CHRIS STEVENSON COLUMN ARCHIVE

2004

Oct. 31 ... NHLPA starting to spring leaks
Oct. 31 ... Petruzalek could teach new 67's mates thing or two
Oct. 29 ... Spitfires win ugly shootout
Oct. 24 ... NHL commish must answer to owners
Oct. 22 ... Graham comes up big for Wildcats
Oct. 21 ... 70 'just a number' for ageless Kilrea
Oct. 18 ... For 'Gades, it's next year time
Oct. 17 ... 'Gades face bevy of changes
Oct. 16 ... The party's over
Oct. 15 ... Ticats have right touch
Oct. 14 ... That empty feeling
Oct. 13 ... Tired ring to NHL talks
Oct. 4 ... 'Gades about to wave buh-bye?
Oct. 3 ... Expos will outlive dissapointment
Sept. 30 ... At end, it was a crying shame
Sept. 29 ... Expos face the final out
Sept. 28 ... No saving grace for Expos
Sept. 26 ... I'm spent trying to figure out 'Gades' expenses
Sept. 24 ... 'Gades change game plan
Sept. 23 ... Renegades reigned out
Sept. 17 ... No light at end of lockout tunnel
Sept. 16 ... Owners are to blame for NHL's salary insanity
Sept. 14 ... No guts, no glory for Renegades
Sept. 12 ... 'Gades control 'destiny'
Sept. 10 ... RCGA fumbles golf ball
Sept. 8 ... 67's could be a Locke to shine
Sept. 6 ... Ottawa pair vying for Bell
Sept. 2 ... Big Z stands tall, takes fall
Sept. 1 ... Canadians stay uniform
Aug. 31 ... U.S. rocking to the oldies
Aug. 30 ... Slovaks happy to avoid injuries
Aug. 29 ... Hossa skates at high rate
Aug. 28 ... Hitchcock tries to fast-track Canada
Aug. 27 ... Killer sticks it to Neil
Aug. 26 ... Mario makes 'em sweat
Aug. 25 ... Same old dance
Aug. 24 ... Eagles exciting run grounded by defeat
Aug. 23 ... Eagles won't just fly away
Aug. 22 ... Living a Little dream
Aug. 21 ... Little wonders
Aug. 20 ... 'The little team that could'
Aug. 7 ... Fritsch's flirt with 59 ends in a 63 at Rideau View
Aug. 3 ... It's a summer of steps for Fritsch
July 24 ... Fritsch begins shooting to top
July 17 ... Eagle Creek pulls rank in this region
July 12 ... 'Gades tossing loss behind
July 11 ... 'Gades must rebound quickly
July 10 ... Walker tuned in at Tunis
July 7 ... Signing great ... if it was 1997
July 4 ... Gades beat Esks in all phases of the game
July 4 ... Sens to blame for goalie mess
July 3 ... No kidding here, it's time to hit the course
July 2 ... Extended season Ordway of doing things
June 29 ... Yo going out with a bang
June 28 ... 'Gades content with Canucks
June 26 ... Seely becoming one for the ages
June 25 ... From flags to riches
June 23 ... Martin's impact lingers, no doubt
June 20 ... Joseph stands and delivers for 'Gades
June 19 ... Champ enjoys time of his life
June 16 ... Holmes still a star in verbal sparring
June 15 ... Time to get physical
June 13 ... Sens cooking a Lalime duck?
June 13 ... Lightning Cup win inspiring to Phillips
June 12 ... TaylorMade shoots to top on PGA Tour
June 11 ... Paopao doesn't use kid gloves
June 9 ... Time will tell whether Murray hiring is a hit
June 5 ... There's no such thing as a sure bet
June 5 ... New owners have big plans for Cedarhill
June 1 ... The right perspective
May 30 ... What a finish in 10K race!
