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Calling it Quits the Right Decision

While no one wanted to see hockey's greatest player retire from the game he loved, many knew - including Wayne Gretzky himself - that time had come for The Great One to step aside. But in order to help cheer up Gretzky fans everywhere, ALF will once again perform his famous Frank Sinatra retrospective. Take it, ALF!
by Jim Iovino, Ace Reporter

ALF



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

Reader Poll
What do you think Wayne Gretzky should have done?

Retired.

Played one more season.

Quit his job and joined the circus.


Playoff Preview
Before we get into more Gretzky stuff, the playoffs are about to start. Remember them? Here's a really quick preview of the first round. Key words there: really quick.
by Michael Dell, Editor-in-Chief

The Greatest Canadian (and American) Hero
Hero worship can be a wonderful thing. Some admire Gary Coleman, some John Shaft, and even a few like Wayne Gretzky. Go figure.
by Tom Cooper, St. Louis Correspondent

From Edmonton, with Love
More thoughts on Gretzky and his retirement...
by Aubrey Chau, Edmonton Correspondent

My Brush with Greatness
Yet more on Gretzky...
by Dino Cacciola, Detroit Correspondent

Memories of Gretzky
A short collection of thoughts and memories of Gretzky from the LCS Hockey staff.
by LCS Hockey, Lame Publication

Retribution
Derian Hatcher. Vigilante justice. Jeremy Roenick. Shattered jaw. Keith Tkachuk. Tapestry of obscenity. Michael Dell. Hates writing lead-ins for articles.
by Jim Iovino, Ace Reporter

MacNorris Trophy
Al MacInnis has never won a Norris Trophy. That's about to change.
by Michael Dell, Editor-in-Chief

Hopes High in Boston
The Boston Bruins believe they can make it out of the East. The main reason why is the goaltending of Byron Dafoe.
by Michael Dell, Editor-in-Chief

Hardware Hopefuls... Again
Every couple months it seems I write an article ccalled Hardware Hopefuls. Why spoil a terrible thing? Here's a look at the guys that will likely clip the NHL post-season awards this year.
by Michael Dell, Editor-in-Chief

More Stuff...
As per usual, here are some things I didn't have time to make into full features. Topics include: Some thoughts on Gretzky's final game, the Gretzky-Lemieux debate, lousy homecomings for two really big stars, a coolness update, and a Happy Birthday wish to some punk kid, I mean, great guy named Chris Nichols.
by Michael Dell, Editor-in-Chief

Some Disappointments from 1998-99
The 1998-99 season was pretty cool, but there were still a few disappointments worthy of complaint.
by Wallace Hannum, Correspondent

State-subsidized Slush
Want to build a new arena? Just stick it to the working man. Taxes are pretty. Taxes are good. Unless you have to pay 'em. Let's go throw some tea in the harbor. by Howard Fienberg, Correspondent

Chimp Bytes: General NHL News and Notes
General news and notes from around the NHL, written in simple words for simple people. Here's the complete playoff schedule, including the new Colorado-San Jose slate.
by Zippy, Wonderous Chimp

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

American Hockey League (AHL) Awards
The AHL gives out trophies and stuff.
by Tricia McMillan, AHL Correspondent

American Hockey League (AHL) Playoff Preview
Just going off the title, I'm guessing this is a preview of the AHL playoffs.
by Tricia McMillan, AHL Correspondent

NEXT ISSUE
We start rolling once a week for the playoffs. Issue 119 will be published on Wednesday, April 28. Aw, you know you're excited.

Statistics
  Player Stats
  Goaltender Stats
  Standings
  1998-99 NHL Season Schedule
   Issue 103 - Hockey Pool Stats/Player Ratings

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