KINGS NOTEBOOK: KINGS CAUTIOUS ON RETURNS.Byline: Matt McHale Staff Writer Jason Allison Jason Paul Allison (born May 29 1975, in North York, Ontario) is a professional ice hockey centre in the NHL, who is currently an unrestricted free agent. Playing career Allison attended Humber Summit Middle School and Emery Collegiate Institute in North York. and Adam Deadmarsh Adam Deadmarsh (born May 10, 1975 in Trail, British Columbia) is a former National Hockey League hockey player who played for the 1996 Colorado Avalanche Stanley Cup winning team. have increased practice time and included a little contact during the Kings' week on the road, but the club remains cautious the two will be fully recovered from concussions to open the season Oct. 9 in Detroit. Allison and Deadmarsh won't be cleared to start bumping bodies until the club returns to Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. after tonight's game against Colorado in Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. . But the Kings have seen some encouraging signs. ``They're not hitting, they can't do that until they're cleared,'' coach Andy Murray said Friday. ``But they are leaning on sticks and being more physical. Nothing is etched in stone, but that is good to see.'' Team physician Michael Mellman will examine both Monday. Mellman has pointed out that though Deadmarsh and Allison have suffered concussions, their conditions are different. Deadmarsh was injured in December after he was struck in the head by teammate Craig Johnson Craig Johnson may refer to:
Deadmarsh's recovery is ahead of Allison's, but Murray said he was encouraged to see Allison complete the Kings' last two practices. ``His strength and stamina were much improved,'' Murray said. Deadmarsh will wear a reinforced helmet this season, but Mellman said a mouth guard and secure chin strap are critical to avoid re-injury. Allison said he does not plan to wear a protective neck guard to prevent another whiplash. ``I don't go for that stuff,'' Allison said. ``Last year, after I injured my knee, I didn't like to wear a knee brace.'' --Chance to see Kariya: Tonight will be the Kings' second look at former Mighty Ducks
Mighty Ducks is a half-hour Disney animated series aired on ABC and The Disney Afternoon in the fall of 1996. Twenty-six episodes total were produced. nemesis Paul Kariya Paul Tetsuhiko Kariya (born October 16, 1974 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada), is a professional ice hockey player who plays for the St. Louis Blues. Personal life , who signed in the summer with Colorado. Murray is an old friend, having coached Kariya on the Canadian Olympic team. Murray told Kariya he didn't mind facing him a few less games each season. Kariya turned down a multiyear deal with the Ducks to sign a one-year, $1.2 million contract with the Avs in July. It is far less than the $10 million he made last season with the Ducks, but Kariya is eligible for unrestricted free agency next July. ``We talked a little after practice (Tuesday),'' Murray said. ``I didn't sense it was anything personal against the Ducks. Paul is just looking forward to the challenge.'' --Quick whistles: The Kings' top line in a 3-1 loss in Denver on Tuesday was Luc Robitaille This article has multiple issues: * Its neutrality is disputed. * It needs to be expanded. * It may need copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling. , Derek Armstrong and Trent Klatt. Klatt has not recorded a point in his two exhibitions, but the club was impressed with his physical presence. If Deadmarsh and Allison are ready to open the season, there will be only one opening on the top two offensive lines. Murray appears to favor Klatt's all-around game over Robitaille, who has two goals and four points in three exhibitions. ... Ex-Kings goaltender Felix Potvin is having a rough camp with the Boston Bruins. He has allowed 13 goals in his past two outings, including seven in a loss to Detroit on Thursday. Matt McHale, (818) 713-3622 matt.mchale(at)dailynews.com |
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