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September 14, 1990
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TROY COACHING JOB REUNITES GORING, ISLES
AHL Butch Goring is hoping the third time is the charm. When Goring was named coach of the Capital District Islanders, the new affiliate of the New York islanders in Troy. N.Y., on Aug. 17, it was Goring’s third head coaching position in five years. The other two ended in firings, first with the Boston Bruins and then with the Spokane Chiefs of the Western League. “The big thing in Spokane was being with the kids,” Goring said, “and it improved my skills as a communicator. “1 learned a lot about what these people are thinking about because they have changed since 1 was that age. I’m no different than anyone else. You learn more the longer you are on the job.” Goring also felt very comfortable and thrilled about returning to the Islanders’ organization.…
CAVALLINI SIGNS NEW CONTRACT
BLUES Defenseman Paul Cavallini, the NHL’s plus-minus leader last season with plus-38, signed a three-year contract Aug. 25. Terms were not disclosed, but Cavallini at least doubled his $135,000 salary of last season. “Put it this way, we won’t starve in St. Louis and we’re not millionaires, either,” he said. “I’m very happy. So were the Blues.” Said Blues’ president Jack Quinn: “He’s a very, very important part of our club. When you compare our defense to a year ago, the improvement of Paul and the addition of Jeff Brown and Scott Stevens for a full season, gives us high quality”.. Peoria (IHL) head coach Wayne Thomas, a former NHL goalie, replaced assistant coach Joe Micheletti Aug. 23, after Micheletti resigned to go into private business. Micheletti, who said he made…
NUMBERS
Of Craig MacTavish’s 43 points last season, 10 came while Edmonton was shorthanded. His penalty-killing point total translates into 23.3 per cent of his entire 1989-90 output, the highest percentage in the NHL of players with eight or more shorthanded points. Winnipeg right winger Dave McLlwain was second, getting eight of 51 points (15.7 per cent) while the Jets were shorthanded.…
SAVARDS THE KEY TO HABS’ TURNAROUND
In the days leading up to the Montreal Canadiens’ departure for the Soviet Union and their 1990 training camp, all eyes and ears are on the Savards—managing director Serge and exalted hockey god, Denis. How would Serge resolve the problems of 17 unsigned regulars? When would he finally deal disgruntled right winger Claude Lemieux? And, more importantly, what would he get for him? How would Denis—acquired for Norris Trophy winning defenseman Chris Chelios in a June 29 deal with the Chicago Blackhawks—handle the pressure of being the French-Canadian star in town? The answer to those questions will help determine whether the Canadiens can regain their Adams Division crown after last season’s disappointing third-place finish. Goal: Incumbents: Patrick Roy, Brian Hayward. Challengers: Jean-Claude Bergeron, Andre Racicot. Roy is the two-time winner of the Vezina Trophy so it’s…