BRUCE GARRIOCH COLUMN ARCHIVE

2004

Oct. 31 ... <Ray is ready to cross the thin blue line
Oct. 16 ... Harry's not wild about his lockout layoff
Oct. 8 ... NHL needs to make next call
Oct. 6 ... Hossa happy to be home
Sep. 23 ... Van Allen, White see no end to lockout
Sep. 22 ... Melnyk: It's got to change
Sep. 14 ... Breaking point?
Aug. 29 ... Canada won't stand Pat
Aug. 28 ... Canadian quandary
Aug. 25 ... Games on for Mario
Aug. 22 ... Best buddies leading the way
Aug. 15 ... Canada is Wayne's world
July 3 ... Hasek 'gamble worth taking'
July 2 ... Leave it to the Leafs
June 28 ... Lalime deal a net gain
June 27 ... Sens on money in trading Bonk
May 2 ... Cup dreams iced again
Apr. 23 ... In your face with Jacques Martin
Apr. 22 ... Muckler could clean house
Apr. 18 ... More than a game on the line for Senators
Apr. 17 ... Cole notes that tide has turned on CBC
Apr. 16 ... Senators could learn from Lefty
Apr. 11 ... Maple Leafs look to walking wounded in Battle of Ontario
Apr. 10 ... Sen not up to scratch
Apr. 5 ... No use whining, just beat Leafs
Apr. 3 ... Sens almost healthy ... but
Apr. 2 ... The true Philadelphia fanatic
Apr. 1 ... Luongo is one Cat Canada is keen on
Mar. 30 ... Everyone's a winner in Alfie's new deal
Mar. 28 ... Net questions aplenty in NHL
Mar. 27 ... Two thumbs up
Mar. 21 ... Hasek will be a hot commodity
Mar. 8 ... No World Cup 'hug' for Martin, Hitchcock
Mar. 7 ... Blue-line deal would suit Sens
Mar. 6 ... Pronger 'not happening'
Mar. 3 ... Sens on death March?
Feb. 29 ... Great Scott! Hitchcock wouldn't choose Chara
Feb. 28 ... Crackdown and out
Feb. 22 ... Isles expect to have Yashin for stretch run
Feb. 20 ... Bondra's Capital transfer good investment
Feb. 19 ... 'The guy is a natural scorer'
Feb. 17 ... Chara knows Howe
Feb. 15 ... Wings trying to lock up all-star Lidstrom
Feb. 9 ... Sakic tricks Alfie out of brand-new truck
Feb. 8 ... Flyers land goalie Burke for Comrie
Feb. 6 ... Expect Muckler to make more moves
Feb. 5 ... No need to battle Leafs' Mighty Quinn
Jan. 31 ... Smolinski doesn't play games
Jan. 30 ... Ex-NHLers back Lalime
Jan. 29 ... Guerin up for lockout
Jan. 25 ... Cap's agent blasts off on all-star picks
Jan. 24 ... Broadway Jaromir
Jan. 18 ... Surgery puts Hurme on back
Jan. 16 ... When it comes to refs, Hossa feels J.R.'s pain
Jan. 14 ... A Devil of a prediction
Jan. 12 ... Easy division for 'Canes
Jan. 11 ... Full of class
Jan. 11 ... GMs may be singing to Celine's tune at meetings
Jan. 8 ... GM shops for help
Jan. 4 ... Hartley hopes to have world on a string
Jan. 3 ... Hartley's right at home

2003

Dec. 28 ... Bettman isn't likely to win salary cap fight
Dec. 21 ... Barnaby loses some bite in fight with Z
Dec. 21 ... Maurice candidate to coach Team Canada
Dec. 20 ... Close but no cigar
Dec. 16 ... Sens update their wish list
Dec. 14 ... Lockout could send coaches to minors
Dec. 9 ... Will Bruins bite on Cujo?
