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September 27, 2002
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Injury bug strikes again for frustrated Holzinger
Brian Holzinger worked hard to rehab from last season’s shoulder injury. He worked so hard, he said he was in the best shape of his career. Still, it could not stop trouble from striking again. The Lightning center broke his left fibula just above the ankle during an informal workout two days before the start of training camp when his skate got caught in a rut in the ice. Holzinger will be out three to four months, although he said surgery isn’t being considered. It is a crushing blow for Holzinger, 29, who scored just one goal last season and missed 52 games with a torn left rotator cuff. “There’s no question I’m frustrated, disappointed and pissed off all at once,” he said. GOALIE ZONE The Lightning head into camp solid at No. 1 with…
Will fans accept netting?
The NHL, THN and most major media outlets have their heads in the sand about the issue of protective netting being erected at the ends of rinks. Perhaps no one wants to touch this issue because of the tragedy in Columbus that brought it about, but shouldn’t someone be writing about whether fans will accept the netting? A recent poll commissioned by the San Jose Mercury News found that 37 per cent of respondents would be very upset by the protective netting and would do what they could to avoid them. Shouldn’t The Hockey News be covering this issue better? Paul Krill,Sunnyvale, Calif. Hey NHL: Take Comrie’s advice In your recent Time Out with Mike Comrie feature (THN, Sept. 6), in reply to the question “If you were NHL Commissioner, what would your first act…
Upcoming In The Hockey World
Here’s what to look for in the coming weeks Sat., Sept. 28 30th anniversary of Game 8 in 1972 Canada-Russia Summit Series Wed., Oct. 9 NHL regular season begins Thurs., Oct. 10 Detroit begins defense of Stanley Cup with game in San Jose Fri., Oct. 11 AHL regular season begins Fri., Oct. 11 ECHL regular season begins Sat., Oct. 19 Draft war: Rick Nash and Columbus host Jay Bouwmeester and Florida Wed., Nov. 6 Women’s 4 Nations Cup begins in Kitchener, Ont. Sat., Nov. 16 Curtis Joseph and Red Wings visit Toronto Fri., Nov. 29 Carolina hosts Detroit in rematch of 2002 Stanley Cup final For the latest news, visit thehockeynews.com…
Lean, nimble Sabres sign Afinogenov
The Buffalo Sabres moved a step closer to opening training camp with a full roster after signing right winger Maxim Afinogenov to a two-year contract worth $2.4 million. Afinogenov figured to be headed for sticky negotiations since his offensive play–he scored 21 goals and 40 points last season–left Buffalo wanting more. With the league now in control of the Sabres, Buffalo management moved quickly on the contract, a change from how negotiations were handled under the Rigas family. Afinogenov will make $1.1 million this season and $1.3 million next year. The only unsigned free agent remaining was right winger Vaclav Varada. The two sides were expected to continue talks heading into camp. GOALIE ZONE Martin Biron Biron has all the talent to become a great NHL goaltender because he’s better than most at…
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