are rumors of other players leaving South Florida. “I think there is a considerable amount of discussion going on all around the league, even more so than usual,” Torrey said. But has Torrey had direct discussions about Vanbiesbrouck with any teams? “Presently, it’s a fact to say there are no direct discussions,” Torrey said.…
Peoria goalie doesn’t break down on breakaways
Goalie Parris Duffus could become hockey’s first shootout specialist. The Peoria Rivermen netminder had stopped 30 of 34 shots in International League shootouts. His.882 save percentage was the league’s best. It meant he was stopping nearly nine out of every 10 breakaway shots during shootouts-a stunning success rate. “I don’t think I have a secret,” Duffus said. “It’s just that I’m very competitive and I want to win very badly.” Peoria had won four of five shoot-outs in which Duffus played goal. The 25-year-old St. Louis Blues’ farmhand said his size (6-foot-2 and 192 pounds) and skating skills are suited to 1-on-l confrontations. Derek Wilkinson of the Atlanta Knights was second to Duffus with an.862 save percentage (25 of 29). The league average was.684. Worst among the goalies to face at least 25…
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