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October 11, 2002
The Hockey News has been providing the most comprehensive coverage of the world of hockey since 1947. In each issue, you'll find news, features and opinions about the NHL and leagues across North America and the world.
Frosh crop may yield surprises
All readers who correctly guess the object of Philadelphia coach Ken Hitchcock’s affection, below, will receive a year’s subscription to that seldom-seen puck publication, From Assembly Line To Third Line: Budding NHLers You’d Have To Be a Hockey Moron To Know. The following comes after the Flyers’ first four pre-season games. Listen closely, we only play the tape once. “He’s a complete player. When you see him you’re going to be really impressed…He’s a Jere Lehtinen-type player…We thought he would start fading, but he’s going the other way To me there’s no way he’s not going to make our hockey team.” Whew! High praise from the coach. If anybody is going to make the team, you figure Hitchcock is the guy who would know. So go ahead, take a stab at it. Mark Greig? Please. Get…
Playoffs possible, McEachern predicts
There’s a chance Shawn McEachern will become the Atlanta Thrashers’ fourth captain in as many seasons. But there’s another statistic the speedy forward is more concerned about: His playoff streak. In his 11 NHL seasons covering four different stops - Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, Boston and Ottawa - McEachern has never played on a team that failed to make the playoffs. The streak will come to an end this season unless one of two things happen: either the Thrashers have a dramatic turn in fortunes, or McEachern, a potential unrestricted free agent next summer, is dealt to a playoff team before the deadline. But McEachern, acquired from Ottawa in June for defenseman Brian Pothier, believes the Thrashers have the talent to vie for a post-season berth in the Eastern Conference. “I think this team can…
Savvy Linseman focused on wins
When you’re the guy who scored the goal that gave Edmonton its first Stanley Cup in franchise history, having a nick-name like ‘The Rat’ is of little consequence. “At the time, it didn’t bother me,” said Ken Linseman, a 14year NHL veteran who scored the deciding goal in the Oilers’ 1984 Cup victory over the New York Islanders. “Looking back, though, I wish I’d discouraged it. It isn’t the nickname I would have selected for myself.” Linseman, a 5-foot-11, 175-pound center, acquired the pseudonym due to his relentless, physical - and sometimes dirty - style of play, remembers the Cup victory as one of the highlights of his career. “It was my third run at the Islanders, so it made winning that much better,” said Linseman, who, as a member of the Philadelphia…
Ailing power play the focus as Coyotes bring in Coffey
Wayne Gretzky continues to build the Coyotes in his likeness, adding to the club’s roster, coaching staff and front office by surrounding himself with familiar faces from his past. The latest move for the team’s managing partner was hiring former teammate and retired star blueliner Paul Coffey, who joins the club as a parttime assistant coach in the capacity of special teams consultant. Coffey, 41, agreed to a one-year deal, but it remained unclear how many practices, games and road trips he’ll attend. “I had a real nice conversation with (head coach) Bobby Francis and I’m pretty much going to do whatever he wants me to do,” Coffey said. “Whether it’s strictly dealing with guys on the power play or evaluating young defensemen in the organization, I’m coming in with an open mind,…
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