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September 21, 2001
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PLUS MINUS
Best of the Hockey World + PRAYERS FOR SAKU The hockey world rallies around Montreal Canadiens’ captain Saku Koivu, who faces a battle against cancer. + ON THE COMEBACK TRAIL Bryan Berard, who retired last year after a horrific eye injury skates with the U.S. Olympic hopefuls and ponders a return to the NHL. + ICE IS NICE The Kootenay Ice, backstopped by the superb Dan Blackburn, is The Hockey News’ choice to capture the Memorial Cup this season. Worst of the Hockey World - LIES MY TEAM TOLD ME Pittsburgh claims, in arbitration, Darius Kasparaitus is their No. 6 defenseman even though he led their blueline in ice time. - RFA NO-SHOWS We understand your frustration, guys, but it’s the system…the same system that will benefit you when you’re unrestricted. So sign and play. - SAD…
Wild pleased with upside of kids, hope they’ll make mark in NHL
The names may not mean a whole lot now, but they could evolve into irreplaceable players some day. The Minnesota Wild opened its second season with its first rookie camp in Traverse City, Mich. And while 23 prospects were brought in for a look-see, a handful of players will get a long look and figure to be a big part of the Wild’s future. Among them are defenseman Nick Schultz and power forward Kyle Wanvig. Both were second round picks-Schultz in 2000 and Wanvig in 2001. But, despite being drafted a year later, Wanvig may be closer to joining the NHL. That’s because he’s 20 and was originally drafted by Boston in the 1999 draft. He didn’t sign, went back into the draft and was chosen with the 36th pick last June. A…
THN’s Early Line Team Canada 2002
Here are our choices for the 23 members of the Canadian Olympic team. All teams must name their full rosters by Dec. 22. 2001. The eight players already named to the team are listed with asterisks. Although these players are our early picks, ultimately, the remaining 15players will be cho sen primarily on the basis of 2001-02 performance.…
In a league of his own
What does Dan Blackburn do for an encore? For the second successive year, the Kootenay Ice goaltender is being asked that question. As a 16-year-old rookie, Blackburn backstopped to the Western League tit berth in the Memorial Ct was named the WHL’s to] rookie and playoff MVP. Last season, Blackburn was honored as the league’s best goalie. The New York Rangers selected him 10th overall in the 2001 NHL draft. “I think there’s a lot left for me to accomplish in junior,” said Blackburn, 18, who missed Canada’s national junior selection camp last year due to a groin injury. “One of my goals is to (play in the) world junior, if I end up back. “I’d also like to hang on to the goal-tender-of-the-year award. That would be a good sign. As a team,…
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