When the Bruins introduced Peter Chiarelli as their new general manager May 31, executive vice president Charlie Jacobs said the front office was committed to winning and getting the Original Six franchise back on track. Yesterday; the Bruins took a very large step in that direction 6 feet 9 inches to be exact when they …
This Day In Hockey History-June 23, 2000- Dany Heatley’s day in the spotlight
Calgary product will hear his name called early today Oh Dany boy — the bigs, the bigs are calling. Dany Heatley, the Calgary product who turned heads during the world junior hockey championship in Sweden last December, and just completed his rookie college season at the University of Wisconsin, is poised to make local history’ …
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This Day In Hockey History-June 13, 1978- Bobby Smith to join Gretzky’s ‘Millionaires Club’
Ottawa 67’s centreman Bobby Smith, who owns OHA scoring records, will soon own hockey’s next million-dollar contract regardless of which league he calls home next winter. “We’ve had meetings with Minnesota,’’ said Smith’s agent Norm Caplan, of Montreal. “Outlines have been made and figures have been clearly defined but as of right now no documents …
This Day In Hockey History-June 9, 2003- Brodeur gets shot at redemption
He was offered the keys to Doc Brown’s DeLorean. a seat in H.G. Wells’ time machine, some space in Bill and Ted’s telephone booth. Bend time, Martin Brodeur was told. Go back to Game 7 of the 2001 Stanley Cup Finals. Not exactly one of Brodeur’s name-in-lights evenings. He let three pucks get by him. …
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This Day In Hockey History-June 9, 1996-Humble Peter Forsberg is an Avalanche of talent
Panthers ‘scared of Peter,’ says Patrick Roy It is called “the general manager’s game,” and they play it everywhere this time of year, even in the jungle heat of Florida. If you had to pick one player to start a team with, which would it be: Eric Lindros or Peter Forsberg? Two years ago, such …
This Day In Hockey History-June 7, 2000-Injury opened rift between Lindros, Flyers
When Keith Jones awoke between 6:45 and 7 on the morning of April 2, 1999, he was shocked at how Flyers center Eric Lindros’ condition had deteriorated overnight. His roommate lay pale and gasping in a bathtub of warm water in their Nashville hotel room. Something was seriously wrong, far beyond the rib bruise that …
This Day In Hockey History-June 4, 2001-For Devils star Scott Stevens, hits just keep on comin’
Defenseman makes impact without scoring DENVER—Scott Stevens has neither scored a goal nor assisted on one going into Monday’s fifth game of the Stanley Cup championship series. Nevertheless, the New Jersey Devils defenseman is probably the most feared player in the series. Literally and figuratively, Stevens is an impact player, a hockey hit man capable …
This Day In Hockey History-June 3, 1970-Oakland Seals Steal the Spotlight
Those Oakland Seals, the unloved waifs of the National Hockey League, have suddenly been thrust into the forefront of the league’s annual meetings June 8-11. Highlight of the meetings will be the expansion draft to stock Vancouver Canucks and Buffalo Sabres. Both clubs enter the NHL next season for a $6 million entry fee each. …
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This Day In Hockey History-May 30, 2000- Brodeur Vs. Belfour
This isn’t Patrick Roy vs. Ed Belfour, but it’s the matchup everyone will talk about, dissect and scrutinize. The Stars’ Ed Belfour vs. New Jersey’s Martin Brodeur. Seven years separate the two goalies (Belfour is 35, Brodeur 28), but both are going for their second Stanley Cup Trophy. Belfour is playing at the highest level …
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This Day In Hockey History-May 16, 1987-NHL Slaps Brawlers With $24,500 in Fines
By RED FtSHER Gazette Sports Editor The National Hockey League has brought down fines totalling $24,500 on Canadiens and Philadelphia players who became involved in a vicious, 15-minute brawl prior to the start of their Wales Conference final game on Thursday. Hardest hit in yesterday’s ruling by NHL executive vice-president Brian O’Neill was Philadelphia’s Ed …