The NHL is beginning its 101st season. Five coaches have won at least three consecutive Stanley Cups. Only one still is living.
“Hey, Scotty … Fine, and you? … Everything’s good in Pittsburgh … Listen, I’m calling to see if you like the Penguins’ chances of three-peating.”
Scotty Bowman, 84 years young after his birthday Sept. 18 and still very active in hockey, interrupted his drive to Buffalo’s KeyBank Center for a development camp game late last month to eagerly offer his opinion. None is more valuable, not after everything his eyes have seen.
“I do like the Penguins’ chances.