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February 20, 1998
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Linden looks forward to new life on Island
Johnny Canuck has left the building. After weeks of speculation, the Vancouver Canucks finally shipped Trevor Linden out of town. The 27-year-old was dealt Feb. 6 to the New York Islanders for defenseman Bryan McCabe, right winger Todd Bertuzzi and a third round draft pick in 1998. Both Vancouver coach Mike Keenan and Linden believe the change of scenery will be beneficial to the former Canuck captain, who struggled this season with seven goals and 21 points in 42 games. “Change is difficult,” Keenan said, “but most likely in this instance it will be important for him and his family. He’s still a young man and he has a bright future ahead of him.” “It’s a chance for me to start again and move forward,” Linden said. “It’s kind of a fresh start for…
Vets come to rescue
It wasn’t a threat Bryan Murray issued to his veteran players, but rather a warning. On the afternoon before a critical homestand leading up to the Olympic break, the Florida Panthers’ coach-GM said it was time his veterans led this club out from the Eastern Conference cellar. “If they don’t score on some sort of consistent basis,” said Murray of his veterans, “this team will have a tough time winning on a consistent basis. We need some of the experienced guys to do it.” And do it they did. After going winless in their previous 10 games, the Panthers ended a five-game homestand Feb. 3 with a 3-1-1 record. Just as important as the winning ways was the contributions Murray got from his veterans. Eight of the team’s 11 goals during the homestand came…
PLAYER OF THE MONTH
JANUARY WINNER: PAUL KARIYA He has competition for the title of Mightiest Duck in Anaheim in linemate Teemu Selanne, but Paul Kariya won’t let go of the belt without a fight. Kariya, 23, led all NHL scorers in the month of January with 18 points. Andrew Brunette of the Washington Capitals and The Great One, Wayne Gretzky of the New York Rangers, followed closely behind with 17 points each. For his efforts, Kariya is the Dodge Trucks NHL Player of the Month. Kariya missed Anaheim’s first 32 games in a contract dispute. He signed with the team Dec. 11, a two-year deal worth $14 million. Anyone who thought Kariya’s production would be hurt by his long layoff was wrong. He scored two goals and two assists in his first game back, a 6-4 win…
NHL SUMMARIES
NOTE Unofficial game summaries provided by National Hockey League; (shots on goal/plus-minus): SA-shots against; GA-goals against; ENG-empty net goals: Dec-decision. charges to goaltenders of record when winning goal is scored. FRIDAY, JAN. 30 SATURDAY, JAN. 31 SUNDAY, FEB. 1 MONDAY, FEB. 2 TUESDAY, FEB. 3 WEDNESDAY, FEB. 4 THURSDAY, FEB. 5…
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