Dec. 7 ... Look for Jacques deal to get done ... soon
Nov. 30 ... Rangers keep eye on Jagr
Nov. 30 ... Pens still counting on Mario's return
Nov. 27 ... In Patrick they trust
Nov. 26 ... GM all about team
Nov. 24 ... Sens need a shuffle
Nov. 23 ... Rookie goalie facing a Fleury of activity
Nov. 23 ... Bargains and busts
Nov. 19 ... Martin turns up heat in search for no-shows
Nov. 18 ... Slumping Senators: 'We can't panic'
Nov. 16 ... Life might get Ducky for Leafs' Tucker
Nov. 13 ... Climbing the ladder
Nov. 12 ... The healing continues
Nov. 10 ... Senators' patience starting to wear thin
Nov. 9 ... Lalime, Redden catch Canada's eye
Nov. 2 ... Martin, Hartley a bad mix for Canada
Oct. 31 ... Shooting for stars a treat for Phillips
Oct. 26 ... Trade rumours heat up: Guerin on way to T.O.?
Oct. 19 ... Riding Grand Rapids could be in Cujo's future
Oct. 17 ... Senators swear they will get back on track
Oct. 15 ... King's back in his castle ... as a Senator
Oct. 12 ... Sens better off with Havlat
Oct. 10 ... 'Stumpy' could be solution for Senators
Oct. 4 ... Corel Centre is Roger's house
Oct. 3 ... A kick in the Feaster
Oct. 2 ... 'It's just a sad story:' McEachern
Oct. 1 ... 'Martin Havlat's heart is in Ottawa'
Sept. 26 ... Sens have solid line of defence
Sept. 5 ... Joseph right fit with Rangers
Aug. 27 ... Bettman has the last laugh
July 17 ... Melnyk's hands all over Redden deal
July 1 ... Kariya up for grabs
June 23 ... Swap shop closed at this year's draft
June 22 ... 'He touched so many people in his lifetime'
June 21 ... Habs might need to move Theodore
June 20 ... NHL GMs have goals in mind
May 27 ... This team's best is yet to come
May 26 ... Sens believe Stanley Cup is in their future
May 25 ... Martin deserves to lead another run at Cup
May 21 ... 'There's no room for error'
May 20 ... Spezza finally gets chance and he plays starring role
May 19 ... Forget the past, Sens must beat odds
May 17 ... Is anybody listening?
May 16 ... Time to exorcise Devils
May 15 ... Senators Wade into uncharted waters
May 11 ... Melnyk to do the right thing
May 8 ... Sens get no satisfaction
May 7 ... Senators have swagger
May 6 ... Senators must give Devils their due
May 5 ... The finishing touch
May 3 ... Game 7 comes early
Apr. 11 ... Sens leave fans twisting in seats
Apr. 5 ... Stretch run no walk
Mar. 30 ... Blame Theodore for Habs' fall
Mar. 23 ... Owners working on battle plans for 2004
Mar. 22 ... Numbers crunch Spezza
Mar. 19 ... 'Canes cup is empty
Mar. 16 ... Lalime stands pad in eyes of NHL police
Mar. 15 ... Isles need Yashin to stand tall
Mar. 9 ... Blues in chase for Burke
Mar. 6 ... Maple Leafs, Quinn right out of control
Mar. 4 ... Varada stirs the pot
Mar. 2 ... Golfers could tee up assistance for Sabres
Feb. 25 ... Sens shooting for the top
Feb. 23 ... Yzerman's comeback could be a fit for Kings
Feb. 22 ... No choice left now?
Feb. 21 ... Keenan says Sens must identify needs
Feb. 18 ... Blueshirts continue to flop on Broadway
Feb. 16 ... Yashin bashin' fashion of the day in Big Apple
Feb. 9 ... Future looks bright for budding Senators
Feb. 7 ... Philly pursuing Iginla?
