Senators land Spezza as Yashin trade reshapes draft
Ottawa sends Alexei Yashin to the New York Islanders for the No. 2 pick and Zdeno Chara and Bill Muckalt. Jason Spezza, selected with the Islanders’ pick, could become a star, while Islanders GM Mike Milbury also gains Michael Peca but sacrifices Chara and Muckalt.
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Drafts of Dreams Fade as NHL Draft Sparks Teen Hopes
Sunrise Florida 270 teens gather for the NHL draft where scouts compile lists and gamble on young talent. The piece notes how few players reach stardom, cites famous picks and misjudgments, and includes scouts’ views on carries, size, and potential.
Jet car and nitro car duel thrills Medicine Hat strip
Brad Janishewski edged Mike Grekul in a landmark jet funny car versus nitro funny car match at the Medicine Hat Motorplex. Janishewski topped 200 mph in two runs, estimating about 225 to 226 mph as the crowd enjoyed the first of its kind event. Grekul said the show was a hit and fans got a kick out of the blast-from-the-past matchup.
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