NASHVILLE, Tenn. | The Pittsburgh Penguins can only hope they have half the success with their latest No. 1 pick as they did with their last. The Penguins so wanted goalie Marc-Andre Fleury to rebuild their franchise around that they traded up two spots Saturday in the NHL Draft to make sure that they got …
This Day In Hockey History-June 17, 1993-Mario Lemieux takes Hart Trophy, Art Ross Trophy & Masterton
TORONTO (CP) — Mario Lemieux has two important dates this summer. First, he’s getting married June 26. Then he’ll check into the hospital in July for more surgery on a back that has slowed him slightly the last two years. “It will be minor surgery to take scar tissue out of there,” he said after …
This Day In Hockey History-June 10, 1990-Blues, Brett Hull Strike Deal
Throughout the course of negotiations for a new contract, Blues right winger Brett Hull had maintained he wanted to stay in St. Louis. Saturday, the Blues announced that the club and Hull had agreed on a four-year contract (three years plus an option). Blues chairman Michael Shanahan said that with incentives Hull could earn between …
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This Day In Hockey History-June 10, 1984-Canadiens maneuvered 3 years ago to draft Mario Lemieux
MONTREAL – That the Montreal Canadiens would covet the services of Mano Lemieux, whom the Penguins selected with the first pick in yesterday’s National Hockey League draft, hardly qualifies as a surprise of cosmic proportion. Lemieux, after all, honed his skills in the suburb of Ville Emard and; has fascinated an entire province, if not …
This Day In Hockey History-June 10, 2016- Hockey World Mourns the Loss of Gordie Howe
Hall of Famer Gordie Howe did it all in career that spanned five decades In a country where hockey is king, Gordie Howe ruled for decades. A Canadian icon, Howe grew up in the Great Depression playing hockey on prairie ponds – on hand-me-down or jerry-rigged skates. He went on to become Mr. Hockey, a …
This Day In Hockey History-June 6, 2001-Holik’s year: Center’s star is rising
Sometimes, the stars aren’t the guys with the biggest name or the flashiest numbers. Sometimes, especially with the Devils, the stars are the ones who roll up their sleeves and do all the dirty work night after night. Nothing fancy, mind you, just the things that win games and influence series. And if these playoffs …
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This Day In Hockey History-June 5, 1996-First Stanley Cup title helped struggling Pittsburgh Penguins, Jagr, earn respect
Jaromir Jagr knew a good party when he saw one. Only that time, he didn’t fully understand the occasion. Jagr was a 19-year-old rookie when the Penguins won their fust Stanley Cup championship in 1991 He was adjusting to life in the United States and spoke only broken English. ‘1 didn’t even know what I …
This Day In Hockey History-June 3, 1990-National Hockey League warms to the idea of expanding to Florida
The next-to-impossible may happen — Florida could have a National Hockey League franchise before it has major league baseball. The NHL seriously wants to play in Florida as early as the 1992-93 season. “It’s important to spread our base,” Washington Capitals owner Abe Pollin said. “I’m all for a Florida franchise.” So is NHL President …
This Day In Hockey History-June 2, 1993-Behind Net, Gretzky Is The King
Goalies Can’t Turn Their Backs On Him MONTREAL — Wayne Gretzky didn’t discover the little slab of ice behind the net. Bobby Clarke, the old Philadelphia Flyer, did. Gretzky just made it fashionable. Set up shop there, set down an easy chair. Also built a shelf that, to date, holds four Stanley Cups but has …
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This Day In Hockey History-May 31, 1992-Penguins Star Mario Lemieux claims Rangers had “contract” out on him
The Associated Press CHICAGO — Mario Lemieux broke his silence and accused Adam Graves of the New York Rangers of intentionally hurting him in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. “It was intentional, no question about it,” the Pittsburgh centre said before Game 3 of the Stanley Cup final against the Chicago Blackhawks …