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October 11, 1996
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Three-way deal would break logjam
Just wondering… Now that Brendan Shanahan is the latest NHLer to lay down the law-trade me or else-could the Hartford Whalers, Detroit Red Wings and Phoenix Coyotes find happiness in a three-comer deal? Shanahan, Keith Primeau of Detroit and Jeremy Roenick of Phoenix are all on the outs with their respective teams for a variety of reasons-contract, playing time, championship opportunities. So why not solve everybody’s problem with one dramatic move and place Primeau with the Whalers, Shanahan with the Coyotes and Roenick with the Red Wings? There’s a precedent for this, one that the respective GMs would do well to remember. A year ago, a similar scenario unfolded among the New Jersey Devils, Colorado Avalanche and New York Islanders. All three unloaded unhappy players and all three were wildly pleased with the results. Claude…
Injury opens door for kids to find home on blueline
The most intriguing battle in the Calgary Flames’ training camp was being waged among a half-dozen young defensemen, all trying for two-perhaps three-openings on the team’s blueline. A knee injury to defenseman Steve Chiasson that could keep him out until late-October means the opportunity has never been greater for the team’s prospects on defense. Among the most surprising was Chris O’Sullivan. He came in as something of a longshot, not because of his skill level, but because few defensemen make the jump directly from college. O’Sullivan impressed with his poise and steadiness. Coach Pierre Page called O’Sullivan “the biggest surprise of training camp.” Veteran James Patrick said he looked “ready.” O’Sullivan himself ventured: “My goal was not to go to the minors. I know what type of player I am. Playing in college (at…
Ryan hopes to stick with Canadiens
Terry Ryan is only 19. He should have a long and successful NHL career. But when should that career begin? That was only one of several decisions facing the Montreal Canadiens as they prepared for their final week of training camp. Ryan, a left winger who was the Canadiens’ first pick (eighth overall) in the 1995 entry draft, has junior eligibility remaining with the Western League’s Tri-City Americans. But is there anything left for Ryan, who scored 32 goals and 69 points in 59 games for Tri-City last season, to prove at that level? “We don’t want him fighting every night in junior,” said Canadiens’ coach Mario Tremblay. With Montreal, however, Ryan may prove to be nothing more than an extra player on the 24-man roster, practising more than he plays. He can play…
Home brings out best in champion Predateurs
After celebrating their banner season, the Granby Predateurs started this season where the last one left off. The Predateurs began defense of their Memorial Cup title Sept. 20, beating the Beauport Harfangs 4-3 in front of 3,892 fans at the 2,346-seat Leonard Grondin Arena. Only 10 players from last year’s team were on the ice as the Memorial Cup, President’s Cup and regular season championship banners from 1995-96 were raised during pre-game ceremonies. “We’ve got great fans,” said Predateurs’ coach Michel Therrien. “You want to have a good record at home and here it’s like we’re not allowed to lose at home.” The following night the Predateut beat the visiting Halifax Moosehead 5-2, but their 27-game home winning streak came to an end when they lost 3-2 to Drummondville Sept. 25. The last time…
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