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April 5, 2001
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Peca willing to play waiting game
Michael Peca reaches for the telephone, huffing and puff- When the nomad center is asked if he has disappeared from the face of the earth, Peca chuckles and responds: “As a matter of fact I’m hiding out in my dungeon right now.” Then he adds: “Actually, I’m in my basement working out. Gotta stay in shape.” Peca’s NHL season might be over, but the restricted free agent-who has been unable to come to terms with the Buffalo Sabres or attract a team willing to sign him to an offer sheet-has not given up on his year entirely. Six days before his 27th birthday, the talented two-way center told The Hockey News he was banking on playing for Canada at the World Championship in late April in Germany. (He was officially invited March…
Where’s Devils’ due?
I can’t believe only one New Jersey Devils’ player was nominated in “Hardware Hopefuls”-and it was John Madden for the Selke Trophy (THN, March 16). First, Martin Brodeur is easily one of the best goalies in the NHL and deserves Vezina Trophy consideration. He’ll win around 40 games and be among the leaders in shutouts and goals-against average once again this season. And what about coach Larry Robinson for the Jack Adams Trophy? He’s incredible and commands the players’ respect. On defense, did Scott Stevens’ name ever come up for the Norris Trophy or will he be overlooked, as usual? And rookie blueliner Colin White has been a rock, but he doesn’t rate a mention for the Calder Trophy. It’s time the Stanley Cup-champion Devils get the respect they deserve. Phyliss Patti-Goldberg,Ringwood, N.J. Explosive GAS line In response…
Senators want everybody back
Ottawa Senators’ GM Marshall Johnston is going to have a busy summer, but he’s determined to keep all of his free agents-including center Alexei Yashin. With 11 players set to have their contracts expire July 1-including unrestricted free agents Rob Zamuner, Jason York, Mike Sillinger and Curtis Leschyshyn-Johnston won’t begin work on deals until after the season. “We’re going to try to sign all of our players,” Johnston said. While the Senators face the daunting task of signing captain Daniel Alfredsson, goalie Patrick Lalime, forwards Magnus Arvedson and Marian Hossa and defensemen Chris Phillips and Wade Redden, the focus will be on Yashin. Making $3.6 million (U.S.) in the final year of a contract he refused to honor last season, Yashin likely will be seeking upwards of $10 million next year, but that…
Canucks can still go far
When Vancouver captain Markus Naslund broke his leg in a game versus Buffalo, it put an end to his spectacular season. Many fans thought it also put an end to the Canucks’ playoff hopes, but that’s not true. Naslund is their leader and best player, but they can still win without him. Vancouver isn’t a one-man team and has other fine players such as Andrew Cassels, Todd Bertuzzi, Ed Jovanovski and the Sedins. They’ll make the playoffs and can win a round or two. So don’t be surprised when the Canucks keep winning, even without their MVP. Luc Villeneuve, Aylmer, Que. Fewer playoff teams I’m a big hockey fan, but six months of regular season followed by nearly three months of playoffs is a little much, isn’t it? Yes, two-thirds of the NHL’s teams qualified for…
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