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September 6, 2002
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Clarke on hot seat this year
I have always supported Bob Clarke, but now feel as though I should stop making allowances for him and hold him accountable for the failures the Flyers will inevitably suffer this season if something is not done soon. This summer, Philadelphia lost Adam Oates, Brian Boucher, Ruslan Fedotenko and Luke Richardson. As compensation they have Michael Handzus and a few players who won’t be NHL-ready for years. I don’t know how Clarke can justify these moves. I believe Clarke should be let go unless he can rectify the team’s predicament with trades or signings. The only encouraging things about the Flyers are coach Ken Hitchcock’s system, where everyone pitches in on defense, and Hitchcock’s desire to work with struggling players. Jocelyne Lemoine, Winnipeg Salary cap needed Today’s NHL has players running the show and demanding millions…
Baby steps the key as Wild stay course
For many teams, an 80-point season would be a major disappointment. For the Wild, an 80-point season would be a reason to believe the team continues on the right track. After an impressive 68-point expansion season, the Wild posted 73 points last season. Now GM Doug Risebrough and coach Jacques Lemaire simply hope to keep taking baby steps. The addition of veteran Cliff Ronning-along with 30-goal scorer Marian Gaborik and Andrew Brunette-have the Wild thinking its offense can produce enough to stay competitive most nights. The need for offense won’t be as great if goalie Manny Fernandez can rebound from a sub-par season. THREE PLAYERS TO WATCH 1. Bill Muckalt, RW. He went through all of last season in Ottawa without one measly goal, but a change of scenery and increased ice time might…
Galbraith happy to put legal hassles to rest
The legal nightmare for Augusta Lynx left winger Lance Galbraith is finally over. An Ottawa judge tossed out a sexual assault charge against Galbraith stemming from an April, 2000, incident. “I’m glad it’s over,” said Galbraith, 22, after charges were dropped Aug. 14. “It’s a huge sigh of relief and I’m ready to move on.” Galbraith’s attorney argued prosecutors took too long and had insufficient evidence to try a case the scrappy winger said has stunted his career. The native of Brampton, Ont., was a star for the Ottawa 67’s when a 21-year-old woman accused him of date rape more than two years ago. He later said his celebrity was “the only reason there was a case” and that it cost him an NHL contract. “Now that the charge is gone, hopefully some doors…
Ground Zero flag in Midwest arena
The unofficial caretaker of the Ground Zero flag couldn’t help but feel the spirit when he brought the historic symbol to a small arena in the Midwest. “I swear, it was just like out of Field of Dreams,” said Maj. Dave Andersen. “If you bring it, they will come.” Thousands of people from the Midwest made the trip to Winona, Minn., when they heard one of three famous Ground Zero flags would be on display at the local Bud King Ice Arena in late July. Andersen, a major in the Marine Corps, was stationed in New York last Sept. 11 when terrorists flew hijacked planes into the World Trade Center towers. Some members of the New York Police Department emergency services unit were former Marines and died in the collapse. Andersen was there from…
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