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March 17, 2000
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‘Bitter’ Brashear eager to return
Donald Brashear isn’t in a forgiving mood. The Vancouver Canucks’ left winger, who was the victim of a vicious slash to the head by Marty McSorley of the Boston Bruins, has no interest in speaking to McSorley or accepting his apology. “I did receive a call from him, which I wasn’t there to answer, but I don’t think I would have talked to him and I don’t think I would have felt like talking to him,” Brashear said. “If that would have happened to you, you wouldn’t be very happy. I can’t say I feel very good about it. I’m just happy I’m not the only one to say what he did was not part of the game. People around the world saw it and they know it’s not proper to act…
Beukeboom slow to recover
Jeff Beukeboom didn’t see Marty McSorley slash Donald Brashear the night it happened. Beukeboom was already asleep when it occurred. He has discovered a little extra shuteye makes it easier tocope with life the next day, so he has been going to bed at 10 p.m., an hour earlier than his usual turn-in time. Beukeboom won’t tell you his life sucks. How could he? Though retired, he’s collecting in full on the final year of his contract ($2.5 million) from the New York Rangers. And he gets to hang out with his kids, daughter Tyson, 9, and sons Brock, 7, and Reid, 2. Not to mention for the first time in 15 years he’s at home full-time in Uxbridge, Ont., with his wife, Sherri. All of that would be really great if he wasn’t…
Canadiens climb back into race, but can they sustain hot pace?
The Montreal Canadiens have been one of the Eastern Conference’s best teams during the second half, using hot goaltending and stellar defense to forge a 15-6-2-0 record to climb back into the playoff race. But can the Canadiens keep the pace up over the final five weeks or did they dig themselves too deep a hole? And what effect will the trade of Vladimir Malakhov, the team’s best defenseman, have on the Habs? Stretch drive issues 1. Offense. Sergei Zholtok and Martin Rucinsky give the Canadiens two 20-goal men. but Montreal is still among the NHL’s lowest-scoring teams (2.3 goals per game). The Canadiens had outscored only the New York Islanders and Atlanta Thrashers. 2. Injuries. The Canadiens have been crippled by them this season, but were relatively healthy in early March.…
Los Angeles could sorely use more scoring from second line
After changing coaches and arenas this season, the Los Angeles Kings were hoping their luck would change, too, and they’d make the playoffs after being spectators five of the past six seasons. Their good start gave them much reason for optimism. And even though they’ve encountered bumps along the way, their depth and improved talent level offers promise they will be playing games in mid-April-and maybe even May-at the new Staples Center. Stretch drive issues 1. Scoring from the second line. Luc Robitaille, Jozef Stumpel and Ziggy Palffy have been a dominant first line, but Bryan Smolinski, Glen Murray and Donald Audette were sputtering as the final quarter began. 2. Discipline. When they take too many penalties, the Kings lose focus and overwork their penalty-killers, who have not excelled this season (21st…
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