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LCS Hockey : Issue 104 : September 22, 1998
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Hurricane Ronnie Takes Carolina by Storm

Many thought Francis would put loyalty ahead of money once again this year and re-sign with the Pens. But Francis finally realized that his loyalty to the Pens and 50 cents would get him a bag of chips.

by Jim Iovino, Ace Reporter

Ron Francis



Is Beezer the Answer in Philly?
After Flyer goalies, Hextall in particular, stumbled through the playoffs the past couple years, the goaltending situation seems to have finally been corrected.
by Jim Iovino, Ace Reporter

Hockey 101: Nashville's Crash Course with the NHL
Mr. Bettman, this is Music City. Music City, this is Mr. Bettman. Oh, and these are his friends, the NHL.
by Jeff Middleton, Nashville Correspondent

1998-99 Season Preview
The annual season preview issue is normally a highlight of the LCS Hockey calendar. Packed solid with obscure references and degrading insults, the season preview routinely delivers laughs and lawsuits by the bushel.

Unfortunately, this year's edition has been hampered by circumstances beyond our control... namely a broken right thumb to yours truly.
by Michael Dell, Editor-in-Chief

Team Reports

Eastern Conference
Atlantic Division
New Jersey Devils
New York Islanders
New York Rangers
Philadelphia Flyers
Pittsburgh Penguins
Northeast Division
Boston Bruins
Buffalo Sabres
Montreal Canadiens
Ottawa Senators
Toronto Maple Leafs
Southeast Division
Carolina Hurricanes
Florida Panthers
Tampa Bay Lightning
Washington Capitals

Western Conference
Central Division
Chicago Blackhawks
Detroit Red Wings
Nashville Predators
St. Louis Blues
Northwest Division
Calgary Flames
Colorado Avalanche
Edmonton Oilers
Vancouver Canucks
Pacific Division
Anaheim Mighty Ducks
Dallas Stars
Los Angeles Kings
Phoenix Coyotes
San Jose Sharks

Musings on the Imminent Season
Here we go. It's the last season of the twentieth century.
by Simon D. Lewis, Calgary Correspondent

Gilmour's Contract Drives Owners Crazy
More than a few jaws dropped when news spread around the league early this offseason that the Blackhawks signed unrestricted free agent Doug Gilmour to a three-year, $18 million contract.
by Jim Iovino, Ace Reporter

Blues Seeing Stars After Hull Signing
It's the end of an era in the Gateway City. Gone is Brett Hull.
by Tom Cooper, St. Louis Correspondent

Twenty Questions
Even though all of us at LCS: Guide To Hockey are rich beyond the wildest imaginings of even a Croesus (it is a little-known fact that Zippy eats his Coco Puffs out of a 24 karat gold bowl), we still feel that we share a certain bond with the common folk.
by John Alsedek, Correspondent

Johnny Cullen Scores in First Game Back
Just 18 months after learning he had a cancerous, softball-sized tumor in his chest, the LCS hero and the idol of millions from 8 to 80 made a triumphant return to the NHL.
by Jim Iovino, Ace Reporter

Kings and Avalanche Battle in Las Vegas
The Colorado Avalanche and Los Angeles Kings brought the NHL to Las Vegas this past weekend, playing a pair of exhibition games at the luxurious MGM Grand Hotel and Casino. LCS Hockey was there.
by Jason Sheehan, Washington Correpondent

Two-Referee System Causes Debate
The two-referee system was put on display in Las Vegas along with the Avalanche and Kings. Read what some of the players, including Peter Forsberg, thought about it.
by Jason Sheehan, Washington Correpondent

American Hockey League (AHL) News
The biggest news/mess of the off-season was easily the travails of the financially distraught Albany River Rats.
by Tricia McMillan, AHL Correspondent

World Domination Update
LCS Hockey shall rise to conquer the Earth in 1999.
by Zippy, Wonder Chimp

Next Issue: Issue 105, the first issue of the 1998-99 Season will be published on Wednesday, October 14. Please note that issues will now be offically released on Wednesday, not Tuesday.

Statistics
  Issue 103 - Hockey Pool Stats/Player Ratings
  1998-99 NHL Season Schedule
  1998-99 NHL Pre-Season Schedule and Results
  1998 NHL Free Agent Summary

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