Inside THE WEEK IN SPORTS

THE NHL
Lone Ranger: Gretzky spurs New York--Two-point plan for
breaking ties--Avalanche of draft picks

THE NFL
Pats front office under the gun--Panthers push the panic button--Dolphins to hit the ground running

THE NBA
Does it pay to play hurt?--Emerging Hawks star Henderson--
Warrior Marshall's p.r. campaign

BASEBALL
The unkindest cuts of all--White Sox take a chance on Cordero--
The ultimate travelin' man

PHOTOGRAPH BY LOU CAPOZZOLA ALL ABOARD The Rangers' Bob Errey (left) and the Senators' Wade Redden knock on wood. [Bob Errey and Wade Redden checking each other in hockey game]