May 29 ... Jesse's next date with golf sponsor
May 28 ... Case for the defence
May 23 ... Scheme is about team: Wiltshire
May 9 ... American referee blew it with non-call
May 6 ... Time for dose of Iron
May 2 ... 67's move forward
May 1 ... Habs' future bright
Apr. 30 ... Bolts zap Habs' season
Apr. 29 ... Habs aren't paying attention to detail
Apr. 28 ... Habs' fate bolt shut
Apr. 24 ... Wild about Larry
Apr. 23 ... Robinson is man for Sens' coaching job
Apr. 22 ... For better or worse, Martin has got to go
Apr. 21 ... Time to shake up Sens?
Apr. 20 ... Roger still an inspiration
Apr. 19 ... Zdeno gives Sens huge lift
Apr. 18 ... Sens have chance to label themselves
Apr. 17 ... Sens' flop inexcusable
Apr. 16 ... The face of playoffs
Apr. 15 ... Beat-up White pays the price
Apr. 14 ... Time to turn up heat on Belfour
Apr. 13 ... Fans feeling the pain
Apr. 12 ... Senators' top guns must elevate game
Apr. 11 ... Senators must match Roberts' intensity
Apr. 10 ... Roy says time has come for Lalime, Sens
Apr. 8 ... Time to drop puck and lawsuits
Apr. 6 ... Senators can't avoid question
Apr. 5 ... Scary monsters
Apr. 4 ... Race to Stanley Cup a wide-open affair
Apr. 2 ... Hitch won't ditch pal
Mar. 31 ... Beauty and the beasts
Mar. 28 ... Goal a Ray of sunshine
Mar. 28 ... A real difference of opinion
Mar. 26 ... Positive chemistry test
Mar. 20 ... Alfie wants to deal
Mar. 19 ... Lalime stands tall
Mar. 14 ... Front-office staff real victims of a lockout
Mar. 13 ... Capital campfire
Mar. 12 ... Wild and crazy NHL still big on hypocrisy
Mar. 10 ... Prusek's proven he's a 'keeper
Mar. 9 ... GM plays truth or consequences
Mar. 7 ... Christie could provide 'Gades some kicks
Mar. 3 ... NHL standings hit by bolt of Lightning
Mar. 1 ... March madness
Feb. 27 ... A sticky situation
Feb. 26 ... Big man off campus
Feb. 25 ... Sens' voice needs lift
Feb. 20 ... Bondra out-Shawn
Feb. 19 ... 'I had butterflies in my stomach'
Feb. 18 ... Heatley's battle goes on
Feb. 16 ... Loppet champ Czechs in again
Feb. 13 ... Neil's got that lucky feeling
Feb. 11 ... Hossa cut above in return
Feb. 8 ... CBC ready to muzzle Cherry?
Feb. 6 ... Simpson will be fan favourite
Jan. 28 ... GM has point about Bondra
Jan. 27 ... Here's the deal, coach, now go win the Cup
Jan. 25 ... Jagr debut Broadway flop
Jan. 23 ... Sens victory just plain ugly
Jan. 18 ... NHL faces grim TV picture in the U.S.
Jan. 17 ... Big Chara's play hits new heights
Jan. 11 ... Fontainebleau to host Telus Skins Game?
Jan. 9 ... 'We've got to fix it'
Jan. 7 ... Sens hot stuff
Jan. 6 ... Let's make a deal
Jan. 5 ... Kids put on quite a show

2003

Dec. 29 ... Thrasher crashers
Dec. 28 ... 'It's getting frustrating'
Dec. 24 ... Several traditions present in Ottawa
Dec. 23 ... Sens claw out win
Dec. 21 ... Lalime nets gain for Sens
Dec. 17 ... Sens running trade deficit
Dec. 16 ... Boucher driving force in golden days of '48
Dec. 15 ... Varada likely out three weeks
Dec. 14 ... Jesse's judgment day
Dec. 12 ... Jesse eh OK to go
Dec. 11 ... Missing in action
Dec. 7 ... Ottawa a good fit for world juniors
Dec. 3 ... Martin breathing just a little easier
Dec. 2 ... Prusek spells relief
Dec. 1 ... Searching for answers
Nov. 30 ... Bonk's minor major headache
Nov. 30 ... Burelle might fit Renegades suit
Nov. 25 ... You're Josh-ing us?
