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Early Season Nuttiness The 1998-99 season has begun. Let's all take a moment to reflect on what that means to us. Go ahead. I'll wait. Sad, isn't it? Anyway, here's a brief look at the season so far, all five days of it... Hey, look! It's ALF! 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

Thanks, Expansion!
Is this really the NHL? It's hardly recognizable, what with all the scrubs and whatnot...
by Michael Dell, Editor-in-Chief

A Few Predictions
It's tradition that us writer types always make predictions at the start of a season. And since tradition is a beautiful, mindless thing, here are a few more meaningless predictions...
by Michael Dell, Editor-in-Chief

All Toronto Poised for Potvin's Pending Departure
Felix Potvin remains a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs... for the moment. But before you read the article, let's hear it for alliteration!
by Jonah A. Sigel, Toronto Correspondent

Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
Will El Diablo be able to compete with Philadelphia for the Atlantic title without Doug Gilmour? And exactly what is the future of the franchise in New Jersey?
by John Alsedek, Correspondent

Rookie Watch
There's a whole new batch of talented players looking to make it in the NHL. But in the end, how many of these guys will be able to stroll down to the corner, spin around in a circle, and throw his hat in the air?
by Jim Iovino, Ace Reporter

Changing Rules
The NHL decided to change a few rules for the new season. Hey, it's always nice to keep things fresh... especially when the sport was dangerously close to going stale.
by Michael Dell, Editor-in-Chief

My Thoughts On...
Some of the topics discussed: Expansion, young NHLers, and men with lightning bolts on their pants. All that plus a chat with Barry Kemp, owner of the Long Beach Ice Dogs of the IHL.
by Dan Hurwitz, Correspondent

More Stuff...
Here's a slew of information involving things to look for in the 1998-99 season. At least that's what it said on the label...
by Michael Dell, Editor-in-Chief

Chimp Bytes
General NHL news and notes written in simple words for simple people.
by Zippy, Wonder Chimp

Are Scoring Records Meant to Be Broken?
If Mark McGwire can hit 70 homers, why can't someone score 93 goals? Because this is the NHL, that's why.
by Jim Iovino, Ace Reporter

Chasing History
McGwire caught him. Sammy Sosa caught him. But now Paul Laus has his sights set on Roger Maris.
by Michael Dell, Editor-in-Chief

Lack of Power Rankings
Math sucks. So do power rankings. Because, to paraphrase the great Kenny Mayne, hockey games aren't played on paper, they're played inside TV sets.
by Michael Dell, Editor-in-Chief

20 Questions
Have you ever had the urge to ask an NHLer 20 obscure questions? Well, so did Chad Lindburg and Joe Whalen. Ottawa's Jason York was their first victim.
by Chad Michael Lindburg and Joe Whalen, Correspondents

American Hockey League (AHL) News
News and notes from around the American Hockey League.
by Tricia McMillan, AHL Correspondent

LCS Hockey Names Official Baby
We're always looking for a good gimmick. Our latest one is cute, cries a lot, and wears diapers. Oh yeah, we've also named an official baby...
by Michael Dell, Editor-in-Chief

Help Still Needed
LCS Hockey is still looking for three team correspondents...
by Michael Dell, Editor-in-Chief

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

NEXT ISSUE
Issue 106, the second issue of the 1998-99 Season will be published on Wednesday, October 28. Please note that issues will now be offically released on Wednesday, not Tuesday.

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

Past Issues... gone but not forgotten...
     LCS Hockey Issue archive