June 10, 2000 - A Star is Born
Brenden Morrow got his break sooner than expected. A rash of injuries brought him to Dallas in November. Since then, the baby-faced rookie has played through a broken ankle and taken some ribbing for dating teammate Guy Carbonneau's daughter.
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June 3, 2000 - Wayne's World
HNIC's Scott Oake combs the cactus of Arizona to bring you the scoop on why the Great One has gone to the dogs -- namely, the Phoenix Coyotes.
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May 30, 2000 - Rookie's Road
HNIC's Scott Oake examines the hard-luck story of Devils rookie John Madden. So close to realizing his dream of hoisting the Stanley Cup, Madden reflects back to the days when he couldn't afford to buy the equipment he needed to play the game he loved.
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May 24, 2000 - Yashin Hearing
CBC's busy sideline reporter takes to the sidewalks of Manhattan to bring us the latest on the Alexei Yashin arbitration hearing.
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May 13, 2000 - The Swedish King
Gritty Avalanche star Peter Forsberg tells Scott Oake how he quickly managed the transition to the NHL, how he deals with the playoff grind, and addresses speculation about his future in Colorado.
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May 6, 2000 - Lessons Along the Way
As Hall of Famer Larry Robinson approaches his third decade in hockey he reflects on lessons learned from his stint in Los Angeles, tells Scott Oake how he saved Tiger Williams from himself, and hints at a future outside of coaching.
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April 29, 2000 - Seeing Things
Bryan Berard dreams of wearing the blue and white again. Many thought his promising career was over, but the Leafs' injured defenceman tells Scott Oake he continues to hold out hope for a return to the NHL.
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April 22, 2000 - Outside Looking In
Roger Neilson's fighting cancer, and for the right to coach the Flyers in the second round.
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April 8, 2000 - The Legacy Of Pain
Beukeboom, Courtnall and Lafontaine suffered through them. Repeated concussions can lead to long term neurological disorders similar to Muhammad Ali's. Allen Abel reports on the effects of Post Concussion Syndrome.
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April 1, 2000 - Capitals Gain
Chris Simon's career used to be measured in penalty minutes. He's now the Capitals' main offensive threat.What was the turning point that led to the team's transformation and resulted in the comeback of the year?
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March 25, 2000 - A Guardian Of The Game?
When the NHL Player's Association speaks, both players and fans listen. When Bob Goodenow goes silent, the public takes it as a sign of indifference. Scott Oake speaks to Goodenow about what the PA's responsibilities are when it comes to men behaving badly.
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March 18, 2000 - Hindsight Is 20/20
Eye injuries are common in hockey, but Bryan Berard's was particularly severe. In response, a lobby has re-surfaced to make visors mandatory. So why are over 80 per cent of players shunning them?
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March 11, 2000 - The Deadline Approaches
Ray Bourque's and Doug Gilmour's trades have affected more than their fans. There's a cry in hockey to move the trade deadline and it's getting louder.
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March 4, 2000 - Pittsburgh's Heir Apparent
The Penguins are in a funk but GM Craig Patrick refuses to play it safe. He and Herb Brooks are attempting to break in the NHL's first European coach.
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February 26, 2000 - Crossing The Line
What's a tolerable level of violence in the heat of the game? The Headliner's Scott Oake takes a look at the NHL's aftershocks from McSorley's attack on Brashear.
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February 19, 2000 - Debating Henderson's Heroics
Should Paul Henderson be in the Hockey Hall of Fame? The pros and cons are debated on this installment of the Headliner.
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February 12, 2000 - In The Line Of Fire
From crushed windpipes to smashed cheekbones, the core of the Montreal Canadiens is down due to injuries. Are the Habs playing to win, or just survive?
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January 29, 2000 - The Other Gretzky Boys
What are Wayne Gretzky's brothers, Keith and Brent doing in Ashville? Allen Abel goes to North Carolina, U.S.A. to learn about the other Gretzky hockey players.