Nov. 23 ... 'The thrill of a lifetime'
Nov. 22 ... A thrill in the chill
Nov. 19 ... Sens stay course -- for now
Nov. 18 ... Heading the wrong way
Nov. 17 ... Sens must step up
Nov. 16 ... A black and blue night
Nov. 15 ... Marketing plan invades Hockey Country
Nov. 11 ... Puzzled Spezza: 'Losing stinks'
Nov. 9 ... Loss pushes Sens to cellar
Nov. 9 ... Canuck coaches should return
Nov. 9 ... Former players make time for Kilrea
Nov. 6 ... 'Intellectual arrogance' hampering Senators
Nov. 4 ... 'Nothing better'
Nov. 3 ... Killer prepares for his finest hour
Oct. 31 ... Ghastly effort
Oct. 29 ... 'It feels like home'
Oct. 28 ... Senators leaning on Lalime in early going
Oct. 26 ... European PGA likely here in 2005
Oct. 26 ... Ottawa flexes its hockey muscles
Oct. 25 ... Julien's new law brings Habs order
Oct. 22 ... Unjustly penalized
Oct. 19 ... Yanks vs. Marlins just doesn't cut it in World Series
Oct. 18 ... Go Stamps Go is 'Gades' new chant
Oct. 14 ... 'Gades feast on Argos
Oct. 12 ... Wings soar in Nik of time
Oct. 11 ... 'He was phenomenal'
Oct. 8 ... No doubting Spezza's time has arrived
Oct. 7 ... 'A really sad day for hockey'
Oct. 6 ... Renegades down to last shot
Oct. 4 ... Big-city Argos in CFL's poorhouse
Oct. 3 ... Sens scored a winner by sending GM south
Sept. 30 ... Argos' guarantee should fuel 'Gades
Sept. 29 ... Giroux making a name for himself
Sept. 28 ... Coming to the Leafs' defence
Sept. 27 ... The Rock tolls for Leafs' Bell
Sept. 23 ... Cool Curry heats up on golf course
Sept. 21 ... Senators finally making cents
Sept. 18 ... Sens can't give in to Havlat demands
Sept. 17 ... Hull prepares for next step
Sept. 15 ... 'Gades must sort out yesterday's mess
Sept. 11 ... Not-so-secret agents
Sept. 10 ... NHL idiot-proofing?
Sept. 9 ... Higgins doing his best for Dad
Sept. 7 ... Locke a real cut up
Sept. 5 ... Lynx suffering from playoff stage fright
Sept. 4 ... Wild and wacky? Must be the Lynx
Aug. 27 ... Melnyk scores big with opening act
Aug. 23 ... Touhey in tune with top juniors
Aug. 9 ... Top local golfers swing into action
Aug. 2 ... Bell has Weir fans salivating
July 26 ... Whaley earned right to play in Hartford
July 19 ... Quebec title at stake for local junior corps
July 12 ... Euros eye city for a tour stop
July 5 ... Curry spices up things at Tunis
June 28 ... 'Gades GM sees red
June 22 ... NHL should never forget innovator's contributions
June 21 ... Fritsch hoping to drive to top
June 14 ... Courses facing troubled waters
June 11 ... Murray promises Ducks will be back
June 10 ... Burns cops his Cup
June 8 ... 'There was the War of 1812 and then there's this'
May 30 ... Sens almost got Jiggy
May 27 ... Jason's a Sen-sation
May 25 ... Sens destined to reach goal
May 24 ... Senators' time must wait
May 23 ... Hossa defines Senators
May 22 ... One game for a trip to Stanley Cup final
May 21 ... Neilson, Spezza net one for the ages
May 20 ... Fighting for his life, Roger rallies troops
May 18 ... Lalime not stepping up
May 17 ... It's a goalies' world now
