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July 1, 2000
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Noronen finds groove in Americans’ goal
In most NHL organizations, Mika Noronen would be on the fast track to the NHL. But when it comes to depth in net, the Buffalo Sabres are not most organizations. For starters, the Sabres boast two-time Hart Trophy winner Dominik Hasek. ‘The Dominator’ said 1999-2000 would be his final NHL campaign, but injuries disrupted his season and he had a change of heart. So he’s coming back for one more year. Then there’s youngster Martin Biron, who was the American League’s goalie of the year and The Hockey News’ minor pro prospect of the year in 1998-99. Biron ably filled in when Hasek was sidelined and the 23-year-old showed all the signs of developing into a true No. 1 goalie. So where does that leave the 21-year-old Noronen? Not as badly off as you…
NHL FREE AGENTS
The following is an unofficial team-by-team list of potential restricted and unrestricted free agents. Each player is listed with their position and age (as of June 1). ANAHEIM Restricted Antti Aalto, C. 25; Matt Cullen. C. 23; J.S. Giguere. G. 23; Niclas Havelid, D, 27; Ladislav Kohn, RW. 25; Mike Leclerc, LW, 23; Marty McInnis, LW, 29; Pascal Trepanier. D, 26; Oleg Tverdovsky, D, 24. Unrestricted Ted Donato. LW, 31; Stu Grimson, LW, 35; Kevin Haller. D, 29; Kip Miller, RW, 30. ATLANTA Restricted Donald Audette, RW. 30; Petr Buzek, D 23; Brett Clark, D, 23; Hnat Domenichelli, LW, 24; Shean Donovan. RW, 25; Scott Fankhouser. G, 24; Maxim Galanov, D, 26; Steve Guolla, C. 27; David Harlock, D. 29; Joel Irving, RW, 24; Andreas Karlsson, C, 24; Bob Lachance. RW, 26; Denny Lambert, LW. 30; Norm Maracle,…
EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK
If Rick DiPietro handles himself as well in an NHL crease as he did his first day in the league, he is headed to the Hall of Fame. That is, unless the Selection Committee-which denied Dale Hawerchuk entrance to hockey’s most exclusive club-raised admission standards so ludicrously high by then, the doors will have to be locked and the keys thrown away. DiPietro is the first goalie in the 32-year history of the modem draft to be chosen first over all. He responded by handling himself with considerable aplomb, including all but organizing a photo shoot with The Hockey News outside the Saddledome. On the way there, DiPietro spied a spectator struggling with pop and popcorn, so he offered to help. Next thing you know, he’s delivering a tray of drinks to…
NHL TRANSACTIONS
TRANSACTIONS Transactions include NHL personnel moves from June 16-June 30. ANAHEIM TRANSACTIONS June 23 Ladislav Benysek, D, and Jeff Nielsen, RW, claimed by Minnesota in expansion draft. June 25 Sixth and seventh round draft picks in 2000 traded to Toronto for Jonathon Hedstrom. RW. ATLANTA TRANSACTIONS June 20 Dan Marr promoted to chief scout, Marcel Comeau promoted to full-time scout. Pat Carmichael named part-time scout. June 24 Fourth round draft pick in 2000 traded to Carolina for fourth, fifth and eighth round draft picks in 2000. BOSTON TRANSACTIONS June 23 Steve Heinze. RW. and Mattias Timander. D, claimed by Columbus in expansion draft. June 25 Ninth round draft pick in 2001 traded to Edmonton for ninth round draft pick in 2000. June 28 Lee Goren, RW, signed contract. BUFFALO TRANSACTIONS June 23 Dwayne Roloson. G, and Geoff Sanderson, LW,…
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