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January 22, 2000 - The Complete Package
Steve Yzerman likes the show, but doesn't necessarily want to be the show. The Headliner's Scott Oake asks Yzerman how his quiet persistence shifted his game into winning gear and kept him in Detroit.
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January 15, 2000 - Mr. Burns' Bruins
The Boston Bruins are flat this year, ridden with injuries and losses. How can the team change this losing trend? Scott Oake interviews the three-time NHL coach of the year award to find out what it might take to boost the Bruins.
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January 8, 2000 - Hurricane Warning
Keith Primeau is excercising his right to be a free agent, even if it's costing him millions. With no resolution in sight, pressure is mounting on him and his family.
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January 1, 2000 - Playing it safe
It's a disturbing trend - star players sidelined with serious injuries. Are the NHL's elite victims of lack of respect, or are the injuries a by-product of bigger players wearing armor-like equipment. Scott Oake talks to Colin Campbell about what steps the are being taken curb the alarming rate of injuries to the NHL's top stars.
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December 18, 1999 - A Chance Encounter
What looked looked like the best season of his career was cut short for Brian Savage after he suffered a horrendous back injury on the ice. Scott Oake talks to Brian and his family about coping with what could have been a disaster.
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December 11, 1999 - Mr. Hockey
Gordie Howe's name is as popular as it ever was. The Headliner features Mr. Hockey to learn how he dealt with his brush with cancer, and discover what he calls the "fountain of youth".
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December 4, 1999 - In The Shadow Of The Cup
The Dallas Stars paid for the level of winning intensity they had to maintain. Result? The Stanley Cup hangover. The Headliner looks at what happens to the players after the game is won.
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November 27, 1999 - A Woman's Place Is In The Rink
An interview with Manon Rheaume: Team Canada goalie, first woman to play in a male Junior A hockey team, and spokesperson for integrated teams. Now a new mother, Rheaume answers Allen Abel's questions about being a role model, and shifting attitudes towards women in sports.
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November 20, 1999 - New York State Of Mind
If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere, but New York's billion dollar industry makes hockey even more winner driven than before. Can the Rangers work magic, or will the Big Apple take a bite out of them?
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November 13, 1999 - What's In A Name?
Small but skilled Steve Kariya comes as something as a surprise after his powerhouse brother, Paul. It's hard to carve out a personal identity when all hockey fans can see are similarities. Now, all eyes are on the youngest, Martin Kariya's development.
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November 6, 1999 - From Player to Owner
He was too young to leave the game, and to bruised to continue playing. Allen Abel reports on Mario Lemieux's evolution from hockey player to team owner of the Pittsburgh Penguins.
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October 30, 1999-
Money, strategy or work ethics? Calgary Flames coach Brain Sutter shares the secrets of his team's success.
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October 23, 1999 - Balance of Power
With the Boston Bruins struggling, you'd think that all-star goalie Byron Dafoe would have the upper hand in contract negotiations with Bruins' management. Unfortunately for Dafoe, no one has told this to Boston GM Harry Sinden.
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October 16, 1999 - Waiting to Exhale
Featuring names like Lindros, LeClair, and Recchi, the Philadelphia Flyers were expected to be one of the NHL's top teams. But with only one win in their first seven games, they're off to their worst start in franchise history. Scott Oake examines the Flyers' woeful start.
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October 9th - Risky Business
For the third time in seven seasons Senators' forward Alexei Yashin is holding out in an effort to get a new contract. Senators' management believes Yashin should honour the terms of his existing deal, and they seem willing to let their disgruntled superstar sit on the sidelines. Scott Oake examines the posturing, politics, and prospects surrounding Yashin's contract battle with the Ottawa Senators.
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October 2, 1999 - Double Exposure
On draft day, teams hope to select that one player they can build a franchise around. After some wheeling and dealing at the 1999 Entry Draft, the Vancouver Canucks think they've landed two. Scott Oake travels to Sweden and talks to the Canucks' top prospects, Daniel and Henrik Sedin.
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