May 16 ... Devils didn't need the one that got away
May 15 ... Sens still climbing
May 14 ... Painful blow for Sens
May 13 ... Avoid blame game
May 12 ... Hockey heavenly for fortunate Devil
May 11 ... Devils lose at their own game
May 10 ... Now it's all about beating the Sens
May 9 ... Mom's the word
May 8 ... Burns promising victory
May 7 ... Devils much more exciting off the ice
May 5 ... There's no Persson to blame this time
May 4 ... Senators back in control
May 3 ... It's all about who wants it
May 2 ... Flyers showing no ill-effects
May 1 ... Sens have darkened Philly's doorways
Apr. 30 ... 'Magic Loogie' bails out Sens
Apr. 29 ... Sens need a spark
Apr. 28 ... Flyers' hot goalie wrecks Sens' night
Apr. 27 ... Sens, Flyers miss spice
Apr. 26 ... Hossa a reminder of NHL's old days
Apr. 23 ... Melnyk gives Ottawa glimpse of ownership style
Apr. 22 ... Sens still waiting for next foe
Apr. 19 ... Sens earn opening round of applause
Apr. 18 ... Havlat's magic a winning act
Apr. 17 ... Sens' defence rests
Apr. 16 ... Aucoin not in tune with Boss
Apr. 15 ... Ugly win still a win for sluggish Sens
Apr. 13 ... Reversal of fortune
Apr. 12 ... Aucoin at best with little rest
Apr. 11 ... Martin coaching to save his job
Apr. 10 ... Fans suffer another case of deja-blew
Apr. 9 ... Muckler dreams big
Apr. 6 ... Isles' strategy must be to rough up Senators
Apr. 3 ... ACT just not same without The Coach
Apr. 2 ... Sens livin' on the edge
Apr. 1 ... This Cup's half full
Mar. 30 ... Canadiens need a serious housecleaning
Mar. 27 ... Sens need tower of power
Mar. 26 ... A point well taken
Mar. 24 ... 67's regain their top-rated form
Mar. 16 ... Islanders chill Sens' hot streak
Mar. 15 ... Smolinski makes Sens strong on wing
Mar. 12 ... Bonk ends sloppy affair in overtime
Mar. 11 ... Sens get 'Rayser' sharp for playoffs
Mar. 10 ... Killer's still cookin'
Mar. 8 ... You don't get to 1,000 wins without Killer lines
Mar. 7 ... Nolan trade may alter Sens' game plan
Mar. 5 ... Fight night at OK Corel
Mar. 4 ... Senators stars deserve a break
Mar. 2 ... 'Awesome' win for Vinny
Feb. 26 ... Wild bunch tames Sens
Feb. 23 ... At a loss for answers
Feb. 22 ... Schedule is what's wrong with NHL
Feb. 19 ... Lalime refuses to show all his cards
Feb. 15 ... You could stub your toe on a Leaf playoff ticket
Feb. 15 ... Toronto wags should just shut up
Feb. 12 ... Garon steals thunder of both Hackett, Theodore
Feb. 11 ... Bryden brash talkin'
Feb. 10 ... 67's support players stand up to Battalion
Feb. 9 ... Hartley turning Atlanta around
Feb. 2 ... One day of ice dreams
Feb. 2 ... Minor hockey hurt by lack of arenas throughout city
Feb. 1 ... Desperately seeking Nelson Peltz -- at Arby's
Jan. 28 ... Wild ride for Bryden
Jan. 26 ... Alfie tees off on Sabres
Jan. 25 ... Offside Copps play of day
Jan. 23 ... Bolts bash Havlat
Jan. 19 ... Julien can't break losing Hab-it in debut
Jan. 18 ... Julien gets his shot
Jan. 15 ... Bryden's bid not simply adieu
Jan. 11 ... Rod's hiding behind historical debt crutch?
