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August 16, 2005
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THE OTHER SIDE OF BOB
There are many perks that come with being a hockey writer. One is that you go to events most fans can only dream about attending, things like the Stanley Cup final, the NHL All-Star Game, the Winter Olympics, World Championships and other international events. There were many times when my wife would join me on my travels. We have seen our share of the world thanks to hockey. And in a roundabout way, this brings me to Bob Goodenow, the ex-executive director of the NHL Players’ Association. I can’t count the number of times when I would introduce my wife to a fellow scribe or someone connected to management at the All-Star Game or a tournament in some far-flung corner of the globe and the conversation would end there. Very few people ever…
A QUIET RIOT
OTTAWA – It was clear the instant Pittsburgh won the draft lottery where Sidney Crosby would start his career, but it wasn’t until nine days later on draft day – a “very very very lucky day” in the words of uncommonly smiley Pens GM Craig Patrick – that the hockey world was let in on the secret of where, exactly, Sid the Kid is likely to make his new home. “If he wants to stay with us, we have some room,” said the big boss. “I haven’t talked about it a lot, but if it’s there I’d gladly take the offer,” said the kid. So call it a deal. In the torch passing tradition of Dumbledore to Potter, the Mario Lemieux mentorship of Sidney Crosby is off to a flying start. It’s fitting, too.…
Change in philosophy for Sea Dogs’ La Rue
Christian La Rue has a new challenge on his hands next season in the Quebec League. He’s staying in New Brunswick, but in a much different scenario. Instead of coaching the host Moncton Wildcats in the 2006 Memorial Cup, he’ll be patrolling the bench for the expansion Saint John Sea Dogs. “We worked on the team in Moncton for three years,” La Rue said. “It’s a long process to build for the Memorial Cup and unfortunately I won’t be part of the end result. “Fortunately, I was able to get back on my feet with an expansion team in Saint John and I’m surrounded by tremendous people.” Moncton was second in the QMJHL at 29-15-4-1 and sixth in the Canadian Hockey League rankings when it fired La Rue Jan. 22. He guided the Wildcats…
High hopes pinned on top pick Johnson
In 1993, the Hartford Whalers drafted Chris Pronger with the second pick in the draft. Pronger didn’t work out for the Whalers, but after he was traded he developed into one of the best defensemen in the game. When the Hurricanes picked Jack Johnson with the third pick in this year’s draft, it was the highest the franchise has taken a defenseman since Pronger, and the hopes are just as high. The 6-foot-1, 201-pound Johnson isn’t as big as Pronger, but scouts rave about his two-way ability and mean streak. The Canes considered taking Marc Staal, who they think is as solid a player as his older brother Eric, but couldn’t pass up Johnson’s potential. “We see the upside to Jack with his skating and his offense and the way he plays the game.…
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