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April 5, 1996
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Video, holograms used for authentication
The NHL is coming to grips with the marketing of the 1990s, especially when it comes to the costumes that adorn the game’s participants. Though the NHL gingerly sidesteps messing with tradition (except for those Boston Bruins alternate third jerseys), everyone else is fair game. Bright colors and dynamic logos are now the norm and they translate to brighter sales and dynamic profits. Discounting the five most recent additions, nine teams have either altered their sweater or logo or both since the start of the 1992-93 season. And the trend will continue next season. Of course, when the Jets leave Winnipeg, they will leave their moniker and red, white and blue color scheme in Manitoba. According to an NHL merchandising source, the team will be named the Phoenix Coyotes and will have a cartoonish logo…
Lots of talk, but no deals
As the March 20 trade deadline came and went, the Hartford Whalers were among the teams that answered the phone, but didn’t do much calling. The Boston Bruins, New Jersey Devils and Tampa Bay Lightning fortified themselves with deals in the weeks, days and hours leading up to the trade deadline. Meanwhile, Whalers’ president-GM Jim Rutherford chose to stand pat. “As I stated three or four weeks ago, our preference is to stick with the team we have,” Rutherford said. “From last January (1995) until now, I think we have 15 new faces. There comes a point where the players have to be allowed to get comfortable.” In the days prior to the trade deadline, Rutherford was joined in talks with the Philadelphia Flyers and Washington Capitals, particularly Washington. The name of Capitals center-right…
High-flying Falloon
Pat Falloon is finally developing into the type of scorer the San Jose Sharks envisioned when they made him the second overall pick in the 1991 entry draft. It’s too bad for the struggling Sharks that Falloon plays for the Philadelphia Flyers, “Since I’ve come here I feel like I’m getting the knack back,” said Falloon, whose goal against the New York Islanders March 19 gave him eight in his past 11 games. “You lose it when you don’t play much. I’m getting more ice time and when you play more, obviously you have more of an opportunity to contribute. I’m getting my confidence back.” Now in his fifth NHL season, Falloon is building on the promise he showed when he collected 124 goals and 262 points in 143 games over two seasons…
Hrudey King for another day, but may still bolt in summer
Even though he had been given some form of reassurance several days before the trading deadline, March 20 was not an easy day for goaltender Kelly Hrudey. Having watched teammates Rick Tocchet, Pat Conacher, Wayne Gretzky, Marty McSorley and Jari Kurri all pack their bags this season, Hrudey had put his house up for sale and had previously thought he was being traded to the Dallas Stars and later the New York Rangers. Hrudey tried to keep busy before the noon deadline with household chores, taking the family cars to the gas station. So, did he run a load of dishes and vacuum? “I wasn’t home that long,” Hrudey said, laughing. The phone rang at noon and Hrudey and his wife, Donna, nearly jumped. But it was a false alarm, a family friend, not anyone…
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