Islanders sign WHL MVP Mapletoft after Memorial Cup MVP season
The New York Islanders inked Justin Mapletoft to a three year deal following his WHL MVP season with 43 goals and 77 assists for the Red Deer Rebels. Mapletoft helped lead his team to the Memorial Cup and was among the 1999 draft picks who must sign by 3 p.m. MST Friday or re enter the draft. The Thrashers signed five 1999 picks including Derek MacKenzie and David Kaczowka and goalie Rob Zepp.
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Cherry admits apprehension coaching Ice Dogs after long media career
Don Cherry, owner and incoming Ice Dogs coach, expresses anxiety about returning to coaching after 20 years in broadcasting. He aims to revive a team that has won 16 games in three Ontario Hockey League seasons while facing fan heckling and high expectations at the Stanley Cup final.
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Avalanche take 2-1 lead as Roy fuels drive in finals
Patrick Roy anchors Colorado as the Avalanche seize a 2-1 series edge over the New Jersey Devils in the Stanley Cup final. Captain Joe Sakic credits Roy's focus and eye fire for the streak, while Roy eyes Olympic contention and past Cups.
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Avs Lead Cup Final 2-1 Without Forsberg
Saelhof notes the Colorado Avalanche hold a 2-1 series edge in the Stanley Cup final while missing Peter Forsberg. Hintz counters by saying the team can win without him and questions Forsberg’s playoff impact and Hart Trophy status.
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Avs face off on Forsberg value amid free agent talk
A dialogue on Colorado Avalanche stars weighs Forsberg against Sakic Roy and Blake. They discuss Bourque retirement implications, keeping Blake, courting Sakic and Roy, and whether Forsberg can anchor life after 2001 in Denver.
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Bourque
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Doug
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