Feb. 6 ... Barnaby fights to stay
Feb. 5 ... Slats' job on line
Jan. 31 ... Muckler looking to add winger
Jan. 26 ... Belfour's bad back could benefit Lalime
Jan. 24 ... GM likes direction Thrashers are taking
Jan. 21 ... Bulin wall crumbles
Jan. 20 ... Patience pays off for Senators
Jan. 19 ... Sens have Bettman's backing
Jan. 17 ... Senators' stars fall to numbers game
Jan. 5 ... Garrett felt money pinch from former WHA team
Jan. 3 ... 'Business as usual'
Jan. 2 ... Sens need magic

2002

Dec. 29 ... Jovanovski, Canucks headed for a fight
Dec. 24 ... Season's greetings for our local athletes
Dec. 22 ... Sens' play could make all-star of Martin
Dec. 20 ... Granato promotion puzzles NHL peers
Dec. 19 ... Freeze puts deals on ice
Dec. 15 ... Nolan's price might be right for Flames
Dec. 14 ... Sens turning heads
Dec. 13 ... Sather looking to shake up Rangers
Dec. 8 ... Muckler isn't giving up on making deal
Dec. 6 ... Sens unlikely to let Spezza go to Halifax
Dec. 4 ... 'We'd love to have him'
Dec. 3 ... Don't worry fans, he will be back
Nov. 27 ... Hnidy will wear shield in return
Nov. 24 ... Pearn's got what Flames need
Nov. 17 ... Rachunek lost in the shuffle?
Nov. 10 ... The Rink Wrap
Nov. 3 ... Joseph insists Leafs aren't on his mind
Nov. 1 ... Sens score little but poor reviews
Oct. 27 ... Rachunek isn't going anywhere
Oct. 25 ... The life of O'Reilly
Oct. 20 ... Great One considered comeback
Oct. 14 ... Jacques a world-class coach?
Oct. 13 ... Arvie could be packing soon
Oct. 7 ... Spezza delivers in training camp
Oct. 4 ... Dollars and Sens
Oct. 2 ... Hurme never stepped up
Oct. 1 ... Small town, big-time fans
Sept. 30 ... Bryden needs to make a hard sell
Sept. 20 ... Spezza doesn't want to be a busboy
Sept. 18 ... Bettman clears path for good of the game
Sept. 16 ... Spezza plays to his strengths
Sept. 14 ... Muckler's a man on a mission
Sept. 7 ... Big dollars, no sense
Aug. 29 ... Bryden needs help to make plan work
July 4 ... It'll be Wild if Muckalt scores
July 2 ... Muckler in for long summer
July 1 ... NHL about to go green
June 30 ... Free-agent race a field of riches
June 29 ... Riders past meet present
June 27 ... Long way home for Renegade
June 24 ... Sens have busy summer ahead
June 23 ... Goalie movement ready to begin
June 22 ... Panthers eye Sens' Kekalainen
June 20 ... Friends flock to honour Neilson
June 15 ... 'A great opportunity'
May 18 ... Martin on extended run
May 17 ... Senators must act quickly on Martin
May 16 ... It's always easy to blame coach
May 15 ... Not all is bleak in Sens' spring
May 13 ... Chara loss tests Senators' depth
May 10 ... Sens need game of their careers
May 5 ... Coaching changes could top move list
May 4 ... Ottawa's zero hero
May 3 ... Success sweet for McCauley
Apr. 27 ... Sens exorcise playoff demons
Apr. 26 ... Taking a peek at a peaking team
Apr. 23 ... Home cooking small advantage
Apr. 21 ... Gauthier not all he was quacked up to be
Apr. 20 ... It's now or never for Sens' Bonk
Apr. 19 ... Brunet sees positives in loss
Apr. 18 ... Handling heat key to victory
Apr. 16 ... A new challenge
Apr. 15 ... Let's get physical: Flyers
Apr. 14 ... Neilson brings career full circle
Apr. 12 ... A worthy member
Apr. 10 ... 'A great day for hockey'
Apr. 9 ... Classy move to put Roger behind bench
Apr. 8 ... Koivu's battle on Neilson's mind
Apr. 7 ... Habs' bubble-burster?
Apr. 4 ... Sens pump Hart for Alfredsson
Mar. 31 ... Oilers moving closer to Maple Leafs' turf?
Mar. 27 ... Martin brushes aside his critics
Mar. 24 ... Martin may be in high demand
Mar. 22 ... Rangers run over Sens
Mar. 21 ... Bure a bust, say ex-Florida mates
Mar. 20 ... It's a deadline frenzy
Mar. 18 ... Bure trade watch picks up steam
Mar. 17 ... Russian Rocket may soon be ready for launch
Mar. 13 ... Expect Senators to go shopping
Mar. 12 ... Second-guessing Sens
Mar. 11 ... York didn't just Duck out
Mar. 10 ... Loiselle, Nill might be in mix for GM's job
Mar. 8 ... 'A guy who loved life'
Mar. 7 ... It's 'that time' again
Mar. 6 ... Lalime saving Senators
Mar. 5 ... Playing by the rules
Feb. 10 ... NBC's hockey voice isn't dogging priorities
Feb. 3 ... Murphy's law to affect Sens?
