NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE.(hockey players)(Brief Article)

WHO'S HOT

Not everyone was affected by the Diff'rent Strokes curse. Take the Hurricanes' Shane Willis, for example. He has infuriated more than just Mr. Drummond with his propensity to be surrounded by flashing red lights--six goals in his last three games--making goalies look like they're diving for coal, man. And this guy is a rookie, no less. It's not the same Willis, you say? What you talkin' about?

WHO'S NOT

Ever since being on the ice for a goal, mustering one shot and taking two penalties in an OT loss to the Penguins February 21, Florida's Rob Niedermayer twice has ...