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May 10, 2005
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Answers in next issue and @ thehockeynews.com ACROSS 1 NCAA final known as _____ Four 4 North _____ was an NCAA finalist in 2005 9 Hartford’s former NHL team 10 Championship 11 Pictured, has played for Canada 12 One who spends too much time at the hockey arena 13 Trophy twice won by ‘Dominator’ 15 Andy _____ was in net when the Oilers won their first Cup 18 California city with NHL hockey 21 Minnesota was home to _____ Star; 23 Hobey _____ Award 24 Jean _____ was Lady Byng winner in 1972 and 1976 25 _____ Audette had a couple of stints with the Sabres 26 Goes in DOWN 1 Jennings Trophy goes to goalies who’ve allowed the _____ goals 2 Where Gordie Howe spent his first pro season 3 A Western League city 5 One of the Stastnys 6 The ‘O’ in OHL 7 They represent players 8 Union of Soviet…
Successful season, but repeat dreaded
LEUVEN, BELGIUM Now that the European season has concluded, locked-out NHLers who were here can reflect on bonding with new teammates, appreciating the simpler aspects of the sport and broadening their cultural experience. What they do not want to talk about is doing it all over again next season. Beyond the personal ramifications of another NHL-free year, the Europeans especially worry about the long-term affects on the development of younger players unable to earn roster spots. That said, there is not much optimism about October 2005. Regardless of the fickle forecast, this past European season had many high points as well as some lows. SWEDEN WINNER Frolunda over Farjestad (4-1) THN’S PLAYOFF MVP Henrik Lundqvist, Frolunda, .961 SP, 1.05 GAA, 6 shutouts TOP SCORER Henrik Zetterberg, Timra, 50 GP, 19-31-50 NHL IMPACT PLAYER Johan Hedberg. He may not…
No replacements? Too bad
Let’s get a couple of things straight right away. First of all, in my opinion the NHL Players’ Association has been far more creative than the owners in trying to end the lockout. If the owners had been half as accommodating as the hired help, we’d be watching players tackle each other in four-overtime snorefests in the playoffs right now. Also, as the son of a stubborn union man and being one myself, I find the notion of scab labor in any industry repugnant on principle alone. But I also think NHL owners were out of their minds to so quickly drop their threat to start next season with replacement players. The notion that replacement players would have been an on-ice disaster is rooted in the same conventional thinking that has landed…
AHL farm co-operative
Long before owners locked down the NHL in an attempt to corral costs, teams had been searching for ways to save money. To improve the bottom line in the 1980s, many trimmed from the bottom. Who needs 23 contracts on a minor-league roster when only a handful of players will ever reach the NHL? From that thinking, dual affiliations became the fad in the American League. The Washington Capitals and Hartford Whalers shared in Binghamton. The Minnesota North Stars and New York Islanders stocked Springfield. The Calgary Flames and Boston Bruins worked together in Moncton. The Montreal Canadiens and Winnipeg Jets put players in Sherbrooke. Now, two decades later, most teams want nothing to do with AHL partnerships. They want their own farm team, so their kids grow together and learn the same…
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