Feb. 2 ... Escaping trap all-star concern
Feb. 1 ... Fun and games in La La Land
Jan. 27 ... Scrap happy
Jan. 26 ... Hitch victim of revolt
Jan. 23 ... An Olympic close call
Jan. 21 ... The ultimate leader
Jan. 20 ... Did GM Lacroix ask Roy to bail on Canada?
Jan. 18 ... Joe's Olympic talk Bruin
Jan. 17 ... Redden an all-star choice
Jan. 15 ... Lalime still seeking elusive roll
Jan. 14 ... Fisher's star could sparkle
Jan. 13 ... Bucks behind all-star pucks
Jan. 9 ... Clear sale-ing for Sens
Jan. 8 ... End of line for Johnston?
Jan. 7 ... Sens' play puzzling
Jan. 6 ... The Rink Wrap

2001

Dec. 28 ... Fans, it's time to get over Yashin
Dec. 27 ... Alexei Bashin' night
Dec. 26 ... Sens' tower of power
Dec. 23 ... The Rink Wrap
Dec. 20 ... Sen's sigh of relief
Dec. 19 ... Paopao 'right man for job'
Dec. 16 ... Gretzky chooses Great Ones
Dec. 13 ... Finns answer call
Dec. 13 ... Redden, Burke on the bubble
Dec. 12 ... Islanders not done yet
Dec. 11 ... Boos to cheers
Dec. 9 ... The Rink Wrap
Dec. 8 ... Lightning in a bottle
Dec. 6 ... Tourist role agrees with Senator players
Dec. 5 ... Sens have issues
Dec. 4 ... Teams join Lecavalier chase
Dec. 2 ... Lecavalier ready to bolt Tampa
Dec. 1 ... Sens chase Lecavalier
Nov. 29 ... Havlat's generosity will benefit children
Nov. 28 ... Shine's still on Redden
Nov. 27 ... Battling the Blues
Nov. 26 ... Chara takes best shot
Nov. 25 ... The Rink Wrap
Nov. 24 ... Rhodes to nowhere
Nov. 23 ... Martin toots Olympic horn for Lalime
Nov. 22 ... Flames' plan right on Button
Nov. 21 ... Sens make pitch to play for Slovakia
Nov. 18 ... Olympic team would miss Smyth
Nov. 17 ... Martin stands by remark
Nov. 16 ... Aaron on safe side
Nov. 14 ... Sens see carnage firsthand
Nov. 13 ... 14 games ... and counting
Nov. 12 ... Sensitive to a move
Nov. 11 ... Cujo dogged by contract talks
Nov. 10 ... Lalime has Senators on record run
Nov. 9 ... Martin rips into whiny goalies
Nov. 8 ... Sens looking to add good Canuck lad?
Nov. 1 ... Alfie's leading Senators' charge
Oct. 31 ... Mixed loyalties dog Slovakians
Oct. 30 ... The waiting game
Oct. 29 ... Sens shake losing bug
Oct. 28 ... Marshall patrolling for help
Oct. 27 ... No worries, Martin's happy
Oct. 24 ... It's up to Sens to turn it around
Oct. 23 ... Senators won't panic
Oct. 22 ... Easy like Sunday morning
Oct. 20 ... Brodeur looking out for No. 1
Oct. 20 ... Nieuwendyk to the rescue?
Oct. 19 ... Redden foots pain vs. Pens
Oct. 18 ... Where's the Senators defence?
Oct. 17 ... Making Mario happy
Oct. 16 ... Arvedson's rarin' to go
Oct. 14 ... B's claim Rivers from Ottawa
Oct. 13 ... Blueshirt boo-birds
Oct. 12 ... Better response awaits Berard
Oct. 11 ... Waiting game hard for Pitlick
Oct. 10 ... Steamed Barrasso tees off on media
Oct. 9 ... A Hurricane survivor
Oct. 7 ... Sens looking at Star centre
Oct. 5 ... Sens back in hunt for Gilmour?
