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March 25, 2008

March 25, 2008

The Hockey News has been providing the most comprehensive coverage of the world of hockey since 1947. In each issue, you'll find news, features and opinions about the NHL and leagues across North America and the world.

THE STANDARDS

FAN SHOOTOUT

TERENCE MIELKE FROM OS-HAWA, ONT., ASKS Which player would be the worst to go into the corner against 1-on-1? Going into Zdeno Chara’s corner isn’t what I would call a good time, but it feels great when we are able to beat him and the Bruins. SYLVAIN GAUTHIER FROM QUE-BEC CITY, ASKS Growing up as a Habs fan, who was your favorite player and what was your favorite moment? Patrick Roy. I would always play goalie in street hockey and obviously the 1993 Stanley Cup win was my favorite moment. I cried like a little girl. HUMBERTO YANEZ FROM AVONDALE, ARIZ., ASKS Tell us about your stick. How do you prepare it, what kind of flex do you use and why did you go with that company? I use Bauer equipment. I’ve always used the…

IN THIS ISSUE

NHL’S FIRST ‘LADY’ NEEDS MAKEOVER

IT’S THE ‘NICE GIRL’ of NHL awards, the trophy few players covet and sometimes even seem embarrassed to win. The Lady Byng is a manbag, penny loafers, a Fuzzy Navel. The stigma surrounding the “honor” was so strong for Alex Mogilny, he refused to show up to accept it a few years back. “The Lady Byng is a consolation prize,” Mogilny said at the time. “I don’t need it.” We understand the players’ aversion. Hockey, after all, is a rugged sport for the brave-hearted. Nobody wants to be perceived as a tree-hugger. From a couple perspectives, that’s a shame. The gentlemanly aspect of the Byng should be important. How many times have we heard that respect among players has badly eroded? If that’s true, why wouldn’t you want to be known as a leader…

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BRINGING BACK THE 50s

When Alex Ovechkin recorded a hat trick against Boston in a 10-2 Capital drubbing March 3, he became the fastest NHLer to reach 50 goals – it was Washington’s 67th game – since Pavel Bure scored his 50th in Florida’s 63rd game in 1999-2000. Ovechkin will have to pick up the pace in the future, though. His impressive effort this year was just the 47th-fastest to 50 goals in NHL history. The top 10, led by Wayne Gretzky’s 50 in 39 in ’81-82, is at right. ONE WAYNE GRETZKY 39 GAMES TWO WAYNE GRETZKY 42 GAMES THREE MARIO LEMIEUX 46 GAMES FOUR WAYNE GRETZKY 49 GAMES FIVE BRETT HULL 49 GAMES SIX MAURICE RICHARD 50 GAMES SEVEN MIKE BOSSY 50 GAMES EIGHT BRETT HULL 50 GAMES NINE BERNIE NICHOLLS 51 GAMES TEN CHARLIE SIMMER 51 GAMES…

THE STANDARDS

BLING BLING with Martin Brodeur

Harley-Davidson Fat Boy /$19,000 harley-davidson.com Martin Brodeur doesn’t often lose focus on the ice, but maybe that’s because his opponents don’t ride motorcycles. The Devils netminder now has three rides, including a Chopper and his first, a Fat Boy. “I bought it during the lockout to kill time,” he said. “That’s how I got hooked. Obviously I don’t get to ride much during the season.” The Fat Boy features a V-Twin engine and shotgun exhaust.…