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Small players, big playoffs. (Insider: NHL).
Media guides add inches to a hockey player's height like a movie camera adds pounds to an actor's frame. Do you really think Paul Kariya is 5-10? On skates, maybe.
The media-guide inflation is more rampant than disguised playoffs injuries. But if the actual heights are murky, the results on the ice are not. Undersized players are having an impact in the postseason--excepting Kariya and his lowly Ducks, of course.
For every strapping 6-4 Bobby Holik, there's a 5-7 Brian Gionta for the Devils. In an Islanders locker room where you'll find 6-5 Oleg Kvasha, 5-10 Kip Miller lurks nearby. On the Coyotes, Michal Handzus stands 6-5, but 5-10 Daniel Briere scores ...
- Miller is ready to get it going: NHL: Preseason over, Sabres' starting...
- Newspaper article from: Buffalo News (Buffalo, NY) October 1, 2006 700+ words
...Buffalo Sabres goalie Ryan Miller observed with amusement as NHL training camps inched...going all at once," Miller said. "That's kind...goaltending tandems in the NHL. The Hockey News recently...two representatives. Miller was No. 6. Biron was...
- NHL Hockey: Sabres sign goaltender Miller.
- News wire article from: Sports Network August 26, 2002 700+ words
...The Buffalo Sabres signed goaltender Ryan Miller to a two-year NHL entry level contract Monday. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Miller, selected in the fifth round of the 1999 NHL Entry Draft, posted a 26-9-5 record...
- Sabres, Miller rebound in blanking Islanders ; NHL roundup
- Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe November 5, 2009 700+ words
...Islanders four days ago, Ryan Miller and the Buffalo Sabres returned the favor. Miller made 24 saves for his second...game coming off that loss," Miller said. "We did a very sound...generate much offense against the NHL's stingiest defense and its...
- Caps expose Miller, Toms to waiver draft.(Sports)(Nhl)
- Newspaper article from: The Washington Times Fay, Dave October 4, 1998 700+ words
...injuries. The club failed to protect veteran right wing Kelly Miller, who has played more games (878) than any player in Caps...players, stopping them from getting a decent chance to make an NHL club. Teams can protect 18 players; all others in an organization...
- NHL Hockey: Sabres demote goaltender Miller.
- News wire article from: Sports Network February 22, 2003 700+ words
...in his last seven starts. Miller has a 6-8-1 record with...9-5 with a 2.82 GAA. Miller, selected in the fifth round of the 1999 NHL Entry Draft, posted a 26...choosing to skip his senior year, Miller finished with a 73-18-12...
- NHL Hockey: Kings extend Miller's contract.
- News wire article from: Sports Network March 11, 2003 700+ words
...Los Angeles Kings defenseman Aaron Miller was given a four-year contract extension...Angeles was always my first priority," Miller said. "I am happy with the commitment...that I am remaining in Los Angeles." Miller, whose contract was set to expire at...
- NHL Hockey: Kings activate Smolinski and Miller.
- News wire article from: Sports Network January 22, 2003 700+ words
...center Bryan Smolinski and defenseman Aaron Miller from the injured reserve list on Wednesday...Smolinski has appeared in 716 career NHL games with the Kings, Islanders, Penguins...452 penalty minutes. The 31-year-old Miller has missed the last 18 games after fracturing...
- NHL Hockey: Kings' activate Miller.
- News wire article from: Sports Network November 11, 2002 700+ words
...Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - The Los Angeles Kings activated defenseman Aaron Miller from the injured reserve list and placed left wing Mikko Eloranta on the IR. Miller, who has been out since training camp, had surgery on September 13 to repair...