Oct. 4 ... Brady has a bunch of good memories
Oct. 3 ... Sens' goal? Playoff payoff
Oct. 2 ... Senators GM likes his team
Oct. 1 ... Spezza hoping his time isn't up
Sept. 30 ... Nieuwendyk makes cents
Sept. 29 ... Senators chasing fallen star?
Sept. 28 ... Senators pay the price
Sept. 26 ... Alfie may shy away from 'C'
Sept. 25 ... Neil shows he's a player
Sept. 24 ... Reds Wings can't waiver on Osgood
Sept. 23 ... Sens at new heights
Sept. 22 ... Lalime shows playoff form
Sept. 21 ... Sens coach pays tribute to scouts
Sept. 18 ... Alfie could fetch centre
Sept. 17 ... Sens start to feel absence of trio
Sept. 16 ... Sens' uneasy skies
Sept. 15 ... Alfredsson puts on a floor show
Sept. 13 ... Yashin's at home with Isles
Sept. 11 ... On with the show
Sept. 10 ... Coach a happy camper
Sept. 9 ... GM won't mess with the middle
Sept. 8 ... Martin in the middle
Sept. 7 ... Sens duo finds place to play
Sept. 5 ... Daniel, Sens an ocean apart
Aug. 31 ... Yashin's set to walk down Isle
Aug. 4 ... CFL decision Tuesday
Aug. 1 ... Hawkesbury's hero
July 31 ... Canadian Open waiting on Tiger
July 27 ... Jr. Nats stumped
July 26 ... Senators trio on hold
July 25 ... Surely, there was room for Allison
July 16 ... Redden, Lalime take on Sens
July 13 ... Sens 'not done yet'
July 12 ... Sens won't beg fans to buy seats
July 11 ... Sens look to sow wild Oates
July 8 ... Orr thinks Spezza can deliver
July 7 ... Rookies sweat out summer camp
July 6 ... Great expectations
July 5 ... York forced to Duck out
July 4 ... Market madness
July 3 ... Curtis a keeper for Senators
July 2 ... NHL fireworks display
July 1 ... Sens hunting down Killer
June 27 ... Marshall in middle
June 26 ... Walking up the Isle
June 25 ... 'The next Lemieux'
June 24 ... Yash is gone in a flash
June 23 ... At No. 2, Sens have options
June 22 ... Sens can't afford June swoon
June 21 ... 'Hawks eye Yashin
June 20 ... Time to fashion Yashin deal
June 19 ... Let's make a deal
June 16 ... Martin hopes Sens only tinker
June 15 ... Chara would take deal to new height
June 14 ... No mad dash for Yash
June 13 ... Yash in Sens' plans?
June 9 ... Juneau checking out Sens, Canadiens
June 7 ... Yashin rumours get wild
June 6 ... Yash done as Senator
May 20 ... Sens shopping for bargains
May 15 ... Mapping out the Sens' path
May 12 ... Martin, Havlat finalists for NHL awards
May 11 ... Senators seek toughness from within
May 10 ... Mighty Ducks like Vigneault
May 9 ... Sens get it right
May 8 ... Surgery for Fisher
May 6 ... Sens' swap shop could be busy
May 4 ... Munoz kicks off the Mud
May 3 ... Mum's the word on futures of Martin, Yashin
May 2 ... Big Mac's big heart on big wheels
Apr. 28 ... Firing Martin 'crazy' idea
Apr. 27 ... Bridges builds win
Apr. 26 ... Martin's future anything but certain
Apr. 22 ... Final exam pulls down class grades
Apr. 21 ... First-round exit pains Martin
Apr. 20 ... Firing coach not Sens' answer
Apr. 19 ... Failure sweeps Sens
Apr. 18 ... Sens readying the broom?
Apr. 17 ... McEachern feels grand
Apr. 16 ... Senators need to accomplish goal
Apr. 15 ... Yashin must meet the 'challenge': Martin
Apr. 14 ... Lalime passes test
Apr. 13 ... A province up for grabs
Apr. 12 ... Yashin takes a stand
Apr. 11 ... It's a whole new Hossa
Apr. 10 ... Lalime's cup of tea?