Jan. 10 ... Bryden calls on fans to step up support
Jan. 6 ... Dull? The Senators? You've got to be kidding
Jan. 5 ... Ryan leaves Sens cryin'
Jan. 4 ... Don't expect a white knight

2002

Dec. 28 ... Habs shoot holes in winning theory
Dec. 24 ... Christmas tie for Sens
Dec. 17 ... Theodore's back where he belongs
Dec. 16 ... A festive evening of old time hockey
Dec. 14 ... Lecavalier was almost a Senator
Dec. 13 ... Lecavalier was almost a Senator
Dec. 9 ... Hull defender flips out
Dec. 7 ... Spezza better served in AHL
Dec. 6 ... Keeping Spezza in minors makes cents
Dec. 5 ... Bulldog regains his boxing bite
Dec. 1 ... Islanders penalized for poor reputation
Nov. 30 ... Hossa's a two-way treat
Nov. 27 ... Canadiens spoil Dafoe's debut
Nov. 26 ... 'No-brain' Leafs take step back
Nov. 24 ... Final score doesn't fit Jackets
Nov. 23 ... Zebra Hunter Killer deserves Hall nod
Nov. 20 ... A night to celebrate Ottawa's good sports
Nov. 17 ... It's official, refs are under gun
Nov. 16 ... Dudley's idea looks magnificent
Nov. 15 ... Iron Mike fires blast at Sens, refs
Nov. 12 ... Hall of Fame glory
Nov. 9 ... Hartley's tripping over roots
Nov. 5 ... The Neilson Ratings
Nov. 4 ... Neilson on ball right from start
Nov. 3 ... Roger's hour
Nov. 2 ... Barnaby could kick-start Sens
Oct. 30 ... Pens work power-play magic with Mario
Oct. 30 ... Daigle doomed by huge contract
Oct. 28 ... Buds have been early-season duds
Oct. 27 ... Now what, Habs?
Oct. 26 ... Russian rookie boosts Sens
Oct. 23 ... Mario back on track
Oct. 22 ... Silly schedule!
Oct. 22 ... Don't streak with a Sharpie in your socks
Oct. 21 ... Sens not tuned out on French NHL fans
Oct. 19 ... Sens' early risk is worth payback
Oct. 16 ... Teams power up with new NHL rules
Oct. 14 ... Did I miss Cherry at Senators' camp?
Oct. 13 ... Ring up lack of effort as Habs get stomped
Oct. 11 ... Truth hurts Sens
Oct. 10 ... Phillips all right now
Oct. 9 ... Smyth will get his shot
Oct. 8 ... It still seems like yesterday
Oct. 7 ... Bungling Argos need to be rebuilt
Oct. 6 ... Wiltshire keeping faith
Oct. 1 ... 'Gades' receivers can only catch grief
Sept. 30 ... Presidents Cup Canada bound?
Sept. 25 ... 'Gades can't chuck starter yet
Sept. 24 ... Score one for Sens
Sept. 23 ... Feet give Crowley leg up on Clements
Sept. 22 ... Stamps sweat out slide
Sept. 21 ... Play's music to our ears
Sept. 19 ... Fans fall into trap with new obstruction rules
Sept. 18 ... Smyth gunning for a spot
Sept. 17 ... Oldies, goodies will help
Sept. 16 ... Jr. hockey storm in Carleton Place
Sept. 14 ... Stick work strikes out
Sept. 13 ... Hurme should stay
Sept. 11 ... Memories of 9/11
Sept. 9 ... NHL to take stick out of refs' hands
Sept. 8 ... 'Gades can't answer call
Sept. 7 ... Clements to chuck ball
Sept. 6 ... Tillman gets kicks in
Sept. 5 ... Rookie teacher a veteran fighter
Sept. 2 ... It's up to fans to keep MLB owners honest
Aug. 31 ... Kicking game no beauty
Aug. 30 ... Lion still has eye teeth
Aug. 29 ... Second chance sits well with Giancola
Aug. 19 ... Kane still searching for winning formula
Aug. 17 ... Beaten by a club
Aug. 15 ... Raising Kane again
Aug. 12 ... Bonds' quest just what baseball needs
Aug. 8 ... Sporting chance for kids
July 22 ... Evans' Open moment what sports is all about
July 15 ... 'Gades-Bombers rematch talk of young CFL season
July 12 ... Victory! 'Gades tough it out
July 11 ... Boys will always be 'Boys
July 8 ... No juice in Williams' stats
July 4 ... Sens in numbers game
