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October 16, 1998

October 16, 1998

The Hockey News has been providing the most comprehensive coverage of the world of hockey since 1947. In each issue, you'll find news, features and opinions about the NHL and leagues across North America and the world.

DEPARTMENTS

NHL PRE-SEASON

IN THIS ISSUE

NHL TRANSACTIONS SCOREBOARD

NHL TEAMS

Center Tanguay’s terrific play qives coaches another option

What started out as a joke-the possibility of Alex Tanguay playing in the NHL in 1998-99-took on a more serious tone as training camp went on for the Colorado Avalanche. Most felt Tanguay would play a couple of preseason games for the Avs, then get sent back to his junior team, the Halifax Mooseheads of the Quebec League. But, as the Avs entered their final couple of exhibition games in their nine-game schedule, Tanguay was still with the big club. Why? Because Tanguay was tied for the NHL lead in goal-scoring, with five goals in five games. He scored a hat trick in an 8-5 Colorado victory over the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim Sept. 26 and his seven points overall tied him for second-most in the league. It would still be a longshot…

FEATURES

Explosive Zednik’s star on rise

When conversing with Richard Zednik, you might not understand what he’s saying, but hearing him will never be a problem. “He shouts at you,” said Washington Capitals’ coach Ron Wilson of his blossoming young right winger. “He just spits it out at you. It’s like a machine gun burst. It’s like you’re assaulted with English.” We’ll still take our chances with the interview, thanks all the same. It’s a lot safer than attacking Zednik’s fitness program, which sounds like chopping off fat with a butcher knife. Try just one simple exercise if you must, but don’t say you weren’t warned. The one-legged jump-squat is not for everyone. The realistic goal for common folk is to get into the position where fit folk like Zednik begin. Or, if you find you can do everything…