ALFREDSSON PAVES THE WAY

 

This offseason GM Glenn Merkir showed us his intentions with the development of Daniel Alfredsson. The 23 year old has been on the brink of breaking out and the team thinks this will be the year!!

 

GM Glenn Merkir decided to encamp Alfredsson in the 3 year sniper development camp and really give him a boost in his development. Well it is paying off so far in the '96 season.  Alffy already is leading the team in goals, points and plus minus rating.  Even after a slight set back in game number 2 against the Bruins, where Alfredsson left the game for precautionary reasons, but then sat out the next game.  In his 1st game back, he did not disappoint.

 

The North Stars were in Calgary for a meeting with the Flames and they came out firing when Alfredsson opened the scoring just 3 minutes into the game on the powerplay which was the beginning of the end for the Flames as the North Stars scored another 4 goals in the period and another 3 throughout the game, routing the Flames on their home ice 8-4. 

 

Alfredsson finished the game with his 1st hat trick of the early season and added a assist along with a solid +3 rating.  A spark the North Stars needed after 3 close games to start the season against three elite teams.  GM Glenn Merkir does hope Alfredsson can turn into everything the team thinks he can become and lead this team to the promised land!!!

 

Stay tuned.