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May 10, 2005
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Rookie Suter brims with confidence
On team loaded with standout defensemen, rookie Ryan Suter had no difficulty fitting in with the Milwaukee Admirals. And now that the playoffs are here, he’s assuming a more assertive role, showing he can bring serious offense to the table. Suter had a goal and six points through four playoff games as he manned the point on the power play. He scored seven goals and 23 points in 63 regular season games. “He has played well and I really like him,” said Milwaukee coach Claude Noel. “He’s got poise, he’s real skilled and he makes good decisions.” That was pretty much the case from the beginning for Suter, who left the University Wisconsin after his freshman season to sign with the Nashville Predators. A star in college, he didn’t try to do to much…
Frost, Danton still in touch
In the year that has passed since Mike Danton was arrested for plotting to murder a man, widely believed to be controversial agent David Frost, little in their relationship appears to have changed. Frost had been an all-knowing, all-controlling presence in Danton’s life for years before Danton landed in jail April 16, 2004. Evidently, he still is. About a month ago, Steve and Sue Jefferson wrote a letter to their estranged son from their Brampton home and put it in mail to the Fort Dix federal prison in New Jersey, where Danton is serving his 7-½-year jail sentence while he awaits transfer to Canada. Neither parent has spoken to Mike in years. “I spilled my guts out to him,” Steve said. There has been no reply, but Steve at least knows Mike read the…
Forsberg eager for more Avalanche
If there is a 2005-06 NHL season with real NHL players, Peter Forsberg wants to be part of it. Forsberg’s agent, Don Baizley, said his client intends to return to the NHL and would like to do it in Colorado, the organization he has spent his 10-year NHL career with. “That’s his mindset at the moment” Baizley told the Denver Post, “and I don’t think he’s looking to get out of Denver. He loves Denver.” Forsberg, 31, had an injury-filled season with MoDo in Sweden this year. He will be an unrestricted free agent able to sign with any NHL team when a CBA is reached. ANAHEIM The Mighty Ducks are apparently closing in on a new GM. According to the Los Angeles Times, the Ducks were seeking permission to interview former San Jose…
NOTEBOOK
UHL NOTEBOOK Eight days after the Richmond Times-Dispatch reported that coach Donny Martin received a two-year contract extension from the Richmond RiverDogs, the team made an about-face and announced Martin would not be returning. “We are heading in a new direction,” said owner Glenn Morelli. “This is the best thing for my team and its fans.” Martin, who served as Richmond’s assistant in 200304, was promoted after Rod Langway was fired despite winning the Eastern Conference title. The RiverDogs were 33-42-5 under Martin, 12th out of 14 teams and missed the playoffs…The expansion Kansas City Outlaws, who finished 13th, suspended operations after a 28-45-7 record. The Outlaws drew an average of 2,777 fans and officials said the team could be moved before next season. CHL NOTEBOOK Even with a new pope, the prayers…
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