July 1 ... It's a great day to be Canadian
June 29 ... Bringing the house down
June 27 ... A vintage performance
June 24 ... Free-agent market open for business
June 23 ... Hab pick living a dream
June 22 ... Time for scouts to earn money
June 21 ... Kicker can't convert
June 19 ... Stars Tug 'tender away from Jackets
June 17 ... Woods' foes gone in blink of an eye
June 16 ... Saturday night's alright for fighting
June 15 ... Wings deserved to hoist Cup
June 14 ... Vets add spice to young 'Gades
June 10 ... War of '04 to start with sniping
June 8 ... Saturday Backspin
June 3 ... Hurricanes still getting blown off
June 1 ... Saturday Backspin
May 29 ... Cujo goes down biting
May 27 ... Masked men hijack hockey
May 25 ... Saturday Backspin
May 24 ... At least we know who runs Leafs
May 23 ... Leafs rally around mighty Quinn
May 21 ... Superstitious times for O'Neill
May 20 ... Leafs need stars in lineup
May 18 ... Saturday Backspin
May 17 ... Senators are learning, it's just painfully slow
May 14 ... Hurricane warning
May 13 ... Goalies getting a bigger assist
May 12 ... No bull! Habs say they'll learn from Game 4 lesson
May 11 ... Ex-67's showing Killer instinct
May 10 ... Referees strike back
May 8 ... Koivu in a league of his own
May 6 ... NHL playoffs' inescapable truths
May 6 ... Big talk from unhappy Habs
May 5 ... Injury leaves Souray steamed
May 4 ... Saturday Backspin
May 3 ... 'Canes' support getting stronger
May 2 ... Key to Habs' success rests with Theodore
Apr. 29 ... Lack of respect fuels rash of cheap shots
Apr. 28 ... Trouble times two for Bruins
Apr. 27 ... 'Bring it on,' B's tell Habs
Apr. 24 ... Gillett is a hands-on owner
Apr. 22 ... Yashin's letter of reference?
Apr. 20 ... Bruins looking for smarter play
Apr. 20 ... Ugly goals key to playoff victory
Apr. 19 ... Habs know bigger Bruins not necessarily better
Apr. 13 ... Koivu just winging it in playoffs
Apr. 13 ... So much for Tiger proofing
Apr. 13 ... Three reasons to cheer
Apr. 11 ... Neilson nails number 999 with Sens
Apr. 10 ... Koivu's special night
Apr. 8 ... Montreal to stage special night
Apr. 8 ... Quebec gov't right to stop Rocket launch
Apr. 6 ... Sens likely to see Koivu's return first hand
Apr. 2 ... Expos begin road to extinction
Apr. 1 ... There's no future for Youppie
Mar. 30 ... Yashin deal a win in today's NHL
Mar. 26 ... Odjick all talk, no action
Mar. 25 ... Habs' saviour showing Hart
Mar. 23 ... Lightning watch in summer sky
Mar. 21 ... Rangers offence not a good defence
Mar. 20 ... Lysko fired...now the fun begins
Mar. 19 ... Rich get richer in NHL for a good reason
Mar. 18 ... Bure a bargain for Rangers
Mar. 18 ... Barrasso bad rep a myth by media?
Mar. 16 ... Sens' trade better than nothing
Mar. 14 ... Bondra newest name in Stars rumours
Mar. 11 ... Koivu puts out call to Canadiens
Mar. 9 ... Senators could use Gilmour now
Mar. 4 ... Rules in spotlight at GM meetings
Mar. 2 ... Mario may have sat out anyway
Feb. 4 ... Mario shows will and grace
Feb. 3 ... Getting it right
Feb. 2 ... Daigle finds his home in L.A.
Jan. 28 ... Renegades, Als building grudge
Jan. 26 ... Habs near milestone marker
Jan. 25 ... Hitchcock loses showdown in Dallas
Jan. 21 ... The Last Word
Jan. 19 ... One more time, with feeling
Jan. 16 ... JR taking care of both ends of ice
Jan. 15 ... Who ticked off JR?
Jan. 14 ... 'Lucky' Luc a Hull of a scorer
Jan. 7 ... First-half quirks from the NHL
Jan. 5 ... Lapses cost Canada gold medal

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