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September 15, 1995
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Grimson contract costly, but necessary: Devellano
New York Rangers’ GM Neil Smith put the Detroit Red Wings between a rock and a hard place. In the end, the Wings opted for the rock, also known as Stu Grimson, a Group II free agent who had signed a five-year offer sheet with the Rangers. The Wings had until Aug. 24 to match the 2.7-million offer, which they did. “Stu Grimson is a very important role player on our team,” said Wings’ senior vice-president Jimmy Devellano. “He is big, strong and tough and gives our team a certain comfort level on the ice. He replaces people such as Bob Probert and Joe Kocur, who filled that role in the past for our club.” The price tag for Grimson was much more than the Wings intended to pay. But had they opted not…
No one safe in Chicago
There are no untouchables on the Chicago Blackhawks. So said GM Bob Pul ford amidst reports the Hawks were shopping center Jeremy Roenick. Still, Pulford was angry at speculation he was considering dealing Roenick to the Winnipeg Jets for left winger Keith Tkachuk. “No, (there are no untouchables), but that doesn’t mean we’U trade (Roenick) or that we’re talking about trading him,” Pulford said. Pulford was angry at Jets’ officials for apparently leaking word of trade talks. “I’m upset and I’ve told them so,” Pulford said. “People have families and it disrupts everything. It’s not fair. I wish I knew where they started.” Roenick has spent the summer working with a personal trainer to prepare for the season. “My only goal is to win a Stanley Cup with the Chicago Blackhawks,” Roenick said. Owner Bill Wirtz was said to…
Carkner gets big chance
It’s fitting that veteran defenseman Terry Carkner has landed in Florida. In a state where thousands come each year to rejuvenate themselves, Carkner has come in hopes of jump-starting his career. “It’s an important time for me to either prolong my career or watch it come to a quicker ending,” he said. “I have to look at this as a rebirth. I have to show I can be one of the top six defensemen (on a team) instead of a guy who plays sparingly.” Carkner, 29, signed a two-year deal with the Florida Panthers in August. He was an unrestricted free agent who spent the past two seasons with the Detroit Red Wings. Panthers’ GM Bryan Murray, who acquired Carkner from the Philadelphia Flyers while GM in Detroit, attempted to acquire Carkner early…
Jackson’s wild season ends with resignation
Who can blame Don Jackson for wanting a change of scenery? The Cincinnati Cyclones’ coach weathered some tremendous adversity in his personal life last season and, to his credit, he saw it through to the end. But during the off-season, Jackson reluctantly handed in his resignation. Jackson, 38, left partially due to health concerns and partially to accommodate his wife. He accepted the coaching position with the Wichita Thunder of the Central League. His wife is from Wichita and the travel demands are less in the CHL than International League. The former Edmonton Oilers’ defenseman was involved in a serious car accident a year ago. The driver of the other vehicle was killed. Jackson underwent surgery three times and coached from a wheelchair for three months. During a February game in Atlanta, Jackson got…
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