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October 12, 2001
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Here’s what to look for in the coming weeks Fri., Oct. 5 Dallas opens American Airlines Center when it hosts Vancouver Fri., Oct. 12 Dominik Hasek’s Wings host Buffalo in first match since trade Sat., Nov. 10 New Jersey visits Toronto for Hall of Fame game Mon., Nov. 12 Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremonies in Toronto Wed., Nov. 14 Eric Lindros’ Rangers host Philadelphia in first game since trade Wed., Dec. 29 Holiday roster freeze takes effect through Dec. 27 Fri., Dec. 21 Jaromir Jagr makes first visit to Pittsburgh since trade Sat., Dec. 22 Final Olympic rosters must be submitted to IIHF Tues., Dec. 25 World Junior Championship begins in the Czech Republic For the latest news, visit thehockeynews.com Next Issue October 19, 2001 Atlanta’s Ilya Kovalchuk is ready to take the NHL by storm Get the inside word on the college…
This year’s Coyotes younger, cheaper
In many respects, the 2001-02 Phoenix Coyotes resemble a NHL expansion team. They kept a core group of players, but mostly rebuilt the roster by acquiring second-and-third-liners from other organizations during the summer. They got cheaper, trimming the budget from about $40 million to approximately $28 million. And they got younger, adding eight players age 25 or younger who are certain to be in the lineup. “We have a lot of young guys, but what I like is they’re all very talented and we’re all learning a little bit more every day,” said captain Teppo Numminen. “We’re going to be an aggressive team that plays a good team concept and stands behind each other. I think we’re going to get better every game as we go along.” Five things you need to know about…
Canucks go forward with status quo
The Vancouver Canucks made virtually no changes during the off-season, opting instead to maintain the status quo. GM Brian Burke did take a run at some free agents, most notably Brett Hull, but when he realized he couldn’t compete financially, Burke focussed on bringing back Vancouver’s restricted free agents. Five things you should know about the Canucks: 1. Who’s No. 1? Dan Cloutier has been declared the new No. 1 goalie despite the fact he has never proven he can do the job. In addition, the team did not have another goalie with NHL experience at camp, although Mark Fitzpatrick was there on a tryout basis. Don’t be surprised if waiver pickup Martin Brochu turns some heads. 2. Unsigned free agents. Balking at management’s insistence on a four-year contract, left winger Peter Schaefer remained…
Roanoke will Express itself
There’s no T in East Coast League, but there’s certainly plenty of International League in the ECHL. You don’t have to search long and hard to realize how the demise of the IHL will impact the ECHL. There’s IHL coach of the year Peter Horachek, now with the Trenton Titans after leading the Orlando Solar Bears to the final Turner Cup championship. There’s Wes Mason, Orlando’s leader in playoff scoring, back in the ECHL with the Augusta Lynx. There’s Greg Pankewicz, who has 44 goals for the Houston Aeros the past two seasons and had a 42-goal season with Manitoba just four years ago, down in the Coast with the Pensacola Ice Pilots. Up to 80 players who spent time in the IHL last year will surface in the ECHL. In terms of…
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