Apr. 8 ... Sens revving engines for big playoff payoff
Apr. 7 ... Galley says family will decide his future
Apr. 6 ... Senator sees success
Apr. 5 ... Martin tees off
Apr. 4 ... Duo talks a good game
Apr. 3 ... Atlanta burns while Rhodes fiddles
Apr. 2 ... A fight to the finish
Mar. 31 ... Sens thinking playoffs first
Mar. 29 ... Windy City storm watch
Mar. 28 ... Salo reminded why he should wear mouthguard
Mar. 27 ... Bonk's playoffs in Sens' hands
Mar. 26 ... Leschyshyn sees Sens' potential
Mar. 25 ... Preds sticking to plan
Mar. 24 ... Working toward gold
Mar. 23 ... Yashin at the top of GM's to do list
Mar. 22 ... Peltz might not be Sens' saviour
Mar. 21 ... Sens thirst for Cup
Mar. 20 ... Juneau won't rule out returning to Senators
Mar. 19 ... Hitchcock hints at Canada's Great 8
Mar. 18 ... Sens face biggest test
Mar. 17 ... Ducks should dump Gauthier
Mar. 15 ... New Senators fly right into lineup
Mar. 14 ... Marshall makes his mark on Sens
Mar. 13 ... Marshall's moment of truth
Mar. 12 ... A Capital idea no idea at all
Mar. 11 ... Sens GM doesn't like trade outlook
Mar. 10 ... Will the Senators shake it up?
Mar. 9 ... Orr makes Sens' day
Mar. 8 ... Full column
Mar. 7 ... Nor sleet, nor bus accidents
Mar. 6 ... Yashin showing more Hart than anyone expected
Mar. 5 ... Hey, buddy ... wanna talk trade?
Mar. 4 ... Eight enough for a start
Mar. 3 ... Trading York could disrupt Sens
Mar. 2 ... Senators scratch Forbes one last time
Feb. 28 ... Magnificent return
Feb. 27 ... Coyotes re-sign Burke; ready to deal Khabibulin
Feb. 26 ... Two-ref system poisoning NHL
Feb. 25 ... 'Lucky' Lalime levels Canucks
Feb. 24 ... Blake deal gets trade ball rolling
Feb. 23 ... Kings' ransom too rich for Sens
Feb. 22 ... Sens at full strength
Feb. 19 ... Lalime shuts door on Habs
Feb. 18 ... Hossa may be seeing Stars
Feb. 16 ... Sens nix Fisher for Weinrich deal
Feb. 15 ... Senators smiling as seats are filled
Feb. 14 ... Yashin keeps on smiling
Feb. 13 ... Sens line up new look
Feb. 12 ... Marty wants to party with Sens
Feb. 11 ... Hasek puts Olympic decision on hold
Feb. 10 ... Peca draws a crowd
Feb. 9 ... McSorley iced by IIHF
Feb. 7 ... Sens work on Duchesne
Feb. 6 ... Time for Sens to measure up
Feb. 5 ... Dream weekend for Sens duo
Feb. 4 ... Mario will be back
Feb. 3 ... Brooks asking for real miracle
Feb. 2 ... Bryden sitting pretty with Sens
Jan. 29 ... Full column
Jan. 28 ... Lalime in line for big payday
Jan. 27 ... Johnston's feeling blue
Jan. 26 ... Ticket search a Super chore
Jan. 25 ... Bolts preach patience
Jan. 24 ... Circus keeps spinning on Long Island
Jan. 23 ... Marty fits Sens' bill
Jan. 22 ... Prospal played his way out of Ottawa
Jan. 21 ... True north not so strong
Jan. 20 ... Bryden in no hurry to deal Sens to Peltz
Jan. 19 ... Peltz' deep pockets intrigue NHL
Jan. 17 ... Not in the stars for super Lalime
Jan. 16 ... Sweeping up pieces
Jan. 14 ... Blake's value heats up
Jan. 13 ... York, Phillips a positive pairing
Jan. 12 ... Several reasons for Sens' first-half success
Jan. 11 ... Canuck fan welcome overwhelms Neilson
Jan. 10 ... Only in Canada, eh?
Jan. 9 ... There's no keeping Roger down
Jan. 8 ... Yashin key to success
Jan. 7 ... Neilson isn't alone in fight

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