1.   Among left wings, only Robitaille is a proven scorer.

2.   Ceballos is the proven scorer they lacked a year ago, Nick Van Exel looks somewhat more consistent and Jones has won a starting spot as a rookie.

3.   Even if the Dudley deal falls through, acquiring Fox would eliminate the need for production from Wallace off the bench and give the club another proven scorer.

4.   In the weeks leading up to the draft, Milbury said repeatedly he would like to deal his two picks for proven NHL scorers.

5.   Johnson is a proven scorer who would be the best frontcourt offensive player that Patrick Ewing has played with.

6.   Milbury reiterated that he would prefer to deal both his picks for proven NHL scorers in their twentysomethings.

7.   Milbury would obviously like to trade some of his surplus defensemen for a proven scorer.

8.   Scotland promises a tough battle in the opener, but only Gallacher is a proven scorer.

9.   Shandon Anderson is a proven scorer.

10.   The Lakers have two proven scorers in Kobe Bryant and Glen Rice.