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November 7, 2006
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No cracks in Miller; Biron best backup
GOALIE ZONE Ryan Miller and Martin Biron backstopped Buffalo to its hottest start in team history as October ended. Both goalies instill a confidence that allows the defense to more readily ignite a breakneck transition game. Miller hasn’t taken a step back from a rookie season in which he made Team USA GM Don Waddell look foolish for leaving him off the Olympic squad. He is also emerging as one of the best shootout goalies in the league, allowing only one goal on nine shots. Biron’s involvement (two wins) has been limited, but significant. Coach Lindy Ruff historically rides his No. 1 goalies hard, but the fact Biron still is on the roster after publicly expressing he wanted out has forced a change in thinking. Ruff’s theory is the more Biron feels a…
Coach calling all the shots
Having successfully made the transition from player to coach, Todd Richards is working on the next step. Richards, 39, is in his first season as a head coach, taking over behind the bench of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Called “one of the brightest young coaching minds in the AHL” by Pittsburgh assistant GM Chuck Fletcher, Richards is the franchise’s third coach in 12 months. He replaces Joey Mullen, who took over last November when Michel Therrien was promoted to the parent team. “I have things the way I want to do it and I have a vision and a plan or idea of how to get us there,” Richards said. “I’m open to suggestions, also, and I think as a head coach and a leader you have to be. You need to assess things and take…
Gerber feeling heat from backup Emery
GOALIE ZONE Who’s the No. 1 in goalie in Ottawa? Going into training camp, the automatic answer was Martin Gerber. But his performance – and Ray Emery’s play – has changed the landscape in what has become the land of goaltending controversies. Signed to a three-year, $11.1-million contract in the off-season, Gerber hasn’t played up to expectations. After winning a Stanley Cup with Carolina – but losing the starting job in the process – Gerber has something to prove. He lost his job because of illness with the Canes and wants to show he’s a consistent elite-level goalie. But Emery came into camp ready to push for the No. 1 job. So coach Bryan Murray has decided to use a rotation through the early part of the season. Ideally, he’d like either Gerber…
2 MINUTES IN THE BOX
WITH Karl Stewart Chicago Blackhawks Pos LW Age 23 Birthplace Aurora, Ont. START THE CLOCK What was your ‘Welcome to the NHL’ moment? Seeing my own NHL jersey with my name on the back and getting my first paycheck. Most memorable vacation? Going to Europe with my Aurora boys. We had a pretty good time. Best party city you’ve been to? Barcelona was really cool. Fast car or off-roader? I have a fast car right now, but I’m more inclined towards an SUV. Strangest encounter with a fan? I get sent all kinds of crazy things. Like a quail – somebody shot a bird and gave it to me. And I get cookies, everything. Favorite video game as a kid? ‘Blades of Steel.’ Favorite junk food? Chocolate. I’m pretty crazy on that. What do you like to do on team flights? Play cards. Who was your hockey idol as a kid? Coming…
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