Scooter Chronicles

Welcome to the first edition of “Ask Scooter Anything”. Thanks to everyone who asked questions. Even if they were trying to be a smarta**. Just remember: ask a stupid question, get a stupid answer.

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Before you start reading my answers, first let me say that none of them are in any way meant to offend anyone and should not be taken that way, even if they differ from your own opinion. Remember, this site is my site, therefore full of my opinions. And even if I rant about something, it doesn’t mean that I want to upset anyone or disagree for the sake of argument. Well, accept for any cracks towards NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman. But then again I don’t make any cracks at Mr. Bettman in this post....

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The Captain Hangs ‘Em Up

Steve Yzerman leaves the ice for the last time in Edmonton on May 1, 2006.

I remember listening to the 1983 NHL draft live on the radio. It is the only time I did. Why? Because the Red Wings were picking 4th overall and had a shot at drafting local prospect Pat Lafontaine. We listened with anticipation, because Lafontaine was the kind of guy to build a franchise around. Much to the dismay of other fans and I, the four-time defending Cup champ New York Islanders, who had made a trade to get the third pick, choose Lafontaine....

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