Canucks face eligibility clash over Czech signings
In Montreal NHL officials weigh the status of Ivan Hlinka and Jiri Bubla after Vancouver Canucks signed the players despite draft selections. Ziegler cites potential board action as Jets and Rockies pursue their rights while Nordiques’ Stastny brothers gain contracts.
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Rangers Release Gilbert After 21 Years With Rangers
New York Rangers informed veteran Rod Gilbert that he no longer has a job with the organization. Gilbert recently coached the Rangers' New Haven farm team and holds team records for goals assists and points. The club may drop its New Haven affiliation and form a Central Hockey League farm team next season.
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Neilson Named Associate Coach For Canucks
Roger Neilson was appointed associate coach of the Vancouver Canucks at age 47 after weeks of speculation. He will begin his fifth NHL season this fall and join head coach Harry Neale who is recovering from back surgery. The multi year contract starts with Neilson as associate coach and he is slated to become head coach in subsequent seasons.
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Eloranta Signs with Calgary Flames
Finnish defenceman Kari Eloranta agreed to terms with the Calgary Flames as a sought after free agent nine clubs had shown interest. He chose Calgary partly because former teammate Pekka Rautakallio is with the team.
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NHL stars join RCMP in anti drug poster drive
Canadian hockey icons led by Wayne Gretzky and Darryl Sittler back a national RCMP anti drug poster campaign. Other players from six NHL teams join as posters feature action shots with slogans urging youth to avoid heroin and cocaine and the players urge school outreach.
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Under-age draft threatens weak NHL teams
The Boston Globe reports on the 18-year-old draft reshaping the league. Alan Eagleson says career expectancy has fallen to five years. Weak clubs struggle to develop teens while strong teams gain leverage through early picks and potential free agency changes. The piece notes scouts’ picks and Canada Cup plans with coaches and general managers named.
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