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November 3, 2008

November 3, 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

WHAT’S IN YOUR SUITCASE, LUKE SCHENN?

“I brought my passport for sure. I forgot it one road trip and that didn’t go over too well. I brought my Xbox 360 for the hotel. I’ve got NHL 09 and I have a season going with the Leafs; that’s going pretty good. I also have a lucky tie. It’s hard living out of a suitcase. I’ve packed light and I’m starting to wear the same clothes over and over.”…

THE STANDARDS

PLUS/MINUS

FABULOUS FABIAN Dallas rookie Fabian Brunnstrom becomes just third player to score hat trick in NHL debut. SHARP SABRE Thomas Vanek is not only scoring, but scoring in all situations for the Buffalo Sabres. NICE TRIBUTE Statues of Ted Lindsay and Alex Delvecchio join the one of Gordie Howe outside Joe Louis Arena. NO SAVVY Did four games really convince the Hawks that Denis Savard was the wrong coach? Why not make the move during the summer? BOO-DAJ Avs goalie Peter Budaj has downright scary start to year. DIRTY DOZEN The Bruins have lost 12 straight regular season games to their old rivals from Montreal.…

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POLL RESULTS

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PROSPECTS UNLIMITED

LEARNING TO RUMBLE

TY WISHART Norfolk Admirals Ht. 6-5 Wt. 203 Pos. D Age 20 AND COUNTING 67 Wishart’s point total in his final junior season OTHER THAN THE NHL, Ty Wishart can’t imagine a better place to get his pro career started than where he already is. The highly touted defense prospect begins his first full season in Norfolk, where the Admirals are coached by award-winning journeyman defenseman Darren Rumble. A veteran of 966 pro games in North America and Europe, including 193 in the NHL, Rumble, 39, is in his first season as coach. “He definitely has a lot to teach,” Wishart said. “He knows what it takes. He’s been there. He’s a real good player’s coach. It’s definitely going to be a great experience working with him every day. For his part, Rumble is looking forward to working with the 20-year-old Wishart,…